One thing to keep in mind.....

[ronnyballgame]

It sucks to have this menality, you know, it is missing a pass rush, which is tough, but with these next gen systems I have come to closure with myself that no game is perfect, and no game will ever mimic real life 100%, which is okay. In a 10 month cycle, these guys are busting their asses off to make a game, and sometimes they just can't get it all done, and truthfully in our society we want things as soon as we can. So yeah, it comes out in July, but you know, it is going to be the best product they can put out by that date, and you know, it will be good, and I will be playing it. Yeah, it may not be exactly what everyone wants(in game saves, please), but it is going to be entertaining, and in the end, that is what matters the most. Like MLB 2k8, a lot of people hate it, but I love the friggin game, I play it over any other game, even more than GTA IV and COD4. But anyways, I am excited for this game and Madden, I hope they fix enough of the bugs that I will be playing it until 2010 drops. Kudos EA.

[VWarrior]

Quote: Originally Posted by Teddy_Long

It won't be the best until they put in some presentation (i.e., team intros and game ending celebrations).

I'm hoping the presentation improvements they've made with '09 is a sign that they're increasing their focus on that. I still have yet to play a football game with a presentation that surpasses, let alone matches that of ESPN NFL 2K5.

[Pared]

Quote: Originally Posted by callmetaternuts

I agree, but shouldnt the next version of any game always be the best? especially in sports series where gameplay remains largely unchanged..... just playing devils advocate.

It should. The game could mostly stay unchanged and a few people will always be pumped for the next version, regardless.

While I'm excited to play the game, trying to "pump others" is always pretty funny, especially when you haven't played the game yourself. Let's all get excited to play a game that might have issues but we'll enjoy no matter what!!

Either way, despite the 2 big issues already, game looks much improved over previous yearly updates.

[rudyjuly2]

Every single person said they had a ton of fun with this game and how greatly improved it is. I totally agree that we can't lose sight of that fact despite a few concerns out there with the game. Hopefully the game will live up our expectations but I'm still excited.

[smithc6]

Quote: Originally Posted by rudyjuly2

Every single person said they had a ton of fun with this game and how greatly improved it is. I totally agree that we can't lose sight of that fact despite a few concerns out there with the game. Hopefully the game will live up our expectations but I'm still excited.

As much as I'd like to agree with everyone, and stay in the same mind set...wasnt the overall review of the game last year about the same? There were a few flaws, but "overall" it was fun to play and was better than the previous year. Not until the game came out, and a larger group of people started playing it did we see the game killer with the exagerated number of turnovers. I'd like to be optimistic about this year, as I usually am every year...but one thing ive learned is to not under estimate EA in missing something large. I hate to be the pesimist of the group, but until the game releases and we can see for ourselves, you never know how bad certain issues can be...

[rudyjuly2]

Quote: Originally Posted by smithc6

As much as I'd like to agree with everyone, and stay in the same mind set...wasnt the overall review of the game last year about the same? There were a few flaws, but "overall" it was fun to play and was better than the previous year. Not until the game came out, and a larger group of people started playing it did we see the game killer with the exagerated number of turnovers. I'd like to be optimistic about this year, as I usually am every year...but one thing ive learned is to not under estimate EA in missing something large. I hate to be the pesimist of the group, but until the game releases and we can see for ourselves, you never know how bad certain issues can be...

True. But I'd rather be positive and think good things than be a Debbie Downer like some people around here.

Quote: Originally Posted by Solidice

you might not be saying that after you play me in '09, as it seems '09 is gearing toward my style of Offense i already play. great now I'm a cheeser.

WITCH!!!!


Anyways I'm pumped because I think the Irish are returning to Supremecy this year. Seriously, I'm not kidding.

[smithc6]

Quote: Originally Posted by rudyjuly2

True. But I'd rather be positive and think good things than be a Debbie Downer like some people around here.

Which I am all for man as I try every year like I stated...but with the repetative mediocraty they have produced, its hard to stay positive year after year. Lets hope this years flaws arent the game killer people think they might be.