Nice Diagrams of How the Wii Controller Will Work in Madden

[coogrfan]

Quote: Originally Posted by feeq14

Im surprised that so manny of you are excited about this. Does it not bother anyone that the Wii next gen version of madden still looks just like PS@ and Gamecube? And all that other stuff looks ******** pushing and tilting the controller, etc, but ill withold complete judgement till i see it but right now im not feeling it

It seems to me that having to flick the controller around to do some things, while at the same time trying to do other things via conventional button mashing is going to be awkward, at best. No thanks, EA.

[Jimplication]

Initially, I don't like it.

I don't want to re-enact playing football to a lesser extent when I play it in video game form. Innovation is fine, but regarding controls in sports games, I'd prefer the whitebread/standard layouts to moving my arms and body like I am trying to be a real football player. If I want to make throwing motions in order to throw a football, I will go play some real football. Video games only mimic reality to an extent to me, and innovative controls are something I think should be used for fun games, not sports.

[coogrfan]

There is a short video of actual gameplay from the E3 floor over at http://www.gametrailers.com/ .

Visually, it is identical to the current-gen Madden. I'm not really clear on how you choose a receiver, but it appears that you point and highlight the guy you want to throw to, and then do your throwing motion.

[Graphik]

You know what, I dogged this feature earlier but now I'm taking a wait and see approach after seeing those diagrams. Who knows, it may turn out to be fun and Nintendo is usually the king of fun, addicting games. I'm 100% certain that this will be implemented properly. I really could'nt see myself playing an entire season like this but it may be cool for H2H play.

[Chitown1211]

Quote: Originally Posted by ODogg

I may play this a time or two at Walmart or wherever and say "Cool" but I can't see playing Madden all the time like this. Call me old fashioned but when I play videogames I like to just sit in a chair and chill, not exercise (God forbid I get any exercise, LOL).

Thats what Im talking about. I mean doing all this stuff for 3-4 straight hours seems very un fun.

[Innocent]

I've thought Nintendo's controller design was bad from the start, and this certainly hasnt'd one anything to make me reconsider.

[jmood88]

Quote: Originally Posted by Steelerfan2k1

I think this looks really innovative: http://www.g-freaks.de/?sn_show_news=1797&cat=5 I am really looking forward to playing Madden using this new control scheme.

How do you move?

[jmood88]

Quote: Originally Posted by coogrfan

It seems to me that having to flick the controller around to do some things, while at the same time trying to do other things via conventional button mashing is going to be awkward, at best. No thanks, EA.

Seriously.