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Madden NFL 15: In-Depth Gameplay Interview With Rex Dickson

04:58 PM - June 9, 2014 by RaychelSnr

Prior to E3, we got a chance to talk with Rex Dickson, Creative Director for Gameplay for Madden NFL 15.Rex was candid and very detailed as to what Madden fans can expect from the game on the field this year, be sure to read through the interview and comment on which aspect of the gameplay has you most excited to see in action this week on the show floor!

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# 81 Danimal @ 06/10/14 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by SageInfinite


	Hope that changes with this regime since they are doing so much "sim" talk.

You're going to see a ton of interviews and impressions at different sites and you'll be able to count on one hand the number of times this question is asked to a dev. If the people writing the articles don't care enough to ask or bring it to light it's never going to change.

# 82 avwhitechic @ 06/10/14 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Beelzebot44


	It's just another way to say they held back on the current gen consoles so the last gen would have the same game. I don't want parity, I want them to use every scrap of power the current gen has and leave the last gen in the dust.

Here's the truth MOST of us haven't even purchased a next-gen system due to Madden falling short of expectations and lack of competition. And if history serves us correctly the old-gen versions are usually better for 3 years in the next-gen cycles.

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# 83 SageInfinite @ 06/10/14 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Danimal


	You're going to see a ton of interviews and impressions at different sites and you'll be able to count on one hand the number of times this question is asked to a dev. If the people writing the articles don't care enough to ask or bring it to light it's never going to change.

Which is why I feel us "sim" sports gamers get the short end of the stick because a majority of these main stream media guys think this game is beyond real and authentic. Just glad when actual sport sites get a crack at the devs.

# 84 AmericasTeam @ 06/10/14 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Beelzebot44


	Exactly. They are going about it backwards. Don't limit what you can do on current gen to match last gen. Push the current gen as far as it can go, and then just remove whatever won't work on last gen. The last gen game won't be as good, (and it shouldn't be) but it will be as good as it can be for the hardware.

I don't think they're going about it backwards. From what I've listened to and read, they want feature parity between the 2 generations. I take it as they're working really hard trying to make the last gen game as feature complete as possible. Not all things will make the cut. They've even gone into detail in the podcasts about some of the differences.

# 85 Beelzebot44 @ 06/10/14 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by avwhitechic


	Here's the truth MOST of us haven't even purchased a next-gen system due to Madden falling short of expectations and lack of competition. And if history serves us correctly the old-gen versions are usually better for 3 years in the next-gen cycles. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

So the solution to that is to continue to focus on last gen? Why do you think it is that the old gen games have been better? The answer is because they keep focusing on consoles that are on the way to obsolescence instead of putting all effort into the new tech.

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Originally Posted by AmericasTeam


	I don't think they're going about it backwards. From what I've listened to and read, they want feature parity between the 2 generations. I take it as they're working really hard trying to make the last gen game as feature complete as possible. Not all things will make the cut. They've even gone into detail in the podcasts about some of the differences.

Just the quote that they "pushed hard" for parity is where my concern comes from. It gives me the impression that they focused more on making sure last gen systems could handle the features than on actually pushing the limits.

My comment about it being backward is that instead of giving current gen users a port of a game designed to run on old tech, they should give old gen users a pared down version of the stuff that can only be done on the new tech. If done properly, that should still be an upgrade over last year's old gen game and then everybody wins.

# 86 charter04 @ 06/10/14 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Beelzebot44


	So the solution to that is to continue to focus on last gen? Why do you think it is that the old gen games have been better? The answer is because they keep focusing on consoles that are on the way to obsolescence instead of putting all effort into the new tech. Just the quote that they "pushed hard" for parity is where my concern comes from. It gives me the impression that they focused more on making sure last gen systems could handle the features than on actually pushing the limits. My comment about it being backward is that instead of giving current gen users a port of a game designed to run on old tech, they should give old gen users a pared down version of the stuff that can only be done on the new tech. If done properly, that should still be an upgrade over last year's old gen game and then everybody wins.

It's only backward when looking at from what OS guys want. It's smart when you look at it from a business view. PS3 and 360 are still huge instal bases. They will still sell a ton of those games if they make them a priority. They can't just abandon those games. That's throwing away a lot of money. It seems from what I'm hearing and reading that they are still making current gen worth making the jump.

