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05:26 AM - September 7, 2010 by JayDouble

From Us To You, Title Update #2
by Ian Cummings 09/07/10 11:41 AM

Salutations from the Madden team to our community. Today, we are pleased to announce the release of the 2nd title update, bringing with it a brand new game mode for you to enjoy as well as some fixes, improvements, and new content. Below is a summary of what to expect when you see that bar hit 100%:

Note: PS3 users will automatically update if they are signed online. Xbox 360 users will also automatically update, but will need to download the Madden Moments LIVE DLC separately (it�s a free download you can find in the Xbox 360 menu under �game content�)

Madden Moments LIVE: Ever dream of recreating the pivotal moments of a big game? Madden Moments LIVE allows you to do exactly that and more. No pre-game here; Madden Moments LIVE drops you right into clutch situations and tests your ability to be a true playmaker. Each week over the course of the season, the Madden team will be releasing new moments for you to enjoy from the biggest NFL games of the weekend.

We�re kicking things off with �March of the Saints,� a series of Madden Moments LIVE that put you in control of Drew Brees and the �Who Dat� nation as they stage some of the most improbable comebacks in recent history on their road to the Super Bowl.

Remember their answer for Miami�s Wildcat offense after being down by 21�Can you bring the Saints back? How about the game they literally stole in Washington, even after losing the coin toss in OT�Can you get the stop and a score of your own? What about that **** NFC Championship game�Do you have what it takes to make Brett Favre retire (again)? There�s only one way to find out, and it�s absolutely free in the 2nd title update. Start playing some online games to collect some coins, though, because future Madden Moments LIVE entries will be purchasable every week. You can even stay ahead of the game and purchase the whole season�s worth. Madden Moments LIVE is just one of the ways the team we can show we are committed to supporting our games post-release and extend to life of Madden NFL 11. You can expect 2-4 new moments each week, and we�d love to hear some suggestions from you on our forums about which moments from the 2010 season YOU think deserve to be called �Madden Moments.�

Content Updates:

Pre-Play Functionality

� You asked for it, you got it! Pre-play functionality makes its return to Madden. A new menu option called, �Strategy Pad Shortcuts� is available. When turned on, you will see the hot routes, coverage audible, and shifts menus using the same buttons as Madden NFL 10.

Ultimate Team Improvements

� You can now view your opponent�s lineup in Ultimate Team

� New iem tiers added

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

� Breast cancer awareness mode is now available for play. You can access it by scrolling right from �Play Now�. In addition, franchise games that take place in October (in Franchise mode, not next month) will be given this theme. The Madden team is proud to support the NFL in the fight against breast cancer.

Miscellaneous

� Scouting has been added to Online Franchise games

� Fixed overtime rules for preseason and regular season in Franchise mode

� Online Franchise: Fixed a feedback issue when commissioners attempted to add friends via Online ID

� Tie breakers for divisional winners now work correctly in Online Franchise

� Fixed issues resulting from challenging a play after using Supersim

� Fixed a feedback issue where the game wasn�t informing players when their selected storage device had insufficient space, which could cause data loss

� Fixed a feedback issue related to the tracking of tie breakers for division clinchers

� Fixed a menu pop up problem when an opponent resumes, calls timeout, or uses a challenge while a player has the Friendly Quit pop up on screen

� Multiple game stability fixes implemented

� Miscellaneous gameplay balancing (with more coming in title update #3)

Presentation

� Multiple lighting tweaks for improved stadium lighting

� Numerous improvements to player models and uniforms � including Titans AFL, Jets throwbacks, Vikings alternates, Jaguars uniforms

� Many camera shot improvements improved & tweaked for cut scenes

� Fixed a warping animation on the placekicker during FG and extra point attempts

Server Side

� Added penalization to quitters and awards to users to help address quitting in Ultimate Team head to head games

� Added various Game Reporting improvements for unranked games and Online Franchise. Also included various game stat fixes

� Fixed an issue where too many boosts were being deducted for each OTP game

� Fixed an issue where posting a card for auction would incorrectly show the length of the contract

� Fixed an issue with Ultimate Team injuries so that injured players will correctly come out of depth charts and lineups at the end of a game, and players will not be able to enter new games without addressing injuries and readjusting depth charts

� Fixed an issue where Ultimate Team coin rewards were incorrect for quitters

We are well aware that some of the current high priority issues out there are not yet fully addressed in this title update, so a quick reminder that the turnaround time from the 3rd party approval process is lengthy, and this update basically was completed right when the demo came out. As we mentioned in this blog a couple of weeks ago, there is another nice batch of updates and improvements coming right around the corner (see that blog for the prioritized list that we�re looking at). One specific update we�re looking to implement is correcting the QB spy glitch. You can expect this change and others as part of our next patch, which is on track for release in the 2nd half of September.

