2nd NFL Head Coach on its way!

14ers · 07-28-2007, 06:04 AM

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EA Representative Slips At E3 - Reveals 2nd NFL Head Coach Game In Development

In the process of interviewing a representative from EA Tiburon at E3 07 regarding Madden 08, ripten.com caught a slip points to a possible 2nd game in development.

I know the first one sucked, but I am willing to spend my money again on a 2nd game of this nature. I liked all the bells and whistles of the first one. I liked having the ability of watching my players play.

And, I loved the Live Draft in Head Coach.

larrymcg421 · 07-28-2007, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 14ers

I know the first one sucked, but I am willing to spend my money again on a 2nd game of this nature. I liked all the bells and whistles of the first one. I liked having the ability of watching my players play.

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14ers · 07-28-2007, 08:27 AM

full story from ripten.com

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In the process of interviewing a representative from EA Tiburon at this years E3 regarding Madden 08, one of our writers (who is a big Patriot’s fan) jokingly asked if Bill Belichick would again be absent on the sidelines this year.
As the representative began to explain the contractual reasons behind certain coaches being excluded from the game he slipped and mentioned that they are “going through” the same situation with NFL Head Coach.

I immediately said “going through?” He smiled and quickly tried to change the subject. I of course was having none of that and asked whether or not there was another Head Coach game in progress, at which point he politely said that he could not comment. We of course exchanged business cards and followed up with him again shortly after E3 concluded, but his response hadn’t changed. The game may never see daylight, however we know what we heard and stand behind this report.

While the first iteration of Head Coach was greeted with mixed reviews, we feel that the overall concept behind the game is still promising, and if handled properly a second time around, it just might stick. Apparently EA feels the same way, although they just can’t seem to remember mentioning it.

MizzouRah · 07-28-2007, 10:04 AM

Fool me once.

dj_morton · 07-28-2007, 10:05 AM

head coach was horrible..played it for a hour at most

FBPro · 07-28-2007, 12:22 PM

I'll probably drop the $$ for it one more time, pending some additional info and feedback.

Noble_Platypus · 07-28-2007, 12:56 PM

I love the GM aspect of HC. It did have its flaws, but hopefully a lot of the major ones will be fixed with HC2. I will buy it.

SackAttack · 07-28-2007, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Noble_Platypus

I love the GM aspect of HC. It did have its flaws, but hopefully a lot of the major ones will be fixed with HC2. I will buy it.

Exhibit A for why EA will never change their Madden development strategy absent competition.

gstelmack · 07-28-2007, 01:10 PM

I loved coaching games. I hated how long the offseason was dragged out just to get to games. They tweak how the stages are done to have me playing more games, I'd be all over it a second time.

Barkeep49 · 07-28-2007, 01:20 PM

I never bought HC but I felt it did somethings better than any other GM'ing game. I am willing to sacrifice some complete number realism as long as the gestalt feels real. I don't think last year's HC was particularly fun, hence my non-purchase but would love from them to try and refine the model.

Flasch186 · 07-28-2007, 01:20 PM

a friend of mine works for EA in Orlando and confirmed it.

MizzouRah · 07-28-2007, 01:53 PM

*IF* they fix the many issues with the game, it could be great.

dervack · 07-28-2007, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Flasch186

a friend of mine works for EA in Orlando and confirmed it.

Please. Sportdigs had the article two years ago.

ShaneTheMaster · 07-28-2007, 03:45 PM

Just what I want - another NFL simulation that uses 5 minute quarters.

Eaglesfan27 · 07-28-2007, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by MizzouRah

*IF* they fix the many issues with the game, it could be great.

Yeah, there certainly is potential, but I have very little optimism that will happen.

CU Tiger · 07-28-2007, 04:06 PM

You know this is sorta like the water powered car.

Great theory!
Load of Potential.
But no substance.

FBPro · 07-28-2007, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by MizzouRah

*IF* they fix the many issues with the game, it could be great.

Ditto, this is a MUST>

DaddyTorgo · 07-28-2007, 07:44 PM

the burden of proof certainly remains on them

MizzouRah · 07-28-2007, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

the burden of proof certainly remains on them

Amen!

I wonder who the guinea pig is going to be?

red95vette · 07-28-2007, 08:17 PM

You know I'm going to try to not even get excited about a 2nd head coach. I was OK with all the coaching office stuff and game prep. Lots of people hated that but I actually liked it. But the gameplay was horrendous. All the INTs, horrible play variety (or lack of), 5 min quarters?!?

I felt betrayed after spending many hours in the draft, off season, practice and then finally reaching the games found out "this is how the games play out, yuck."

Nope EA fooled me once, not going to preorder this one. I'll wait until well after release and once if the majority of reviews and gamers give it a thumbs up then MAYBE I'll have a look.

EDIT: Actually EA has lost my trust so much this not only applies to HC2 but to any and all future EA releases. I'm almost ready to write them off for good as a developer I patronize.

DaddyTorgo · 07-28-2007, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by MizzouRah

Amen!

I wonder who the guinea pig is going to be?

I nominate PumpyTudors

MizzouRah · 07-28-2007, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

I nominate PumpyTudors

I 2nd that!

RawIsDan · 07-30-2007, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by FBPro

I'll probably drop the $$ for it one more time, pending some additional info and feedback.

Same here.

