Madden 09: Tackling Engine Blog & Video

[RogueHominid]

Wow. Coming from a 2k fanboy, I'm amazed. That looked phenomenal.

[UNC_Pete]

Re: Madden 09: Tackling Engine Blog & Video

Every year these videos look real good..I'll wait to see an actual gameplay vid..

[mizzta21]

Re: Madden 09: Tackling Engine Blog & Video

lets hope i fork over 60 bucks this year cuz ive been waiting for a good football game from them

[Ceothachosen1]

Re: New Blog And Video (Tackling Engine)

looks great

[LIGHTNING]

Re: Madden 09: Tackling Engine Blog & Video

I agree with you that Madden's come a long way since 06, and I'm already resigned to the fact that we are not going to see Madden make any major changes to the current/last gen gameplay engine being used. The reality is, if they ever decide to make such a change, it probably won't be until the next gen.

Someone on these forums mentioned a 2-3 year plan for purchasing Madden/NCAA, etc. and I'm starting to think that that's a great idea. Heck, I'm still playing NCAA '06 on PS2 because, so far I haven't been happy with any of the football games released on 360/PS3.

To me, that video was just another hype video to show off some of the new tackles, etc. I did see more wrap-up type tackles, but it came from an edited video, so I'll take that with a grain of salt because that still could be the exception, and not the norm. All that being said, the game is looking better than ever, relatively speaking.

I suggested to another poster to wait 2 or 3 years before purchasing the next sports game especially Madden. It makes a lot of sense because you will save some money for other more important things.

[TLizChosen]

Looks real good...

[TLizChosen]

Looks real good...

[blackngoldfan]

Re: Madden 09: Tackling Engine Blog & Video

I understand that they are showcasing the tackling engine, but I would like them to show some of the hits from the camera angles that we actually play in to get a better feel of how it's gonna look in-game.

[DaveDQ]

Re: Madden 09: Tackling Engine Blog & Video

I thought the point of forums was to have discussions

The point of forums is to offer people an opportunity to be stubborn, unrealistic, hold grudges, displace their anger, and all sorts of other things they don't do in the day to day life.

We don't like to admit that, but it many cases it's very true.

[blackngoldfan]

Re: Madden 09: Tackling Engine Blog & Video

The point of forums is to offer people an opportunity to be stubborn, unrealistic, hold grudges, displace their anger, and all sorts of other things they don't do in the day to day life.

We don't like to admit that, but it many cases it's very true.

(Translation) Forums allow the typical average Joe to become a "CYBER-THUG" or "E-GANGSTA"

[countryboy]

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I understand that they are showcasing the tackling engine, but I would like them to show some of the hits from the camera angles that we actually play in to get a better feel of how it's gonna look in-game.

couldn't agree more.

[boydra]

I'M IMPRESSED. The tackling animation appears much more realistic this year from that video. The running animation appears to need a little more work though. I hope they have plans on improving quarterback drop,throwing motion animations along with receiver's catch animations which also need significant upgrade.

[Qb]

Re: Madden 09: Tackling Engine Blog & Video

The point of forums is to offer people an opportunity to be stubborn, unrealistic, hold grudges, displace their anger, and all sorts of other things they don't do in the day to day life.

We don't like to admit that, but it many cases it's very true.

(Translation) Forums allow the typical average Joe to become a "CYBER-THUG" or "E-GANGSTA"

Well said on both counts.


*****


I'm really hoping that this game is better and will actually be something that I want to play. Madden used to be the game to play with your friends and now with the advent of online play, it just hurts that much more that this series has continually disappointed on the next platform. While I don't doubt that EA is making an earnest effort to improve the game, I also highly doubt that they will be able to appease the varied tastes of such a highly diverse group of gamers.

Back to the topic, I'm actually not impressed at all with the video. Sure it looks good from a graphics/animation standpoint, but it still represents the same tackling style as past years. If running backs are going to have new abilities to break out of tackles, the defense needs to have new abilities to make tackles to counteract them. That ability shouldn't be 'sick' hit-stick tackles, it should be allowing multiple defensive players to swarm the ball carrier. What makes a good run defense in the NFL is pursuit to get men to the ball, as you're going to be infinitely more successful with multiple tacklers than one.

I'm fine with the one-on-one tackling system in Madden, as from the look of the video there are some nice-looking animations and interactions going on there. However, 1v1 tackling has to be supplemented with pursuit and swarming of the ball carrier by the defense. If a back gets wrapped up and wiggles out of the tackle 5 yards from scrimmage by a CB, he shouldn't have acres of space waiting for him, there should a safety, a 2 LBs and DE there or at least trying to get there...

[Skyboxer]

Re: Madden 09: Tackling Engine Blog & Video

it's just a tired arguement that's played out is all..

That's EA's fault though.....

I understand the frustration of hearing the same thing every year but that's on EA not the gamer. I myself have accepted that it's Madden. For good or bad, it is what it is.
Lots of people are still thinking we'll see drastic changes and frankly I don't think we'll ever see it. We always hear the "Let them know or there won't be improvements!". In this case though we've let them know for a good while and I don't think they agree on most issues. They want a game that appeals to a certain group of people. That's why we'll never see any system that hurts the 20 yard drop back players.

At this point people have to understand that It's Madden Football. Don't like it, don't buy it.

Just my .02.

[Pared]

Re: Madden 09: Tackling Engine Blog & Video

I understand that they are showcasing the tackling engine, but I would like them to show some of the hits from the camera angles that we actually play in to get a better feel of how it's gonna look in-game.

I'm sure we'll get videos from the usual media outlets. It doesn't make sense if you're EA to showcase your work from the default camera angle especially if the game is incomplete.