# 87 RexDEAFootball @ 06/11/14 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by N51_rob


	The prevailing thought is no. Penalties are not "fun" according to EA. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

Clint and I are all over this. We made some progress this year with offsides and encroachment (the 2 most frequently called penalties in the NFL) in M15 and we are absolutely going after PI and a bunch of others next year. I can assure you that nobody at EA is telling us we can't do penalties.

# 88 roadman @ 06/11/14 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by RexDEAFootball


	Clint and I are all over this. We made some progress this year with offsides and encroachment (the 2 most frequently called penalties in the NFL) in M15 and we are absolutely going after PI and a bunch of others next year. I can assure you that nobody at EA is telling us we can't do penalties.

By the way Rex, just wanted to pass along, and I'm sure I'm not the only one, but starting with the interview last fall with Clint being interviewed by Rich Grishom(sp) and yourself, and this E3, I appreciate your candor during interviews.

We've (I) been asking for DPI for several years.

# 89 charter04 @ 06/11/14 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by RexDEAFootball


	Clint and I are all over this. We made some progress this year with offsides and encroachment (the 2 most frequently called penalties in the NFL) in M15 and we are absolutely going after PI and a bunch of others next year. I can assure you that nobody at EA is telling us we can't do penalties.

That's awesome news. I'm looking forward to seeing the progress this year and the years to come. I was glad to here what you said about the sim direction you guys are going in the hiphopgamer interview.

# 90 N51_rob @ 06/11/14 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by RexDEAFootball


	Clint and I are all over this. We made some progress this year with offsides and encroachment (the 2 most frequently called penalties in the NFL) in M15 and we are absolutely going after PI and a bunch of others next year. I can assure you that nobody at EA is telling us we can't do penalties.

That is great to hear. I hope you know my statement wasn't aimed at you moreso the responses we have received in the past from members of the EA Madden team.

While I may not agree with some of the finished product I really respect and appreciate your openness and direction you are trying to take Madden.

One question. Did you mean off-sides and fall start? Encroachment and off-sides are basically the same penalty.

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# 91 jpdavis82 @ 06/12/14 06:23 AM

Rex,
Madden 15 looks like a true next gen title, with that being said, what is the plan for WR/DB interactions and signature animations and QB throwing styles, will these be addressed next year?

I think many of us are hoping to see these old animations removed ASAP because they seem to be holding the game back especially with these amazing graphics and player models. Are you guys reworking animations and if so, when can we expect to really notice it?

Thanks for all your hard work, I have definitely noticed the improvements in gameplay since you've arrived.

# 92 extremeskins04 @ 06/12/14 09:36 AM

It really frustrates me to see Rex say things like "The Halftime Show is a "huge breakthrough" to the Madden NFL Franchise and we're excited to bring this to the fans."

The issue is that it's still not done correctly because they only talk about your game, not the other games in the NFL so immersion goes out the window. Also, I'm wondering why we haven't seen any videos of the halftime show yet. If it's such a huge breakthrough, and they're already showing gameplay videos, why haven't they shown halftime show videos since "it's what the fans really wanted for years"???

# 93 roadman @ 06/12/14 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by extremeskins04


	It really frustrates me to see Rex say things like "The Halftime Show is a "huge breakthrough" to the Madden NFL Franchise and we're excited to bring this to the fans." The issue is that it's still not done correctly because they only talk about your game, not the other games in the NFL so immersion goes out the window. Also, I'm wondering why we haven't seen any videos of the halftime show yet. If it's such a huge breakthrough, and they're already showing gameplay videos, why haven't they shown halftime show videos since "it's what the fans really wanted for years"???

I agree with what you are saying, but in an interview last fall with Clint, Rex was very clear that they would add things in layers and just not everything all at once. He said they want to make sure they get things right the first time and add more layers next.

# 94 jpdavis82 @ 06/12/14 07:42 PM

Just got this from Clint Oldenburg on how True Step works in Madden 15 and what he's working on with True Step for the future.

@jpdavis1982: @AzureEffect @ClintOldenburg Did they add anything new for true step? It's still in the game and wasnt removed right?

@ClintOldenburg: @jpdavis1982 @AzureEffect correct

@jpdavis1982: @ClintOldenburg @AzureEffect does it affect all 22 players or is it still only affecting the ball carrier like in M25?

@ClintOldenburg: @jpdavis1982 @AzureEffect not all 22, but more than just the BC. Working on CPU AI for certain positions using it, like OL.

@ClintOldenburg: @jpdavis1982 @AzureEffect for the future, not this year.

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