Why can't EA show the love for NCAA like they do for Madden?

[Hey_Rebby]

Quote: Originally Posted by cowboy_kmoney

OMT,When do you think we will get that food for thought we are all getting rather hungry..

I appreciate the response, but still I can't help feel like NCAA takes a back seat (it might even get thrown in the trunk) when compared to Madden. Seems like the reason Ian is interacting so much with the community is because he WANTS to get feedback as they are creating the game. Whereas NCAA was just the opposite. Madden comes out a month after NCAA, yet we know more about Madden then NCAA.

My worst fear is you guys know (even though we hear "you guys will be excited") despite what you change/add for NCAA 2010 it still won't be able to live up to the game play and features found on last gen technology, therefore disappointing many people again. I hope I'm wrong, but can you see why I (and maybe others) would feel that way with the hush hush approach regarding NCAA?

[stlstudios189]

I have always felt that Madden was the big brother of the two with the media hype and all that but, it kinda gets annoying because in general I think NCAA football is usually the better game.

[deadlyCane]

Quote: Originally Posted by OMT

I think this is really more of a testament to how well Ian is at interacting with the community. I'll admit, I am not at his level with this sort of thing! I like to take an approach of being part of the OS community, making posts back and forth with you guys and participating in popular threads. Ian's approach is to drive the conversation by starting a new thread with what he wants to tell you and letting the feedback come in. I understand that I need to be better at giving you guys more "stuff to chew on."

OMT, the part of the quote in bold is very important IMO. I don't want you to give that part up. I think, however, it would be good if you were to find a way to also give us new info. I still want to see you posting and responding to posts though. That also goes a long way and people who don't realize that are short sighted.

[OMT]

Quote: Originally Posted by Hey_Rebby

I appreciate the response, but still I can't help feel like NCAA takes a back seat (it might even get thrown in the trunk) when compared to Madden. Seems like the reason Ian is interacting so much with the community is because he WANTS to get feedback as they are creating the game. Whereas NCAA was just the opposite. Madden comes out a month after NCAA, yet we know more about Madden then NCAA. My worst fear is you guys know (even though we hear "you guys will be excited") despite what you change/add for NCAA 2010 it still won't be able to live up to the game play and features found on last gen technology, therefore disappointing many people again. I hope I'm wrong, but can you see why I (and maybe others) would feel that way with the hush hush approach regarding NCAA?

As I said, the hush hush applies to both games. I always come here when looking for feedback on something that isn't under wraps. Most recently I've been taking feedback on how to handle the updated Minnesota stadium which won't be done in time for NCAA 10.

Once you see the feature list, especially on features I was responsible for, you will see where community interaction affected our design decisions.

[OMT]

Quote: Originally Posted by stlstudios189

I have always felt that Madden was the big brother of the two with the media hype and all that but, it kinda gets annoying because in general I think NCAA football is usually the better game.

Me too!

[OMT]

Quote: Originally Posted by deadlyCane

OMT, the part of the quote in bold is very important IMO. I don't want you to give that part up. I think, however, it would be good if you were to find a way to also give us new info. I still want to see you posting and responding to posts though. That also goes a long way and people who don't realize that are short sighted.

Oh, I won't be changing that. But I am announcing new features here... I've had a thread up for about a week already.

[Boucher]

omt when did you post that thread wed? Thurs?

Just wondering if that week has gone by yet