Madden NFL 25 Video - MNF Simulation: Colts vs. Chargers (Xbox One)

[strawberryshortcake]

Quote: Originally Posted by tnixen

EA lied to all of us! If that E3 video said Actual gameplay then why does it look so much worse now? Tell us the truth EA!

Is this the video that you're referring to? The E3 video looked better because of the way it was produced, and directed. The camera angle has this theatrical wobble effect.

But truth be told, I was sorely disappointed with the E3 video, and honestly anything next generation Madden has put out so far. If the below video is what anyone thinks is appropriate for next generation Madden, they have sorely set their bar extremely low. Understandably based on Maddens' track record, but this Madden E3 video still looks like a video game.

What I am personally looking forward to in the upcoming next generation consoles (PS4, XB1) is for games to blur the lines of reality and digital video games. I want "people, in game characters" whether that be sports, or any other games to be "lifelike"

Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but the E3 Madden video is still cartoonish, video gamey.

[LBzrule]

Quote: Originally Posted by VinnyVegas28

Actually, I played the demo at E3 and the true step motion was felt for sure. That is why I was so excited for Next Gen because I could feel the difference and the running felt more like the old PS2 running. This had me most excited as well as the graphical upgrades. From these last 3-4 vids, I am not seeing the same game as E3 and that is very frustrating but I am still holding out hope until I have the game in hand.

And this is the other thing. I was going to post this last week in those screen comparisons, but said forget it. Why bother. I'm just resigned at this point that the game is what it is going to be. We have different looking versions of this game out there. There is a version that looks close to the screens on the EA website, the tech demo from E3 with Peterson and the Vikes OL vs the Skins defense. Then there is a version that looks EXACTLY like the current gen game. Again at this point I just want to know, as a gamer, what I should be expecting. The game seems like such a contradiction.

[LBzrule]

Quote: Originally Posted by roadman

So, are they hiding something that the rest of the public doesn't know about except E3 attendees. It's similar to being at a concert and the main headliner is late coming on stage and the fans getting rowdier and rowdier every minute they are late.

LOL, I'm thinking a bit more extreme. I'm thinking I paid for money to go to the Jay Z concert but Jay Z never shows up and Little Wayne is the headline WTF??? Let me check my ticket again.

[roadman]

Quote: Originally Posted by LBzrule

And this is the other thing. I was going to post this last week in those screen comparisons, but said forget it. Why bother. I'm just resigned at this point that the game is what it is going to be. We have different looking versions of this game out there. There is a version that looks close to the screens on the EA website, the tech demo from E3 with Peterson and the Vikes OL vs the Skins defense. Then there is a version that looks EXACTLY like the current gen game. Again at this point I just want to know, as a gamer, what I should be expecting. The game seems like such a contradiction.

Thanks for articulating this better than I did above.

They have us confused like no other.

[VinnyVegas28]

Quote: Originally Posted by roadman

So, are they hiding something that the rest of the public doesn't know about except E3 attendees. It's similar to being at a concert and the main headliner is late coming on stage and the fans getting rowdier and rowdier every minute they are late.

Trust me, I am with the rest of you guys getting roudier now because clearly, they were different builds and we have no idea what we are getting. My expectation level dropped from 100-49 after the recent vids

[VinnyVegas28]

Quote: Originally Posted by LBzrule

And this is the other thing. I was going to post this last week in those screen comparisons, but said forget it. Why bother. I'm just resigned at this point that the game is what it is going to be. We have different looking versions of this game out there. There is a version that looks close to the screens on the EA website, the tech demo from E3 with Peterson and the Vikes OL vs the Skins defense. Then there is a version that looks EXACTLY like the current gen game. Again at this point I just want to know, as a gamer, what I should be expecting. The game seems like such a contradiction.

I agree, I want to see true gameplay vids with a current build that shows the crowds, interactive sidelines and what this game will actually look like in motion.

[dghustla]

Quote: Originally Posted by SageInfinite

That's fine but when the EA devs speak on in interviews and such about authenticity and realism and being the most authentic realistic game ever I have a problem with it. Not just marketing, the devs themselves believe this game is the most realistic ever made and try to tell us every year that that's what their delivering and even try to bring sim guys down to give them help and feedback. It just doesn't make any sense. If they are trying to make this arcade style game based on the NFL that's fine, but don't constantly tell me and try to sell that that isn't what you're doing. They're trying to keep the more sim style gamers in pocket with hope, while maintaing their core fanbase, which I understand, but don't respect.

I'm a sim/hardcore gamer, nerd, dork, whatever it's called these days. And yes madden can be a really annoying experience. coverage is mind boggling at times and there is a glitch is almost every aspect of the game. But there are are also some good aspects of the game as well. I honestly believe that the devs have good intentions. They want to make a more sim game, they want to make a game that could win game of the year and not be considered the laughing stock of their entire company and amongst their peers. I honestly just think they don't know how to. And it begins with understanding football. Of all the sports games out there, football is the most detailed of them all. I doubt those developers can tell you the difference between a 3 and a 5 tech or a 0 and 1 tech. or what a 2 gap NT is responsible in a 3-4. And until they get ppl in there who can explain what they see on the field the game will be what we have now. I like that they brought in a former NFL Oline to revamp the lineplay. In a few weeks we will have a video that will tell us if they can bring his knowledge to virtual life.

[Dogslax41]

Quote: Originally Posted by VinnyVegas28

Trust me, I am with the rest of you guys getting roudier now because clearly, they were different builds and we have no idea what we are getting. My expectation level dropped from 100-49 after the recent vids

I don't even think THEY have any idea. I have never seen a game company one month before launch release marketing item after marketing item only to yank it back, delete it or pull it completely. They have now pulled two gameplay videos and countless screenshots off their website. How much confidence do you really have in a company that releases something thinking it honestly looks good and they are proud of it only to have immediate public reaction be so bad they feel the need to delete the material entirely?