Regardless, we hope that this update will get you charged up and ready to hit the virtual field. You�ve got Madden Moments LIVE, you�ve got your old-school pre-play controls back, you�ve got a bunch of other fixes, the NFL season is upon us�so now it�s time to get on the sticks. See you on the gridiron!

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# 261 kbmnm247 @ 09/08/10 04:34 PM

You guys are ridiculous sometimes man. One post is asking for socks to be changed or updated while the next post is saying the Breast Cancer awareness is too much. EA tries to be authentic and you guys hate on it, yet in the same breath bitch that the socks are the wrong tint.

And I guess since it bothers you guys so much you won't watch any NFL during the month of October because god forbid they promote breast cancer awareness.

The Ultimate Team not working is a legitimate complaint but some of you guys take the whining to a new level.

# 262 G-Men_in_Mass @ 09/08/10 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by TeddyG


	I guess I dont buy that EA is trying to be authentic when owner mode is still being omitted. And like I said in my last post, theres a slippery slope. I mean, the co-branding that exists in the form of commercials like snickers and reeses are somewhat questionable but there is already a proprietary element to the game. When you get into politics and causes it becomes a slippery slope. I mean, if the NFL wants KC to approve a new stadium to the chiefs, are they going to insist that EA put messages into the game like having the PA announcer at arrowhead remind fans to vote yes to proposition 57 (if thats the proposition for building a new stadium). I dont have a problem with this in real life but real life is not the same as the video game. Just because its a great cause, doesnt mean it should be in the video game. But from my perspective, its as much about aesthetics as it is anything else. I guess we're to assume that the NFL will be promoting this for the next 30 years, since thats how long it will be in franchise mode. And this is a 1/4 of the games each season. Edit- I feel I should point out that Im not trying to be a jerk. Ive actually seen people I was very fond of die because of this. But as I alluded to before, that doesnt automatically mean it should be in the video game. It shouldnt be necessary for me to point this out but I have a feeling someone will try to call me immature.

You are not immature if anything you came across very mature, I see your point about it and somewhat agree with you, there should be a option to use it or not... You handled it very mature giving your thoughts with out insulting anyone or being insensetive to other posters, I was really happy to see that a earlier poster in this thread will no longer be posting here, he felt the same way you did but couldnt be mature about it... The OS Mods are doing a great job..

Edit: Your allowed not to like it thats fine, me I like it I work with Cancer patients everyday, and love that they have to put it in the game, you dont have to like but you need to respect it and becareful with how you say you dont like it....

# 263 K_GUN @ 09/08/10 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by kwpit79


	When I sit down to play a videogame, usually after a long day at work, I would like to not have to be constantly reminded of CANCER. But that's just me.

so i take it you don't watch the games in real life either during Oct?

# 264 Bellsprout @ 09/08/10 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by TeddyG


	I guess I dont buy that EA is trying to be authentic when owner mode is still being omitted. And like I said in my last post, theres a slippery slope. I mean, the co-branding that exists in the form of commercials like snickers and reeses are somewhat questionable but there is already a proprietary element to the game. When you get into politics and causes it becomes a slippery slope. I mean, if the NFL wants KC to approve a new stadium to the chiefs, are they going to insist that EA put messages into the game like having the PA announcer at arrowhead remind fans to vote yes to proposition 57 (if thats the proposition for building a new stadium). I dont have a problem with this in real life but real life is not the same as the video game. Just because its a great cause, doesnt mean it should be in the video game. But from my perspective, its as much about aesthetics as it is anything else. I guess we're to assume that the NFL will be promoting this for the next 30 years, since thats how long it will be in franchise mode. And this is a 1/4 of the games each season. Edit- I feel I should point out that Im not trying to be a jerk. Ive actually seen people I was very fond of die because of this. But as I alluded to before, that doesnt automatically mean it should be in the video game. It shouldnt be necessary for me to point this out but I have a feeling someone will try to call me immature.

Their slogan lately has been "if you see it on Sundays". Now, you can argue about all the stuff they're missing from that equation, but this is something you see in the NFL during October, so you should see it in Madden. And it's for a great cause. And it's not a political issue, nobody's pro-breast cancer. I have no idea how anybody can hate this. It adds so much authenticity to the game.

I don't see anybody complaining about the pink bats in The Show. In fact, I've seen it praised for it's authenticity.

# 265 jpdavis82 @ 09/08/10 05:05 PM

So apparently now Breast Cancer is controversial? Man it's just a game guys get a life. Some of you guys really need a reality check and some perspective on what life is really about.

# 266 TD73 @ 09/08/10 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by greenbull50


	Im having the freezing problem too. I downloaded the patch, and everytime I try to play a game it freezes. But only when I try to play a game, no other times.

ditto! I havent played this in about a week and i got some free time after work to play and it wont let me! I hope they fix this quick.

