Madden 10: Did EA Press Reset? (Joystiq)

[roadman]

Re: Madden 10: Did EA press reset? (Joystiq)

But is he interacting, or only viewing? I haven't seen any recent posts....maybe I just missed 'em?

Viewing, I don't think he has time to interact. He went back home this weekend and takes off early tomorrow morning for a flight to LA.

[countryboy]

Re: Madden 10: Did EA press reset? (Joystiq)

But is he interacting, or only viewing? I haven't seen any recent posts....maybe I just missed 'em?

viewing from what I can tell. But he's also on his way to E3 and told us prior to his twitter comment that they wouldn't be as active during E3, or maybe it was that he won't be.

Honestly, there's nothing really he can say right now that he hasn't already said that would change the mind of the "doubters", because they can only express their opinions on what they've seen, and that video wasn't the best showcase.

E3 is this week and we will be flooded with new information, more hands on experiences with a newer build of the game and most likely with all features up and running. I say we all take a deep breath, chill for a moment, and lets see what info comes about this week.

[MJenness]

Re: Madden 10: Did EA press reset? (Joystiq)

viewing from what I can tell. But he's also on his way to E3 and told us prior to his twitter comment that they wouldn't be as active during E3, or maybe it was that he won't be.

Honestly, there's nothing really he can say right now that he hasn't already said that would change the mind of the "doubters", because they can only express their opinions on what they've seen, and that video wasn't the best showcase.

E3 is this week and we will be flooded with new information, more hands on experiences with a newer build of the game and most likely with all features up and running. I say we all take a deep breath, chill for a moment, and lets see what info comes about this week.

I agree....here's hoping for the best. I REALLY want to like this years game!

[wco81]

Re: Madden 10: Did EA press reset? (Joystiq)

I don't mind the article. They are speaking on their opinion. I mean, sure, they stated false info in the first article, but who hasn't?

However, I don't like the fact that even though they took the time to correct the info, they still took time to dog EA, like they did on the first article.

And Madden Team Play Online actually sounds like a good idea. Imagine a Be A Pro online mode where there are 11 users on one side of the ball of one team, each one controlling a single player. Those users are playing the other 11 users on the other team, and it would emphasize teamwork. It would be like the Call of Duty 4 online for football...

That's the feature I want more than just about anything else. As Madden has descended into mediocrity, I've been getting more into NHL and FIFA OTP.

If you look at the entire spectrum of games, look at shooter games, which push the state of the art technology. Look at the multiplayer online support in those games, not only supporting up to 40 players simultaneously, but also with more full-featured and imaginative matchmaking, clan, party system. I enjoy NHL and FIFA OTP a lot but the lobby/session system for getting into OTP games has to be the LAMEST ever, where you can have 10 guys ready to play but one dip**** can hold everyone else up. In other games, such laggards can simply be booted out of the lobby, in the player-select screen, or in game. Not to mention changing teams at any point.

Meanwhile, Madden only supports one-on-one, which is what they've been doing since what, the '90s? Or something that other games have had for much longer.

The Madden Challenge types will say multiplayer football won't work like hockey or soccer (because they're used to individual competition only). But how does anyone know unless they've played multitap back in the day? There are 22 players in the field. Can anyone say the only player that matters is the QB or whichever defensive player is being controlled by the gamer?

Then people wonder why there's no such feature like spectator mode. For one thing, the Madden team would have to figure out how to connect more than two consoles at a time, have multiple camera angles, etc. (incidentally a feature that's in other genres of games).

[GTheorenHobbes]

Re: Madden 10: Did EA press reset? (Joystiq)

Viewing, I don't think he has time to interact. He went back home this weekend and takes off early tomorrow morning for a flight to LA.

I'm posting this from my iPhone while sitting on the toilet. I know ian has an iPhone. If he has time to view he has time to post. He didn't like the feedback the video got, called it ridiculous on his twitter, and hasn't postedhere again since.

I know the guy can do no wrong in some of your eyes. But c'mon now.

[wco81]

Re: Madden 10: Did EA Press Reset? (Joystiq)

Too much info ...

[mastershake88]

Re: Madden 10: Did EA Press Reset? (Joystiq)

good this site sucks anyway just a bunch of EA slaves that take anything EA shoves up there *** I tried to be civil I really did but now I just don't give a ****.

the amount of energy you put into writing basically the same shtick that many of people (including my self in years past) over and over and over again making you the 10000,000000 person to do it? you could have enjoyed a nice day out side and get some tan on that pasty skin.

its just a game kid..move on.

