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10:17 AM - April 21, 2011 by ChaseB

At this point in a console generation, it feels like sports games are at an advantage and disadvantage. On the one hand, developers should have an immense amount of understanding of the consoles they are working on now. This means adding those extra little elements of joy and polish can be more easily worked into the development of a game. However, it seems like it would be almost crazy to talk about installing an all-new physics engine or something else along those lines at this point in a console's life cycle. Changes like that just seem to happen more often than not at the start of a new console generation.

And NCAA Football 12 might epitomize that double-edged sword. Some of the tweaks that I was shown and was able to mess around with are immediately noticeable and mostly positive, but for folks wanting widespread change, a new engine or some masterful stroke of development genius that will create this all-new football game should probably reel in their expectations a bit.

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# 21 PantherBeast_OS @ 04/21/11 10:44 AM

Good right up Chase. I love that NCAA 12 is getting Custom playbooks aswell. The updated defense and the new tackling system sounding good. It might not be perfect. But it is getting there. Presentation seems to be heading in the right direction again this year. But one thing kind of caught my eye about the defense part of the blog. Where it said the CBs will play a little more inside to make it much harder to complete a pass on the slant route. I'm all for that and all. But I really hope the AI does not mirror image the WRs routes like it does in madden 11. If so then I'm going to hate it. But overall great write by you ChaseB. Keep up the good work bro.

# 22 PaperBoyx703 @ 04/21/11 10:44 AM

This is a great preview article. I'm liking everything i'm hearing. Good Work!

# 23 Bigsheen @ 04/21/11 10:45 AM

No Gameday

Custom Playbooks

looks great so far.

# 24 RGiles36 @ 04/21/11 10:45 AM

Chase,

You touched on the TV side of presentation. How is the presentation handled in-game? Are there more statistical overlays? More variety to the camera work in between plays?

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Originally Posted by ch46647


	It is also very concerning that there is no news from Chase about "consecutive hit" tackles...

I thought he touched on that when he said defenders should be able to come in and clean up on tackles?

# 25 COACH WEBB @ 04/21/11 10:48 AM

This sounded good. I wanted College Gameday, but the other changes sounds good. Especially Custom Playbooks!

# 26 COACH WEBB @ 04/21/11 10:48 AM

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	he probably cant comment on if Gameday is in the game yet.

He said it wasn't.

# 27 georgiafan @ 04/21/11 10:50 AM

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	I know it's a focus for them because they realize college fans are social fiends, but anything I found out I wouldn't be able to talk about anyway at this point. Same goes for Online Dynasty etc.

This tells me that it has been updated in some way so thats enough for me.

# 28 roadman @ 04/21/11 10:52 AM

Chase, what about commentary? Did it sound the same as previous years? Are you able to comment on that?

Consecutive hit tackles are sort of what you alluded to in the article. The expression bowling pin tackles has also been used. It's when one tackler wraps you up and other tacklers in the same area fall over like tumbleweed.

Thanks for the preview.

# 29 volstopfan14 @ 04/21/11 10:52 AM

Chase can you tell me anything about Tennessee's team entrance?

# 30 ch46647 @ 04/21/11 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by roadman


	Chase, what about commentary? Did it sound the same as previous years? Are you able to comment on that? Consecutive hit tackles are sort of what you alluded to in the article. The expression bowling pin tackles has also been used. It's when one tackler wraps you up and other tacklers in the same area fall over like tumbleweed. Thanks for the preview.

That sums it up perfectly. Thanks roadman!

Chase, you did mention the crowd noise got some attention. Is it dynamic to what it going on the field? Is it much louder and more exciting then previous years? EA football games have always struggled with the "Ebs and flows" of a real crowd. That is why it sounds so generic and not exciting.

# 31 roadman @ 04/21/11 10:56 AM

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	That sums it up perfectly. Thanks roadman!

Reread the preview, though. He talks about a tackler wrapping up the player and other players come in and take their shots at the ball carrier.

# 32 Scrapps @ 04/21/11 10:56 AM

Chase, appreciate the info. Did you happen to find out anything about the possibility of new camera angles? Anything at all?

# 33 TDenverFan @ 04/21/11 10:57 AM

Awesome! I hope Dynasty mode ot as much love as Presentation did... It's reat that even small programs have their own entrances!

Do you know if they have updated stadiums for teams like UNT or TCU?

# 34 BlueNGold @ 04/21/11 10:58 AM

Thanks for the preview, Chase. Sounds pretty good so far.

I love that they've actually put a focus on defense this year. It's about time (Madden included).

I also like that they've put a lot of work into presentation. Hopefully the same amount of love was given to Dynasty mode, because if it was then this is looking more and more like an instant buy for me.

# 35 DubTrey1 @ 04/21/11 10:59 AM

Tremendous write up. Thanks for the info.

Chase, one quick one - on the gameplay side of things, how did the flow and feel of the game differ from 11? Did you notice the CPU calling blitzes every other play? CPU offense ? Notable things?

# 36 PaperBoyx703 @ 04/21/11 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by DubTrey1


	Tremendous write up. Thanks for the info. Chase, one quick one - on the gameplay side of things, how did the flow and feel of the game differ from 11? Did you notice the CPU calling blitzes every other play? CPU offense ? Notable things?

This is what i wanted to know.

# 37 jeremym480 @ 04/21/11 11:02 AM

Nice write up. I'm super excited to try out the new tackling as well as see the zone coverage in action. Hell, just those two right there are enough to warrant a purchase from me this year. Add all the presentation upgrades and custom play-books to that and it's a no-brainer. And to make thing's even more interesting they haven't even mentioned recruiting or offline/online dynasty upgrades yet and a fully expect those thing to get some love too. Can't wait for more info!!

# 38 PantherBeast_OS @ 04/21/11 11:03 AM

I'm just wondering will we see any gameplay footage today or will it be a while before we can see some??

# 39 COACH WEBB @ 04/21/11 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by volstopfan14


	Chase can you tell me anything about Tennessee's team entrance?

I really hope that its in. I think its one of the better ones in the sport.

# 40 ch46647 @ 04/21/11 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by roadman


	Reread the preview, though. He talks about a tackler wrapping up the player and other players come in and take their shots at the ball carrier.

I did read that. However, I wasnt sure if this was just an extension of "Pro-tak" or not. I am not a fan of the pro-tak system they developed. It looks good on occasion but for the most part it just looks like players morphing into a canned group hug....

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