Madden NFL 24 Franchise Mode Details Revealed

[adembroski]

Quote: Originally Posted by Kanobi

The issues you bring forth still operate beneath the umbrella of that "unique situation" which happens to be there is no direct competitor against which Madden can neither be compared/measured against nor pressured to outsell. You dont "throw money" at a product that you know will sell regardless thanks to the consumer simply not having a choice. Seriously, there is simply no way penalties would still be broken if there were another AAA, NFL-licensed title on the market in which they worked perfectly. Yet they remain broken (for now at least) because, at the end of the day, most of those complaining about them will buy Madden regardless and EA is fully aware of that fact. So, while lack of direct competition isn't the sole reason why Madden isn't where it arguably should be as a product, it's definitely the tree from which the other reasons branch.

NBA 2k and MLB The Show have no competition either.

EA throws a ton of money at Madden. There's plenty of money, there are plenty of heads. The problem is priorities and leadership. EA allows marketing people to drive creative decisions. Maximizing revenue (not profit! Revenue) is the priority because it's what gives those marketers resume fodder.

[xPats4Life]

exactly!!!!!!!

[xPats4Life]

Quote: Originally Posted by DeuceDouglas

If you guys have any questions about things, feel free to ask. I can speak best to trades, mini-games, and draft generators but will try to answer as much as I can as best as I can.

deuce, my question is why the FOTF face editor wont be updated to all aspects of customization? the community has been asking for years about presentation and customization updates and we still get left with nothing. We have the same generic faces from years ago... 2-3 years into a franchise and all players look the same. where is the authenticity when your top 5 qb's wr's etc all look the same? the lack of presentation and customization options is a huge blow again to all who have been begging for it. The closed Beta forums have been going crazy about this topic. why is there so much equipment that isn't in the game? or tattoos? these are features that have been in 2k for years and gives players the most customization possible.

[xPats4Life]

Quote: Originally Posted by ForUntoOblivionSoar∞

This is quite unfortunate as there is universal support for it. Only those with access to the beta will be able to see what's in this link, but it's pretty clear people want it. https://answers.ea.com/t5/Franchise-.../12707325#M988

i saw this post! it was great i made on called in depth suggestions for creation and presentation. doesnt seem like any of this gonna be addressed though

[Kanobi]

Quote: Originally Posted by adembroski

NBA 2k and MLB The Show have no competition either. EA throws a ton of money at Madden. There's plenty of money, there are plenty of heads. The problem is priorities and leadership. EA allows marketing people to drive creative decisions. Maximizing revenue (not profit! Revenue) is the priority because it's what gives those marketers resume fodder.

So since it's the marketing people driving creative decisions, and plenty of money is thrown at Madden's development... ...it's a pretty safe bet Madden would be the same exact game it is today even if there were a viable, nfl/nflpa-licensed, AAA alternative football "simulation" on the market right?

Even if there were an NFL 2k 24 (Or Gameday 24, etc) eating up considerable market share, Madden 24 would still be exactly as is since lack of competition isn't the root problem, right?

Or.. would Madden be a lot further along in areas where it's currently deficient i.e presentation, franchise depth, broken penalties, etc due to having an aggressively innovative competitor out there consistently raising the bar every year?

[thiefinthenight]

I'm surprised of the warm reception for this "deep dive." I came away incredibly underwhelmed and disappointed for the updates to franchise. As an only franchise player, I've held off on even playing Madden for years cause it wasn't worth the time, and it seems as if it still isn't.

[nickv13]

The fact that the Beta was representative of the Madden Team's effort in a "critical, make or break year" is really and truly just another nail in the coffin. They keep crapping on us every year while trying to hype up how much they've supposedly done. All we got in this critical year is an update only worthy of a mid year title update...

[melodicmarc]

Quote: Originally Posted by thiefinthenight

I'm surprised of the warm reception for this "deep dive." I came away incredibly underwhelmed and disappointed for the updates to franchise. As an only franchise player, I've held off on even playing Madden for years cause it wasn't worth the time, and it seems as if it still isn't.

What did you want this year? It's an interesting deep dive because they didn't really add anything new beyond training camp but they polished everything and made it better. So while I am a little underwhelmed, I know this year will be a much better experience for me than last year.