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Madden NFL 12 Developer Video Podcast at Super Bowl Halftime, Thoughts or Ideas?

11:04 PM - January 26, 2011 by Ian_Cummings

What do you guys think of the idea of us releasing our first official Madden NFL 12 developer podcast at halftime? It'd only be say 5-8 minutes long, but it'd be a video podcast, showing us talking about maybe one or two new features (along with maybe some mocks or ANT footage) - kind of a kick-off to the new year.

We did the standard blog for Madden 10, and then the Easter egg video for Madden 11 (which took a few weeks to actually spread around), but I'm trying to find something that will leave the community happy and not saying "meh, that was lame, wake me up in August".

Thoughts? Any other ideas?

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# 21 RedZoneD25 @ 01/27/11 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by cletusdog


	Just let us know that you fixed the imported draft (editing), IR and special teams. The whole world will rejoice.

..and added back all PS2 franchise mode aspects, along with adding future draft picks and practice squads. Along with 31 other active CPU teams in offline.

Then the world will rejoice!

# 22 JDoze @ 01/27/11 09:52 AM

I recommend not saying something just to appeal to the casual gamer. Chances are, the casual gamer won't be tuning in to the podcast. It will mainly be the hardcore people who care more about OFFline franchise. I'm hoping for the destruction of canned animations that make other players fall and trip. As well as something not so big, like chemistry. Let's say that a QB and WR have high chemistry, it could improve the accuracy when throwing to that receiver and also improve the route running when that QB is under center.

# 23 mm boost @ 01/27/11 10:12 AM

Ian, this is an excellent idea. To be honest, I am so excited for the new year of Madden and NCAA I can't hardly stand myself. 2011 was one of the best year's in recent memory for both football titles, and here it is going on February, and I am STILL playing both games religiously (have owned both since day of release). The more I play my franchise in Madden 11, the more fun I have. So I am definitely anticipating news for Madden 12 (especially after you guys said most of your franchise resources were going into Madden 12 when 11 released).

Here is my suggestion: 5-8 minutes is fine, but if you do that, give us some good solid information that will leave us with a good impression, and excited for the next tid-bit of news. I am a avid EA supporter, so I appreciate any news you guys give us, but I believe to hit a home run, that you guys need to deliver some good, NEW information that we didn't already know about (we know graphics will be improved, we know franchise will be improved, we know sound will be improved, and we know that rosters will be improved). Give us something juicy to sink our teeth into and keep us lasting until the next podcast.

Lastly, can you post this podcast up exactly like you have been doing on the last 3 podcasts? I have sat at work and listened to those, and I have really enjoyed you guys talking about football, the football gaming industry, and your expectations. I suggest doing the superbowl one like those, and post it on the same site that the others have been posted on. Easy to navigate, works smoothly, and its easy to conceal at work

Thanks Ian & EA!

# 24 R9NALD9 @ 01/27/11 10:13 AM

If you can show us some footage of decent dirty uniforms, better lighting and progressive lighting I'll be happy

# 25 Tyrant8RDFL @ 01/27/11 10:38 AM

I would like for you guys to hold off to a time where you can overwhelm us with info and videos of Madden 12.

Small info really does nothing. It did nothing in the past , and it will do nothing this time around.

I know gamers are anxious, and so am I , since this is the first Madden for the 360 that I ever played

I just feel I would love to wait for you guys when the time is right hit us up with a great presentation of what Madden 12 is going to deliver. Rather then just a nibble of it during the SB.

# 26 LBzrule @ 01/27/11 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Ian_Cummings_EA


	What do you guys think of the idea of us releasing our first official Madden NFL 12 developer podcast at halftime? It'd only be say 5-8 minutes long, but it'd be a video podcast, showing us talking about maybe one or two new features (along with maybe some mocks or ANT footage) - kind of a kick-off to the new year. We did the standard blog for Madden 10, and then the Easter egg video for Madden 11 (which took a few weeks to actually spread around), but I'm trying to find something that will leave the community happy and not saying "meh, that was lame, wake me up in August". Thoughts? Any other ideas?

I think that would be great. A great idea IMO would be to center the podcast around the two teams in the game and focus on key players from each side. So if you want to focus on Big Ben and Aaron Rogers you could talk about how the game plans to have players have a better pocket, throwing lanes, fitting the ball in tight windows and what not. Then if you want to focus on guys like Clay Matthews, James Harrison you could talk about how the game has improved defensive locomotion and pursuit, pass rush angles/running arc. Or if you want to talk about the Packers secondary, you could talk about how Madden 12 plans to improve coverage. And of course have ANT demos for all of this. Lots of ways you guys can go I think without spilling the big bag. But at this stage I would probably center the podcast around the two teams in the big game. But that's just me...

