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acarrero · 05-09-2008, 12:55 PM

EA should have better throwing animations for the QBs. The preview on the front page shows Favre throwing and it just doesn't look smooth or very realistic. It also doesn't look like Favre's throwing motion - if they can get a player's signature shot in NBA games, they should be able to include each QBs throwing motion. I want to see Manning throw like Manning, and actual motions for Brady, Vince Young, etc. Just seems like something Madden should've had since they made jump to next gen.

Garrett67 · 05-09-2008, 01:02 PM

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	I gotta agree. It appears that they are really focusing on the casual fan. The backtrack mulligan thing is the most absurd thing I have ever heard for a football game. No accelerated clock is a huge let down for me. Thanks for the preview Steve!

No accelerated clock is a huge deal to me too. I can't stand the fact that you can jump right to the line and still have 34 seconds on the clock. This forces us to put the game on like 6 or 7 minute Qtrs to get the amount of plays right.

clarkerots · 05-09-2008, 01:07 PM

I would've preferred accelerated clock over the "do over" system.

roadman · 05-09-2008, 01:08 PM

Last year people were screaming for more presentation and no more radio guy. Last year they focused more on gameplay.

Pastapadre comes on here last year and said presentation will be number 1 focus next year and no more radio guy.

Most people seemed pleased with that direction.

EA ramps up presentation and has a broadcast booth again for this year.

Yet, it's three months away and yet people aren't happy.

The only thing I'm disappointed in so far, is no accelerated clock again. As far as the backtrack feature, it's not something I care about and will turn off, so, I don't sweat the small stuff.

Mintsa · 05-09-2008, 01:42 PM

Steve.....was anything discussed about the ps3 ns the 360 version of the games for 09 ??

If so, what was said.

WDOgF0reL1fe · 05-09-2008, 01:55 PM

Steve, thank you so much bro. This is AWESOME stuff. Sucks to hear that only 53 man rosters are in madden... But its good and awesome to know that Madden is in the game as a preview and a half time guy. Pretty neat

droc81yo · 05-09-2008, 02:06 PM

I'm not getting "suckered" in either. last years game was frankly pathletic. Especially after playing NBA 2k8 and The Show. EA has the most money and makes the poorest games.

Furthermore, I am so sick and tired of EA adding STUPID pointless features, like Backtrack and the hologram training BS.

Here's an idea EA, work on your terrible gameplay, than add bells and whistles. If you dress up a turd, it's still a turd.

callmetaternuts · 05-09-2008, 02:10 PM

"he is also the first person you see as the game loads up. He will kick it over to Tom Hammond and Chris Collinsworth, after welcoming everyone to the stadium. He'll also chime in at the half with highlights from the game. "

Presentation.....i have high hopes now!

05-09-2008, 12:55 PM	#17
acarrero Pro OVR: 10 Join Date: Nov 2004	Re: Madden NFL 09 Preview EA should have better throwing animations for the QBs. The preview on the front page shows Favre throwing and it just doesn't look smooth or very realistic. It also doesn't look like Favre's throwing motion - if they can get a player's signature shot in NBA games, they should be able to include each QBs throwing motion. I want to see Manning throw like Manning, and actual motions for Brady, Vince Young, etc. Just seems like something Madden should've had since they made jump to next gen.

05-09-2008, 01:08 PM	#20
roadman ll Str OVR: 34 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Midwest Posts: 26,173	Re: Madden NFL 09 Preview Last year people were screaming for more presentation and no more radio guy. Last year they focused more on gameplay. Pastapadre comes on here last year and said presentation will be number 1 focus next year and no more radio guy. Most people seemed pleased with that direction. EA ramps up presentation and has a broadcast booth again for this year. Yet, it's three months away and yet people aren't happy. The only thing I'm disappointed in so far, is no accelerated clock again. As far as the backtrack feature, it's not something I care about and will turn off, so, I don't sweat the small stuff.

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05-09-2008, 01:07 PM	#19
clarkerots Pro OVR: 9 Join Date: Aug 2004	I would've preferred accelerated clock over the "do over" system.

05-09-2008, 01:42 PM	#21
Mintsa All Star OVR: 17 Join Date: Aug 2002	Steve.....was anything discussed about the ps3 ns the 360 version of the games for 09 ?? If so, what was said.

05-09-2008, 01:55 PM	#22
WDOgF0reL1fe MVP OVR: 27 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 3,431 Blog Entries: 4	Steve, thank you so much bro. This is AWESOME stuff. Sucks to hear that only 53 man rosters are in madden... But its good and awesome to know that Madden is in the game as a preview and a half time guy. Pretty neat

05-09-2008, 02:06 PM	#23
droc81yo Rookie OVR: 5 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona	I'm not getting "suckered" in either. last years game was frankly pathletic. Especially after playing NBA 2k8 and The Show. EA has the most money and makes the poorest games. Furthermore, I am so sick and tired of EA adding STUPID pointless features, like Backtrack and the hologram training BS. Here's an idea EA, work on your terrible gameplay, than add bells and whistles. If you dress up a turd, it's still a turd.

05-09-2008, 02:10 PM	#24
callmetaternuts All Star OVR: 41 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: St Pete (ish) Florida Blog Entries: 10	"he is also the first person you see as the game loads up. He will kick it over to Tom Hammond and Chris Collinsworth, after welcoming everyone to the stadium. He'll also chime in at the half with highlights from the game. " Presentation.....i have high hopes now!

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