Is this game officially dead?

[slingblade73]

Will there be a new game or even and update for next year? I think an update of the rosters and coaches should be provided at least.

[BoneThrower]

I would have to say yes, primarily due to the fact that the developers are now working on Madden, and are eerily silent about any downloads for this year's game, or any upcoming games in the series.

[damien6663]

yeah, but i think next years madden will be very head coach ish in franchise mode.

While i really like HC, ive only every played it because madden franchise sucked chum on next gen, i really miss actually playing the games.

[ubernoob]

To be honest...

Madden would be the best if they only took 2 things from head coach.

The ability to change team philosophies (and have ratings reflect that), and the draft classes with updates. Those two things would make Madden a must-buy for me.

[Step2001]

Looman already said not to expect a Head Coach like Franchise mode. I take it that they need more time.

That's why I pre-ordered Madden, BUT I will cancel if Franchise mode does not have some Head Coach guts.

We'll see.........

[StormJH1]

Quote: Originally Posted by Step2001

Looman already said not to expect a Head Coach like Franchise mode. I take it that they need more time. That's why I pre-ordered Madden, BUT I will cancel if Franchise mode does not have some Head Coach guts. We'll see.........

Head Coach existed in the first place specifically because the Madden series had no interest in making franchise mode more complicated than it already was. The majority of Madden gamers aren't 30-year-old dudes who listen to sports radio and consume information such as which draft pick you receive as compesnation for a Level 4 restricted free agent. That's not what Madden is about.

[Step2001]

Quote: Originally Posted by StormJH1

Head Coach existed in the first place specifically because the Madden series had no interest in making franchise mode more complicated than it already was. The majority of Madden gamers aren't 30-year-old dudes who listen to sports radio and consume information such as which draft pick you receive as compesnation for a Level 4 restricted free agent. That's not what Madden is about.

"What you see on Sunday" thats what EA is turning Madden into.

Head Coach as a Franchise mode is what people want. I know I do.

People can go play NFL Blitz if they want arcade football.

[NinerFan1983]

Online also seems to be dead on this game, as well.

I have tried on at least 3 different occasions to play a game online and I have been unable to find anyone to play.