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jsquigg · 06-09-2008, 06:43 PM

This is not new too anyone here, but I think expectations for Madden and NCAA football games are higher because of the expectations of people. Because there is no alternative, it amplifies the mistakes in both of these games.
For example: In 2005, I thought 2k and EA made great football games. They were great in different ways and contrasted each other. What people didn't like in one game they could most likely get in another.
Last year I thought Madden and NCAA were both solid in gameplay aside from the turnovers, which was a game killer for me. Also, there is obviously a lack of features missing from last gen. This ticks me off the most because I would think you can at least port the features from last gen until you get a grasp on the latest technology (ala the NBA 2k series).
So to give my rant a thesis, I would say that NCAA and Madden will probably (unfortunately) be judged more for what they don't have than what they do.

ODogg · 06-09-2008, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jsquigg


	This is not new too anyone here, but I think expectations for Madden and NCAA football games are higher because of the expectations of people. Because there is no alternative, it amplifies the mistakes in both of these games. For example: In 2005, I thought 2k and EA made great football games. They were great in different ways and contrasted each other. What people didn't like in one game they could most likely get in another. Last year I thought Madden and NCAA were both solid in gameplay aside from the turnovers, which was a game killer for me. Also, there is obviously a lack of features missing from last gen. This ticks me off the most because I would think you can at least port the features from last gen until you get a grasp on the latest technology (ala the NBA 2k series). So to give my rant a thesis, I would say that NCAA and Madden will probably (unfortunately) be judged more for what they don't have than what they do.

Hasn't this been beat to death enough on here. Geesh.

SageInfinite · 06-09-2008, 06:58 PM

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	Hasn't this been beat to death enough on here. Geesh.

Yes it has. Besides as far as NCAA goes, when did they ever have competition? 2k's game was terrible and so was 989's/Sony. The only games we can compare next gen NCAA to are past iterations. This might be the year they measure up gameplay wise.

jdrhammer · 06-09-2008, 07:01 PM

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	Hasn't this been beat to death enough on here. Geesh.

It has been beat to death, but it doesn't change the fact that EA produced a POS for a game the last couple years.

countryboy · 06-09-2008, 07:04 PM

Here we go again....

I see a lock in this threads future.

jpringle · 06-09-2008, 07:07 PM

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	It has been beat to death, but it doesn't change the fact that EA produced a POS for a game the last couple years.

I don't think NCAA 08 is a POS. Its a pretty good game. Does it has its flaws? Yes. Do they destroy the game? No. Madden 08 was a decent game. Not as good as NCAA 08, but decent. I believe this is just another thread to start some.....well u know.

jdrhammer · 06-09-2008, 07:08 PM

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	It has been beat to death, but it doesn't change the fact that EA produced a POS for a game the last couple years.

That's just my opinion and several others' opinions as well. A lot of people feel pretty let down. They seem to be on track now.

Altimus · 06-09-2008, 07:09 PM

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	I see a lock in this threads future.

Ding! Ding!

These threads usually go no where, and no where fast as we already have seen with one of the posts here.

Also for future reference.

Posts like these:

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	It has been beat to death, but it doesn't change the fact that EA produced a POS for a game the last couple years.

will not be tolerated.

06-09-2008, 06:43 PM	#1
jsquigg MVP OVR: 16 Join Date: Nov 2003 Blog Entries: 1	Expectations Higher Due To Exclusive Licensing This is not new too anyone here, but I think expectations for Madden and NCAA football games are higher because of the expectations of people. Because there is no alternative, it amplifies the mistakes in both of these games. For example: In 2005, I thought 2k and EA made great football games. They were great in different ways and contrasted each other. What people didn't like in one game they could most likely get in another. Last year I thought Madden and NCAA were both solid in gameplay aside from the turnovers, which was a game killer for me. Also, there is obviously a lack of features missing from last gen. This ticks me off the most because I would think you can at least port the features from last gen until you get a grasp on the latest technology (ala the NBA 2k series). So to give my rant a thesis, I would say that NCAA and Madden will probably (unfortunately) be judged more for what they don't have than what they do.

06-09-2008, 07:04 PM	#5
countryboy Then..Now...Forever OVR: 62 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Greenville, IN Posts: 51,634 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Expectations Higher Due To Exclusive Licensing Here we go again.... I see a lock in this threads future. __________________ I can't shave with my eyes closed, meaning each day I have to look at myself in the mirror and respect who I see. I miss the old days of Operation Sports :( Louisville Cardinals/St.Louis Cardinals Last edited by countryboy; 06-09-2008 at 07:08 PM.

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