Next-Gen Madden NFL 25 Twitter Q&A w/ Art Director Jean Adams & Producer Seann Graddy

[juicey79]

It's kind of sad that my very first introduction to an EA sports game was Lakers vs Celtics. I cant even remember how old I was at the time my father bought me that game (I'm 34 now). I supported every EA sports basketball game from Lak vs Celts through NBA live 2003 (whatever freestyle was introduced) I was fortunate enough to play ever EA football game from John Madden footbal through Madden 04. since then the only EA game i bought was the Fight Night Series. EA was sort of responsible for me being a gamer till this day (although my free time to playi is dwindling each day). Now, I have fully lost faith in them, maybe i look for realism/simulation more than the gimmicks. All i know is that as the game became more advance the fun factor has taken a step backwards. I dont understand why they continue to promise so much but deliver on less than half of those promises. Where is the NBA Live 2014 Trailers? Where is the next gen gameplay. I wonder do they not care for there original fans, the ones from the late 80's early 90's, we are the ones with the cash to support you. It seems that they didnt grow with theire audience. I understand you have to reinvent yourself and cant remain stagnant but EA both current/next gen should be far ahead of the competition with all the industry experience they have, and they now are clearly not.

[EmmdotFrisk]

Quote: Originally Posted by reverend_heat

I would like an official response on why, for the second console generation in a row, about what, 7/8 Madden releases or so we still don't have mouthguards on players that wear them. People always laugh about this question, but why has EA never officially responded?

It comes down to an evaluation of priority. Everything can't be done in a year, so when deciding a to add it will take away from progression in another area. If you think it is the most important wish item for player accessories, and everyone agrees, I will pass your feedback to Jean.

[lisinas]

Quote: Originally Posted by EmmdotFrisk

It comes down to an evaluation of priority. Everything can't be done in a year, so when deciding a to add it will take away from progression in another area. If you think it is the most important wish item for player accessories, and everyone agrees, I will pass your feedback to Jean.

I think vast majority of OS community agrees that the most needed accessories that are missing from madden are mouthpieces and one arm sleeves (like RG3 has).

[EmmdotFrisk]

Quote: Originally Posted by djordan

Why do you say that? People here are giving constructive criticism about aspects of the game that has been missing/ none existent for years.

Feedback that you guys "don't trust" the Q&A because all questions aren't asked .

[EmmdotFrisk]

Quote: Originally Posted by Kevin26385

"Return to '13 camera + zoom." I think this means the default camera in Next-gen Madden NFL 25 is the default camera for Madden NFL 13 but zoomed in more.

It means the camera is back to the default that was in madden 13 but once you cross the LOS the camera zooms in on the player a little bit.

[infemous]

Quote: Originally Posted by EmmdotFrisk

It comes down to an evaluation of priority. Everything can't be done in a year, so when deciding a to add it will take away from progression in another area. If you think it is the most important wish item for player accessories, and everyone agrees, I will pass your feedback to Jean.

I think the priority for most people are new animations and better executed ones.

Not sure who's responsibility that is, but I think some organic running animations and tonnes of signature animations on top of base animations (catch, tackle, etc.) having weight and being grounded in physics is what we need to see in next gen madden.

I'd also hope that with regards to accessories it's not limited to shooting sleeves and mouth guards alone, because multi colour cleats, new cleats such as Cam Newton, Tom Brady, Andre Johnson etc. need to be in there as well as new sleeve types.

There is a fantastic thread called 'next gen accessories wants' which actually provides visual support to requests so the effect of the accessories for immersion are easier understood, and that clarity of request is easier understood.

[infemous]

I can't provide a link to the thread on my phone, but it is very easy to find and understand the priorities of requests there, with regards to accessories specifically.

[EmmdotFrisk]

Quote: Originally Posted by Cowboy008

Why would you guys not do this anymore? I would like to know as much as possible about next gen. Maybe next time you guys could add some screen shots of the improvements you made.

We were actually thinking of doing that but that's great feedback, I appreciate it.