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Next-Gen Madden NFL 25 Twitter Q&A w/ Art Director Jean Adams & Producer Seann Graddy

03:16 PM - October 1, 2013 by Kevin26385

EA SPORTS recently had a Twitter Q&A session with with Art Director Jean Adams and Producer Seann Graddy, as they answered questions about next-gen graphics and presentation.

Q&A:
The Buffalo Bills collars have been fixed.
https://twitter.com/EAMaddenNFL/stat...20630732886016

The Washington Redskins 2013 home and away sleeve stripes have been fixed.
https://twitter.com/EAMaddenNFL/stat...20834349588480

100's of new face scans have been added to the game.
https://twitter.com/EAMaddenNFL/stat...21711927996416

Added new Riddell 360 helmet, popular facemasks + more.
https://twitter.com/EAMaddenNFL/stat...22618577129473

Yes, all jerseys will be up-to-date.
https://twitter.com/EAMaddenNFL/stat...23150121295872

Return to '13 camera + zoom.
https://twitter.com/EAMaddenNFL/stat...23695309504512

Ignite allows realistic lighting & complex materials.
https://twitter.com/EAMaddenNFL/stat...24235393236992

Fisher & Reid's mustaches look exquisite.
https://twitter.com/EAMaddenNFL/stat...24964543655937

Issue of players celebrating facing the wrong way and disappearing into the crowd is fixed.
https://twitter.com/EAMaddenNFL/stat...25228692520961

Coaches have headsets now.
https://twitter.com/EAMaddenNFL/stat...25977350623232

Field degradation is more dynamic, including snow.
https://twitter.com/EAMaddenNFL/stat...26373200633857

Progressive shadowing is in and will be more dynamic to show the passage of time.
https://twitter.com/EAMaddenNFL/stat...27093727535105

Infinity is just one tool inside the Ignite suite.
https://twitter.com/EAMaddenNFL/stat...27765432737792

Snow will cover the field in next-gen.
https://twitter.com/EAMaddenNFL/stat...28136720936960

Clete Blakeman is new Head Ref for #Madden25.
https://twitter.com/EAMaddenNFL/stat...28724544249856

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# 21 radatdude2 @ 10/02/13 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by rtkiii


	I'm concerned they are not talking about features at all...which tells me this is just going to be a pretty M25, lame. Who cares about the Bills collars? Dumb

No new features but will have full feature set of current gen madden 25 which isn't a bad thing. Especially if you haven't picked up current gen madden.

# 22 SmashMan @ 10/02/13 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by rtkiii


	Who cares about the Bills collars? Dumb

I'm guessing Bills fans?

# 23 patriotway @ 10/02/13 10:45 AM

There's been an issue with the players on IR not being injured when the roster is transferred to CFM. Has that issue been fixed for the next-gen Madden?

# 24 frankwyte81 @ 10/02/13 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by EmmdotFrisk


	So is the consensus not to do these anymore? We answered questions about graphics, replays , uniforms, and art. All other presentation will come later in the living worlds section.

I'm still wondering if LeSean McCoy has a new cbyer face? How does Doug Martin have a accurate cyber face and not McCoy? They even have McCoy's skin color wrong in the new next-gen trailer. Please, give McCoy a mouthpiece also... It's funny how they say, it's in the game, but EA Sports refuse to put it in the game (external mouthpieces, signature shoes, signature moves,, bigger variety of accessories, tattoos)

# 25 SageInfinite @ 10/02/13 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by frankwyte81


	I'm still wondering if LeSean McCoy has a new cbyer face? How does Doug Martin have a accurate cyber face and not McCoy? They even have McCoy's skin color wrong in the new next-gen trailer. Please, give McCoy a mouthpiece also... It's funny how they say, it's in the game, but EA Sports refuse to put it in the game (external mouthpieces, signature shoes, signature moves,, bigger variety of accessories, tattoos)

Really bothers me that they haven't expanded on signature moves. The QB animations have not only regressed, but they haven't added signature styles for any of the new QB's on the come up.

