Five Essential Fixes for Madden NFL 11

[NYGmen56]

Re: Five Essential Fixes for Madden NFL 11

Player models, Accurate player models !!!! Running styles, Adrian Petersonis not that skinny !!!! ESPN intergration, along with Fox and CBS presentation !!!! Get rid of Tom Hammond !!!!!!! Please I've been playing Madden since the beginning, and I'd rather have Patt and John back in the booth !!!! Put Madden back in the booth !!! T.V style cameras!! we want the the side view Just LIKE THE REAL BROADCAST GAMES !!!!!! C'MON EA GET IN THE GAME !!!!!

I agree..

But knowing EA's track record and their Genius Developers, nothing will improve except the roster and maybe some new gimmicks.. so keep dreaming..

[DCBoys4Life]

I think EA needs to give up the dream of making this game for the gamers who don't play football to get them interested and enhance the game for the hardcore fans that play the game to play the game. Although those wouldn't be my top five things they need to fix. First they would need to fix the physics and collision detection, and then make the ratings actual mean something. They had a good thing going back in Madden 04, but 2k5 out did them in that year, yeah the hit stick was great but it lacked everything else. It is time EA made it own "Rewind" and looked back in the day when it was about football and not about the non sports playing gamers.

[denverbro89]

Monday Night Football's cast would be perfect

[denverbro89]

How about being able to sign people to the practice squad? granted Madden would have to have more FA available.

[denverbro89]

I'm sure Madden can afford all the sport brands if 2K Sports was able to do so. Better catch animations would be cool, as well as more and better tackle animation.

[denverbro89]

That's why some are mentioning to do both the NFL Network and ESPN.

Maybe I misunderstood the devs when they addressed this. I thought the NFL Network simply did not want all of the presentation devoted to ESPN or any other network besides it's own. I didn't get the impression it had anything to do with it's other television partners. I could very well be incorrect though.

To be honest though, I sometimes wonder if the 'dont-want-to-piss-off-the-NFL' thing is overblown. I'm not one of the guys who labels the devs as liars or anything to that extent. I just personally find it hard to believe that a NFL rep was in a Madden planning meeting and said, "Where the hell does the NFL Network come in? Scrap these ESPN and FOX ideas immediately!" And if it is an issue, marry the two networks like NCAA is doing. Easier said than done obviously, just lending my opinions.

P.S. from what I understand, Madden was subjected to bland presentation [read radio guy] because of a design decision, the NFL didn't impact that. Apparently, they wanted to go with a on-the-field feel for the game.

I understand what your saying, but can the NFL license really get mad if their getting paid by EA anyway .

[rlshky]

Re: Five Essential Fixes for Madden NFL 11

none of those are "fixes" those are all additions. This game needs real fixes before additions are made.

[adembroski]

Re: Five Essential Fixes for Madden NFL 11

Did you write this in a fit of rage?

No offense, Chris, but this-

"For the last few years, we have heard plenty of talk about custom playbooks. But it really comes down to this: We want custom playbooks."

Could be the worst line in the history of OS:P

[pats fan 05]

id wish they put ergency in teh game like when your down by 3 and you need to get into field goal range and you complete a pass it takes your offense like 40 secinds just to get to the line. OR when you face the computer and they call run plays wehn there down by 7 with one minute and no timeouts just dumb plays

[Tengo Juego]

Re: Five Essential Fixes for Madden NFL 11

After five long years, we were finally given a next-gen Madden this year. However, there are still flaws and certain things missing that should have been implemented long ago.

And these are the five that OS thinks are of the utmost priority? smh

My opinion?

5) Replacing Tom Hammond. While I agree that the decision to use Hammond in 09 was a poor one, I dont know that it is deserving of being "top 5 priority." I would also consider this to be part of the telecast presentation that is #1 on this list.

4) Custom Playbooks. Solid choice. I would also add formation substitutions with this. Proper player personnel is vital to a playbook's success.

3) Advanced Depth Charts. Why so simple? How about, "True NFL Rosters." Starting out training camp with an 80 man roster, and cutting it down to the 53(47 active on gameday) player roster for the regular season. Also, the ability to maintain an 8 man practice squad.

2) Atmosphere. Another item that I would include in the presentation area. I dont know why we assume that these things shouldn't go hand in hand with other upgrades/improvements.

1) Telecast Integration. Ever since we saw NCAA Basketball do this, we have all decided that it is very important. While its a very nice touch, its not something that I think puts Madden on a whole new level. It's just not something I think is "essential."

Continue to improve on gameplay, A.I. tuning, play execution and responsibility, as well as the other areas that were in question for Madden 10. The eye candy needs to take a spot in the back seat for now.

[gabs485]

Re: Five Essential Fixes for Madden NFL 11

1. New Play by Play Commentary
2. Better Catching Animations: I want to be able to go up and catch the ball at its highest point.
3. Fixed Sim Stats Engine
4. Better LB Blitzing.
5. Big Hits!

[turftickler]

I was for sure the #1 fix was going to be gameplay. I don't care for all the fluff and stuff. Give me the meat and potatoes of football.

[chiefs314]

Re: Five Essential Fixes for Madden NFL 11

After five long years, we were finally given a next-gen Madden this year. However, there are still flaws and certain things missing that should have been implemented long ago.

So here are five things to change in Madden NFL 11.

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i understand were you're coming from but the game isn't even out yet not even the demo