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[Ramirez]

I hate to bump an old thread,but all of you dudes bitching about the field texture in this vid DO REALIZE THAT THE COLTS PLAY IN A DOME ON A FAKE SURFACE,IT DOESN'T HAVE REAL GRASS!

 

[levious]

I hate to bump an old thread,but all of you dudes bitching about the field texture in this vid DO REALIZE THAT THE COLTS PLAY IN A DOME ON A FAKE SURFACE,IT DOESN'T HAVE REAL GRASS!

not that I'm bitching but do the Colts still have the old turf or the new synthetic stuff? I was wondering if the new wave of football games would have a different looking turf now.

 

[urk]

I hate to bump an old thread,but all of you dudes bitching about the field texture in this vid DO REALIZE THAT THE COLTS PLAY IN A DOME ON A FAKE SURFACE,IT DOESN'T HAVE REAL GRASS!

Is astroturf flat and blurry?

 

[Beer Monkey]

Since the vast majority of PS2 games don't look as good as Xbox games, I hereby retroactively decree the XBox as the standard for the current generation, and the PS2 is hereby known as Playstation 1.5.

I want to thank all the little trolls for making this idea possible.

 

[Ramirez]

Yes,it is flat...and people keep saying "WELL BY GOLLY LOOK AT FIFA",football fields do not have grass that is 6 inches thick,I don't watch soccerr,but from what I've seen the grass in FIFA is a total exaggeration of how those fields actually look.

 

[bishoptl]

Since the vast majority of PS2 games don't look as good as Xbox games, I hereby retroactively decree the XBox as the standard for the current generation, and the PS2 is hereby known as Playstation 1.5.

I want to thank all the little trolls for making this idea possible.

Shouldn't the standard-bearer be the console that actually, y'know, sold the most?

Just putting that out there.

 

[Beer Monkey]

Shouldn't the standard-bearer be the console that actually, y'know, sold the most?

Should McDonalds be the standard for the american hamburger? Fuck no!

 

[bishoptl]

Have you tried those new Double Big Macs? They'll blow a hole in your colon that'll have you crying "freedom" like a liberated Iraqi.

 

[Ryck]

There were better vids not to long ago 3 of them that were in 720p(Bucs vs falcons, Chargers vs Raiders and Jags vs Ravens) I downloaded them and played them on my hdtv ( through XBMC)and the game looked fantastic, my friends and I we're all floored. This video look's pretty bad in comparison.

 

[Mrbob]

Found this on Operation Sports. Along with 1up and IGN being positive this gives me a small slimmer of hope yet:

Anywho, I had a meeting with my client whom is working with EA on this promo (btw, I have nothing to do with their promo, I'm doing there regular summer stuff)and when I walked into his office he had a 360 Kiosk (like the ones at Gamestop) setup with MADDEN!!
It also had Need for speed,Live, FIFA and some other game I havent even heard of (cant remember the name but its an action type game) but all of those were demos and not playable but Madden was.There was no Kameo/COD or anything that the *regular* kiosks out there have.Its an EA kiosk.

I played one quarter (5 minutes/all that was allowed) using the Patriots against the Eagles (only selectable teams) and all I can say is WOW!!!

The new animations are there. I have watched EVERY one of the vids out there and none of them really has showed that much but playing it is a whole different story. Very impressive.

First off I really hated the whole approach with the *in your face* presentation instead of the usual TV style but after playing it I've somewhat changed my mind. I do hope that next year its more like the 2K ESPN style but mixed with the close shots would be a perfect balance.

Play calling is funky (as you've seen) but didnt take long at all to get used to. Better than the old way for sure IMO.

30 FPS is okay. 60 would have been better but there was absolutely NO SLOW DOWN whatsoever. Smooth as silk animation transitions. Again better than what i've seen in the vids and there is WAY more variety. You guys are gonna freak out when you see some of the cool stuff that happens. Players slipping, getting tripped up.Really, really cool and surprising as well.

