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NCAA Football 13 Heisman Challenge Webcast Introduces Reaction Time

02:59 PM - May 30, 2012 by Steve_OS

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For the first time in franchise history, familiar faces are now on the field in NCAA Football 13, where fans can build a national powerhouse by placing one of 10 former Heisman Trophy winners on the team of their choice for the upcoming NCAA season. Under center, in the backfield, or split wide, utilize a Legend�s skill set in the quest to win the Heisman Trophy. Video interviews with each Heisman Trophy winner will be unlocked throughout the season, detailing the achievements of their glory days. In addition, fans can truly test themselves by matching their Heisman Legend�s historical performance in one season, which will not only win the Heisman Trophy, but also unlock each player in Road to Glory.

Heisman Legends include:

Marcus Allen� 1981 Heisman Trophy recipient, University of Southern California
Doug Flutie� 1984 Heisman Trophy recipient, Boston College
Eddie George� 1995 Heisman Trophy recipient, Ohio State University
Robert Griffin III� 2011 Heisman Trophy recipient, Baylor University
Desmond Howard� 1991 Heisman Trophy recipient, University of Michigan
Carson Palmer� 2002 Heisman Trophy recipient, University of Southern California
Barry Sanders� 1988 Heisman Trophy recipient, Oklahoma State University
Charlie Ward� 1993 Heisman Trophy recipient, Florida State University
Andre Ware� 1989 Heisman Trophy recipient, University of Houston
Herschel Walker� 1982 Heisman Trophy recipient, University of Georgia

The following DLC Heisman Legends are also available:

* Tim Brown � 1987 Heisman Trophy recipient, Notre Dame
* Archie Griffin � 1974 and 1975 Heisman Trophy recipient, Ohio State University
* Jim Plunkett � 1970 Heisman Trophy recipient, Stanford University
** Mark Ingram � 2009 Heisman Trophy recipient, University of Alabama
** Matt Leinart � 2004 Heisman Trophy recipient, University of Southern California
** Tim Tebow � 2007 Heisman Trophy recipient, University of Florida

* Available through the NCAA Football 13 demo download.

** Available through NCAA Football 13 pre-order from GameStop.

REACTION TIME

The new Reaction Time feature allows players to experience what it�s like on the field as a true Heisman Trophy-caliber athlete. Reaction Time literally slows down the action, allowing users to look for openings in defenses and perform skill moves to get into the open field, before smoothly transitioning back to regular speed. Gameplay has also been enhanced to include special teams and an updated playcall system.

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# 221 Mckinley Cash @ 05/30/12 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by BA2929


	I think it's only for use for the Heisman guys in the Heisman Challenge and RTG. I don't think it goes into Dynasty so you wouldn't be using a third string True Freshman.

In RTG... You start out as a true freshmen, and maybe 3rd string depending on what school you go to. Either way, true freshmen shouldn't have that ability.

# 222 BA2929 @ 05/30/12 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Mckinley Cash


	In RTG... You start out as a true freshmen, and maybe 3rd string depending on what school you go to. Either way, true freshmen shouldn't have that ability.

It's only for the Heisman guys you import. Like Barry Sanders and Desmond Howard. I don't think it's for just guys you created, but I could be wrong here.

# 223 moylan1234 @ 05/30/12 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Mckinley Cash


	I think Reaction time needs a tweak. I haven't played with it yet, obviously, but from the live demo it doesn't do very much. Everything just slows down, including your player. I'm going to be able to do the same things I could before I hit LT, just at a slower pace. Makes the game longer with no REAL advantage. I also think it should be something you unlock. The third string true freshman RB shouldn't have the game slow down for him. If anything it should seem faster.

Exactly every single time he used in the video it did absolutely nothing for him those plays would have turned out the same without it

# 224 jpdavis82 @ 05/30/12 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by AttackAttack


	So that proves what I was thinking. They didn't even add any facemask for this mode. Just used mask that were already in the game. Lazy.

