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  • countryboy
    Growing pains
    • Sep 2003
    • 52840

    #31
    Re: Madden NFL 09 Producer Blog

    Originally posted by jmood88
    If they wouldn't treat their customers like they're idiots and bought up every license known to man then they wouldn't get criticized like this. Even with as much criticism as they've gotten they have just as many, if not more, defenders who will take any EA action and spin it into a positive("now that they don't have competition they can focus more on making a better game", "it's only the second year they've been on next gen systems lets wait until next year").
    I knew the "they bought up every license" argument would show up at some point. And as a fan of EA's products, I don't defend them by stating ridiculous statements or turning every negative into a positive. I figure out the positives and negatives of the game, decide whether or not its playable, and move on from there.
    I can't shave with my eyes closed, meaning each day I have to look at myself in the mirror and respect who I see.

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    • jmood88
      Sean Payton: Retribution
      • Jul 2003
      • 34639

      #32
      Re: Madden NFL 09 Producer Blog

      Originally posted by countryboy
      I knew the "they bought up every license" argument would show up at some point. And as a fan of EA's products, I don't defend them by stating ridiculous statements or turning every negative into a positive. I figure out the positives and negatives of the game, decide whether or not its playable, and move on from there.
      Yeah it came up because it's a big reason for why people hate them.
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      If I went any bigger, it would not have properly fit with my equipment, so I had to optimize. I'm okay with it, but I also know what I'm missing with those five inches. :)

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      • countryboy
        Growing pains
        • Sep 2003
        • 52840

        #33
        Re: Madden NFL 09 Producer Blog

        Originally posted by jmood88
        Yeah it came up because it's a big reason for why people hate them.
        And I want to thank you for making my point.
        I can't shave with my eyes closed, meaning each day I have to look at myself in the mirror and respect who I see.

        I miss the old days of Operation Sports :(


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        • BezO
          MVP
          • Jul 2004
          • 4414

          #34
          Re: Madden NFL 09 Producer Blog

          It's getting to point where EA's hype doesn't even address me any more. There wasn't a single thing mentioned that I'm seriously interested in. EA doesn't seem to even use the words simulation or realism in there hype anymore.

          I know folks make fun of it, but is their motto still "If it's in the game..."?
          Shout out to The Watcher! Where you at bruh?

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          • allBthere
            All Star
            • Jan 2008
            • 5847

            #35
            Re: Madden NFL 09 Producer Blog

            Originally posted by countryboy
            to some degree, I agree that they do. But we both know that on these boards, EA gets bashed for just about anything they do.
            It's not hard to see why they get bashed alot; look at their products they put out ok- live, march madness, madden, etc. etc.. none of them are "Great"

            now look at Rockstar - I don't see anyone bashing them because they put out spectacular products.
            you can't hide behind the year dev cycle either since gta vice city was made in 8 months.

            Triburon (sp?) just doesn't have the talent to go to the next level period. No one cares enough to do something 'ground-breaking'

            and about 'best madden yet' comment - it's offensive because it's like, who cares if it's slightly better than '08, or '05 or whatever you think is the best, because it's a couple years behind where it should be. It's just not nearly good enough.
            Liquor in the front, poker in the rear.

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            • countryboy
              Growing pains
              • Sep 2003
              • 52840

              #36
              Re: Madden NFL 09 Producer Blog

              Originally posted by allBthere
              and about 'best madden yet' comment - it's offensive because it's like, who cares if it's slightly better than '08, or '05 or whatever you think is the best, because it's a couple years behind where it should be. It's just not nearly good enough.
              if my comment about this being the "best Madden yet" is offensive to you, then you are way to sensitive my friend.

              the rest of that post we could argue back and forth, and frankly, I don't want to go thru all that. So we'll leave it at this. You have your opinion, and I have mine.
              I can't shave with my eyes closed, meaning each day I have to look at myself in the mirror and respect who I see.

              I miss the old days of Operation Sports :(


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              • SteelerSpartan
                MVP
                • Apr 2007
                • 2884

                #37
                Re: Madden NFL 09 Producer Blog

                Nothing really to get excited about there, need to see way more to even get a grasp if this years game will finally put out
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                • umd
                  MVP
                  • Aug 2002
                  • 1970

                  #38
                  Re: Madden NFL 09 Producer Blog

                  Originally posted by countryboy
                  And as a fan of EA's products, I don't defend them by stating ridiculous statements or turning every negative into a positive.
                  debateable.

