Madden NFL 12 Super Bowl Halftime Blog is Official, Franchise Mode Not Covered

[G da Lionheart]

My purchase of 12 hinges on the franchise mode also. I was listening to one of Ian podcast before and they stated that from the data they collected it was nearly an even 50/50 split between online and strictly offline players. I find it inexcusable that if you know 50 percent of your customers usually only uses one aspect of your product and you dont even touch it. YOU TREAT IT AS AN AFTERTHOUGHT. There wasnt enough time? what really is that all you can say. We are talking 50 percent of your consumers here! then you know whats really crazy when asked about why do you think madden sales dropped when your the only NFL football game and you dont have an answer. Honestly I'm almost convinced that they really are clueless as to why madden 11 didnt sale so well even though NFL popularity and viewership rose.

[TheTruth437]

Quote: Originally Posted by BlueNGold

I can agree that it "looked" the same. But entirely ripping out the old run blocking code and re-writing it, overhauling the catch animations and implementing sideline/endzone catches, adding locomotion (which was probably just as big a task as the run blocking was, if not bigger), adding the new dual stick controls and changing the kick meter (even if it wasn't what we expected or wanted it to be) were all things they added to the gameplay, not to mention AI tweaks to fix some of Madden 10's problems like the flats being poorly covered. I don't know how that isn't focusing on gameplay.

I admit, I exaggerated on how many changes they made to the gameplay. The Madden team did make improvements and changes to the game, but I feel they should be putting more resources and time into gameplay and offline franchise, instead of things like gameflow and mut. I would like too see more major/minor improvements to the gameplay. This is only my opinion of course, so everyone doesn't have to agree.

[BlueNGold]

Quote: Originally Posted by TheTruth437

I admit, I exaggerated on how many changes they made to the gameplay. The Madden team did make improvements and changes to the game, but I feel they should be putting more resources and time into gameplay and offline franchise, instead of things like gameflow and mut. I would like too see more major/minor improvements to the gameplay. This is only my opinion of course, so everyone doesn't have to agree.

That's fair and I can agree on Gameflow and UT, but we just have to accept that things like UT are a big flow of income for them, so from the business side you can't blame them for taking advantage of it.

As for Gameflow, I'm assuming the suits needed "that new feature" to market and push the game and that was what Gameflow was.

I personally didn't think Gameflow was a bad idea and I feel their intentions were good with it. Every football game has always used the same playcalling system and Gameflow sped up the game considerably, which was good for their older aged crowd that doesn't have as much time to dedicate to the game as they used to. Plus it really helped the newcomers/young kids to Madden that don't know playcalling and what to do in specific situations. It just didn't turn out as well as it could have because the CPU called Four Verticals too often and there were a few other CPU issues.

[HARTSTOPPER]

AS LONG AS ONE OF THE ANNOUNCEMENTS IS THE INCLUSION OF DREADS I WILL BE HAPPY!!!!!1111!!111!1!1

Realistically, the announcement isn't going to be about franchise (online/offline), and it's still pretty early in terms of releasing information. I think everyone needs to pull up on the expectation reins. This is why videogames ALMOST NEVER live up to standards. Fans run rampant with expectations and demand certain fixes for the game (some justified some not), and if their demands are not met, then the overall product will suffer.

In terms of two new features to be revealed, I think the weather and stadium sounds are a good start. Everyone wants to see dirt or mud on the uniforms and the fields torn up in the rain. I'd say those are probably the best bet to make the informational blog.

[jeremym480]

Quote: Originally Posted by PMG_HART

AS LONG AS ONE OF THE ANNOUNCEMENTS IS THE INCLUSION OF DREADS I WILL BE HAPPY!!!!!1111!!111!1!1 Realistically, the announcement isn't going to be about franchise (online/offline), and it's still pretty early in terms of releasing information. I think everyone needs to pull up on the expectation reins. This is why videogames ALMOST NEVER live up to standards. Fans run rampant with expectations and demand certain fixes for the game (some justified some not), and if their demands are not met, then the overall product will suffer. In terms of two new features to be revealed, I think the weather and stadium sounds are a good start. Everyone wants to see dirt or mud on the uniforms and the fields torn up in the rain. I'd say those are probably the best bet to make the informational blog.

Doesn't Madden already have dreads?

[Reejer]

Quote: Originally Posted by Details

I hope it's not MUT news. I would chalk that up as disappointing.

Ditto. Extremely disapointing.

[Flamehead]

Quote: Originally Posted by G da Lionheart

My purchase of 12 hinges on the franchise mode also.

As it does me. I still bought '11 because of the improvements to gameplay, and for me the gameplay has improved enough now that I don't have much of a problem with it.

So if they don't deliver in a substantial manner with offline franchise additions/improvements, there really is no reason to buy the next iteration. I'd be content with the version I have.

So whatever the reveal is on Sunday, I'm sure it'll be interesting, but won't sway me at all regarding my purchase.

[BlueNGold]

Quote: Originally Posted by jeremym480

Doesn't Madden already have dreads?

Yes. They also have long hair.

Hopefully NCAA can get that in this year.