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Madden NFL 12 Video - First Look Reveals Custom Playbooks, What Else Can You Find?

11:02 AM - March 22, 2011 by Steve_OS

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# 121 PSRusse83 @ 03/22/11 01:17 PM

PS2 player models were still more detailed. Especially in the neck area. The jersey collars go into a ridiculous looking deep v neck and the collars look gigantic. Also you cant see the pads underneath like you could on last gen and lastly come on art guys undershirts include all of the shirt not just the sleeves.

# 122 rangerrick012 @ 03/22/11 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by roadman


	Guess it depends how long you've waited for Custom Playbooks, a different camera angle, hot/cold streaks, franchise improvements, etc....

Even if those things are added, there's no guarantee how they will be implemented and if they will be implemented correctly. This teaser vid doesn't tell us anything in that regard.

And the most important issue which has plagued this series - gameplay - nothing on that.

# 123 BlackJack_Williams @ 03/22/11 01:18 PM

It know it WAY WAY WAY early in developments but I hope they catch the player morphing/transporting that can be seen during one of the field goals.

Other than that, it's a teaser. Let's see what the upcoming 'blogs' talk about before people start getting angry.

# 124 callmetaternuts @ 03/22/11 01:18 PM

Would be awesome if we could update the first post with some of this as opposed to reading 15+ pages to get info.

Looking forward to info on the LT screen and dynamic performance.

# 125 Bgamer90 @ 03/22/11 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Tengo Juego


	This is something I'd definitely like to see, but saw no real* evidence of. The bottom right shot on the player's legs/feet wasn't highlighting any foot planting or running animation.*

Near the end the video stopped with the player's foot being planted into the grass. Don't know why they would stop it like that if it was for something else.

# 126 roadman @ 03/22/11 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by rangerrick012


	Even if those things are added, there's no guarantee how they will be implemented and if they will be implemented correctly. This teaser vid doesn't tell us anything in that regard.

It wasn't suppose to.

There is a schedule of information that was released yesterday in a blog from now till E3

# 127 Bgamer90 @ 03/22/11 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by WTFitsDaveyJ


	One thing I didn't see in the replies is the game appeared to be cleaned up with the font, menus and things of that nature. It looks more like a sim, mature video game than any other year. Good to see...It's the little things for me, and it makes the game appear respected by the devs (in turn, easier to respect as a buyer)

Yeah most definitely. The UI looks a lot better. I noticed that too.

# 128 rangerrick012 @ 03/22/11 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by roadman


	It wasn't suppose to. There is a schedule of information that was released yesterday in a blog from now till E3

I know, and like I said in my original post, I know that info will come. But since this a thread to react to the teaser vid, I gave my impressions of the teaser vid. Not trying to rip EA, just saying I'm not going to get hyped up over a teaser vid like I used to, b/c so often the things shown in these teasers aren't implemented correctly in the final Madden build.

# 129 roadman @ 03/22/11 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by rangerrick012


	I know, and like I said in my original post, I know that info will come. But since this a thread to react to the teaser vid, I gave my impressions of the teaser vid. Not trying to rip EA, just saying I'm not going to get hyped up over a teaser vid like I used to, b/c so often the things shown in these teasers aren't implemented correctly in the final Madden build.

I agree, I'm not getting hyped about the teaser either, especially when there is 5 months to go for release, well almost 4 months.

We'll need to see later how it's implemented, but nothing to worry about now.

# 130 darknmild @ 03/22/11 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by DickDalewood


	Lol, 5 months til release and people are pissed we didn't get basically a full gameplay vid. It's called a teaser for a reason.