# 267 Mofficial @ 09/08/10 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by raguel


	With existing franchise: gameflow still calls a "normal" play on 1st downs when cpu calls a 3+ wr set. Still rains in Cowboys stadium

AHAHAHHAHAHA

# 268 Skittles6547 @ 09/08/10 06:34 PM

I was very disappointed with the patch this week. I am in an online franchise and we have been on break because the exploits are just way to much. Te patch did dont hardly fix any of the gameplay issues that needed it. That patch just made everything even better for a arcady player insteadd of a sim player. Hopefully they can get it right soon!!I was very disappointed with Madden this year. The gameplay and the servers are crappy. I still play it but its not the same, NCAA is now the best football game out there right now. NO DOUBT!!

# 269 roadman @ 09/08/10 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Skittles6547


	I was very disappointed with the patch this week. I am in an online franchise and we have been on break because the exploits are just way to much. Te patch did dont hardly fix any of the gameplay issues that needed it. That patch just made everything even better for a arcady player insteadd of a sim player. Hopefully they can get it right soon!!I was very disappointed with Madden this year. The gameplay and the servers are crappy. I still play it but its not the same, NCAA is now the best football game out there right now. NO DOUBT!!

As reported in the August blog, the big defensive game play patch will arrive at the end of September.

# 270 eaglesone @ 09/08/10 06:41 PM

Can anyone tell me the correct setting for each penalty slider yet, please??

# 271 eaglesone @ 09/08/10 06:42 PM

Can anyone tell me the correct slider setting for each penalty yet? I am on PS3, thanks.

# 272 Bellsprout @ 09/08/10 06:43 PM

Asking once was good enough.

# 273 eaglesone @ 09/08/10 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Dayman


	Asking once was good enough.

Posted twice by accident. I didn't think it went through.

# 274 colkilla @ 09/08/10 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by kbmnm247


	You guys are ridiculous sometimes man. One post is asking for socks to be changed or updated while the next post is saying the Breast Cancer awareness is too much. EA tries to be authentic and you guys hate on it, yet in the same breath bitch that the socks are the wrong tint. And I guess since it bothers you guys so much you won't watch any NFL during the month of October because god forbid they promote breast cancer awareness. The Ultimate Team not working is a legitimate complaint but some of you guys take the whining to a new level.

i will assume the sock thing is about my post. first, i didn't say anything about the tint of them, THEY ARE BROKEN in the game, i would just like for it to work properly. second, who the hell are you to question what i would like fixed on the game? pound sand man...

# 275 thesnowman8 @ 09/08/10 09:44 PM

Agreed! This is happening to me too, was wondering why?

Quote:

Originally Posted by TD73


	ditto! I havent played this in about a week and i got some free time after work to play and it wont let me! I hope they fix this quick.

# 276 nld230 @ 09/08/10 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Exonerated


	kick return blocking doesn't need patching. I have in one 16 game season, 30.8 avg, 50kr 1542 yards 7td with a long of 99. for punts i have 53 returns for 798 yards at 15.0 avg with 1 td, 63 long.

If you have 7 KO TDs in a season, it needs to be patched the other way.

# 277 imfmetsfn931 @ 09/08/10 11:44 PM

I have Madden 11 for PS3. I got patch 1.02 today and now, I can't enter any of the game modes. Whenever I try and play (exhibition, franchise, madden moments, mini games) the game either freezes or gets stuck on the load screen.

Has anyone else run into this problem?

# 278 alifeincomplete @ 09/09/10 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by imfmetsfn931


	I have Madden 11 for PS3. I got patch 1.02 today and now, I can't enter any of the game modes. Whenever I try and play (exhibition, franchise, madden moments, mini games) the game either freezes or gets stuck on the load screen. Has anyone else run into this problem?

Yes, twice. I deleted the patch the first time and tried again only to get the same results. It's like there are a few of us, but no one cares enough to start a dedicated thread for it and it gets quickly buried by those with the patch posting legitimate impressions. It's incredibly frustrating. So much so, actually, that I deleted the patch again and shelved the game until it's fixed. Fortunately for me, I work at an electronics store I just picked up NHL 11 off the shelf to hold me over until I can actually play the copy of Madden that I paid $60 for.

# 279 ryan36 @ 09/09/10 01:44 AM

Ok, I'm closing this guys. I think 36 pages is enough , half of them unconstructive... another mod will open this when they feel it's time, or I will revisit it

# 280 ryan36 @ 09/09/10 01:56 AM

Ok...re opened...it really seems overkill to close a patch thread on day 2 after release. KEEP THINGS CONSTRUCTIVE PLEASE. Thanks

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