                  There's plenty of fanboys in the bunch for every EA ***** - at least you admit it.

                  Madden has just been bad for too long time. There really isn't any motivation for them to make it any better - that's the reality. Sales are high - things are good. It's the same thing every year. Though, I do think Madden 08 was the most hyped (by EA and fanboys) we have ever seen - which led to it's being a rather large disappointment.

                  Is it the increased hype making the games a disappointment? Or is the disappointing games being released from that studio? Either way, seems the EA driven marketing gets ramped up every year.

                  The exclusive license is bad for football and sports in general. Baseball on 360 was weak on choices. Door swings both ways.

                  That being said - Take Two had their shot with APF and they dropped the ball. I thought it was a solid game but could have been better implemented (customizability) to re-gain a foothold in the market.

                  EA is football for now - deal with it. Blitz failed, APF failed, Backbreaker will most likely fail. Until someone makes a fully customizable generic game (not gonna happen) this is what we get.

                  Maybe lightening strikes and EA hits Madden out of the park this year? Though I know I've typed or seen that exact line somewhere before - maybe the last 5-6 years?
                  Last edited by umd; 04-15-2008, 11:12 PM.

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                  • Sef0r
                    Rookie
                    • May 2004
                    • 258

                    #39
                    Re: Madden NFL 09 Producer Blog

                    not trying to get a job at EA like that Stephanomonic (sp?) guy from Maddenmania.com huh?

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                    • umd
                      MVP
                      • Aug 2002
                      • 1970

                      #40
                      Re: Madden NFL 09 Producer Blog

                      Originally posted by Sef0r
                      not trying to get a job at EA like that Stephanomonic (sp?) guy from Maddenmania.com huh?
                      He was always a terrific fanboy over there. All the years paid off for him.
                      Last edited by umd; 04-16-2008, 12:41 AM.

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                      • countryboy
                        Growing pains
                        • Sep 2003
                        • 52840

                        #41
                        Re: Madden NFL 09 Producer Blog

                        Originally posted by Sef0r
                        not trying to get a job at EA like that Stephanomonic (sp?) guy from Maddenmania.com huh?
                        Me?

                        No, I don't kiss butt to move up in the world, I kick butt and take what I want from the world.
                        I can't shave with my eyes closed, meaning each day I have to look at myself in the mirror and respect who I see.

                        I miss the old days of Operation Sports :(


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                        • SageInfinite
                          Stop The GOAT Talk
                          • Jul 2002
                          • 11896

                          #42
                          Re: Madden NFL 09 Producer Blog

                          Originally posted by countryboy
                          Me?

                          No, I don't kiss butt to move up in the world, I kick butt and take what I want from the world.
                          I like that
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                          • countryboy
                            Growing pains
                            • Sep 2003
                            • 52840

                            #43
                            Re: Madden NFL 09 Producer Blog

                            Originally posted by SageTheInfinite
                            I like that
                            thanks
                            I can't shave with my eyes closed, meaning each day I have to look at myself in the mirror and respect who I see.

                            I miss the old days of Operation Sports :(


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                            • grunt
                              Banned
                              • Jul 2002
                              • 9527

                              #44
                              Re: Madden NFL 09 Producer Blog

                              I am willing to wait before I pass judgment but if I see a qb drop back 20 yards and throw a bomb then I am finish with the series.

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                              • edubbs
                                MVP
                                • Aug 2002
                                • 2099

                                #45
                                Re: Madden NFL 09 Producer Blog

                                Originally posted by grunt
                                I am willing to wait before I pass judgment but if I see a qb drop back 20 yards and throw a bomb then I am finish with the series.
                                I agree.

                                Before each release over the past 5 years, they will say "good luck trying that this year".

                                And each year it's still in the game. A so called simulation of the game of football, that has never had proper OL/DL interaction and a QB pocket......SMH.

                                That's why I'm waiting on 11 on 11 vids to determine any opinion with these games that EA/Tiborun are starting to hype up this year.

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