Demo

[GiantBlue76]

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did anyone see the ball physics on the packers punt? it bounced, skidded and stopped.

I'm not really a nit-picker, but i was told ball physics were improved and that looked terrible.

I'm surprised no one else noticed that as well. I didn't see any improved ball physics. Once again, things get touted and don't show up. Very disappointing

[SteelerSpartan]

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Love the new overlays and broadcast cams/cuts

Im a bit concerned about the cpu QB play....as it looks like they're attempting too many bombs again

And the pass rush from the DEs still aren't getting up field enough

but Overall my interest level is much higher then in the past and am looking to more footage this week

[illwill10]

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Love the new overlays and broadcast cams/cuts

Im a bit concerned about the cpu QB play....as it looks like they're attempting too many bombs again

And the pass rush from the DEs still aren't getting up field enough

but Overall my interest level is much higher then in the past and am looking to more footage this week

Phil did say the guy playing as Eagles was not sim

[at23steelers]

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Only caught the end of it, I want to see it again but quick impressions:

Pros:

- Players react realistically to play on field after play is over
- Graphics are amazing, not just awesome from photo capture
- Presentation is now shown without cut-scenes and shown realistically
- Scoreboard is awesome especially with stats shown right under scoreboard
- Cheeser player didn't fair very well, defensive AI looked improved
- Tackles look so much better, especially double hits. WR dropped ball after a double hit collision.
- Camera angles look really good: field goal angle, extra point angle, broadcast angle shown right before some plays

Cons:

- Ball Physics
- WR's need to fight for ball more, when the ball is in the air

[Hova57]

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Parker had a good swim and sack as the demo started. Mccoy spin and running animations looked good. double coverage and they both lose Jennings yup true to life for Eagles. Vick was getting pounded too. he kept looking for the deep ball. Zone looked good too, though I thought I saw alittle too much overlapping.

[Jarodd21]

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The guy playing(as Philly) was terrible. 2 interceptions by Sam Shields, though. A.I. Packers are nice.

Yea I noticed that too.. He looked a little lost on defense. He blitzed in with the OLB who was suppose to cover the FB on one play and got burnt.. I really hope the AI is good this year so I don't have to beast up the sliders like I did on 11..

[jpdavis82]

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Hopefully tomorrow I can see an actually decent video of live Madden 12 gameplay. We heard no in game sound and just Phil Frazier yapping. I liked what I saw visually, but I really want to hear the crowd, commentary, tackles, players, etc...

[reaper1]

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did anybody record it

[jmurphy31]

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Is there a link to watch this if we missed it live? Thanks

[jpdavis82]

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Apparently they are going to do another live demo of Madden 12 here shortly, for those of you who missed the one earlier.

[ch46647]

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I must admit for the first time in 5-6 years I am VERY impressed with what I see from Madden.

-Cameras are the best in any sports game ever.
-Graphics look MUCH better and cleaner
-Player models are spot on IMO
-Running animations look much better and smoother
-Tackling is worlds better!! The violence of the tackles appears to finally be back.
-Couldnt tell much with the O-Line but it was nice to see the pass rushers be able to immediately sprint torwards the QB as soon as they got by the O-lineman. Didnt have that stuck in mud look.
- ****Pass trajectory and Pass Speed looked MUCH improved to me. The ball seemed to travel through the air much more realistically which will make catching and defending the pass more fun****
-Cut Scenes and instant replays looked great and flowed very well. (There was a scene with Aron Rodgers on the bench which was like 4 yards from the sideline Haha) I assume this will be fixed.
-Kicking cameras were amazing and I like the new kicking meter because its just like the PS2 days. (Hopefully the accuracy part of the meter varies depending on how good the kicker is)
-Saw a stat overlay after a TD that looked SPOT ON to a real life stat banner
-Hard to tell but I did not see much sliding or gliding at all.

Need to see more:
Commentary
Crowd noise/reaction
Running game
Run Blocking
Open Field control of ball carrier



EDIT- I have been around here a long time so I know how the hype machine works. I have been EXTREMELY dissapointed in the Next-Gen offerings to date. What I saw from those few minutes of gameplay made me very excited. I think this is the year that I can finally get back in to Madden. I am now anxiously waiting for the demo.
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[illwill10]

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I love the overlays. I like the Team lineup overlay

[Lodeus]

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I love the overlays. I like the Team lineup overlay

Glad thats in

[ch46647]

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Apparently they are going to do another live demo of Madden 12 here shortly, for those of you who missed the one earlier.

Where did you see this?

[chen_sc]

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CBS style teams lineup! yay!