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  • yamabushi
    MVP
    • Feb 2006
    • 1265

    #16
    Re: Madden NFL 09 Preview

    Originally posted by mvb34
    You do know that backtrack feature can be turn off!!
    On or Off, its a ridiculous feature, and time spent implementing it could have been put to much better use.

    @Hurricain; great minds think alike.
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    • acarrero
      Pro
      • Nov 2004
      • 432

      #17
      Re: Madden NFL 09 Preview

      EA should have better throwing animations for the QBs. The preview on the front page shows Favre throwing and it just doesn't look smooth or very realistic. It also doesn't look like Favre's throwing motion - if they can get a player's signature shot in NBA games, they should be able to include each QBs throwing motion. I want to see Manning throw like Manning, and actual motions for Brady, Vince Young, etc. Just seems like something Madden should've had since they made jump to next gen.

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      • Garrett67
        MVP
        • Sep 2004
        • 1429

        #18
        Re: Madden NFL 09 Preview

        Originally posted by Hurricain
        I gotta agree. It appears that they are really focusing on the casual fan. The backtrack mulligan thing is the most absurd thing I have ever heard for a football game.

        No accelerated clock is a huge let down for me.

        Thanks for the preview Steve!

        No accelerated clock is a huge deal to me too. I can't stand the fact that you can jump right to the line and still have 34 seconds on the clock. This forces us to put the game on like 6 or 7 minute Qtrs to get the amount of plays right.
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        • clarkerots
          Pro
          • Aug 2004
          • 539

          #19
          I would've preferred accelerated clock over the "do over" system.
          I just want a hockey and football game where I can spend more time playing my seasons then I spend changing my sliders.

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          • roadman
            *ll St*r
            • Aug 2003
            • 26339

            #20
            Re: Madden NFL 09 Preview

            Last year people were screaming for more presentation and no more radio guy. Last year they focused more on gameplay.

            Pastapadre comes on here last year and said presentation will be number 1 focus next year and no more radio guy.

            Most people seemed pleased with that direction.

            EA ramps up presentation and has a broadcast booth again for this year.

            Yet, it's three months away and yet people aren't happy.

            The only thing I'm disappointed in so far, is no accelerated clock again. As far as the backtrack feature, it's not something I care about and will turn off, so, I don't sweat the small stuff.

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            • Mintsa
              All Star
              • Jul 2002
              • 6668

              #21
              Steve.....was anything discussed about the ps3 ns the 360 version of the games for 09 ??

              If so, what was said.

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              • WDOgF0reL1fe
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                • Apr 2005
                • 3427

                #22
                Steve, thank you so much bro. This is AWESOME stuff. Sucks to hear that only 53 man rosters are in madden... But its good and awesome to know that Madden is in the game as a preview and a half time guy. Pretty neat
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                • droc81yo
                  Rookie
                  • Oct 2007
                  • 272

                  #23
                  I'm not getting "suckered" in either. last years game was frankly pathletic. Especially after playing NBA 2k8 and The Show. EA has the most money and makes the poorest games.

                  Furthermore, I am so sick and tired of EA adding STUPID pointless features, like Backtrack and the hologram training BS.

                  Here's an idea EA, work on your terrible gameplay, than add bells and whistles. If you dress up a turd, it's still a turd.

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                  • callmetaternuts
                    All Star
                    • Jul 2004
                    • 7045

                    #24
                    "he is also the first person you see as the game loads up. He will kick it over to Tom Hammond and Chris Collinsworth, after welcoming everyone to the stadium. He'll also chime in at the half with highlights from the game. "

                    Presentation.....i have high hopes now!
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                    • DLaren
                      MVP
                      • Sep 2006
                      • 1476

                      #25
                      Re: Madden NFL 09 Preview

                      Originally posted by Steve_OS
                      The Franchise mode has also undergone a foundation upgrade. Now variables in trade logic, progression, drafting and simulation have been greatly improved to provide more realism.

                      If they claim that they've finally "caught-up" with last-gens franchise mode and all of its features then they needed to do a lot more than that. Still waiting to see if there will be 'Player Roles', a complete 'Owner Mode', training-camp, pre-season/mid-season progression, a working in-season scouting system, the ability to edit positions, a more competitive FA period, pre-draft workouts, a central news-hub, weekly preparations for your next opponent, and on and on...


                      Looking forward to more info, Thanks!
                      Last edited by DLaren; 05-09-2008, 01:54 PM.

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                      • ewto16
                        Rookie
                        • Jul 2006
                        • 399

                        #26
                        Re: Madden NFL 09 Preview

                        Originally posted by DLaren
                        If they claim that they've finally "caught-up" with last-gens franchise mode and all of its features then they needed to do a lot more than that. Still waiting to see if there will be 'Player Roles', a complete 'Owner Mode', training-camp, pre-season/mid-season progression, a working in-season scouting system, the ability to edit positions, a more competitive FA period, pre-draft workouts, a central news-hub, weekly preparations for your next opponent, and on and on...


                        Looking forward to more info, Thanks!
                        Wow you hit the nail on the head. I would love to see all of these make their way into Madden. I mean a football game has never done things as innovative as that before.

                        Oh wait, there was Madden 05....

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                        • Steve_OS
                          Editor-in-Chief
                          • Jul 2002
                          • 33954

                          #27
                          Re: Madden NFL 09 Preview

                          Originally posted by cch99
                          Steve,

                          Do you happen to know if they've added multiple playable camera angles this year ?

                          Thanks.
                          I didn't ask, but I know there aren't any in NCAA, so I'm guessing it's the same w/ Madden.
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                          • Steve_OS
                            Editor-in-Chief
                            • Jul 2002
                            • 33954

                            #28
                            Re: Madden NFL 09 Preview

                            Originally posted by ausar72
                            No custom music, hmmm... That sucks!

                            And I wonder what the deal is going to be with in-game saves. Did they say that they were working to get that put in by the next build?
                            They thought it was working and were surprised that it wasn't. So I'm guessing it will work by next build. At least I hope so. It definitely wasn't working in the build they were using.
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                            • Steve_OS
                              Editor-in-Chief
                              • Jul 2002
                              • 33954

                              #29
                              Re: Madden NFL 09 Preview

                              Originally posted by drlw322
                              hmmm, half time show. how was that like and is there a post game show?

                              thanks for the article steve.
                              They didn't show a post game or half time show.
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                              • Steve_OS
                                Editor-in-Chief
                                • Jul 2002
                                • 33954

                                #30
                                Re: Madden NFL 09 Preview

                                Originally posted by ewto16
                                I do find it interesting that all the previews from the different sites have contradicted each other at some point or another, including this one. You say in-game saves aren't totally in yet, which Gamespot confirmed. Not saying you are wrong, I just find it funny that everyone has slightly different info, while you were all apparently sitting in the same room.

                                Nice preview though and thanks a lot!!
                                What's funny is GameSpot was in the same meeting I was in and they showed it, right in front of our eyes, it wasn't working. But they were suprised, so I would think it's going to be there by next build. But who knows.
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