Stadiums and crowds are amazing. Stunning.Vids dont do this game justice AT ALL!

Lighting will knock your socks off. The clouds were slowly moving and at the last few seconds of the game it started to sprinkle and then it started pouring down.

I wish I could go on but I am actually walking out the door and on my way down to Austin until Sunday. I know i'm gonna think of a few things I didnt mention because my mind is still a blur after that experience.

I'll try and log on while i'm away to post more.

Real quick- the running game seems MUCH better than any Madden i've ever played and i've owned them all since the original. I have been a 2K fan for the last 3 years but have always still bought Madden just in case but have always prefered 2k but not anymore. The new animations for the running game are the most realistic looking i've ever witnessed.

Anyways, i'll post more later if I can.




I'm pretty long winded at times but i'll try my best to refrain as best as possible.

I wasnt even going to post this to begin with because I was worried about being ripped to shreds by the naysayers and also a tad worried about opening my big mouth when maybe I shouldnt be. I wasnt asked not to say anything and since its so close to launch I figure big deal.

You have to understand that I was playing this kiosk in a clients office and was trying not to act like a little kid when in reality I was feeling like a 5 year old at Toys r Us at Christmas time.

Honestly, I have hated Madden over the last few years and have been a HUGE 2K fan. As you can imagine, my heart sank like a stone when the whole NFL/EA deal went down. I felt like that was it for football gaming for at least the next 5 years and was truly sad. While I still don't like the deal and think it is totally not fair for the gaming public I will say that after my brief encounter with the next gen Madden I will NOT miss 2k.

It is THAT awesome.

Don't get me wrong. There were a few minor hiccups when the camera went from field to play calling screen but that really isnt that big of a deal. The only other minor gripe I have (and I do stress MINOR) is that it runs at 30 fps and you CAN tell the difference. MINOR. I'm sure next year we will see 60 fps.

The running game reminded me of 2K and to me thats a good thing. It just felt right for the first time in a Madden series.

The passing felt different from current gen but I don't know how to describe it really. It just felt better. More realistic. Timing, execution.

The lighting blew me away. The game was a late afternoon game and everything had a yellowish glow about it and I noticed the clouds moving overhead and as it got more cloudy the lights in the stadium came on and you really had the feeling of bad weather coming in. When it started raining it slowing got worse and was soon pouring down. I wish that it would have let me continue to see the field effects but alas it was not to be.

The home town announcer was REALLY great. Much better than Madden/Michaels. I was really surprised at how well he called the game and his enthusiasm for the home team. The cut scenes of the sidelines are cool and like I said earlier if they ad in the ESPN TV style and mix it with what they have now it will be fantastic!

It was funny because the marketing director at this point was walking out of his office and said "knock yourself out" and I was thinking too late

God I wanted soooooo bad to play it again but I had to try and remain as professional as possible and walk away from it. I was there to drop off a mailer I am working on for them so I felt that I needed to leave.

I cannot stress enough how awesome this game is. This is coming from a dedicated 2K fan whom at one point HATED EA and swore never to play Madden again. Well, so much for that. This has me more pumped than the time I played the very first Madden when I ran out and bought a Genesis jsut for that game.

Madden has been truly reborn and I for one couldnt be more relieved and excited for what the future of sports gaming has for us.

Although I'm a bit worried about the running game. It looks like 2K in the videos and from these impressions it sounds like running is like 2K. I guess you pick your poison though. The pinball effect from current gen Madden rushing may be gone now.

 

[sportzhead]

Good find MrBob.

After reading that I’m kind of back on the wagon. I think I'll buy it and wait to open it until a little after midnight when the internet is flooded with Madden 360 impression.

I do not trust game site reviews, they have burned me to many time to count.

 

[DMczaf]

Sounds like Tiburon is trying to mix NFL2K and Madden together, the question is...will they succeed? 2 more weeks!

