Madden NFL 11 Makes Co-Op Online Football Fun w/ Video (IGN)

[davep]

Re: New interview/footage at ign

I remember in the last Gus Johnson vid, I mentioned how good the studio recordings sounded. It really was some high energy stuff. Adem even mentioned that he thought the energy might've be too high. But I also mentioned that how they piece these together is going to be key. Now, I realize that wasn't a whole lot there, but clearly you can hear how some of those clips didn't sound completely cohesive. It went up and down in intensity in a way that just doesn't sound gelled. I expected it to not be perfect (nothing in any game ever is) But I guess I didn't expect it to sound so dead, that's a real shocker after what I'd heard when I was there. But I guess I should've remembered something I said long before any of us including myself knew there would be a new commentator "it doesn't matter who you put in there. If the process doesn't change, we'll all be back here next year complaining again."

Please just let this be a very old build where these things hadn't been worked out yet... somebody tell me this is not happening...

re: commentary...they need to steal 2k's people or go up to Canada and steal their own NHL guys. It has to be an early build though, any producer would be embarrassed turning out a work product like that.

[Purple28Pedestrian]

Re: Madden NFL 11 Makes Co-Op Online Football Fun w/ Video (IGN)

This is embarrassing, I'm not a madden fanboy by any means however, I buy the game annually because it's all there is in regards to the NFL. yesterday and today have got me really questioning my allegiance to this franchise.

It feels like that passing cone V3 april fools joke.

[ch46647]

Re: Madden NFL 11 Makes Co-Op Online Football Fun w/ Video (IGN)

This has been a very wierd year as far as Madden goes.. Usually the hype train is full steam ahead but this year its different. We havent gotten a blog in over a month, they put out information saying that two of their biggest modes WERENT EVEN TOUCHED, they have refused to release any real uncut gameplay videos unless they say "pre-alpha" on them, and now we get a video hearing Gus Johnson for the most part butchered in the game.

It is like the developers themselves have lost confidence in their own game. It almost feels like they truly want to make a great game and make people happy, but just dont know how and dont have any direction.

The number one example of this was last year they hyped pro-tak as the "future" of Madden and On-line franchise as the next big thing. This year we havent heard a peep about pro-tak and they pretty much said on-line franchise was a bust and didnt make ANY improvements to it.

Edit: It is a lock that this 3 on 3 co-op mode will be a bust, and if I had to guess the gameplan feature will be a complete bust as well.

[Captain_Crazzzy]

Re: Madden NFL 11 Makes Co-Op Online Football Fun w/ Video (IGN)

when will madden ever be good.... sigh

[jmurphy31]

Re: Madden NFL 11 Makes Co-Op Online Football Fun w/ Video (IGN)

I wont repeat everything that has already said about the commentary, but I was wondering if those highlights from the Bucs game included the pirate ship going off...Which at first glance seemed authentic, but then i noticed they went off twice (for first downs, but not the TD)...if they go off after every first down (which I don't think they do in real life), that is not good and will get old quick...And to piggy back off an earlier thread by the Watcher about cut scene timing...Why have Peterson get a first down and have the commentators talking how good he is but show a cut scene of kevin smith of the Lions on the bench...Just doesn't make sense...My 2 cents

[at23steelers]

Re: New interview/footage at ign

I remember in the last Gus Johnson vid, I mentioned how good the studio recordings sounded. It really was some high energy stuff. Adem even mentioned that he thought the energy might've be too high. But I also mentioned that how they piece these together is going to be key. Now, I realize that wasn't a whole lot there, but clearly you can hear how some of those clips didn't sound completely cohesive. It went up and down in intensity in a way that just doesn't sound gelled. I expected it to not be perfect (nothing in any game ever is) But I guess I didn't expect it to sound so dead, that's a real shocker after what I'd heard when I was there. But I guess I should've remembered something I said long before any of us including myself knew there would be a new commentator "it doesn't matter who you put in there. If the process doesn't change, we'll all be back here next year complaining again."

Please just let this be a very old build where these things hadn't been worked out yet... somebody tell me this is not happening...

I agree. This was the main thing I was excited for in Madden 11. I don't know, maybe it's because I am an optimistic person, but I have a gut feeling that the announcing will be soooo much better than that video, and will be in the same breath as some of the other top sports games with excellent announcing. They have all the tools and pieces, they just need the glue to make it work. I still have my hopes up, that this is a VERY early build, and that there will be another exciting feature, and during E3 we will witness amazing gameplay and presentation. We will find out very shortly.

[tlc12576]

Re: Madden NFL 11 Makes Co-Op Online Football Fun w/ Video (IGN)

After watching this,it just seems like EA Tiburon is flipping me the bird!I have tried to be optimistic in the face of all the stuff that has been coming out.However,this video along with the franchise and 3v3 announcement,has just about demolished any optimism I had left!I say just about because I will hold final judgement until the first reviews about the final build.

Last year with Madden 10 it really seemed like EA was going after that competitors disgruntled gamers.I guess after the stuff gamers said in general and the way Ian got treated after Madden 10 got released they just said screw it!

I was ready to make the most of this game and even try to find ways to enjoy the 3v3 online but this video has completely changed that.To me,the script in this video just said "F*** you,if you loved 2k5 so much,go marry it!"LOL

What common sense does it make to "hot route" if a receiver can run any route he wants and still get the ball?That ish is pathetic!From what I have seen,all together,thus far,this year,they no longer have any interest in making Madden a NFL FOOTBALL game.They are out to create some kind of kid friendly,teen clique building,adult strategic capable,social networking hybrid and it's a HOT MESS,IMO.LOL

I said before that with trying to invent their own broadcast camera shots and in-game network for presentation was EAs' way of conceding that the competition just did it better.Now it seems they have potentially done the same thing with recreating NFL football in general,conceded!

