Madden NFL 10 Blog: 2nd Title Update Preliminary Details

[GTheorenHobbes]

Wow...I didn't realize that the EA blog on the preliminary patch details was posted all the way back on October 16.

http://insideblog.easports.com/pages...y-details.aspx

Re-reading it just now, I saw at the end where it's stated:

"We’ve also focused on some other important, non-gameplay related fixes as well including Uniforms, Franchise Stat tuning, Presentation, Online, Replays, and Scriptable Cut Scenes. I'll fill in the rest of the details in these areas as soon as they are finalized."

I wonder whatever happened to the "filling in the rest of the details . . . as soon as they are finalized." Surely, if this was posted on 10/16, they've been finalized by now. So much for that, I guess.

[roadman]

Quote: Originally Posted by GTheorenHobbes

Wow...I didn't realize that the EA blog on the preliminary patch details was posted all the way back on October 16. http://insideblog.easports.com/pages...y-details.aspx Re-reading it just now, I saw at the end where it's stated: "We’ve also focused on some other important, non-gameplay related fixes as well including Uniforms, Franchise Stat tuning, Presentation, Online, Replays, and Scriptable Cut Scenes. I'll fill in the rest of the details in these areas as soon as they are finalized." I wonder whatever happened to the "filling in the rest of the details . . . as soon as they are finalized." Surely, if this was posted on 10/16, they've been finalized by now. So much for that, I guess.

Finalized means when MS/Sony have certified the patch. They won't release patch details until the patch is certified. Ian has already stated some time ago that the patch details won't be public until the patch is certified.

Replay you can guarantee that the 360 will now play out the whole replay.(I hope)

[DrUrsus]

Quote: Originally Posted by mm boost

But it will change somethings. They give a list of all the things they fixed, and it will settle down alot of people cause we still do not know "exactly" what they fixed, everything now is people guessing and throwing out ideas and so many people are on the verge of not playing the game or purchasing the game again. Alot of people are waiting to start their franchise, and them not knowing what is being fixed could cause a problem too, cause they could be waiting around for something that didn't even make the list, and they had been wasting the past few weeks just playing exhibition games just for false hope that the patch fixed the problem areas. I, myself, am enjoying the game regardless. Sliders adjustments and hardcore gameplay, and the game is playing near perfect, aside from stat problems and the bengals/bears overlays. I am on week 17 of my season, and soon as this season ends, the patch should be out, so its good timing for me. That and I just graduated my first draft class on NCAA 10, so I will start a new one with the new draft class uploaded, updated rosters, and the patch.

This is probably a dumb question, but what is the difference between advanced gameplay and hardcore. I thought it was just the way the menu worked. Am I wrong?

[DrUrsus]

Quote: Originally Posted by johnprestonevans

I havent had any urge to play Madden until this patch comes out. The magnetic persuit angles, unrealistic broken gang tackles, impossible to get any pressure pass rush and atrocious run blocking are killing this year's experience -not only for me, but 2 of my friends that I convinced to buy this game. Yes I know that slider mods help alleviate some of the problems, but we cant use them online and this is ruining the Online League we're playing. The 2 guys are very close to trading in their copies and "never buying another Madden game again". - Their words, not mine. I on the other hand want to see how this patch will fix this broken and sometimes frustrating game. I hope it comes soon. This is getting rediculous. We are halfway through the NFL season already.

Why doesn't EA and other companies allow sliders for online play? It could just be for friends or people that agree on a slider set and not for rankings or competitions. It could be considered "casual" online play so to speak or whatever. I don't play online partly for that reason (no slider tweaks).

(My daughter wanted these smiley faces, lol).

[DrUrsus]

Quote: Originally Posted by JkA3

I sure hope we can get this soon. It's been so long.

Yes, I'm chomping at the bit for this patch too.

[steelernation28]

Quote: Originally Posted by johnprestonevans

I havent had any urge to play Madden until this patch comes out. The magnetic persuit angles, unrealistic broken gang tackles, impossible to get any pressure pass rush and atrocious run blocking are killing this year's experience -not only for me, but 2 of my friends that I convinced to buy this game. Yes I know that slider mods help alleviate some of the problems, but we cant use them online and this is ruining the Online League we're playing. The 2 guys are very close to trading in their copies and "never buying another Madden game again". - Their words, not mine. I on the other hand want to see how this patch will fix this broken and sometimes frustrating game. I hope it comes soon. This is getting rediculous. We are halfway through the NFL season already.

I'm sorry but this game is far from broken. Ever played Lair? Thats a broken game. Ever played QB Club for the N64? Lets gets some perspective people.

[grismosw]

Quote: Originally Posted by steelernation28

I'm sorry but this game is far from broken. Ever played Lair? Thats a broken game. Ever played QB Club for the N64? Lets gets some perspective people.

Yes, lets compare this game to a game that came out over 10 years ago and if IRC was only released once.

[R.Moncrief]

Quote: Originally Posted by grismosw

Yes, lets compare this game to a game that came out over 10 years ago and if IRC was only released once.

You talking about Quarterback Club? There were, like, 5 releases to that series. I think there was one out every year between 1998-2002.

OH AND BY THE WAY

Yea, it's true. This thread was started by Ian Cummings on October 16th, 2009. It HAS NOT even been a month yet and look at all the insanity that has gone on in these 22 (for now..) pages. I don't know how any of you do it without feeling somewhat out of your minds. All these posts and is the patch out? No. Has any further details been released? No. Gotta feel a little silly, huh?

Oh and before I get a verbal warning, note that I am not trying to bait anyone into an argument. I don't care to start one, I won't be browsing this forum enough to continue one, and with how illogical the internet is, I won't be able to properly end one. It's just extremely funny to me to see how out of hand it can get on the internet. It's like I'm the only one waiting for Splinter Cell Conviction to come out. That game has been delayed, what? Two maybe three years? Can anyone here handle something like that? Can't even wait out 27 days..