Madden NFL 12 Teaser Video Releases Early Next Week, Several New Features to be Shown

[Steve_OS]

Phil Frazier, Executive Producer for Madden NFL 12, has just announced that a teaser video will be released early next week with several new features to be shown.

What features are you hoping to see?

[marshallfever]

Re: Madden NFL 12 Teaser Video Releases Early Next Week, Several New Features to be S

Exactly as the thread title says, lol too bad we have to wait an entire week. I'm wondering what feature they'll announce? Franchise mode finally getting some attention?

And teaser video? Have they ever shown a video this early before? I know its only a teaser and of course they'e had their engine built for ages now, but it'll be interesting to see what they show

[vln13]

It will probably be along the lines of todays NCAA announcement with graphics and art updates (Phil tweeted a few weeks ago about a new camera system that would be talked about soon), but I'm curious to see what they have done with the modes (ie FRANCHISE). I trust that the gameplay will be great as we have seen the last two years.

[Dazraz]

I'm sure any features unveiled at this stage will be visual/gameplay based. What we are all waiting for is the announcement that the Franchise mode has been given a massive overhaul.
Hopefully this year EA will couple their solid game of Football with an experience that is as grandiose as that which belies the world of the NFL.

[Blitzburgh]

I actually think this years Madden is going be it's biggest jump in quality. I barely played last years but after seeing what NCAA is looking like you can bet that Madden 12 will have all that and more this year IMO.

[CRMosier_LM]

I wouldn't get my hopes up for Franchise mode upgrades in this years Madden. From listening to the podcasts and talking with some people who have a good understanding of what it would take to get it done, I would not expect any offline or online franchise changes until next year. The devs are talking about completely rebuliding franchise mode, right now the franchise mode they are using is essentially built by the previous team. I would look for Madden 13 to be a complete overhaul of franchise mode(s) enabling the devs to put all the content they have backloaded over the last 3 years out at one time. Remember these development cyxcles are ridiculously tight and they will not completely strip the game of franchise mode just to do it the way they want to see it presented.

[jmurphy31]

Re: Madden NFL 12 Teaser Video Releases Early Next Week, Several New Features to be S

I wonder if it will be an actual teaser video (similar to the procedural awareness and running with green screen videos from two years ago) or a teaser trailer like they would show on G4TV. My guess is the first

Running Video Example

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CllLkSITKvs&playnext=1&list=PL56A7AD7F14684017

Trailer Example

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfRWrwA9XbY

[TheDelta]

Re: Madden NFL 12 Teaser Video Releases Early Next Week, Several New Features to be S

I wouldn't get my hopes up for Franchise mode upgrades in this years Madden. From listening to the podcasts and talking with some people who have a good understanding of what it would take to get it done, I would not expect any offline or online franchise changes until next year. The devs are talking about completely rebuliding franchise mode, right now the franchise mode they are using is essentially built by the previous team. I would look for Madden 13 to be a complete overhaul of franchise mode(s) enabling the devs to put all the content they have backloaded over the last 3 years out at one time. Remember these development cyxcles are ridiculously tight and they will not completely strip the game of franchise mode just to do it the way they want to see it presented.

Er... wasn't that basically exactly what was said about Madden 11? "Oh, no we can't do all the changes to franchise mode we would like to make this year, but wait for next year!"

[CRMosier_LM]

Yeah that's what was said by the Madden fans, not the developers. The devs haved already hinted to as much since madden 11

[LiquorLogic]

Re: Madden NFL 12 Teaser Video Releases Early Next Week, Several New Features to be S

For Franchise, here are some features that I'd like to see : I want to be told that injury reserve, for the for time in the history of the Madden franchise, will actually serve a purpose; which means that it will clear a roster spot. I'd like to know that we'll have extended rosters in the off-season, and pre-season, so pre-season actually serves a purpose. finally, I want to be informed that EA will no longer be telling me how many full backs or defensive linemen I have to carry on my roster, and allow mean to create a 53 man roster to my liking, as well as a 45 active game-day roster.

