OS at E3: Madden NFL 12 Preview

[K_GUN]

Re: OS at E3: Madden NFL 12 Preview

Someone working at Gamestop told me an interesting little jewel. From what I understood if the NFL does not have a season and with the NFLPA now officially disbanded, Madden may not be able to use the players names and likeness., if that happens, then I dont know if I will buy this game this time

not true bud...NFLPA is now a Trade union.....their likenesses can still be used in video games.

EA already confirmed this

http://techland.time.com/2011/03/14/will-nfl-shutdown-torpedo-madden-nfl-12/

[bucky60]

Re: OS at E3: Madden NFL 12 Preview

It takes quite a while to to get the game to this point. Especially when you have to work with coding from a.previous development team. And let's jot get started.on the whole exclusive thing... That was the NFL's doing more than anything

Game was already at this point like 7 years ago. Why the need to make excuses? Or, well, they may have finally exceeded what the game was 7 years ago in some ways. The point is, it should not have taken THIS LONG. So I say, don't make excuses. Just say it like it is and move on. Hopefully, this year they will FINALLY be where they should have already been.

[MrRudy]

Love this! Seems like Madden is a homerun this year!

[xylocaine]

Game does look good and I'll buy it like always, but if you have been around a long time, everyone including this site always says how good it's going to be around this time of year at the first previews.

[LambertandHam]

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Game does look good and I'll buy it like always, but if you have been around a long time, everyone including this site always says how good it's going to be around this time of year at the first previews.

It's like anything really. You get a new car, you love it. The car can do no wrong.

Pretty soon you notice the engine overheats at times, but you still love your car. You eventually get to the point where you're tossing it off a cliff, telling yourself "next time it won't end like this"

[juduking]

Yeah, the game will be fun for people that just want to play, I for one am seeing something of concern for myself. What kept me from enjoying Madden 11 was the offensive line play. I hate not seeing 3-4 NTs not double teamed on most plays, its unrealistic and it bothers me enough to not be able and enjoy the game. It wont be fixed this year, and who knows when. Bells and whistles are fine for the average madden player, but I need basic game play to be functional and it seems its still not after what 8-9 years?

[mirrored32]

Madden is looking brilliant this year. My only wish, no major bugs that can't fix like 'features' that never work and break the game. I have a feeling that won't happen this year, call me gutsy! I am stoked!

[Demoncrom]

Lets be very clear about something. The last 2 Maddens were Ok games, but they were missing a special ingredient and it's called the FUN FACTOR. The reason it was missing that, was 1 part presentation, 1 part execution. The graphics are great but how they are presented do not impress. This year with the focus on broadcast presentation, I am hoping that that is fixed.

In terms of the fun factor, line play is important, when I am running the i-formation against the 3-4 defense and the defense is not blitzing, there is no way in the world that I should not see 4 yards on a carry with a decent line. The 3-4 is not about linemen coming off blocks to make miraculous tackles it's about the linebacker stepping up and the linemen to hold their gaps. When I see a hole and my back just can't get to it even when I know I've called the right play - I am sorry, but that it not fun.

There is parity in this league and a lot of what makes American Football the greatest sport on the green earth and the NFL the best league is because a well coached team with a great game plan that executes can win. That feeling is not always in Madden, there are always exploits or power teams and don't get me wrong playing well can help to alleviate that, but in real life there is no unstoppable play or person. I want that in my game. I am ranting, but I want the FUN FACTOR BACK!

[BDawg35]

As always, I'm waiting and seeing. I don't know if I've ever read a negative review of Madden or NCAA from those who have been privileged enough to play the game ahead of time. Then us regular folks get our hands on the game and the flaws are apparent almost instantly. Then the same people who wrote the glowing reviews will acknowledge a year down the road as they're comparing the new version to the old version that the old version came up lacking. I read these reviews as an "FYI" only, but I'm sure there will be a major issue that regular gamers will notice on release day.

[djordan]

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As always, I'm waiting and seeing. I don't know if I've ever read a negative review of Madden or NCAA from those who have been privileged enough to play the game ahead of time. Then us regular folks get our hands on the game and the flaws are apparent almost instantly. Then the same people who wrote the glowing reviews will acknowledge a year down the road as they're comparing the new version to the old version that the old version came up lacking. I read these reviews as an "FYI" only, but I'm sure there will be a major issue that regular gamers will notice on release day.

Good post B-Diddy! How have you been?

[EnigmaNemesis]

The final thoughts have me very intrigued again for Madden. Skipped last years, but this article has me definitely excited for football gaming again.

[Rudolph999]

bring in Chris Berman and the halftime show and pre game.

[GucciiManeBurr]

if the lockout ends, i will be buying this game!

[mrclutch]

Re: OS at E3: Madden NFL 12 Preview

It's like anything really. You get a new car, you love it. The car can do no wrong.

Pretty soon you notice the engine overheats at times, but you still love your car. You eventually get to the point where you're tossing it off a cliff, telling yourself "next time it won't end like this"

First off nice article Chase.

I was thinking along the same lines on the pre-excitment. I hadn't played NCAA in a few months and played the demo the other day and was like "wow this is great". Then I put NCAA 11 in really changed my perspective. I think it's the same with every new sports game every year.

With that said looks like there should be some nice improvments this year. I doubt it will change the world but I expect a solid effort.

[NYYJeff23]

This all looks fantastic fete ugly gonna buy. But the score boared is not my favorite. They need fox CBS ESPN NBC that would be cool