Madden NFL 12 Questions -- Preview/Impressions Related for April 28

[PantherBeast_OS]

I want to know if there will be much better pregame,halftime and postgame show this year? Halftime in madden 11 was decent, but not all that good. Will there be much better presentation for offline franchise mode this year?

[ed.g]

Is it good?

[guaps]

Quote: Originally Posted by CHooe

Gameplay: has work been done to make man coverage more effective without the "psychic DB" visual issue where the DBs will run a receiver's route before the receiver does? I'm thinking they should react to the receiver's cut and crash on the throwing lane instead, though admittedly I'm not the expert, but the defense ought to play more reactionary in this regard. Gameplay: what has been done to address the issue where LEs dominate the in-game defensive line play with regard to sacks? Has there been tuning done to how pass protection plays out? Will I have a more effective season with DeMarcus Ware this year? Gameplay: specifically with the 3-4 defense, has defensive line play improved at all? Will we see defensive linemen occupy multiple blockers for the linebackers to more effectively make plays on ball carriers? Gameplay: will we see any new penalties this year, such as defensive holding (which is all-too-common in today's NFL)? Will penalties in general be more prevalent? If so, what has been done to make that so?

This!

Along with this: Are there any changes to the locomotion system that was introduced last year? Any indication of a more advanced locomotion system (locomotion 2.0) like the one introduced in FIFA 11?

[scitychamps87]

chase, i loved the ncaa impressions. just a few things i would like to personally knw about madden 12.

presentation

what does the game look like in your opinion. any closer to life like?
Also is there more of a broadcast feel?
are the team intros cookie cutters like last year's chants or are they unique?
are there player intros?
is the commentary better?
is there transitional/dynamic lighting, sidelines, and field conditions?
are the 3d grass and hdr really that noticable during gameplay?
is player hair fixed?
are there fabric physics, if not does gear look better?
are there windsocks?

gameplay

DEEPLY EXPLAIN THE TACKLING ENGINE! is it legit or a joke?

looking forward to hearing your impressions!
thanks Chase!

My new Slogan: MADDEN 12, CANT WAIT! (Bart Scott Voice)

[SageInfinite]

Are pre/post play any better? Do the players look less robotic? Are the camera angles better in terms of looking more like a real broadcast(super close-ups, focusing on the proper players)?

[Aggies7]

Biggest question for me is did they finally add the defense reverse camera similar to NCAA.

And any info on franchise did the add halftime show or anything with franchise presentation.

[Thinking Out Loud]

Are defensive line fronts and pass coverage customizable in custom playbooks? (ie. can I customize stunts/contains etc for the DL and press/play off etc for DB's)

Does the game show the actual personnel jersey numbers and formation set of the offense to the defense in the playcall screen, like in NCAA 11?

Has rattled QB's and WR's running the wrong routes along with crowd noise affecting audibles been added?

Are ALL formation personnel substitutions added back and available when creating a Gameplan?

Is custom stadium music in?

Is there a NFL simulation mode or new preset difficulty setting?

Is there an option to hide OVR or ALL ratings?

Is Potential grade still shown?

Are playbooks actually linked to coaches instead of teams so playbooks follow the coach to a new team?

[SteelerSpartan]

-Will we be able to shift the DL/LBs/CBs around with the Left Analog Stick???

You Know the commands after you hit "Y"or Triangle.....

They left this input method out last year when they said they allegedly patched back in the old controls

-Commentary Impressions.....Still stale and Robotic???

-AI Qb Scrambling/Pocket Awareness/New Qb Evade Manuevers??.......
B-Roeth...Rodgers...Vick....Freeman...Romo should all look and play different then your standard drop back passer like Manning,Brees, and Brady

-OLB/DE Pass Rushing Impressions.....Specifically the 3-4....but any impressions on how the the ends are getting up the field and collapsing the pocket would be nice