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ChaseB · 07-11-2011, 10:01 AM

July is always a polarizing month here at Operation Sports because it marks the beginning of football gaming season. The release of EA's NCAA Football always means our forums will be abuzz with frenzied football fanatics breaking down the most minute details of the game. As such, it is almost impossible for the game to satisfy everyone, splitting our readers and staff alike down the middle depending on one's yearly expectations.

However, the most important lesson I’ve learned in my three years as a staff writer here at Operation Sports is that it is our standard policy to review a game based on what's in the game rather than what isn't in it. This is not to say we turn a blind eye to things that we believe have become industry standards in sports games, I just want to give everyone a heads up that I will not be reviewing and scoring NCAA Football 12 based on the fact that it has not implemented a tackling engine that is entirely physics-based, nor will I compare its core mechanics and features to games from the past. This review is about NCAA Football 12; the only game it can fairly be compared to in our eyes is the NCAA Football series. If you are able to accept this OS review philosophy of judging a game based on its own merits, then enjoy the ride. If you would rather focus on what you believe should be included in NCAA 12, or just disagree with our approach, then our reviews might not be for you -- and that's perfectly acceptable

With all that being said, let's get to the good stuff.

Read More - NCAA Football 12 Reviewer Impressions: Gameplay and Presentation

ezio · 07-11-2011, 10:11 AM

thanks Chase. It sounds great. Getting very excited to be able to play it. 1 more day

Bumble14 · 07-11-2011, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by ezio


	thanks Chase. It sounds great. Getting very excited to be able to play it. 1 more day

Chase did not write this review--I did.

ezio · 07-11-2011, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Bumble14


	Chase did not write this review--I did.

LOL. Sorry

In that case. Thanks Bumble

jkra0512 · 07-11-2011, 10:30 AM

Great write-up, thank you!

Bumble14 · 07-11-2011, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by ezio


	LOL. Sorry In that case. Thanks Bumble

It's no big deal. I just don't want Chase to catch any flack from people who don't like the review :-)

ezio · 07-11-2011, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Bumble14


	It's no big deal. I just don't want Chase to catch any flack from people who don't like the review :-)

Fair enough

I thought it was a very good review.

knighthawksfan · 07-11-2011, 11:02 AM

Can't wait for the game too drop tomorrow. Go hawkeyes!!!!!!!!

07-11-2011, 10:01 AM	#1
ChaseB #BringBackFaceuary OVR: 40 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 9,078 Blog Entries: 17	NCAA Football 12 Reviewer Impressions: Gameplay and Presentation July is always a polarizing month here at Operation Sports because it marks the beginning of football gaming season. The release of EA's NCAA Football always means our forums will be abuzz with frenzied football fanatics breaking down the most minute details of the game. As such, it is almost impossible for the game to satisfy everyone, splitting our readers and staff alike down the middle depending on one's yearly expectations. However, the most important lesson I’ve learned in my three years as a staff writer here at Operation Sports is that it is our standard policy to review a game based on what's in the game rather than what isn't in it. This is not to say we turn a blind eye to things that we believe have become industry standards in sports games, I just want to give everyone a heads up that I will not be reviewing and scoring NCAA Football 12 based on the fact that it has not implemented a tackling engine that is entirely physics-based, nor will I compare its core mechanics and features to games from the past. This review is about NCAA Football 12; the only game it can fairly be compared to in our eyes is the NCAA Football series. If you are able to accept this OS review philosophy of judging a game based on its own merits, then enjoy the ride. If you would rather focus on what you believe should be included in NCAA 12, or just disagree with our approach, then our reviews might not be for you -- and that's perfectly acceptable With all that being said, let's get to the good stuff. Read More - NCAA Football 12 Reviewer Impressions: Gameplay and Presentation Platform: Xbox 360 / PS3 aliefallstar likes this.

07-11-2011, 10:11 AM	#2
ezio MVP OVR: 19 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,853	Re: NCAA Football 12 Reviewer Impressions: Gameplay and Presentation thanks Chase. It sounds great. Getting very excited to be able to play it. 1 more day

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07-11-2011, 10:30 AM	#5
jkra0512 MVP OVR: 31 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 2,257 Blog Entries: 28	Great write-up, thank you!

07-11-2011, 11:02 AM	#8
knighthawksfan Rookie OVR: 24 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Phoenix AZ Blog Entries: 30	Can't wait for the game too drop tomorrow. Go hawkeyes!!!!!!!!