Madden NFL 10 Hands-On Preview (Gamespot)

[83evans]

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I imagine it is much easier to implement 64 (32 starting QBs, 32 Ks) signature styles than the hundreds or thousands for signature running styles for every player...


But after the IGN preview, this one seemed much more positive--not "EA does no wrong" positive, but simply less "This game is flawed...let's hope they iron it out before it ships" that was the IGN preview (in my opinion). Both had positive things to say, but this one seemed to be tempered a little better by saying "expected in a pre-E3 build" and such...Sets me at ease a little more.

Good work Ian and co.

Id be happy with 32-35 starting RB running styles and pair up with the 2nd and 3rd stringer accordingly.

[Smoke316]

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Good to see the Defensive assist that is in NCAA 10 is in Madden as well.. i wonder what other features got in from NCAA (online franchise PLEASE GOD) lol

[stux]

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I really like the new injury feature.

The fact that I can send an injured player into a game (with lower ratings based on the injury) and risk further injuring the player is a really nicee addition this year.

This is something I over looked when reading about it before. This year is looking to have the most potential in a long time for any football game.

[stux]

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Good to see the Defensive assist that is in NCAA 10 is in Madden as well.. i wonder what other features got in from NCAA (online franchise PLEASE GOD) lol

I do think that online franchise will be at E3 for Madden this year. They haven't said to much about franchise and I am betting that is the reason why.

defensive assist is a nice addition as well.

[83evans]

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I think that depending how bad the injury is that the injury rating should decrease. So if you sprain your ankle, the injury rating should go to 10. If you break something, injury should be at 3

[PantherBeast_OS]

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Yea the game is look great in this video accept a few things that need to be adjusted before it goes gold. But I trust Ian in what he is doing. So I ain't worry to much.

[Maelstrom-XIII]

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That's a pretty drastic decrease...you're saying if a lineman twists his ankle, his injury should go from 87 to 13? I say give an option to perform quick treatment (in the case of an OL with a twisted ankle, more tape! ), but still have the likelihood of a more severe injury increase...but don't make it so if you call a play the guy's foot'll fall off...

[burne]

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Because Madden 10 is still a work-in-progress, there were a few small things that were in the pre-E3 build that we expect to be fixed the next time we see the game. The most noticeable was pass speed, which was ridiculously slow in the build we played. Developers admitted as much, and we expect our next look at the game to fully differentiate between lob and bullet passes, even despite the slightly slower pace of the overall game.

This peeves me. I'm wondering whether the pass speed was actually broken and unrealistically slow, or if the GameSpot journos are just complaining about the fact that pass speed is finally realistic. It makes passing harder because you have to anticipate and lead, and that's a good thing. However, I can see how some people who are used to the old Madden passing mechanics will think that it's broken and way too slow.

[edwing]

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"madden moments" the only new thing that it mentions in the article.

Madden Moments was in Madden 09, I believe.

[will12203]

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nice read is it aug 14th?

[green94]

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"if a player injures his ankle, for example, he might been seen limping off the field after the play. "

i love this

Was just about to post the same thing... reminds me of NHL when a guy takes a puck off of the shin and limps off of the ice.

DISGUSTING.

I can't wait!

[ewto16]

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Preview is from the same event the IGN guy went to. I think the next time we will get any new information is from IGN right before E3. I think they did a big Madden blowout the Friday before E3 last year.

[sportyguyfl31]

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Willie Parker tough to bring down 1 on 1? That'll be news to Steeler Nation.

[SilverChaosVII]

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That's a pretty drastic decrease...you're saying if a lineman twists his ankle, his injury should go from 87 to 13? I say give an option to perform quick treatment (in the case of an OL with a twisted ankle, more tape! ), but still have the likelihood of a more severe injury increase...but don't make it so if you call a play the guy's foot'll fall off...

Exactly... like think about this. How awesome would it be to relive some of the true stories out there finally.

Come time for the Superbowl Terrell Davis was suffering that HORRIBLE migraine. Anybody remember that?

T.O. recently with Philly. He was NOT 100%

But come time for the Superbowl, the superstars play.

It's kinda cool to know that if my starting QB or HB gets hurt in a big time game... I have the option to let them tough it out with the risk...

probably my favorite feature so far.

[Ian_Cummings]

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This peeves me. I'm wondering whether the pass speed was actually broken and unrealistically slow, or if the GameSpot journos are just complaining about the fact that pass speed is finally realistic. It makes passing harder because you have to anticipate and lead, and that's a good thing. However, I can see how some people who are used to the old Madden passing mechanics will think that it's broken and way too slow.

No Brian was spot on - it was totally broken. Bad bug.

Some lob passes would actually send the ball into the height of the upper deck...ha ha.