So sick of people calling developers lazy, how many games have you developed in your lifetime? People have NO idea how much work it is to develop these games. Go tweet one of the developers if you want something to get done. Just because your favorite facemask, sock, or glove, isn't in the game does not make the developers lazy.

# 225 coogrfan @ 05/30/12 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by AttackAttack


	So that proves what I was thinking. They didn't even add any facemask for this mode. Just used mask that were already in the game. Lazy.

And if they had?

"What the Hell are you doing wasting time on a facemask no one has worn in 20 years just for one guy in a game mode no one cares about anyway?"

# 226 Mckinley Cash @ 05/30/12 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by BA2929


	It's only for the Heisman guys you import. Like Barry Sanders and Desmond Howard. I don't think it's for just guys you created, but I could be wrong here.

Might be. He said it's only for the single player modes like Heisman Challenge and RTG. I assumed it was for all of RTG, and not just the imported Heisman players.

# 227 Playmakers @ 05/30/12 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by AttackAttack


	So that proves what I was thinking. They didn't even add any facemask for this mode. Just used mask that were already in the game. Lazy.

well they can only use the gear that is actually in the game.

I agree they are lazy at times when it comes to updating uniforms and gear.

Which is why i've always said if they just buckled down and rolled up their sleeves and gave us authentic gameplay improvements this year not too many people would really complain about the gear or uniforms after awhile once they see the game in motion.

I know for me personally having the CPU finally play a like a legitimate person on the field would be a huge step in the right direction.

If i see Desmod Howard duplicate some moves on the field that he did while playing i'm not going to flinch one bit at the uniforms or gear. I'm going to jump out of my seat watching him return a punt for a TD on his own.

Those are little things that have been missing from this series for the last few years a CPU AI that acts like it has a brain of it's own.

# 228 superjames1992 @ 05/30/12 07:03 PM

I would suppose that this game mode will be interesting for some, but I will never use it.

# 229 UH53 @ 05/30/12 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by jpdavis82


	So sick of people calling developers lazy, how many games have you developed in your lifetime? People have NO idea how much work it is to develop these games. Go tweet one of the developers if you want something to get done. Just because your favorite facemask, sock, or glove, isn't in the game does not make the developers lazy.

This I agree! It doesn't make them lazy it just makes them oblivious! You can have a guy taking a test for physiology exam, studies like crazy but picked up the biology book to study from and fails the exam! Not lazy, just oblivious! We're all watching the game that they "chose" to create so why is it that they have a different set of eyes than we do? Why is it that year after year things are being pointed out to them about gameplay, about equipment, etc but yet they keep coming up short! If this were a final exam and this grade depended on them graduating do you think their professor would give them a passing grade based on the subject (football) that's being taught?

# 230 ultralow36 @ 05/30/12 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Td1984


	I'm looking forward to trying out the QBs first. Put Flutie on Notre Dame, Charlie Ward on Oregon, not sure where I'd try Plunkett or Ware at (probably some Air Raid or Run & Shoot school). Would also be a good way to try out the RB position (never done it in RTG before). Put Barry on Texas and maybe Archie Griffin on Michigan.

I'm thinking of taking Barry to my auburn tigers for 4yrs......d.Howard back to Michigan for a 4yr term.....O I can have fun with any game after 30yrs of gaming.....love not being the hardcore a d d Guy....

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# 231 Playmakers @ 05/30/12 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by JerseySuave4


	seriously, this may be one of the most pointless features they've added. If the game was already amazing then ok but when your game has the problems this game has, adding a mode like this is flat out stupid.

This mode (Heisman) is ok....Mascot teams is still the worst feature in the game IMO.

They could use those teams to house all classic teams and just give us the ability the edit player names and ratings to our liking.

# 232 RebelHog @ 05/30/12 07:19 PM

I'm taking RGIII to the MAC and going to dominate with Eastern Michigan.

# 233 jfsolo @ 05/30/12 07:23 PM

This isn't for me, but given that the fixing of the quicksand QB read option flaw, pass trajectories, catch animations, read and react defense, the changes to recruiting, were all for me, I can not in all good conscious, throw a hissy fit about the inclusion of this mode.

