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Madden NFL 13 Demo Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here (360, PS3)

07:05 AM - August 14, 2012 by buddy321813

Madden NFL 13 demo is available now for the 360, queue it up right here.

If it's not showing up on your console, try this route.

1: Go to Game Marketplace
2: Demo
3: Genre
4: Kinect

The Madden NFL 13 demo will be available for PS3 later this afternoon. We'll update the post when it pops up online.

The Madden NFL 13 demo includes the New York Giants vs. San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks vs. Washington Redskins.

You can choose difficulty settings. 5 min quarters and it's an entire game. It will also have full commentary. No sliders this year. You can change play style between game flow and conventional.

Check here for PS Vita demo details.

Play a game or two and post your impressions here.

*UPDATE: Madden NFL 13 demo is online for PS3 now!

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# 861 AiDub @ 08/15/12 02:55 AM

Presentation: 9/10

I'm actually very impressed with the real time stats and how often they occur. I'm a stat guy so being able to track how my guys are doing throughout the game without going to the stats menu is great! Also love the opening sequence with the key players as well as the pregame. Camera angles and perspectives are spot on as well. Only thing that bugs me (I thought this was addressed already so maybe this is an old build) is the score bar being at the top of the screen.

Graphics: 8/10

Player models and new equipment look excellent! Really nice job by EA on those. They do need to tweak the coaching models however. Sometimes they just look awkward when turning their head. They get that hunch back look. The menu graphics could use a little touch up, mainly the anti-aliasing. It bugs me to see weird jagged edges on different elements.

Gameplay: 7/10

This category is a bit harder for me to judge as I usually play on Slow or Very Slow game speed so everything seemed way too fast for my liking. User catching was good though along with actual passing. Defensive line play troubles me however. I was playing as a DE and everytime I wanted to "swim" to the outside, it would pull me in the opposite direction for some reason.

The infinity engine also needs some work. Don't get me wrong, I think it's a nice feature and will be much better down the road but right now there are just a lot of weird contortions going on with the players. I've seen players falling down after plays are over with as well. Needs work but nothing that would keep me from buying the game.

Overall, I thought the demo was pretty good.

Oh wanted to post my first game stats as well:

Manning: 17-20 - 233yds - 2TDs - 1INT

Bradshaw: 8ATT - 62yds - 1TD

Nicks: 6REC - 100yds - 1TD
Cruz: 4REC - 68yds - 1TD

NY-28 SF-11

Also had an onside kick return for a touchdown with Nicks. I've never done that before lol.

# 862 Aggies7 @ 08/15/12 03:02 AM

Overall love the demo so far. Played with each team and I am really enjoying it.

One thing I did pick up on is I guess team specific songs were taken out. I scored with Washington and didn't hear Hail to the Redskins. Wish they would have left team specific songs in and made them louder. I will say I only scored once with Washington so maybe it only happens every once in awhile but didn't hear it after the one touchdown I did score.

# 863 haste007 @ 08/15/12 03:15 AM

Is anyone having trouble throwing way to many picks?

It seems like the AI is crazy on some of the int's they get.

Threw 7 my first game and avg 3-4 every game (8 games played so far)

# 864 Motown @ 08/15/12 03:15 AM

I'm guessing the IE is being tweaked as we speak.

PROS

Diggin' TPC
The Running Game...never thought this was possible

GFX...Huge Improvement...Unis,Helmets,The Field, Logos,The Authenticity of the NFL, The CBS feel,
Presentation & especially the audio...WOW!

IE...as I said, needs & probably WILL be tweaked before retail drops
Controls & Commands PS3 anyway

CONS

Collisions due to the IE...some aren't realistic at all...some tackles w/out using the arms...just a collision will bring 'em down...
Blimp shots of the stadiums leaves a lot to be desired, & panning the crowd just hurts my eyes.

I've seen some jet packs on LBs & CBs...not repetitive, but they exist. I think this is an EARLY build of this demo, & by retail release, this game will click on all cylinders.

# 865 WDOgF0reL1fe @ 08/15/12 03:22 AM

Man. I must have a different demo version.

I have not seen ANYTHING happen so often in terms of warping, crazy animations what have you where it makes it a DEAL BREAKER. Has some weird stuff happened? Yes, but the good far outweighs the bad in terms of sweet looking tackles and movements.

Also, some people have said the CPU drops the ball 100% of the time if you dont user catch. Again, I must have a different version, I NEVER user catch (part of our online franchise rules) and its working just fine for me (yes there are some drops)

Anyway, I am having fun. I haven't said that in a while since Madden 10, aside from Online Franchise keeping the game alive for me.

