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Sunday, July 21, 2013
This week, a bombshell was dropped on gamers when the NCAA announced it was ending its relationship with EA and getting out of the video game world.

At first, there was a panic. Then EA made an announcement the next gen game was already under devolpement. Then the announcement of a new 3-year deal with the CLC and everyone seemed to relax. It seemed our virtual college football game was safe.

But if you examine the CLC there are still several questions that remain. ... Read More
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
As I sit here tonight on the Eve of my copy of my game being delivered, I think back to the last time release day came and I didn't have a copy.

Honestly I can't remember the last time. It was at least ten years ago, most likely longer. I'm sure it was either while I was living in a dorm without a car or just didn't have the money. As I've gotten older, I've always had it on release day. Sometimes I even went to a midnight release of the game.

But this year my streak ... Read More
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
The Show wins while Xbox gamers do without
Posted on December 12, 2012 at 12:38 PM.
First off let me state that I do own a PS3. I got one years ago for Metal Gear Solid 4. It was actually the Metal Gear Solid 4 bundle I picked up. That game, along with Blu Ray, was my main reason for purchasing a PS3.

Before my PS3 I'd suffered through the MLB 2k series. I remember back when it was World Series and it was a solid title. I kept thinking we'd see it return to that glory. Then came MLB 2K6 and with it the bug that wouldn't allow us to play our game for a month and a half ... Read More
Friday, September 14, 2012
We have EA's Ear.....Keep pressing
Posted on September 14, 2012 at 12:01 PM.
With the return of Fantasy Drafts in Madden one can hope that roster edits will be next. I wrote in my last blog about why we need them. EA actually appears to be listening to the customers this year.



While I am not one who cares for or uses Fantasy Draft, make no mistake about how big this is for the rest of us. EA needs now to make sure that the roster edits are done sooner than later as well. If Fantasy Drafts can be done with a tuner update, then here’s hoping we ... Read More
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Making a case for edited rosters in Madden 13's CC Mode
Posted on September 4, 2012 at 11:32 AM.
Madden 13 came out last week and most of us on the board already knew to expect the changes. The Franchise mode's transformation into Connected Careers in year one is a bit of a hit and miss. Sure there are elements of CC that we all like, but there are the little things removed that we really miss.

One of the biggest areas of concern is the removal of allowing us to edit the rosters. In the past we were able to fix number issues like a receiver still wearing a single number instead ... Read More
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
EA Sports takes a lot of heat for its exclusive deal with the NFL. This blog isn't going to dive into the major issues of an exclusive deal, but instead focus on things that if you are the ONLY NFL game you should never get wrong. These are some things so basic that if you are the exclusive NFL video game and you do still get wrong, you are showing us you're just lazy. EA's history with the Madden franchise has had some highlights. But even in it's best years, some of these things have still been ... Read More
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Love/Hate with Madden 12
Posted on September 7, 2011 at 01:34 PM.
First off let me start by saying I do enjoy Madden 12. I think it is a fun game that I am enjoy a lot right now. But that being said I don't feel they did enough to keep up the strides made with Madden 11. There are still areas that need a lot of improvement. I'll outline a few:

1. The presentation is better than before and appears to be moving in the right direction but it still isn't there. EA needs to seriously do something about the commentary. I know some have said that will ... Read More
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Creating a High School Football Game: Revisited
Posted on October 10, 2010 at 01:46 PM.
A few years ago, I wrote a blog outlining my ideas for a high school football title. Now we've seen advances such as Teambuilder, a deep team creator in Backbreaker, I felt it was time to go back and revisit this idea. Also, update some of the original ideas. I know I'd buy this title, but what about you guys? Read on if you're curious about this idea:



Creating a High School Football Game: Revisited

High School football brings passion. In the state of ... Read More
Sunday, November 29, 2009
NCAA Potential Features List: How do you choose just 3?
Posted on November 29, 2009 at 12:25 PM.
I'm sure you've seen it by now, but Pasta Padre posted a survey EA has put out asking people to pick 3 out of 13 listed new features listed for NCAA 2011. If you've not seen the original story, check it out here: http://www.pastapadre.com/2009/11/28...aa-football-11

The features list is impressive. If you've not seen the survey yet, here it is:

Now, those ... Read More
Monday, August 17, 2009
Dynasty Mode: Fixing NCAA 11 Part 3
Posted on August 17, 2009 at 12:38 AM.
Dynasty mode when first introduced gave us reason to play sporting games past just one season. At first it was pretty basic. Then you got recruiting. Then you got draft classes for Madden, custom schedules, pitches to recruits and so on.

But lately the franchise mode of NCAA seems to be getting stale. Sure recruiting has gotten better. I mean I do enjoy trying to actually pitch against other teams, but there isn’t too much that has made me feel it is different from last year’s ... Read More
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Fixing NCAA parts 3-6 will come soon
Posted on August 13, 2009 at 11:31 PM.
I've meant to get these typed and posted before now, but due to some unforeseen things in my life I've had to put them on hold. Know some of you have enjoyed the first two parts and have been wondering where part 3 is so I figured I'd address that with this blog.

I have started part 3, dynasty mode, but keep having so many issues come up that I keep getting pulled away. I will get them finished very soon I hope because I do enjoy writing them and getting feedback from you guys. ... Read More
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Presentation: Fixing NCAA 11 part 2
Posted on July 26, 2009 at 05:19 PM.
A lot of news was made recently when Russ Kiniry of EA said "what is presentation?" on a podcast show, people have been up at arms. How is it someone that is in charge of this game not know what that means?

I've felt he's gotten beaten up a little too much for the statement. I heard more as a call out to those that give no ideas but say the presentation is wrong. So I think I get what he was saying. (Or I hope)

But in case Russ doesn't know what presentation we want I'm ... Read More
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Improving Teambuilder: Fixing NCAA 11 Part one
Posted on July 18, 2009 at 12:09 AM.
Let me say this first, teambuilder is great. I love it and have enjoyed creating teams and think an entire game could be built around a create a team engine like that.

With that being said it is far from perfect. There are several fixes that could make this new feature even better for NCAA 11. Some aren't very huge, but should make a great new feature even better.

Lets start with the basic. Most teams have some type of text on their jerseys now a days. EA should have thought ... Read More
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Fixing NCAA for 2011 an introduction
Posted on July 16, 2009 at 12:17 AM.
We all want to love the NCAA football series. We really, really do. This year I, like a lot of people, really like it, but don't know if I love it. It is a shame because with just a few things we all could love it.

I'm going to write a six part blog talking about things that could be done to improve the NCAA series. I'm going to try to not make this blog be a slamfest against NCAA, but just an honest look at what's wrong and how to fix it.

The six parts will focus on these ... Read More
Monday, July 13, 2009
NCAA 10 is almost here, which camp will you be in?
Posted on July 13, 2009 at 01:04 PM.
Tonight at midnight a lot of gamers will have their hands on EA's latest entry into the NCAA football game field, NCAA 10.

We are already seeing the usual, "when will the rosters be ready" and the "when will it be patched" threads. Those seem to be a yearly thing. (But we really don't need 50 of them)

Each year you see different camps for this game. It is almost predictible what camps you'll see on the Boards in the next couple of days. There's the "we love everything ... Read More

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