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fishepa · 08-20-2003, 10:41 AM

I don't like the part about the computer never going deep. This is the reason I completely stopped played 2k3 last year. That's just not realistic. Deep balls are a big part of NFL football.

Klue516 · 08-20-2003, 10:43 AM

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fishepa said:
I don't like the part about the computer never going deep. This is the reason I completely stopped played 2k3 last year. That's just not realistic. Deep balls are a big part of NFL football.

The developers said that the CPU will run and take chances down field; also, many OSers claim that they have witness the CPU throw down field and take off running, ala Vick and McNabb

(this is from the 40% completed Demo)

assbite · 08-20-2003, 10:44 AM

some quotes from the reviews that really bugged me

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GameInformer said: If you're a sim junkie, Madden is definetely the way to go. For all other play needs, however, you can't go wrong with ESPN. -REINER

Madden is more sim than ESPN? Yah, when was the last time I saw a 64-38 score in a football game?

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GameInformer said:In a genre infamous for its lack of innovation, ESPN blindsides gamers with two huge changes.

Again, they msut be confused w/ Madden, since ESPN innovates every year (frist footgall w/ 60 FPS, first w/ online, first to properly implement ESPN)

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GameInformer said:No, but I will say that apart from first-person mode, the gameplay changes aren't as drastic, heck, Franchise mode is basically the same.

Gameplay isnt drastic eh? LMAO, after the demo, it looked like a whole different game

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GameInformer said:However, ball velocity over the middle, while improved, still isn't as zippy as it needs to be, and one hold over from last year bothers me.

i think ESPN has the greatest ball physics of any football game

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GameInformer said:The CPU doesn't throw long. Even on the hardest setting, the computer never chucked a pass against me longer than 12 yards. In fact, Michael Vick never took off running, either. So, if you play alone, it's going to be dink and dunk.

This was addressed before in another thread, but I have to say that I did see long passes by the CPU as well in the demo. I wonder what they're smoking, and I want it.

Otherwise the reviews are alirght

Goffs · 08-20-2003, 10:47 AM

feh the only review worth reading is done by people who know the game i.e. OS sports or Football-gaming......hmmm LBrulz said that theres going to be a movie blowout today and thursday anybody know when those vids are going to go up?

MaddenMan · 08-20-2003, 11:00 AM

Cool reviews, thanks for typing them up.

York01 · 08-20-2003, 12:49 PM

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Stevo said:
"I can't wait to rip my own music into the XBOX and chill out to it in my Crib while I take in some air hockey and doink my bobblehead

Stevo, Thanks again for going to the trouble of copying the reviews for those of us that do not get Game Informer (I know, I know, we should!!!!!) According to the review through there is still no confirmed word on the ripped music in our X-Boxes playing over the PA system during games. Its not a make or break feature for me (hurry September 2nd!!!!!), but I was looking forward to it. Hope we hear something soon (upcoming Football Friday???)

AllniteAce · 08-20-2003, 07:33 PM

Much props Stevo! Thanks

Stevo · 08-20-2003, 10:17 PM

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York01 said:

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Stevo said:
"I can't wait to rip my own music into the XBOX and chill out to it in my Crib while I take in some air hockey and doink my bobblehead

Stevo, Thanks again for going to the trouble of copying the reviews for those of us that do not get Game Informer (I know, I know, we should!!!!!) According to the review through there is still no confirmed word on the ripped music in our X-Boxes playing over the PA system during games. Its not a make or break feature for me (hurry September 2nd!!!!!), but I was looking forward to it. Hope we hear something soon (upcoming Football Friday???)

Yes, I'm 100% sure you could listen to your music over the PA announcer. (I read it in an IGN article) I just looked up IGN to find the article, but, sorry, couldn't find it. But anyone else could back me up, right? (I know this forum went crazy when we found out that you could rip your own tracks)

By the way, No problem for typing up the article, it's my job.

08-20-2003, 10:41 AM	#9
fishepa I'm Ron F'n Swanson! OVR: 44 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 18,996 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Just got my Game Informer...great ESPN review! I don't like the part about the computer never going deep. This is the reason I completely stopped played 2k3 last year. That's just not realistic. Deep balls are a big part of NFL football.

