NCAA Football 09 Video w/ Dave Ross: GameSpot

[FlyingFinn]

Re: NCAA Football 09 Video w/ Dave Ross: GameSpot

Yeah, I found it laughable that the big talking points of his presentation were the lighting and the being able to celebrate with the mascot. I mean, if that is what you are hanging your hat on for this years version that isn't saying much.

[Rufus]

Re: NCAA Football 09 Video w/ Dave Ross: GameSpot

The thing that I noticed is that the SCORE BAR never goes away, its always there. I dont like that at all, anyone else notice this.

[D.Winn]

Re: NCAA Football 09 Video w/ Dave Ross: GameSpot

I've noticed that that they talked about cheerleaders, when they will never run an 60 yard touchdown or make the game winning interception in a rivalry game. The only way i care about cheerleaders in the game is if we can get an assault charge for super kicking them in the face after a touchdown.

[coogrfan]

Re: NCAA Football 09 Video w/ Dave Ross: GameSpot

I've noticed that that they talked about cheerleaders, when they will never run an 60 yard touchdown or make the game winning interception in a rivalry game. The only way i care about cheerleaders in the game is if we can get an assault charge for super kicking them in the face after a touchdown.

Well, that was...disturbing. I think someone is a little too stoked for GTA IV.

[D.Winn]

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lol man i was just ranting.

[thelasthurtknee]

Re: NCAA Football 09 Video w/ Dave Ross: GameSpot

do you guys remember on last gen up till about two years ago that you couldn't even return a pick for six. you couldn't return a fumble for a touchdown. no kick returns for touchdowns. the guys on everyone's precious 04 were about twice the size they should of been compared to the field. you could recruit 6'8" guys at any position. the computer couldn't beat you on any level with any sliders. i just saying we had alot of fun with really flawed games. guess what they are still flawed but its still just a video game. even when ea had 2k putting out games ea progressed year to year as much as they do now. they created a new engine and have to reprogram all the old stuff back in while improving game play and correcting flaws. and did anyone ever play 2k's college football game. that was the worst piece of football ever. i not defending ea at all. i hated 08 on next gen but i knew it was going to suck. i played the demo. that's why i still play on ps2 and it was a great game last year with the most amazing playbooks ever in a football game. if you thought 07 and 08 were going to be good on next gen thats your fault. it didn't look good, or play good in the video's or the demo's. i think it looks pretty good (or at least promising) from what i see compared to last year and if the guys who played it said it plays like last gen alot more then that makes me pretty happy.

[spit_bubble]

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...i just saying we had alot of fun with really flawed games. guess what they are still flawed but its still just a video game...

Some of the best sports video games ever made are highly "flawed" in that they lack certain sim elements. The thing is the evolution of gaming has shown the ability to get increasingly closer to the real thing, and when games fall short or even take steps backwards... It is somewhat disappointing. NCAA Football seems to fall into that category.

[bad_philanthropy]

Re: NCAA Football 09 Video w/ Dave Ross: GameSpot

Here is my question, we criticize them for not creating a "sim" enough experience so that they can tap a casual customer base. But how can the other EA franchises, NHL, and FIFA, and MVP before those two shift their focus so dramatically from arcade to very sim? FIFA is easily one of the most popular game series ever made and has made a dramatic shift in recent years towards a more realistic on-field product. Fifa's appeal spans an extremely diverse customer base. I would think that the world over FIFA would be the most purchased sports title by casual gamers and yet EA Canada still took a sim direction with it.

Is there some preconceived notion that those who aren't hardcore football fans are idiots and wouldn't appreciate a, realistic, in-depth football simulation?

[SageInfinite]

Re: NCAA Football 09 Video w/ Dave Ross: GameSpot

Here is my question, we criticize them for not creating a "sim" enough experience so that they can tap a casual customer base. But how can the other EA franchises, NHL, and FIFA, and MVP before those two shift their focus so dramatically from arcade to very sim? FIFA is easily one of the most popular game series ever made and has made a dramatic shift in recent years towards a more realistic on-field product. Fifa's appeal spans an extremely diverse customer base. I would think that the world over FIFA would be the most purchased sports title by casual gamers and yet EA Canada still took a sim direction with it.

Is there some preconceived notion that those who aren't hardcore football fans are idiots and wouldn't appreciate a, realistic, in-depth football simulation?

I think Tiburon just has to trick the casual crowd into liking a more "sim" style of play. NHL, Fifa, and MVP figured out ways to do that. Madden/NCAA and NBA Live have yet to figure it out. Maybe it just comes down to developer talent and creativity, which I think both teams lack on next gen platforms so far.

[Pared]

Re: NCAA Football 09 Video w/ Dave Ross: GameSpot

The only way i care about cheerleaders in the game is if we can get an assault charge for super kicking them in the face after a touchdown.

W...T...F...

Anyway, I'm actually excited for the game. I know everyone is knocking it for what they added... but what they added sure will be "F-U-N."

Imagine playing someone... breaking open a big run to get the go-ahead score... and then being able to celebrate yourself, all in real-time.

Passing defense looks more solid as well... no more 7 INT games.

[D.Winn]

Re: NCAA Football 09 Video w/ Dave Ross: GameSpot

W...T...F...

Anyway, I'm actually excited for the game. I know everyone is knocking it for what they added... but what they added sure will be "F-U-N."

Imagine playing someone... breaking open a big run to get the go-ahead score... and then being able to celebrate yourself, all in real-time.

Passing defense looks more solid as well... no more 7 INT games.

How can the passing look more solid on freshman? I saw tebow roll out and throw a bomb on 3 people. I hope you're being sarcastic.

[Pared]

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I'm not being sarcastic. I don't care that it was on Freshman.

The defenders were knocking the ball down instead of catching it.

[BrianFifaFan]

Re: NCAA Football 09 Video w/ Dave Ross: GameSpot

I will say that I am more than a little bummed about the fact that the game still lacks presentation on the front end. Itr makes me pretty sure that the end of the game will still be boring, as well. I, for the life of me, can't get the design choice decision to not have cutscenes to add to the overall experience. For the offline player this element alone adds depth and immersion to keep playing. I mean that you player the whole season and get a end of game screen for the national championship with a cheap litte trophy. What's the point of playing 13 games? Fifa08 has some presentation elements. They could be better, but they give you that "atta-boy" at the end of the year. And UEFA reaaly blows that away. Why are Tiburons titles so painfully bland?

This whole generation of EA titles are really boring when it comes to the presentation. Madden seems to have gotten a clue from the many complaints of the fanbase. But the NCAA team didn't seem to get it enough. Sure the on the field, in game seems better but what about the build-up? If there is no big celebration after the game or big hype up to it, it simply becomes boring. And monotonous. Tiburon has really made a goof this gen assuming that the vast majority of gamers are the online or head to head types. Unless this game really steps up the presentation, I'll go with Madden and Head Coach. That team seems to have put forth the effort to create a fuller experience for the solo player.

[SageInfinite]

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I'm not being sarcastic. I don't care that it was on Freshman.

The defenders were knocking the ball down instead of catching it.

Before the impressions were yanked they said interceptions were still a problem.

[Pared]

Re: NCAA Football 09 Video w/ Dave Ross: GameSpot

What impressions?

Thanks for bursting my bubble. Watch your back on MGSO!