 

[shpankey]

I'll believe it when I see it... I never trust suspect reader reviews like that... especially when they're so one sided and all OMG OMG WOW OMMGGG

 

[Fifty]

Interesting impressions, but I don't trust them because it's coming from someone who hated Madden and is a "HUGE" 2K fan. We'll see...The videos certainly make it look a lot more 2Kesque...whether that results in a better game or not is up in the air.

 

[DMczaf]

I'll believe it when I see it... I never trust suspect reader reviews like that... especially when they're so one sided and all OMG OMG WOW OMMGGG

My favorite type of impressions are the "Let me say first, I'm a huge *insert game* fan! Now with that out of the way...OMG!!!!!!!!!!"

 

[shpankey]

:lol ya, those always set off my "be skeptical" alarms

 

[sportzhead]

My favorite type of impressions are the "Let me say first, I'm a huge *insert game* fan! Now with that out of the way...OMG!!!!!!!!!!"

It's just like the South Park episode. Instead of say "You have huge penis" they say "I'm a huge fan of the competitions game", and you say oh so you must be telling the truth.

 

[dorio]

This has me more pumped than the time I played the very first Madden when I ran out and bought a Genesis jsut for that game.

Wow, those are strong words.

 

[shantyman]

I hate to bump an old thread,but all of you dudes bitching about the field texture in this vid DO REALIZE THAT THE COLTS PLAY IN A DOME ON A FAKE SURFACE,IT DOESN'T HAVE REAL GRASS!

It was only a day old!

 

[DMczaf]

There were better vids not to long ago 3 of them that were in 720p(Bucs vs falcons, Chargers vs Raiders and Jags vs Ravens) I downloaded them and played them on my hdtv ( through XBMC)and the game looked fantastic, my friends and I we're all floored. This video look's pretty bad in comparison.

Yeah, those are the best videos I've seen of the game.

 

[SonnyBoy]

The running game reminded me of 2K and to me thats a good thing. It just felt right for the first time in a Madden series.

This is all I needed to hear. I can't get up from my desk at work because Im so turned on right now. Madden whore? No. 2k whore? no. Running game? All night long baby!! CP TIME!!!!!

 

[Ramirez]

Don't really care for 2K's running game,but I would like to see the pinball running game removed...

 

[SonnyBoy]

Don't really care for 2K's running game,but I would like to see the pinball running game removed...

2k's running game excelled in its blocking. I know the RB's were overpowered but the way the line blocked was something to behold. Im sorry but in Madden you have to manipulate the game in too many ways just to get ur lineman to pick up a defender. You can't hold the sprint button, you have to use the right thumbstick, you have sacrifice 5 cows...its stupid. In 2k your linemen blocked who needed to be blocked and it was up to you to pick and choose your holes.

I also liked being able to break tackles by tapping the sprint button, overpowered in 2k? yes it was. but it definately could be tweaked and made into a great feature.

 

[Cerebral Palsy]

Im sorry but in Madden you have to manipulate the game in too many ways just to get ur lineman to pick up a defender. You can't hold the sprint button, you have to use the right thumbstick, you have sacrifice 5 cows...its stupid.

Or you could just follow your lead blockers. I've never tried sacrificing cows though. Maybe it'll improve my running game?

 

[SonnyBoy]

Or you could just follow your lead blockers. I've never tried sacrificing cows though. Maybe it'll improve my running game?

Blocking in 2006 is fine. I was moreso reffering to Madden 2005 where the run blocking was nonexistant and your QB would get tackled before he handed the ball off.

The blocking in 2006 is fine, I can work with it but Id like to see it improve. By improve I dont mean become easier but more consistent. Less Mario running, less suction cup tackling.

 

[Ramirez]

2K's Line blocking was a sight to behold?Um yea...sure was a sight seeing them run right past people who they should be blocking

Only thing I liked about 2K's running game was the way runners would slide off and in between people and the juke move/spin move which was no where near as exaggerated as it is in the current versions of Madden.