08-20-2003, 10:43 AM	#10
Klue516 Plays well in Tennessee OVR: 16 Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 4,804	Re: Just got my Game Informer...great ESPN review! Quote: *fishepa said:* I don't like the part about the computer never going deep. This is the reason I completely stopped played 2k3 last year. That's just not realistic. Deep balls are a big part of NFL football. The developers said that the CPU will run and take chances down field; also, many OSers claim that they have witness the CPU throw down field and take off running, ala Vick and McNabb (this is from the 40% completed Demo)

08-20-2003, 10:44 AM	#11
assbite Rookie OVR: 2 Join Date: Jul 2003	Re: Just got my Game Informer...great ESPN review! some quotes from the reviews that really bugged me Quote: *GameInformer said:* If you're a sim junkie, Madden is definetely the way to go. For all other play needs, however, you can't go wrong with ESPN. -REINER Madden is more sim than ESPN? Yah, when was the last time I saw a 64-38 score in a football game? Quote: *GameInformer said:In a genre infamous for its lack of innovation, ESPN blindsides gamers with two huge changes. Again, they msut be confused w/ Madden, since ESPN innovates every year (frist footgall w/ 60 FPS, first w/ online, first to properly implement ESPN) Quote: GameInformer said:No, but I will say that apart from first-person mode, the gameplay changes aren't as drastic, heck, Franchise mode is basically the same. Gameplay isnt drastic eh? LMAO, after the demo, it looked like a whole different game Quote: GameInformer said:However, ball velocity over the middle, while improved, still isn't as zippy as it needs to be, and one hold over from last year bothers me. i think ESPN has the greatest ball physics of any football game Quote: GameInformer said:*The CPU doesn't throw long. Even on the hardest setting, the computer never chucked a pass against me longer than 12 yards. In fact, Michael Vick never took off running, either. So, if you play alone, it's going to be dink and dunk. This was addressed before in another thread, but I have to say that I did see long passes by the CPU as well in the demo. I wonder what they're smoking, and I want it. Otherwise the reviews are alirght

08-20-2003, 10:47 AM	#12
Goffs New Ork Giants OVR: 30 Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 12,250	Re: Just got my Game Informer...great ESPN review! feh the only review worth reading is done by people who know the game i.e. OS sports or Football-gaming......hmmm LBrulz said that theres going to be a movie blowout today and thursday anybody know when those vids are going to go up?

08-20-2003, 11:00 AM	#13
MaddenMan Tebow is Chuck Norris OVR: 18 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 5,632	Re: Just got my Game Informer...great ESPN review! Cool reviews, thanks for typing them up.

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08-20-2003, 12:49 PM	#14
York01 Rookie OVR: 2 Join Date: Jul 2003	Re: Just got my Game Informer...great ESPN review! Quote: *Stevo said:* "I can't wait to rip my own music into the XBOX and chill out to it in my Crib while I take in some air hockey and doink my bobblehead Stevo, Thanks again for going to the trouble of copying the reviews for those of us that do not get Game Informer (I know, I know, we should!!!!!) According to the review through there is still no confirmed word on the ripped music in our X-Boxes playing over the PA system during games. Its not a make or break feature for me (hurry September 2nd!!!!!), but I was looking forward to it. Hope we hear something soon (upcoming Football Friday???)

08-20-2003, 07:33 PM	#15
AllniteAce Bndsrvnt f Chrst OVR: 4* Join Date: May 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 90	Re: Just got my Game Informer...great ESPN review! Much props Stevo! Thanks

08-20-2003, 10:17 PM	#16
Stevo Banned OVR: 8 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Palm Bosh County, Florida Blog Entries: 2	Re: Just got my Game Informer...great ESPN review! Quote: *York01 said:* Quote: *Stevo said:* "I can't wait to rip my own music into the XBOX and chill out to it in my Crib while I take in some air hockey and doink my bobblehead Stevo, Thanks again for going to the trouble of copying the reviews for those of us that do not get Game Informer (I know, I know, we should!!!!!) According to the review through there is still no confirmed word on the ripped music in our X-Boxes playing over the PA system during games. Its not a make or break feature for me (hurry September 2nd!!!!!), but I was looking forward to it. Hope we hear something soon (upcoming Football Friday???) Yes, I'm 100% sure you could listen to your music over the PA announcer. (I read it in an IGN article) I just looked up IGN to find the article, but, sorry, couldn't find it. But anyone else could back me up, right? (I know this forum went crazy when we found out that you could rip your own tracks) By the way, No problem for typing up the article, it's my job.

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