Five Predictions for Next Season

[Chargersa7x]

Agreed with the list, but it sounds like another wish list that will be ignored. Heres to HOPE!

[dopeboy206]

I can care-less about presentation. They need to fix their interception bug. Their A.I. is bad. I played a game against the computer one time and threw 8 INT's. Some of these interceptions look uncatchable by the cpu because they were out of position but they still did anyways.

[thescoop]

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I predict EA finally uses ESPN. Next year we'll get a weekly NFL Live show to watch, Pre-game show, halftime show (complete with highlights from other games around the league) and post game show.

I predict Ea will bring stadium sounds over to Madden next year so we can put actually music used at these stadiums.

I predict Ea will put some focus on crowds and the roar of the crowds. Now we'll see fans cheer at the right times.

I predict EA will give us real sidelines that are actually interactive. They will follow a page from 2k's playbook.

I predict EA will finetune the madden IQ and make it more workable.

I predict Madden and NCAA will be more close in features and improvements

I predict I'd be very happy if at least half this list made it into the game.

[Radja]

i predict next season, the reviews for ncaa and madden will be glowing and fail be in the 9 range calling it the greatest nfl/ncaa football games ever.

i predict that 3 weeks later the author of said review will then post how there are huge areas that need improvement.

i predict that that the author will also predict EA will finally fix the wish list of 2006 by 2012.

[RaychelSnr]

I can care-less about presentation. They need to fix their interception bug. Their A.I. is bad. I played a game against the computer one time and threw 8 INT's. Some of these interceptions look uncatchable by the cpu because they were out of position but they still did anyways.

You say that...but I am willing to bet most gamers would play a game with awesome gameplay with absolutely terrible presentation and would come away feeling the game was just so-so. I think the expectations of gamers has risen to the point where just great gameplay is not enough to please the masses anymore. Does anyone else agree or am I off my rocker?

[PaulZweber]

I completely agree with you Chris. Great presentation has been done for this type of game, and EA has the capability. If you are throwing eight interceptions in a game you need to quit going deep so much, try to find open recievers. We pay $65 per game, personally I expect quit a bit out of a game for that kind of money.

[dubz]

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I predict that EA will never use the ESPN license becuase the only reason they bought it is so that 2K can't use it.

I predict that next year's Madden will feature QB's dropping back 15 yards hucking up 60 yard bombs.

I predict that there will be no signs of a real pocket for the QB to throw from.

I predict that offensive linemen will just stand there and not block anybody when you play on All Madden.

I predict that the franchise will freeze on me like it has for the past three years.

I predict that they will add more things that I never would dream of using like Tron Mode, and Superstar Mode.

I predict that when my halfback runs a flat pattern, and I throw it to him, that he will run the pattern all the way to the sideline, catch the ball right next to the sideline, and then make no attempt to not go out of bounds. BTW this has been happening since Madden 93.

I predict that the announcer will not call the players by there names, but rather say things like "He catches the ball", "He throws it deep", or "He slides to the ground."

[youALREADYknow]

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I predict that when my halfback runs a flat pattern, and I throw it to him, that he will run the pattern all the way to the sideline, catch the ball right next to the sideline, and then make no attempt to not go out of bounds. BTW this has been happening since Madden 93.

FYI, EA fixed this in a patch for NCAA 09 and the sideline play is much better. Too bad all CPU controlled players avoid the sidelines like a plague and run back into the middle of the field on easy breakaways. Doesn't EA realize that most breakaway plays happen down a sideline? I've rarely seen a player in real life who is streaking down a sideline with nobody in front of them all of a sudden start zig-zagging back towards the hash marks.

[tbbuccaneer87]

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EA knows EXACTLY what they are doing! They have PLENTY of meetings when deciding what to work on and what NOT to work on so having a BLAND, non existent atmosphere is all part of the plan. Just another thing they can, attempt anyways, to get everyone excited about NEXT year. Haven't you guys noticed by now EA's plan? Their method of operation? One step forward, two steps back. They know good and well that their game lacks in this area or that area. It's all on PURPOSE just to set up next years HYPE!

"It's all...part of the plan." That should be their tag line instead of "It's in the game" since it fits a lot better. And, is true. "It's in the game" ??? Yeah right.

Pathetic that after all these years and especially after 2K5 that EA doesn't have a pre game / half time / post game show. Madden 09 is boring. Plan BORING!

lol i read a funny *** tag line for ea. instead of "It's in the game", it said "It's in the game....next year". i thought it was hilarious.

[glitch3d]

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I don't particularly need Online Franchise. I need them to fix the offline one and put a tad bit roar into the crowd. The gameplay better wouldn't hurt either.

It's ridiculous because I'm not asking for much.

[therizing02]

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I predict for next year EA will fix many of the problems that plagued both Madden and NCAA this year but, at the same time they'll screw something else up that's working well.

Example. They fixed the turnover problem this year, but the playcalling has regressed 15 years. You get the idea.

I'm not much of a conspiracy theorist but, isn't funny how EVERY year there seems to be at least one MAJOR problem with the game?

Honestly, do we have any reason to believe that next year will be any different? The crew that puts EA football games together has sadly become a complacent group of lazy programmers. These two titles still have the same problems that have plagued the series for years. Lack of competition has done this. It's not a coincidence that the NHL and FIFA series have made the greatest strides in development.

[ThaPeeplz]

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Yeah, I usually end up turning off the game at half time cause I cant make it through the whole game. Guess my will is weak, lol. Its like ground hog day, everytime I turn on the game, I'm still on my second franchise game. Very tempted to play a quarter or two and sim thru the rest, but I'm a fanatic and any stats accumulated by my player (dont switch players) I want to be the one to do it, ya know. Problem is, I'm not immersed enough in the game to finish em. Presentation and atmosphere is VERY important.

[therizing02]

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Yeah, I usually end up turning off the game at half time cause I cant make it through the whole game. Guess my will is weak, lol. Its like ground hog day, everytime I turn on the game, I'm still on my second franchise game. Very tempted to play a quarter or two and sim thru the rest, but I'm a fanatic and any stats accumulated by my player (dont switch players) I want to be the one to do it, ya know. Problem is, I'm not immersed enough in the game to finish em. Presentation and atmosphere is VERY important.

This is exactly what happens to me. I was playing my week 3 franchise (Cowboys) game in Green Bay and just could not get through the 2nd quarter because I was so bored.