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  • RaychelSnr
    Executive Editor
    • Jan 2007
    • 4845

    #1

    E3 Backbreaker Hands-Off Preview

    A lot of the discussion about Backbreaker begins and ends with the technology that drives it. I think those discussions are a bit detrimental in the grand scheme of things, yet at the same time, those discussions are an advantage as well. People may get swept up talking about the technology far too much -- ignoring the fact that the game behind the technology still has to be strong -- but at the same time, the Euphoria technology guiding Backbreaker is a definable trait that clearly separates it from any other football title or sports game out there. It's a talking point, and it's a rally point for gamers out there who want to support the title.

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  • asu666
    Pro
    • Jul 2008
    • 700

    #2
    I hope NaturalMotion learns from All Pro's mistake and puts in a detailed, multi-year Franchise mode. I don't care about the NFL license because we have Madden for that fix. I think most of us want a game that plays great; can be customised and shared online; and has a deep Franchise mode.

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    • jballa838
      Rookie
      • Dec 2007
      • 86

      #3
      Nice article Chase. Good to know we can turn off the glowing football in the final build too.

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      • TreyIM2
        MVP
        • Apr 2009
        • 1424

        #4
        I don't think this game is shipping this year, at all. I read IGN's post yesterday just shaking my head while doing so. These cats have a looooonnnngggg way to go and I think the big reason why is that they are biting off more than they can chew. Like Chase said, these guys are techies not devs and they had to bring in devs to work on the game. How many devs? Who knows but I think there aren't enough, thus far, to get this game out quickly. Nat. Mot is not a big group to begin with, I don't believe, based on what I've heard so this game most likely will not come out til late 2010....maybe.
        Either way, it gets here when it gets here and I will see what's up, then, and all those crying the cry of this dethroning Madden, it's not gunna happen. 2 different type vid games and this game is seemingly more of a niche football game, at best. Blitz is it's comp.
        Just cuz you pour syrup on ish....

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        • elgreazy1
          MVP
          • Apr 2007
          • 2996

          #5
          Great preview article, much better than the filth with the IGN preview- review.

          I don't think this game is coming out in 2009, though, I'm expecting early 2010, possibly during the NFL playoffs or NFL Draft when football interest is at it's peak. Rumors are 2K wants back in for APF2K11 while BB still hasn't announced a publisher. This may all work itself out.
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          • CreatineKasey
            MVP
            • Sep 2007
            • 4897

            #6
            I would also be surprised if it was released this year. I hope it isn't. If the game is accurately described, they have a good amount of time before this game can be polished.
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            • ty5oke
              87%
              • Feb 2003
              • 2912

              #7
              Great article Chase, thanks for the info.
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              • nxt
                H**sm*n
                • Jun 2003
                • 1895

                #8
                Re: E3 Backbreaker Hands-Off Preview

                Originally posted by asu666
                I hope NaturalMotion learns from All Pro's mistake and puts in a detailed, multi-year Franchise mode. I don't care about the NFL license because we have Madden for that fix. I think most of us want a game that plays great; can be customised and shared online; and has a deep Franchise mode.
                I agree and also hope Backbreaker has total customizable uniforms and rosters similar to Team Builder. Oh how I wish APF had TB editing capabilities.

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                • DubTrey1
                  MVP
                  • Mar 2008
                  • 1023

                  #9
                  I also do not think this title will be released this year. The camera issues alone make me think this will kill the game on the outset.
                  Truly Blessed -

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                  • ChaseB
                    #BringBackFaceuary
                    • Oct 2003
                    • 9844

                    #10
                    It's only an issue right now because they haven't implemented the system they want yet for the camera. It seems like it might be tricky to do on defense because I don't think they want to pause the action when you switch players, but it could be conceivably jarring to switch views at a quick rate without some sort of slowdown during the switch.
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                    • Cryolemon
                      MVP
                      • Aug 2008
                      • 1669

                      #11
                      Re: E3 Backbreaker Hands-Off Preview

                      In before pantherbeast...

                      Nice write up, looks like it could be a very good gaem when it eventually comes out, whenever that is. Early '10 would be my guess right now.

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                      • sb24
                        MVP
                        • Dec 2008
                        • 3165

                        #12
                        Re: E3 Backbreaker Hands-Off Preview

                        Originally posted by Cryolemon
                        In before pantherbeast...
                        When a guy resorts to posting this, you KNOW you have a troll on your hands. Fanboyism at its best.

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                        • boritter
                          Pro
                          • Mar 2006
                          • 917

                          #13
                          The roadie run has bot place in football games.
                          EA: Please add in-game saves.

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                          • allBthere
                            All Star
                            • Jan 2008
                            • 5847

                            #14
                            Re: E3 Backbreaker Hands-Off Preview

                            so chis, chase, anyone...

                            why the hell was there an embargo?

                            It seems they had no REASON to hold out on anything...

                            they made it seem like it was a publisher/business issue that needed clearing up first - but from the sound of it, there was absolutely no reason at all.
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                            • RaychelSnr
                              Executive Editor
                              • Jan 2007
                              • 4845

                              #15
                              Usually there is an embargo so one outlet can release the info first, then the rest. Or sometimes it's just news a company doesn't want released until such and such date. It's definitely arbitrary at best, if it's the latter in this instance. But really it's just part of how the business works, for better or worse.
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