Maybe some how some way,they added the missing basics to online franchise and the new presentation is so "shiny" it distracts me from noticing how F.U.B.A.R Madden 11 really is.

Until then,like somebody else said,Im off to the NCAA Football 11 threads.

[DickDalewood]

Re: New interview/footage at ign

Well, the commentary script certainly leaves a lot to be desired...

That said, Gus Johnson is still about 300x better than Hammond ever was, lol.

[splff3000]

Re: Madden NFL 11 Makes Co-Op Online Football Fun w/ Video (IGN)

After watching this,it just seems like EA Tiburon is flipping me the bird!I have tried to be optimistic in the face of all the stuff that has been coming out.However,this video along with the franchise and 3v3 announcement,has just about demolished any optimism I had left!I say just about because I will hold final judgement until the first reviews about the final build.

Last year with Madden 10 it really seemed like EA was going after that competitors disgruntled gamers.I guess after the stuff gamers said in general and the way Ian got treated after Madden 10 got released they just said screw it!

I was ready to make the most of this game and even try to find ways to enjoy the 3v3 online but this video has completely changed that.To me,the script in this video just said "F*** you,if you loved 2k5 so much,go marry it!"LOL

What common sense does it make to "hot route" if a receiver can run any route he wants and still get the ball?That ish is pathetic!From what I have seen,all together,thus far,this year,they no longer have any interest in making Madden a NFL FOOTBALL game.They are out to create some kind of kid friendly,teen clique building,adult strategic capable,social networking hybrid and it's a HOT MESS,IMO.LOL

I said before that with trying to invent their own broadcast camera shots and in-game network for presentation was EAs' way of conceding that the competition just did it better.Now it seems they have potentially done the same thing with recreating NFL football in general,conceded!

Maybe some how some way,they added the missing basics to online franchise and the new presentation is so "shiny" it distracts me from noticing how F.U.B.A.R Madden 11 really is.

Until then,like somebody else said,Im off to the NCAA Football 11 threads.

lmao, but so true.

[RayManHCP42]

Re: Madden NFL 11 Makes Co-Op Online Football Fun w/ Video (IGN)

I gotta say, the more I read this stuff, the more vids I see, it really is starting to look like the EA devs are straight up trolling us.

This giddyness over this stupid 3-on-3 mode, the audacity of asking for "suggestions" for Madden '12's franchise mode, and even this vid where Gus is basically saying Tom Hammond's lines with more "excitement" .

I really hate to say it, but I think Phil Frazier and Ian Cummings are reading this website and laughing their asses off right now.

Never thought I'd say it, but I think I'm finally done with this game

[maddenps2]

Re: Madden NFL 11 Makes Co-Op Online Football Fun w/ Video (IGN)

Attribute Boosts online, I see where EA is aiming there game. Also whats with the big "shotgun" sound on completed passes in co-op?

[at23steelers]

Re: Madden NFL 11 Makes Co-Op Online Football Fun w/ Video (IGN)

After watching this,it just seems like EA Tiburon is flipping me the bird!I have tried to be optimistic in the face of all the stuff that has been coming out.However,this video along with the franchise and 3v3 announcement,has just about demolished any optimism I had left!I say just about because I will hold final judgement until the first reviews about the final build.

Last year with Madden 10 it really seemed like EA was going after that competitors disgruntled gamers.I guess after the stuff gamers said in general and the way Ian got treated after Madden 10 got released they just said screw it!

I was ready to make the most of this game and even try to find ways to enjoy the 3v3 online but this video has completely changed that.To me,the script in this video just said "F*** you,if you loved 2k5 so much,go marry it!"LOL

What common sense does it make to "hot route" if a receiver can run any route he wants and still get the ball?That ish is pathetic!From what I have seen,all together,thus far,this year,they no longer have any interest in making Madden a NFL FOOTBALL game.They are out to create some kind of kid friendly,teen clique building,adult strategic capable,social networking hybrid and it's a HOT MESS,IMO.LOL

I said before that with trying to invent their own broadcast camera shots and in-game network for presentation was EAs' way of conceding that the competition just did it better.Now it seems they have potentially done the same thing with recreating NFL football in general,conceded!

Maybe some how some way,they added the missing basics to online franchise and the new presentation is so "shiny" it distracts me from noticing how F.U.B.A.R Madden 11 really is.

Until then,like somebody else said,Im off to the NCAA Football 11 threads.

How sure are you about getting the cookies, because I still want my cookie?

[RayManHCP42]

Re: Madden NFL 11 Makes Co-Op Online Football Fun w/ Video (IGN)

Attribute Boosts online, I see where EA is aiming there game. Also whats with the big "shotgun" sound on completed passes in co-op?

That's the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' first down cannon.

[i c u cant stop me]

Re: Madden NFL 11 Makes Co-Op Online Football Fun w/ Video (IGN)

That's the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' first down cannon.

Worng.... not you but ea because ask any bucs fan..the cannon ONLY goes off when the bucs kick a fg or get a touchdown or get inside the redzone thats the ONLY time they go off....

[Tengo Juego]

Re: New interview/footage at ign

Well, the commentary script certainly leaves a lot to be desired...

That said, Gus Johnson is still about 300x better than Hammond ever was, lol.

He sounds better. But not '300x' better than Hammond saying the exact same things that Hammond did.

Hammond was a dull voice, but was it as much his voice, as the boring, repetitive lines he was reading?