For game-play, I'd like tiered play-calling, or pre-snap options, that can be used in the play-call screen that will deliver the same options. I'd like strength and size to actually make a difference. I'd like to see some individuality among players, and I'd like Pro-Tak to allow me to tackle ball carrier, or join it on a tackle, while the ball carrier is currently engaged in an animation with another defender; basically, I want consecutive-hit tackling to finally be in the game.

Now I know that I won't be getting all of that, next week, or when the game releases, but I'd like to at least get some of them.

[LiquorLogic]

Re: Madden NFL 12 Teaser Video Releases Early Next Week, Several New Features to be S

For Franchise, here are some features that I'd like to see : I want to be told that injury reserve, for the first time in the history of the Madden franchise, will actually serve a purpose; which means that it will clear a roster spot. I'd like to know that we'll have extended rosters in the off-season, and pre-season, so pre-season actually serves a purpose. Finally, I want to be informed that EA will no longer be telling me how many full backs or defensive linemen I have to carry on my roster, and allow me to create a 53 man roster to my liking with 45 active game-day rosters.

For game-play, I'd like tiered play-calling, or pre-snap options, that can be used in the play-call screen that will deliver the same options. I'd like strength and size to actually make a difference. I'd like to see some individuality among players, and I'd like Pro-Tak to allow me to tackle, or join it on a tackle while the ball carrier is currently engaged in an animation with another defender; basically, I want consecutive-hit tackling to finally be in the game.

Now I know that I won't be getting all of that, next week, or when the game releases, but I'd like to at least get some of them.

[Claymaker52]

Re: Madden NFL 12 Teaser Video Releases Early Next Week, Several New Features to be S

We have been waiting some 3 years for franchise upgrades. So as far as that is concerned this better be the year. I don't think I can hold out hope for another year. I'd also like to see some strides made with online franchise as well. Give it everything that NCAA's online dynasty has. Except instead of recruiting, you get free agency of course. That is my one and only hope.

[TreyIM2]

I just want to see improved AI, animations, player interactions, presentation, visuals. I'm cool with the franchise cuz I don't go all super deep in it but I would definitely like it spruced up some more, adding to what they started to do with 10.

[roadman]

Re: Madden NFL 12 Teaser Video Releases Early Next Week, Several New Features to be S

Yeah that's what was said by the Madden fans, not the developers. The devs haved already hinted to as much since madden 11

Back in August, Phil told us that franchise mode for Madden 12 will be noticeably changed with our eyes.

That's all he could say back then.

No, it's not going to be 100% where they want it to be, but it won't stay the same either.

[roadman]

Re: Madden NFL 12 Teaser Video Releases Early Next Week, Several New Features to be S

For Franchise, here are some features that I'd like to see : I want to be told that injury reserve, for the first time in the history of the Madden franchise, actually serves a purpose; which means that it will clear a roster spot. I'd like to know that we'll have extended rosters in the off-season, and pre-season, so pre-season actually serves a purpose. finally, I want to be informed that EA will no longer be telling me how many full backs or defensive linemen I have to carry on my roster, and allow mean to create a 53 man roster to my liking with 45 active game-day rosters.

For game-play, I'd like tiered play-calling, or pre-snap options, that can be used in the play-call screen that will deliver the same options. I'd like strength and size to actually make a difference. I'd like to see some individuality among players, and I'd like Pro-Tak to allow me to tackle, or join it on a tackle while the ball carrier is currently engaged in an animation with another defender; basically, I want consecutive-hit tackling to finally be in the game.

Now I know that I won't be getting all of that, next week, or when the game releases, but I'd like to at least get some of them.

I agree with you,

I think there will be a wait for tiered play calling, at least I think so. Ian told us a few years ago it would take a ton of time to redo their current play calling system.

I could be wrong, though, and mildly surprised if it makes it in.