Has there ever been this much passion about a video football game? (Madden 10)

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  • dave374
    Banned
    • Feb 2003
    • 1928

    #1

    Has there ever been this much passion about a video football game? (Madden 10)

    I can't remember a year that's elicited more emotion than this year.
    Every thread turns into a 4,000-view monster.
    Every comment by Ian, Donald and Phillip is scrutinized more than an interrogation of an Al-Qaeda operative ... minus the waterboarding (though if 10 doesn't deliver, I wouldn't rule out the waterboarding ).

    Anyway, answer the poll.
    96
    Yes
    0%
    76
    No
    0%
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  • adembroski
    49ers
    • Jul 2002
    • 5829

    #2
    Re: Has there ever been this much passion about a video football game? (Madden 10)

    I've never seen anything like this for a sports game. This is a big turning point in football gaming, and I think a lot of people sense that. This is basically the year that EA either shows they're willing to put in the effort to make a great game or not... if they don't deliver, I don't see many people ever willing to come back to the table again.

    Of course, a lot of the "passion" is people venting on the past 5 years.

    EDIT: And yes, I accidentally voted for the wrong option.
    There are two types of people on OS: Those who disagree with me, and those who agree.

    The first kind is wrong. The second is superfluous.

    The only difference between reality and fiction is that fiction needs to be credible.
    -Mark Twain.

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    • dave374
      Banned
      • Feb 2003
      • 1928

      #3
      Re: Has there ever been this much passion about a video football game? (Madden 10)

      Your vote doesn't count until you turn in your Bromance card, adembroski.

      And, just looking at your post, I think you voted incorrectly.

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      • wsu_gb23
        Banned
        • Feb 2008
        • 1641

        #4
        Re: Has there ever been this much passion about a video football game? (Madden 10)

        It's because people are getting sick of hearing the hype...it's time to deliver. This is especially true because it's the only licensed NFL game available. That's the reason for the passion and the criticism because you have "EA Guys" and "2K Guys" banging heads trying to come up with a good game.

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        • SoxFan01605
          All Star
          • Jan 2008
          • 7982

          #5
          Re: Has there ever been this much passion about a video football game? (Madden 10)

          It doesn't seem any different to me than the last couple years. You have those that love Madden, those that hate it and those in the middle. There may be an increase in overall optimism from those in the middle, but the other groups are acting the same...just with new material.

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          • Wet Bandit
            MVP
            • Apr 2009
            • 1746

            #6
            Re: Has there ever been this much passion about a video football game? (Madden 10)

            I'm sure it'll be 10 or so more posts until someone comes in saying how 'zomg there was totally more passion for NFL2K5! Madden guys dont even know what passion is!'

            Just kidding. Sort of.

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            • Krodis
              Rookie
              • Jul 2008
              • 491

              #7
              Re: Has there ever been this much passion about a video football game? (Madden 10)

              The only thing I can think of is 2k5, and mostly because of the huge price cut they made. Really not game-related, per se.

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              • big_larry
                Banned
                • Apr 2009
                • 573

                #8
                Re: Has there ever been this much passion about a video football game? (Madden 10)

                well im more excited about this years madden than ive been in a long long time.

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                • dave374
                  Banned
                  • Feb 2003
                  • 1928

                  #9
                  Re: Has there ever been this much passion about a video football game? (Madden 10)

                  When I refer to passion, I don't mean positive or negative opinions, just opinions and thoughts period.

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                  • l NErd l
                    Rookie
                    • Mar 2009
                    • 128

                    #10
                    Re: Has there ever been this much passion about a video football game? (Madden 10)

                    Just deliver EA.......its as simple as that.
                    They know our concerns and worries.
                    All we can do is wait and see.........
                    I hope this is the year for the "SIM" players.....

                    Are we finally going to get some attention in this years Madden?

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                    • dave374
                      Banned
                      • Feb 2003
                      • 1928

                      #11
                      Re: Has there ever been this much passion about a video football game? (Madden 10)

                      Originally posted by l NErd l
                      Just deliver EA.......its as simple as that.
                      They know our concerns and worries.
                      All we can do is wait and see.........
                      For the love of God/Allah/Jessica Alba or whomever you choose to worship, please don't turn this into a fanboy fight.

                      Just answer the question.

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                      • Netherscourge
                        MVP
                        • Jul 2008
                        • 1163

                        #12
                        Re: Has there ever been this much passion about a video football game? (Madden 10)

                        Well of course it is- it's the first time the developers actually seem to care about our direct opinions concerning the game. This year's development cycle has been a breakthrough. Now, whether or not it pans out is another story - but at least there's hope!

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                        • SouthernBrick
                          9.17.13
                          • Mar 2009
                          • 5831

                          #13
                          Re: Has there ever been this much passion about a video football game? (Madden 10)

                          Originally posted by l NErd l
                          Just deliver EA.......its as simple as that.
                          They know our concerns and worries.
                          All we can do is wait and see.........
                          Nike. Just do it. Thats the what they need to do with game. Just do what you gotta do make this game the best its ever been in a long time.

                          Edit: and to answer your question I wouldn't be involved this much in any other game not even fight Night and lord knows i love my fight night. This is the most exciting title for me to play or just discuss anyway.
                          Last edited by SouthernBrick; 04-27-2009, 03:31 PM.
                          Originally posted by WatsonTiger
                          One out of 7 billion, and we still tagged your ***.

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                          • CzecHitYou
                            Rookie
                            • Apr 2009
                            • 141

                            #14
                            Re: Has there ever been this much passion about a video football game? (Madden 10)

                            I don't even think there is a question.
                            If you factor in the development teams openness to answer the passionate questions of fans and critics, their quick response and the feel that we as the consumer have a say in what our game will be like, then there is no doubt this Madden is the most passionate I have ever been a part of!
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                            • spankdatazz22
                              All Star
                              • May 2003
                              • 6219

                              #15
                              Re: Has there ever been this much passion about a video football game? (Madden 10)

                              I think there was even more passion back when there were multiple options. Discussions back then were a lot more substantive imo. You had people on either side that could make a case why the game they liked was better at [whatever] and the competition made all the games better. Right now you could make the case that people would be overjoyed with something they'd considered good. Back in '97-'04 you had games performing at their top level, many of which were introducing new concepts/constantly pushing the genre forward (Gameday going with polygons, NFL2K1 going online w/Dreamcast, Madden pushing online play into the stratosphere... even NFL Fever w/it's innovations).

                              Right now it doesn't seem to be as much about passion as it is about people just wanting to play a competent game after years of NFL exclusivity. Half the time people spend reminiscing about the old days or older football game efforts - so much so that they're used as examples for the game now. Back then I could remember how forums were filled with talk of franchise experiences, or online/tournament battles, etc. Now it's more about being happy that the only choice we have is on the right track. It's one of those situations where if you're starving, any food you get is going to taste like a gourmet meal. Of course, this game really may be a gourmet meal - but no way to tell that just yet
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