AGREE 1000% PEOPLE CHILL OUT DAMN

# 131 mm boost @ 03/22/11 01:40 PM

things I noticed:

-3d grass
-new presentation camera angles (or maybe improved pre-game) where it shows the blimp/sky view of the stadium, which really adds to presentation
-custom playbooks
-team specific pre-game entrances
-Walter Peyton/NFL legends unlockable possibly?
-looks like weapons could be back, unless that thing beside Ray Rice's profile picture is something else I just don't recognize?
-Looking at the LaDanian Tomlinson picture, it looks like Player Tendencies could be surfacing. That looked like a list of tendencies for his style of play. This could be huge
-surprise onside kicks
-improved player/staff models on the sidelines
-spectator mode for online, or possibly even a screen to show scores from around the league?
-Cheerleaders are finally in

# 132 djordan @ 03/22/11 01:44 PM

Welp. They could've teased showing someone getting gang tackled but I guess not. Doubt its in M12...

# 133 roadman @ 03/22/11 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by LiquorLogic


	After six straight years of disappointment, can you really blame me ?

Yes, I can, it's just a teaser video.

Allow the information to gather, people to digest it and make their own decisions.

And yes, I need to follow that advice as well.

No need to pop the air out of the balloons this early if people are happy.

# 134 mvb34 @ 03/22/11 01:54 PM

I hope the custom playbooks are not limited. I want to have as many plays in as the regular playbooks...

# 135 roadman @ 03/22/11 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by LiquorLogic


	Why should I have even the smallest amount of optimism regarding this franchise ? Madden 06, 07, 08, 09, 10 & 11 all were sub-par. Now, why should my outlook be optimistic when the previous products that EA released weren't up to snuff. At this point EA has to show me, so until they're ready to release a video with enough information to make me think otherwise, I going to continue to have, and express, doubts about M12. And it's better to pop the balloons out now then in August when everyone has had there hopes for months only to be let down, again.

Sub par to you. Not everyone feels the way you do.

Pulling this way off-topic.

Back on topic, I like what I see so far and will be better to judge in the upcoming months.

# 136 hampshire2012 @ 03/22/11 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by mm boost


	things I noticed: -3d grass -new presentation camera angles (or maybe improved pre-game) where it shows the blimp/sky view of the stadium, which really adds to presentation -custom playbooks -team specific pre-game entrances -Walter Peyton/NFL legends unlockable possibly? -looks like weapons could be back, unless that thing beside Ray Rice's profile picture is something else I just don't recognize? -Looking at the LaDanian Tomlinson picture, it looks like Player Tendencies could be surfacing. That looked like a list of tendencies for his style of play. This could be huge -surprise onside kicks -improved player/staff models on the sidelines -spectator mode for online, or possibly even a screen to show scores from around the league? -Cheerleaders are finally in

Don't think you've missed anything. Though my reading of the Ray Rice thing is that it is a fire/snowflake graphic to represent that a player is on a hot/cold streak.

# 137 ABR173rd @ 03/22/11 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by roadman


	Yes, I can, it's just a teaser video. Allow the information to gather, people to digest it and make their own decisions. And yes, I need to follow that advice as well. No need to pop the air out of the balloons this early if people are happy.

Just as you are overly optimistic, at least half of the Madden community at this point will be pessimistic no matter what the videos show or EA blogs about. This forum is here for people to constructively post their thoughts on Madden. Just because a persons thoughts are honest and not cheering Madden on doesn't mean that their wrong or they shouldn't post them.

# 138 roadman @ 03/22/11 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by AirborneRanger1


	Just as you are overly optimistic, at least half of the Madden community at this point will be pessimistic no matter what the videos show or EA blogs about. This forum is here for people to constructively post their thoughts on Madden. Just because a persons thoughts are honest and not cheering Madden on doesn't mean that their wrong or they shouldn't post them.

I did say I need to follow my own advice.

Plus, I never said I was overly optimistic?

Thank you.

# 139 Nadal @ 03/22/11 02:05 PM

I just don't see how EA can win consumers they've lost back with Madden NFL 12. After playing Black OPs, Top Spin 4, and some other really high quality titles (Top Spin 4 being a sports title at that), I really have no urge to play a new Madden, even if exceeds everything from last year greatly because, to me, it still won't catch up to the elite.

# 140 Danimal @ 03/22/11 02:13 PM

Get back to discussing the video and not your opinions on the last 6 years, your trust level, your opinion on how people feel about Madden or anything else that doesn't have to do with the video.

Only warning.

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