# 26 Texas Ace @ 10/02/13 11:32 AM

You know what bothers me about that entire list? Not a single one of those things has anything to do with gameplay. As usual, EA's focus is on other things.

I don't care how pretty this game is. If it plays like the crap that Madden on PS3/360 has played like, then I wouldn't spend a dollar on the next gen version.

# 27 raiders81tim @ 10/02/13 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Texas Ace


	You know what bothers me about that entire list? Not a single one of those things has anything to do with gameplay. As usual, EA's focus is on other things. I don't care how pretty this game is. If it plays like the crap that Madden on PS3/360 has played like, then I wouldn't spend a dollar on the next gen version.

You want the Art Director to work on gameplay? How exactly?

# 28 Ijeswannaknow @ 10/02/13 11:51 AM

I wonder if they are going to add the new arm sleeves that NFL players are wearing now... but the whole arm doesn't have to be covered like RG III...can sombody ask about that? And will all qb jerseys will be moving like the hand towles?

# 29 UH53 @ 10/02/13 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by tfer717


	funny thing is... they focus on the pretty stuff.. and STILL don't get it right. look how terrible the accessories and attention to detail is in this game. How long have those train track gloves been in the game? 2007? Nike shoes are mis-named and out of date. Arm accessories are limited...etc. The list goes on in every department. not just gameplay! its a disaster

Agree, agree, agree!!!! Please pay attention to what's on the field. It can't be that hard.... Copy and paste from google images if you have too in order to reflect what we all see in the actual game!

# 30 SageInfinite @ 10/02/13 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Ijeswannaknow


	I wonder if they are going to add the new arm sleeves that NFL players are wearing now... but the whole arm doesn't have to be covered like RG III...can sombody ask about that? And will all qb jerseys will be moving like the hand towles?

The jerseys will not move this year at least.

# 31 lisinas @ 10/02/13 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by tfer717


	i'm just sick of giving them the benefit of the doubt. they don't deserve it. They have yet to deliver something in the past 8 years that has made me go WOW. i already have a feeling that this ignite engine is gonna be a sham. and who was asking these questions? why not go... hows wr/db interactions? Have you changed your mocap techniques? why does the game play so fast and jerky? ..... instead we get... "why do the graphics look so real!!?"

It was art director answering questions here , not a gameplay designer .

Also as people already mentioned , not only that we do have a pretty bad physics , animations and all that stuff (realism wise) but they cant even get the visual aspects of the game right even though it seems thats their main focus , we dont have one arm sleeves, mouthpieces , turf tape etc. which was in 08 ps2 version of the game... and to add to everything , guy from EA replies in this thread, he is asked DIRECT QUESTION about VISUAL THINGS (mouthpieces) and we still cant get an answer , is it so hard to answer such a thing with yes or no ?

# 32 infemous @ 10/02/13 12:38 PM

I hate twitter Q&As because they can get easily lost in the shuffle, aren't in depth and the quality of questions can really vary.

This is a prime example of this.

We get nothing answers to few important questions that are relevant to a next gen game. All this stuff is stuff that should be fixed on current gen.

Questions about more varying body types, skin tones and so on are what need to be asked.

How ignite improves animations etc.

# 33 michapop9 @ 10/02/13 12:59 PM

wow Emmdot really? Thats your attitude? So if were dissapointed in whats being put out you just wont show us anything anymore? So I guess the beatings will continue until morale improves. I love it, the cop out of "well if you dont like it than dont buy it." You wonder why you keep getting compared to other companies even tho youre the only ones who put out a football game.

# 34 Dogslax41 @ 10/02/13 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by michapop9


	wow Emmdot really? Thats your attitude? So if were dissapointed in whats being put out you just wont show us anything anymore? So I guess the beatings will continue until morale improves. I love it, the cop out of "well if you dont like it than dont buy it." You wonder why you keep getting compared to other companies even tho youre the only ones who put out a football game.