# 27 blklightning @ 01/27/11 10:49 AM

i want to see some game play. doesn't really matter how much, but some is necessary, imo. i've read a lot of blogs that mention things that never seem to make it into the game. so if we could see for ourselves what's going on, that would be nice.

# 28 shaun1221 @ 01/27/11 11:03 AM

you guys need to have better offline franchises seriously bring back the tony burno show have a a halftime show for games and superbowl comentating was ok it could be better dont disapoint all ur madden fans i expect to see these things and step it up guys!!!

# 29 Molarmite @ 01/27/11 11:42 AM

Offline franchise info please, please, please!

# 30 adub88 @ 01/27/11 11:46 AM

I passed on Madden '10 and Madden '11 which really sucks to me because I love football so much. The biggest thing I want to see is more fluid looking animations and just better/new animations overall, can't stress that enough.

# 31 BezO @ 01/27/11 11:51 AM

Since you can't give away any "goodies', wouldn't this be a great time to talk about the boring gameplay fixes that aren't good enough for the back of the box? All new special teams animations. All new pass rush animations, including speed rushes, ect. Gap/contain assignments! Other small things like engaged player mobility, improved gang tackling, authentic NFL AI.

You'd have to be the biggest Madden fan to be watchig a Madden video during Super Bowl half time. Might as well show the hardcore stuff.

# 32 adub88 @ 01/27/11 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by BezO


	Since you can't give away any "goodies', wouldn't this be a great time to talk about the boring gameplay fixes that aren't good enough for the back of the box? All new special teams animations. All new pass rush animations, including speed rushes, ect. Gap/contain assignments! Other small things like engaged player mobility, improved gang tackling, authentic NFL AI. You'd have to be the biggest Madden fan to be watchig a Madden video during Super Bowl half time. Might as well show the hardcore stuff.

yea, what he said lmao.

# 33 Rules @ 01/27/11 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by adub88


	I passed on Madden '10 and Madden '11 which really sucks to me because I love football so much. The biggest thing I want to see is more fluid looking animations and just better/new animations overall, can't stress that enough.

Same here, I really think unless the are completely overhauling the game I don't think any hype or new gimmick is going to make me interested in buying another boring Madden game that is designed for a non-football player to pick up and play for 5 minutes. There is so much wrong with the direction that Madden was taken that unless they listen to their real fan base and add defense, serious presentation and make every game feel new, I don't think this franchise or the staff will be around in the near future. People are tired of the smoke screens and plays on words.................no more promises..........it's time to walk the walk. Sorry that I am bitter but this used to be my favorite game before it got ruined and I was replaced by some 7 year old who just wants to scream in the mic and run the cheese out of this non strategy game.

# 34 BigDuke @ 01/27/11 12:46 PM

Talk about the new offline franchise additions.

# 35 thudias @ 01/27/11 12:51 PM

Yes I would like a podcast.

# 36 RGiles36 @ 01/27/11 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Ian_Cummings_EA


	What do you guys think of the idea of us releasing our first official Madden NFL 12 developer podcast at halftime? It'd only be say 5-8 minutes long, but it'd be a video podcast, *showing us talking about maybe one or two new features (along with maybe some mocks or ANT footage)* - kind of a kick-off to the new year. We did the standard blog for Madden 10, and then the Easter egg video for Madden 11 (which took a few weeks to actually spread around), but I'm *trying to find something that will leave the community happy and not saying "meh, that was lame, wake me up in August".* Thoughts? Any other ideas?

I think this is a great idea. I may be in the minority, but I enjoyed the PA blog for M10 much more than the "Easter" egg stuff stuff last year. Certainly, they'll be small features that'll be talked about, but I'd look forward to that.

As you are aware I'm sure, there's still going to be a segment of the community that says, "This is what we waited for?"

# 37 TheTruth437 @ 01/27/11 02:21 PM

I would like to see details on any new additions/changes to offline franchise and gameplay.

# 38 statum71 @ 01/27/11 04:33 PM

Good idea Ian.

Just please don't disappoint us with something like.....windsocks and Super Bowl patches.

# 39 Schotzie @ 01/27/11 05:22 PM

Franchise Franchise and ......Franchise

# 40 LBzrule @ 01/27/11 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by BezO


	Since you can't give away any "goodies', wouldn't this be a great time to talk about the boring gameplay fixes that aren't good enough for the back of the box? All new special teams animations. All new pass rush animations, including speed rushes, ect. Gap/contain assignments! Other small things like engaged player mobility, improved gang tackling, authentic NFL AI. You'd have to be the biggest Madden fan to be watchig a Madden video during Super Bowl half time. Might as well show the hardcore stuff.

This type of stuff is exactly why if I were doing it I would focus on the players that are a big part of the Steelers and Packers and showcase how Madden 12 intends to have their video game counterpart more lifelike.

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