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

[RandomPerson]

Just imagine how amazing a next gen 2K football game would be. NFL needs to do the right thing and do away with the exclusive licence BS because the gap between a new NFL 2K game and Madden would seriously be just as big as the gap between NBA 2K and Live.

[kehlis]

Quote: Originally Posted by Mizzou24

So if ea is aware they are disappointing their fans and sales are down why are they not improving.. I don't understand I really hope the game doesn't disappoint I've tried to stay positive.. But this video is the 2nd one that just really doesn't show much promise

Because this game sells no matter what.

It doesn't have to get better, it's going to sell one way or the other. SUcks for football fans but it is what it is...

Quote: Originally Posted by RandyBass

? You ever see Dan Marino throw the ball? Or John Elway? Can't see who that is in the GIF, but the team says Miami, regardless just go to youtube and watch any Marino video and you'll see pretty much the same thing on that type of throw and route. So it's not really unrealistic at all.

He was being sarcastic and already explained that.

He was referring to Madden with the rocket throws, not 2k.....

[Gosens6]

This thread is all types of win. You guys finally cracked JP, I never thought i'd see the day..

But about the video, i'm honestly not shocked. When we first saw that Saints/Dolphins video, I knew right away that this game was nothing but a port, like they didn't even try to improve anything. Whatever though, this game will come with my bundle and be sold the same day. This is the ultimate form of EA showing that they really don't care what they sell to their customers.

[gator3guy]

Quote: Originally Posted by RandyBass

? You ever see Dan Marino throw the ball? Or John Elway? Can't see who that is in the GIF, but the team says Miami, regardless just go to youtube and watch any Marino video and you'll see pretty much the same thing on that type of throw and route. So it's not really unrealistic at all.

Dude. It was a shot at EA and their physics. It looks good in that gif. Madden hasn't looked like that in 8 years.

[LBzrule]

Quote: Originally Posted by dat swag

Unfortunately once I get over the anger that alot of guys are experiencing and accept what this game really is...Its only then that I am able to find ways to enjoy what is good about the game. I've been through all levels of emotion on this dang game...anger, boycott the game, be vocal on forums, hope and pray...I'm over it all...EA and Madden have broken me because after 10 or so years I finally realized they don't care...So, I just don't expect ANYTHING from them anymore. I get the game...I try to enjoy it and I think my lack of expectations and hope keep me even keel. I don't play shooters and to be honest I buy consoles soley based on my love and commitment to football games...I play other sports games but Football is the only reason I game at all. So...no matter what you read from me here I'm disgusted at the fact that I really believe there is no hope...Not having hope is a bad place to be. I applaud guys who still have passionate anger and hope...But when you come to the realiztions that I have I will have a warm seat for you here on the NO Hope for Madden Express train to Football purgatory.

And that to me is one of the biggest issues going into this game right now. Let's suppose that under the hood there are some things to appreciate about this first next gen game. Well given the last 9 years, that's NOT the game EA needs to be making. They in no way need to be making a game where you spend countless hours and then finally appreciate it. They needed to make a game that brought people to the edge of their seat as soon as they saw it.

It's great that they are talking about OL vs DL. But they should be talking about line stunts, coverage shells, half slide protection, quarter slide protection, trail technique, bracket coverage, man coverage inside vs outside technique, Run Defense built into the coverage, blitzing from space, timed blitzes, aligned blitzes. But nope.

[bad_philanthropy]

I'll say I'm sick of the 2k talk after all these years, but it's worth invoking here. I actually never played All-Pro Football (I played 2k religiously on DC), but I watched some youtube videos today, and I was very impressed by what I saw from an engine based on technology from the Dreamcast era.

It has its own legacy issues, and some things look awful, but there is so much going on that is still superior to EA's efforts. That's what disappoints me more than anything. Sure, I lament the fact that engine didn't get a chance to grow this past generation, but moreso, it's regrettable that EA football is, and continues to be, locked into a terrible software base for their games.

It does feel like a bit like the nightmare of Madden 06 next-gen all over right now.

[LBzrule]

Quote: Originally Posted by Gosens6

This thread is all types of win. You guys finally cracked JP, I never thought i'd see the day.. But about the video, i'm honestly not shocked. When we first saw that Saints/Dolphins video, I knew right away that this game was nothing but a port, like they didn't even try to improve anything. Whatever though, this game will come with my bundle and be sold the same day. This is the ultimate form of EA showing that they really don't care what they sell to their customers.

LOL the only people that cracked JP was Tiburon and the contradictory footage we have been getting. I don't see how anyone can look at that footage and get excited. I'm not saying people have to trash it, but there just has not been anything to get excited about with this game. Luckily for me I'm not getting a next gen console for a football game. I'm getting one because of other games.

[Supersonic_BR]

Not impressed at all. Graphically, the game looks barely better than current gen versions. But where this game completely disappoints me is animation wise. Animations look sloppy and unrealistic. Drop backs are laughable, running animations are BAD.

Can we please, PLEASE, get rid of the exclusive license, NFL? you're not doing yourself a favor.