The mere existence of bullet time does make me

though.

# 234 ultralow36 @ 05/30/12 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by RebelHog


	I'm taking RGIII to the MAC and going to dominate with Eastern Michigan.

Let us know how it turn out....I think the lack of overall talent will catch up to you

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# 235 Pezell04x @ 05/30/12 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by coogrfan


	I see your point, but I think you're missing a key element here. This isn't a classic team mode where they are trying to recreate a whole team from the past. The point of this is to bring classic Heisman winners to the present day. If (for example) Andre Ware's in-game helmet, facemask, equipment and jersey sleeves were all 100% accurate he would stick out like a sore thumb on a 2012 football field. "Dude, what's with those giant shoulder pads?" With the older guys (10+ years ago), getting the basic physical proportions right is good enough imo.

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# 236 kingsofthevalley @ 05/30/12 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ODogg


	I am going to go against the grain here and say I think this Heisman mode looks like it could be quite fun and I think I may enjoy it. I think it's funny all the criticism EA is taking over this when so many people really LOVED 2K Sports addition of superstar mode with Michael Jordan and all those classic players, which is probably where EA got this idea from btw. As for me, I know I played NBA2K a LOT more because of that superstar mode where you had goals set for players and had to meet them to unlock achievements and although I'm not sure this mode will be that addictive it certainly looks like it has the potential to be.

O, I'm going to have to disagree with you man. That is correct that consumers liked the 2k classic players mode. Thing is, 2k actually took the time out to model the players and equipment to reflect the era. The 2k players probably even have signature moves for these classic players. You can tell that attention to detail was adhered to in NBA2k.

What I'm seeing here is nothing special at all. Where's the retro equipment, where's the improved player movement (atrocious turntable movement is still there) so that Barry Sanders can shake defenders out of their shoes just like he did in real life? Nowhere to be found. The absolute only thing thats going to be unique about these players are their faces my man. Come on now.

I know you're a fanatic about attention to detail also man. You're really giving them a pass on this ****?

This team puts resources in the completely WRONG places. This is obvious at this point in time. Sheesh, how many story modes are you going to have. You already have RTG.....You have dynasty mode....now you're putting in Heisman mode? Are they serious? Thats why each mode is half done, the devs attention is scattered all over the friggin place!!!

You even heard it multiple times throughout the broadcast, "we tweaked play call logic so they'll run the ball more for Barry Sanders", WHAT??!! So all of these years you refused to tweak logic within dynasty mode but all of a sudden your fixing things for Heisman mode? The logic and A.I. have been needing an upgrade since this game hit current generation!! I'll also bet money that its not even fully done correctly. Know why, because the other half of the team is somewhere working on dynasty mode, and the other guys are scattered somewhere working on RTG.

Merge that **** into one dynasty/story mode and focus your resources on that. I don't know man, I don't think these guys are very adept at managing their manpower brother. This new mode is just unnecessary, there's NO WAY around that.

# 237 Bharp17 @ 05/30/12 07:39 PM

i swear if they didn't improve online dynasty im going to go crazy

# 238 CT Pitbull @ 05/30/12 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ODogg


	I see the Negative Nellies are out in full force today!

for good reason bro we all pay better than good money for this god forsaken game every year and we get another gimmick thats not even done well...its all a marketing ploy to sell games

# 239 SteelerSpartan @ 05/30/12 07:49 PM

Man is it E3 yet???

I really hope NCAA is getting the goodies that Madden is getting

Im ready for some raw in depth gameplay footage....because all this fluff stuff does nothing for me...

I hope Im feeling much better about this game after E3

# 240 jp7588 @ 05/30/12 07:55 PM

Awesome! This just may have been the slap in the face I needed to stay away from the game completely this year.

At some point, it becomes a matter of pride. Between the annual hype-fest, the subsequent disappointment, claims of fixes to persistent issues, finding out those claims were bogus, the gimmicks and the demeanor of the EAGCs (among other "in-the-know" types) I guess I'm just gonna have to bring myself to the realization that EA has no interest in making the NCAA Football title that I'D like to see.

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