Good Job EA, on improving a somewhat lackluster title from last year.
Not saying it's perfect, but I am content and not nitpicking on a demo.

# 866 TarHeelPhenom @ 08/15/12 03:28 AM

The only complaint I have is regarding the 240lb no neck Pete Carroll Coach Model LOL! They made him look like he got scoliosis!!!

# 867 ItsOrangeBaby @ 08/15/12 03:39 AM

I don't really know what to say about this game. I had issue with the speed of the game, but think I can find some setting I can like. The AI seem to has not really responded to the new engine too well. The game presentation is what seem to be the real saling point to me, since in my opinion the game looks good. I guess overall this just feel like something that should of been a first attempt at a current generation madden.

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# 868 Nodima @ 08/15/12 03:45 AM

Thoughts from a guy who hasn't played much since next gen jump:

I vehemently dislike both next gen football offerings. I play the demos every year and they never get better (I bought Madden 08, and 10, returned both the same week). During the PS2 era I played 5-8 seasons deep on both NCAA and Madden, so when say vehemently dislike, I really, really mean it.

For some reason (Infinity, influx of cash?), I've been really excited about this one.

� The half-time highlight reel is horrible in the demo, all it shows is random scenes and QBs celebrating. What about the three touchdowns the teams scored?

� Running game finally feels good again, although it still doesn't really feel like foot planting is going on. After so much NBA 2K you just expect momentum to have a little more impact on movement.

� In general, this game animates pretty poorly. The videos of the Infinity Engine had me hyped up initially, but seeing it in motion it's a lot of the same old stuff it seems like. Almost half the tackles I saw looked like two players operating independent of each other, these guys just can't wrap their arms around the ball carrier.

� The camera direction during cutscenes/replays is consistently terrible at worst, annoying at best.

� With 58 seconds left the game upheld a game-tying touchdown by the 49ers during which you could clearly see both feet were out of bounds, but the player's hands caught the ball inbounds. Iffy spotting there.

� Commentary isn't very contextual; Simms called me out for running a play on 1st & 10 a minute into the 2nd quarter that didn't get me a first down (it gained 9 yards). Later he said he wasn't sure I made the right decision to bring in my kicker to hit a 28 yard game-winning field goal with 11 seconds remaining and no timeouts.

...All that being said, I did have a lot of fun with the game. It's the first time in this generation that I can remember where it felt right playing FS the way I always used to on PS2. The crowd and annoucing team acted like nothing extraordinary was happening, but I ran an 81-yard drive with David Carr (Eli Manning's jaw had been broken on the drive just before the 49ers scored that non-TD) that included two 30 yard passes to Hakeem Nicks along the sidelines in just 58 seconds, snatching victory from the jaws of defeat (or overtime). It's the first time I can say I genuinely enjoyed playing a football game in a long while, but I'm still not sure I'd purchase it especially without draft classes this year.

# 869 outtamyway24 @ 08/15/12 03:46 AM

Only complaint I do have is the crazy amount of broken tackles. No where near a game breaker though.

# 870 red-and-gold @ 08/15/12 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by BA2929


	A little warning: I haven't played a Madden game since Madden '10. I'm basically an NCAA guy. Haven't even played a Madden Demo either. This is the first Madden I've even tried since 2009. 1st off, the game looks amazing. Absolutely beautiful. The crowd audio and the presentation is great from what little I've played the game. Much better than in years past when I could barely even stand playing a half without getting annoyed with the horrible, horrible announcer and the crowd that sounded like they were watching the game in church on a mini-TV they snuck in. I'm not THAT impressed with the Infinity Engine. Yes, it's a cool addition, but nothing that would make me buy the game on that alone. I'll keep this short, but overall I think this might be a Madden I'll buy. I was completely not going to get it until I played the demo, and it almost sold me. Almost. I might wait until after I get NHL '13 to get Madden, thanks to the $15 credit I got from Amazon. Plus, by that time the NFL will be in full swing and I'll be obsessing over the Chiefs in full force. In closing: I can't wait until NCAA and Madden '14. Once they fix the bugs in the IE those two games might be the best football sim games in history. Too bad it's at the end of this gen of consoles. Sounds familiar. PS: The demo just froze on me. Whoopie.

same here, I have a feeling it's gonna be the next protak. The Running game sucks, my RB was falling every 2 second if it wasn't a big hole. There was no fight in him.

# 871 DarthLeon @ 08/15/12 03:50 AM

Now played several games on all pro as all of the teams. I'm certainly enjoying myself. There are still considerable issues. The line play is still inconsistent at best, and it is way too hard to get pressure from the backside. I cant remember a football game where that wasnt a problem though. I very much like the new catch animations, as well as the defensive ai. I feel like there arent as many dropped interceptions as before, and bad deep throws are severely punished. At the very least, I have yet to see a moment that makes me want to throw my controller against the wall. I'll probably get the game. I never cared much about presentation, and I will mostly play online so the bad ai playcalling is a non-issue. Should be fun.

