Madden NFL 09 Producer Blog

[countryboy]

Quote: Originally Posted by jmood88

Yeah it came up because it's a big reason for why people hate them.

And I want to thank you for making my point.

[BezO]

It's getting to point where EA's hype doesn't even address me any more. There wasn't a single thing mentioned that I'm seriously interested in. EA doesn't seem to even use the words simulation or realism in there hype anymore.

I know folks make fun of it, but is their motto still "If it's in the game..."?

[allBthere]

Quote: Originally Posted by countryboy

to some degree, I agree that they do. But we both know that on these boards, EA gets bashed for just about anything they do.

It's not hard to see why they get bashed alot; look at their products they put out ok- live, march madness, madden, etc. etc.. none of them are "Great"

now look at Rockstar - I don't see anyone bashing them because they put out spectacular products.
you can't hide behind the year dev cycle either since gta vice city was made in 8 months.

Triburon (sp?) just doesn't have the talent to go to the next level period. No one cares enough to do something 'ground-breaking'

and about 'best madden yet' comment - it's offensive because it's like, who cares if it's slightly better than '08, or '05 or whatever you think is the best, because it's a couple years behind where it should be. It's just not nearly good enough.

[countryboy]

Quote: Originally Posted by allBthere

and about 'best madden yet' comment - it's offensive because it's like, who cares if it's slightly better than '08, or '05 or whatever you think is the best, because it's a couple years behind where it should be. It's just not nearly good enough.

if my comment about this being the "best Madden yet" is offensive to you, then you are way to sensitive my friend.

the rest of that post we could argue back and forth, and frankly, I don't want to go thru all that. So we'll leave it at this. You have your opinion, and I have mine.

[SteelerSpartan]

Nothing really to get excited about there, need to see way more to even get a grasp if this years game will finally put out

[umd]

Quote: Originally Posted by countryboy

And as a fan of EA's products, I don't defend them by stating ridiculous statements or turning every negative into a positive.

debateable.

There's plenty of fanboys in the bunch for every EA ***** - at least you admit it.

Madden has just been bad for too long time. There really isn't any motivation for them to make it any better - that's the reality. Sales are high - things are good. It's the same thing every year. Though, I do think Madden 08 was the most hyped (by EA and fanboys) we have ever seen - which led to it's being a rather large disappointment.

Is it the increased hype making the games a disappointment? Or is the disappointing games being released from that studio? Either way, seems the EA driven marketing gets ramped up every year.

The exclusive license is bad for football and sports in general. Baseball on 360 was weak on choices. Door swings both ways.

That being said - Take Two had their shot with APF and they dropped the ball. I thought it was a solid game but could have been better implemented (customizability) to re-gain a foothold in the market.

EA is football for now - deal with it. Blitz failed, APF failed, Backbreaker will most likely fail. Until someone makes a fully customizable generic game (not gonna happen) this is what we get.

Maybe lightening strikes and EA hits Madden out of the park this year? Though I know I've typed or seen that exact line somewhere before - maybe the last 5-6 years?

[Sef0r]

not trying to get a job at EA like that Stephanomonic (sp?) guy from Maddenmania.com huh?

[umd]

Quote: Originally Posted by Sef0r

not trying to get a job at EA like that Stephanomonic (sp?) guy from Maddenmania.com huh?

He was always a terrific fanboy over there. All the years paid off for him.