Madden NFL 10 Blog: Breaking Down The First Screenshot

[RGiles36]

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Anyone else also notice in the last picture the ball looks fine in Ben's hands and proportionate?

I agree. I think it may be slightly large (maybe), but no where near as large as we were making out to be. I had said in the first screenshot thread that after further review, it could've just been the angle that we were looking at to make the ball seem so huge:

With that said, I think we're making a fuss out of small issue. I just fiddled around with the Madden 09 demo and while the football was still a little large, it was no where near the behomoth the ball was in Madden 08. So if the ball is even smaller than it was last year (which wasn't a big distraction in 09 IMO), I think it's ok.

Call me crazy, but I think the angle in which the screenshot is presented makes the ball appear larger than what it might possibly be.

[StevieTheD]

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Referees on the Field
Unlike last-gen which only had 5, we were able to get all 7 referees in to Madden NFL 10 with AI and a full suite of avoidance (and collision) animations.
Chain Gang on the Sidelines
Because you see it on Sunday, the chain gang has been added back. They dynamically move up and down the sideline giving clear indication of the first down spot and line of scrimmage.

^ My two favorite things from that blog.

[wordtobigbird]

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Man, this whole thing with 7 refs and collision detection is scaring me. If they can pull it of thats great, but I'm seeing that actually pulling resources from other spots. I dont want my game crashing or freezing up randomly. I would have taken 1 or 2 refs on the field with the rest of those resources directed to the players on the sideline.

if they put those resources to players on the sideline the resources would still be used.. ye tyou just said youre scared about freezing and crashing.

besides.. the systems can handle much more than a 7 refs. ever heard of grand theft auto?

[Golden28]

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This really is an exceptional blog.

To explain to us in such loving technical detail about the camera effects shows me that Michael really respects our opinions and also has a real love and pride of what he is doing with Madden and NCAA.

It is such a relief to have these guys (Phil, Ian, Donny, Michael) on board and treating us like the adults we are instead of David Ortiz and his now immortal classic 'You wouldn't understand' comment.

The time thay are all taking to not only program these new featues but also show us in these weekly updates is a true revelation and come August I hope that all their effort pays off. It is certainly looking very hopeful indeed.

As for the actual information in the blog, I am blown away (as usual) by what I am hearing. The refs in particular I cannot wait to see. The player models shown with the new depth of field effects are just simply stunning and I can only hope that the replay cameras and post play scenes utilise this new tech as is deserving.

Animated towels? Not my thing (Sorry Guilly) but the simple fact that they are there is a mission statement that shows me, yes, these guys really mean business.

Great, great work so far. Cannot wait to see what unveils itself in the coming months, especially this 'new tech' Ian talked of, the OL/DL and franchise.

Colour me very, very impressed.

[djordan]

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Man, this whole thing with 7 refs and collision detection is scaring me. If they can pull it of thats great, but I'm seeing that actually pulling resources from other spots. I dont want my game crashing or freezing up randomly. I would have taken 1 or 2 refs on the field with the rest of those resources directed to the players on the sideline.

DAMNIT!

First people complain that there are no refs...Now people complain when there are 7 refs with full A.I...wtf lol

[GrnEyedBanditTN]

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Looks great so far. Hopefully, with all the attention to detail, they include all brands that are worn in the NFL. Nike now makes NFL equipment gloves. Hopefully, they get the shoes right too... can't stand the Reebok only kick they are on! Please add Nike, Under Armour, and Adidas! I have owned every EA football game including Mutant League and will continue to support... lets make it happen!

[xX CASCABEL Xx]

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I like this part, "Everything you see on Sunday, see it in Madden NFL"...cameras are no exception.

[Phobia]

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Anyone else also notice in the last picture the ball looks fine in Ben's hands and proportionate?

I agree it does look better in this pic. Still a tad to large, but better than the first pic we saw where his fingers didn't even reach the laces.

[Deltron]

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Anyone else also notice in the last picture the ball looks fine in Ben's hands and proportionate?

I still think it looks noticeably too big



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[2krules]

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Out of all these cool features mentioned, I think the thing that excites me most is that the Kurt Warner player model is finally going to look like him!

[FootballDetails]

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Fantastic blog!

[sportzbro]

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Looks great so far. Hopefully, with all the attention to detail, they include all brands that are worn in the NFL. Nike now makes NFL equipment gloves. Hopefully, they get the shoes right too... can't stand the Reebok only kick they are on! Please add Nike, Under Armour, and Adidas! I have owned every EA football game including Mutant League and will continue to support... lets make it happen!

Agreed 100%

Awesome blog and pics btw! Great job EA devs.

[Von Dozier]

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Refs with AI and collision give me tingly feelings of APF2k8 past. Great to see this.

Also, people complaining about how big the ball is is pretty asinine to me. There are things people are pointing out so small, that they won't even be slightly noticeable when the game is in action, so I'd recommend just saving your typing finger energy.

[Guillotine 1]

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Yeah, the shoe selection definately needs some love. But the NFL has an agreement with Reebok so I don't think we'll see another brand. What I would like to see however is more & accurate variety...just a few options with different styles & colors.

[c dizzy m baby]

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Roethlisberger's chin strap is not right, it is on his face, where it should be on his helmet.