# 872 secondsolution @ 08/15/12 04:04 AM

In Madden 12 I could play on all madden and win most games. I have played two games of the demo on all-pro and am yet to score a point! I think I'm still getting use to it but it does feel very different.

Overall I'm impressed, the Infinity Engine (while not a revolutionary as it has been made out to be) is a welcome addition and makes the gameplay a lot better imo. The WR catching animations are great and running feels more fun than previous years. Also, I found the AI contained me well when I tried to run with RGIII which is good.

The best play I have seen so far was a short run on third down by the CPU, the running back was hit about a yard short and managed to to spin and balance himself with one hand on the ground to gain the extra yard before being tackled. It looked really cool. I've also found big plays to feel more exciting (probably because of the greatly improved crowd noises).

So far my biggest disappointment is the commentary, while it is greatly improved I find Sims and Nantz to be boring and not add much excitement. I was enjoying it more in the second game, however it just wasn't as good as I feel it was made out to be.

# 873 jpb07 @ 08/15/12 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Aggies7


	One thing I did pick up on is I guess team specific songs were taken out. I scored with Washington and didn't hear Hail to the Redskins. Wish they would have left team specific songs in and made them louder. I will say I only scored once with Washington so maybe it only happens every once in awhile but didn't hear it after the one touchdown I did score.

This is a plus for me. Bear Down sounded HORRIBLE at any volume. Sounded like a canned version. If they do leave it in they need to do something with the reverb or whatever tools they have to make it sound like a 50,000 seat stadium is singing it rather than a few offtune singers in their soundbooth.

That set aside, I really enjoyed the demo. For some reason I kept thinking of Sony's Gameday back in the PS days (that's a good thing.) Between the PS3 demo and the Vita demo, EA locked in $90 worth of sales from me today.

# 874 RayCool @ 08/15/12 04:13 AM

Wow just found out there will be NO EDITING ALLOWED AT ALL WHAT SO EVER!!! I was surely interested in pre-ordering M13 but given how horrible Madden's player models/accessories and ratings are every year I look forward to correcting the little than can be corrected, this is a horrible blow for me!

I don't understand we pay $60 for a game and we can't alter something as minuscule as a glove color or shoe type? I wouldn't complain if the person in charge of player modeling/design could get it right. These player models have been screwed up since Madden came to the next gen console.

I just can't buy this it's unacceptable!

# 875 outtamyway24 @ 08/15/12 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Introvese


	Game went to OT. I get the ball. Kick fg. Game over. Wtf!! No new ot rule?

Maybe demo version = pre-season = no new OT rule? Haha not sure.

# 876 PVarck31 @ 08/15/12 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Introvese


	Game went to OT. I get the ball. Kick fg. Game over. Wtf!! No new ot rule?

I thought that was just for the playoffs.

# 877 IWWROCKS @ 08/15/12 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by RayCool


	Wow just found out there will be NO EDITING ALLOWED AT ALL WHAT SO EVER!!! I was surely interested in pre-ordering M13 but given how horrible Madden's player models/accessories and ratings are every year I look forward to correcting the little than can be corrected, this is a horrible blow for me! I don't understand we pay $60 for a game and we can't alter something as minuscule as a glove color or shoe type? I wouldn't complain if the person in charge of player modeling/design could get it right. These player models have been screwed up since Madden came to the next gen console. I just can't buy this it's unacceptable!

If it's miniscule, why are you refusing to buy the game because of it?

# 878 JRitch12 @ 08/15/12 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by PVarck31


	I thought that was just for the playoffs.

You are right. The "New OT Rule" is only for playoffs.

# 879 JRitch12 @ 08/15/12 04:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Introvese


	Not anymore its the standard for all games. Except preseason

I stand corrected. My bad! Sorry.

# 880 Wildcats302 @ 08/15/12 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by RayCool


	Wow just found out there will be NO EDITING ALLOWED AT ALL WHAT SO EVER!!! I was surely interested in pre-ordering M13 but given how horrible Madden's player models/accessories and ratings are every year I look forward to correcting the little than can be corrected, this is a horrible blow for me! I don't understand we pay $60 for a game and we can't alter something as minuscule as a glove color or shoe type? I wouldn't complain if the person in charge of player modeling/design could get it right. These player models have been screwed up since Madden came to the next gen console. I just can't buy this it's unacceptable!

LOL welcome to over 2 months ago

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