[mastershake88]

Re: Madden 10: Did EA Press Reset? (Joystiq)

If you believe in god read your bible it confirms the events of the last days. were leaving in them right now today, don't trust any of the corporations/government etc etc trust in Jesus Christ he is the way. don't go to church they will not drop this truth cause much like EA they just want your money. repent the lord is upon us, the dollar will collapse the economy is fulling by design so then y'all will be welling to take the chip you have no one on your side because they(Illuminati)kills them before they can expose this Malcolm x, MLK ,JFK, Lincoln even Tupac(many others) was killed for trying to expose the plain.


this tread can be locked now.

so you mean to tell me world leaders and including some of the most inspiring historic figures of the 1st ,19th and 20th century were killed because of some gaming company in part of some new world order?

that's a bit of a stretch my friend but if you wish to continue

getting at that rubber band be my guest.

and ps. there maybe a plan with your spelling technique as well being your this off the grid person. Might want to focus on grammar instead of conspiracy theories.

[whoady4shoady]

Re: Madden 10: Did EA press reset? (Joystiq)

I guess I must be the only person that likes and reads Joystiq daily. They don't get paid for their previews and receive no special favors or compensation for events. They give away all the swag that they get in an effort to stay independant.

They don't go to community preview events if the company pays for them. They pay their own way, so that they can stay objective.

Personally, I found the preview to be refreshing in that it seemed to be written from a pretty realistic perspective of what a casual person probably thinks about the Madden franchise. The last 3-4 years haven't brought any innovation to Madden, and if you played 07 and then played 09, you wouldn't really notice anything that different.

Most of you just seem angry that it isn't another jock riding preview piece on how great EA and Ian are. Ian has been great for the Madden community and his level of interaction with the community is unmatched, but he has yet to make a decent game of Madden. Only 8 people on here have played Madden 10, yet you all already appoint him the chosen one and this the best Madden ever.

I've been fooled by marketing, glowing previews, and reviews time and time again. I'm glad Joystiq took a different approach to previewing the game.

+100. Peole dont like the article because it tells it like it is.

[roadman]

Re: Madden 10: Did EA press reset? (Joystiq)

I'm posting this from my iPhone while sitting on the toilet. I know ian has an iPhone. If he has time to view he has time to post. He didn't like the feedback the video got, called it ridiculous on his twitter, and hasn't postedhere again since.

I know the guy can do no wrong in some of your eyes. But c'mon now.

And there are some that want to judge Ian from a Twitter post and throw darts at the guy.

Why is it that important that you know the comings(bad pun) and goings of a person you don't even know?

[Child Rebel]

Re: Madden 10: Did EA press reset? (Joystiq)

And there are some that want to judge Ian from a Twitter post and throw darts at the guy.

Why is it that important that you know the comings(bad pun) and goings of a person you don't even know?

Um... huh?

[MJenness]

Re: Madden 10: Did EA press reset? (Joystiq)

And there are some that want to judge Ian from a Twitter post and throw darts at the guy.

Why is it that important that you know the comings(bad pun) and goings of a person you don't even know?

I don't think it's an unfair judgement for people to be upset that he posted those remarks in his twitter....he stated pretty clearly that he was taking his ball and going home because of the "ridiculous" remarks about the 2 videos we were shown...kinda' immature if you ask me!

And yeah, people are "following" him on the net trying to glean info about the game....and he's free to stop posting anytime...but we're also free to read what he posts. On a personal level, I don't care what he does.....but I do care what he does in regards to Madden 10.

[MattIntellect]

Re: Madden 10: Did EA press reset? (Joystiq)

+100. Peole dont like the article because it tells it like it is.

It doesn't. It should have mentioned that they made mistakes instead of whining about "Madden Online". Many people here actually thought that True NFL emotion was a feature in the game because of them!

[roadman]

Re: Madden 10: Did EA press reset? (Joystiq)

I don't care what he does.....

That's my point, though.

I just don't think it's a big deal if he takes a breather from the forums for a bit, do you? If you are following him on Twitter, he had a wedding in TN this weekend, had to fly back to Orlando and then fly out to LA this morning.

As I said before, it wouldn't bother me if I didn't hear from Ian until the game went gold for the final home stretch.

[countryboy]

Re: Madden 10: Did EA Press Reset? (Joystiq)

for those knocking Ian for not posting here right now a quick question...

What is he supposed to say in regards to the video he's referring to that he hasn't already said? He spoke about pro-tak not being in it and that the video was weeks old and he catches grief over that comment.

Bottom line, it seems people are looking for any and all ammunitition they can find to launch at the devs/EA's way right now, whether it be justified or not.


.02