Sgran · 07-30-2007, 11:49 AM

I was so excited for the release of Head Coach that I actually called it the "holy grail". Everything I heard about it after the release was so bad that I never even tried it. It was then i decided that EA will never get past the lowest common denominator. The only EA game I've enjoyed since then was Total Club Manager 2004, and that was probably because I don't know much about what real soccer is supposed to be like. Actually I think Jim could learn a few things from TCM (now called Fifa Manager), like pre-contract negotiations regarding the player's role on the team, and seeing things you build, even if it's not the match itself, like your stadium, and your team photo.

Bee · 07-30-2007, 11:56 AM

Never bought the first one either because of the bad reviews. If the second one gets good reviews, I'll pick it up though. I'm glad they've decided to continue the series just on the outside chance they release something half way decent.

Pumpy Tudors · 07-30-2007, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

I nominate PumpyTudors

what

gkb · 07-30-2007, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

what

Dude, you've been nominated...time to cowboy up.

Warhammer · 07-30-2007, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by CU Tiger

You know this is sorta like the water powered car.

Great theory!
Load of Potential.
But no substance.

Are you saying that the theory doesn't hold any water?

DaddyTorgo · 07-30-2007, 03:44 PM

PT...i nominated you because you're not afraid to speak truth to power!!

07-28-2007, 12:22 PM	#6
FBPro College Starter Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SE	I'll probably drop the $$ for it one more time, pending some additional info and feedback. __________________ GM RayCo Raiders-est. 2004-2012 Charter member of the IHOF-RayCo GM GM Tennessee Titans PFL 2011-2014 GM Tennessee Titans FOWL 2020-2025

07-28-2007, 12:56 PM	#7
Noble_Platypus College Prospect Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: York, Pa	I love the GM aspect of HC. It did have its flaws, but hopefully a lot of the major ones will be fixed with HC2. I will buy it. __________________ We had the $240, we had to have the puddin'

07-28-2007, 01:10 PM	#9
gstelmack Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Cary, NC	I loved coaching games. I hated how long the offseason was dragged out just to get to games. They tweak how the stages are done to have me playing more games, I'd be all over it a second time. __________________ -- Greg -- Author of various FOF utilities

07-28-2007, 01:20 PM	#11
Flasch186 Coordinator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Jacksonville, FL	a friend of mine works for EA in Orlando and confirmed it. __________________ Jacksonville-florida-homes-for-sale Putting a New Spin on Real Estate! ----------------------------------------------------------- Commissioner of the USFL USFL

07-28-2007, 03:45 PM	#14
ShaneTheMaster High School JV Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tampa, FL	Just what I want - another NFL simulation that uses 5 minute quarters. __________________ ShaneTheMaster GM, Savannah Kings (WOOF2) Ex-GM, Austin Rage (USFL) Ex-GM, Cincinatti Bengals, (Replicated NFL) Ex-GM, Tampa Bay Surge, (WLAF)

07-28-2007, 10:04 AM	#4
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Fool me once.

07-28-2007, 10:05 AM	#5
dj_morton H.S. Freshman Team Join Date: Jan 2007	head coach was horrible..played it for a hour at most

07-28-2007, 01:20 PM	#10
Barkeep49 Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Not too far away	I never bought HC but I felt it did somethings better than any other GM'ing game. I am willing to sacrifice some complete number realism as long as the gestalt feels real. I don't think last year's HC was particularly fun, hence my non-purchase but would love from them to try and refine the model.

07-28-2007, 01:53 PM	#12
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	IF they fix the many issues with the game, it could be great.

07-28-2007, 04:06 PM	#16
CU Tiger Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Backwoods, SC	You know this is sorta like the water powered car. Great theory! Load of Potential. But no substance.

07-28-2007, 07:44 PM	#18
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	the burden of proof certainly remains on them

07-28-2007, 08:17 PM	#20
red95vette n00b Join Date: Apr 2007	You know I'm going to try to not even get excited about a 2nd head coach. I was OK with all the coaching office stuff and game prep. Lots of people hated that but I actually liked it. But the gameplay was horrendous. All the INTs, horrible play variety (or lack of), 5 min quarters?!? I felt betrayed after spending many hours in the draft, off season, practice and then finally reaching the games found out "this is how the games play out, yuck." Nope EA fooled me once, not going to preorder this one. I'll wait until well after release and once if the majority of reviews and gamers give it a thumbs up then MAYBE I'll have a look. EDIT: Actually EA has lost my trust so much this not only applies to HC2 but to any and all future EA releases. I'm almost ready to write them off for good as a developer I patronize. Last edited by red95vette : 07-28-2007 at 08:18 PM.

07-30-2007, 11:49 AM	#24
Sgran High School Varsity Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Budapest	I was so excited for the release of Head Coach that I actually called it the "holy grail". Everything I heard about it after the release was so bad that I never even tried it. It was then i decided that EA will never get past the lowest common denominator. The only EA game I've enjoyed since then was Total Club Manager 2004, and that was probably because I don't know much about what real soccer is supposed to be like. Actually I think Jim could learn a few things from TCM (now called Fifa Manager), like pre-contract negotiations regarding the player's role on the team, and seeing things you build, even if it's not the match itself, like your stadium, and your team photo.

07-30-2007, 11:56 AM	#25
Bee Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fairfax, VA	Never bought the first one either because of the bad reviews. If the second one gets good reviews, I'll pick it up though. I'm glad they've decided to continue the series just on the outside chance they release something half way decent.

07-30-2007, 03:44 PM	#29
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	PT...i nominated you because you're not afraid to speak truth to power!!

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