Honestly this was kind of what I took away from that response as well. It was like they are offended everyone didn't get down and worship the answers they gave to softball questions. So like a spoiled kid the response is well fine then if you aren't completely happy and content with the little information I gave you then you won't be getting anymore.

I think the Q&A was great and gave information that wasn't out there before but it gave what was the equivalent of a thimble full of water when you are talking about the ocean. Its rediculous to get bent out of shape when someone asks follow up questions given the numerous questions that people have about the graphics the questions that were asked and answered were straight line and obviously hand picked. Instead of anyone answering the one question most have, Why doesn't this look at all like what was shown at E3, or questions pertaining to the entire art direction and result we get information about specific teams uniforms and fixes that frankly could have and should have been addressed on current gen with a patch.

# 35 Brooke2011 @ 10/02/13 01:58 PM

I love how how a spokesperson comes on this post on page 2 and doesn't reply to the rapid fire of questions that follow.

1. Will mouth pieces be added this year ! If not , why? Here is an idea. Maybe when scanning in the faces add the mouth piece with graphicall enhancements to the players that have them before the face scanning is completed.

2. Will cleats be up to date? There are new styles this year. Also the ability to wear individual colors for each player. I remember Tweeting Mike young back when Madden 12 came out and he said not that year ,but it would be done in upcoming titles

3. Knee braces. almost every QB wears them.

# 36 CatMan72 @ 10/02/13 02:07 PM

All jerseys will be up to date but the Panthers jerseys are still incorrect.

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# 37 apollon42 @ 10/02/13 02:07 PM

NCAA has knee braces so it can't be that hard to add them.

# 38 Dogslax41 @ 10/02/13 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ghettogeeksta


	And don't give me this is the art director excuse, we seen the videos the game play and animations are the same. AI may be a little better in the next gen version of M25.

Its not just that. I mean ok, you are the art director so no game play discussion, but I mean really if you honestly break this down you can categorize the questions like this

Good Information
100's of new face scans have been added to the game.
Return to '13 camera + zoom.
Coaches have headsets now.

Awesome Information
Progressive shadowing is in and will be more dynamic to show the passage of time.
Field degradation is more dynamic, including snow.

Not something to be proud of because saying you have it in now is more about the failure to get it in current gen
Added new Riddell 360 helmet, popular facemasks + more.
Yes, all jerseys will be up-to-date.
Issue of players celebrating facing the wrong way and disappearing into the crowd is fixed.
Snow will cover the field in next-gen.

Give me a break that you would even prioritize this question in the early stages of information release
The Buffalo Bills collars have been fixed. -
The Washington Redskins 2013 home and away sleeve stripes have been fixed.
Fisher & Reid's mustaches look exquisite.

You're the art director of a game that is 40% down in year over sales and are banking on the sales recovery from people moving to next gen because of the advancements and you are going to take time in the first two days of information release to talk about the Bills collars and two coach's mustaches while people are running riot after seeing what is claimed as a next gen video on national television that looked terrible. And then get upset at people for asking tougher questions.

# 39 Dogslax41 @ 10/02/13 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by tfer717


	and to be honest.. even the awesome info is meh. how many years have they said time progression would happen? every 4:15 game I start still ends in daytime. They've never gotten that right

Honestly with the lighting that was shown if they can execute on the time progression this would be a huge, huge win in my eyes for Madden. Honestly the only thing I really liked about the trailer was the lighting as it was light years ahead of what we have now. If that is executed well with time of day progression then for me anyway that will be a huge addition to immersion.

# 40 Dogslax41 @ 10/02/13 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by xnate128x


	Unfortunately, I highly doubt it.... It doesn't seem like they're going to have tattoos in the game either. This crap is beyond disappointing. We have to remember that this is EA Tiburon. They're very very lazy....

They cant do anything about the tattoo issues. The NFL doesn't want them in.

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