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  • BenGerman
    No Place Better
    • Sep 2008
    • 2752

    #46
    Re: Game Informer Review

    Originally posted by ThaShark28_316
    Look who reviewed it.

    Kato pulls no punches. If a game is crap, he'll let you know.

    Extremely confident about this game now. (not that i wasn't in the 1st place)
    Agreed. I think he does a great at Game Informer. 9.0 is a super high score for a sports game.
    Writer for Operation Sports

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    • DonkeyJote
      All Star
      • Jul 2003
      • 9199

      #47
      Re: Game Informer Review

      Originally posted by ConVick
      Wonder why it came out so early...
      Game Informer is owned by GameStop, which is the largest video game retailer in the world. They can do whatever they want since EA doesn't want to make a major partner mad.

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      • boritter
        Pro
        • Mar 2006
        • 917

        #48
        Re: Game Informer Review

        Sounds promising. I stopped playing NCAA10 after 2 weeks because the blocking AI was so bad.

        I'm not sure if I should be excited that the blocking is better or nervous because of this:

        Originally posted by Gameinformer
        That being said, it’s not perfect, and you’ll still see some boneheaded blockers miss their assignments. The most glaring mistake happens when backs try to step up and block on pass plays. This is hard to do when they just stand in your quarterback’s lap.
        EA: Please add in-game saves.

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        • steelernation28
          Rookie
          • May 2009
          • 244

          #49
          This review dosen't sway me either way. I'll wait for the OS review.

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          • 12
            Banned
            • Feb 2010
            • 4458

            #50
            Re: Game Informer Review

            Originally posted by SECElite3
            Second Opinion:

            by Matt Bertz<!-- DisplayName -->
            8.75 While college football struggles with a terrible BCS system, no playoffs, and crumbling conferences, its virtual gridiron counterpart is just starting to hit its stride. NCAA 11’s new locomotion engine puts the skill of Barry Sanders at your fingertips, making running backs feel like real threats every time they touch the ball. Revamped blocking mechanics help make formerly useless plays like draws and counters legit options for the first time. The refined gameplay is impressive, with the only standout issues being ranging linebackers picking off too many mid-range passes over the middle and the AI ineffectively running the option. Off the field, EA wisely retooled the recruiting mechanic to give you more feedback as to how your pitches stand in comparison to other schools, and the new Facebook-meets-ESPN Dynasty Wire is a great tool that lets hardcore online dynasty players chronicle their seasons. NCAA also makes a greater effort at capturing the minor details that make college football great, but the crowds still don’t look the part and the commentary is starting to sound stale.

            Minor annoyances aside, this is the best NCAA title in years.
            Agreed. Just playing the demo told me that, even while realizing that a game should not be completely judged on the demo. The game just feels more fluid.

            I didn't expect them to revamp the entire game in one year, which I don't think they did. They added a lot of new stuff though, so hopefully in the coming years, they will focus more on commentary and atmosphere. This title is once again heading in the right direction.

            I think it's going to be a very good game that will deserve the 8.5 to 9 ratings and will give EA a solid foundation to take this game even higher. I've always thought this title could be their cash cow and it just might be.

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            • thescorpio1985
              Rookie
              • Jun 2010
              • 189

              #51
              Originally posted by ufgators253
              It allows them to change certain aspect of the gmae like amount of drops and stuff without needing a patch. You just download their new set and you're good. Currently the NHL series uses them.
              I am definitely not bagging on the improvements, but to your knowledge can tuner sets allow 85 man rosters or is it strictly gameplay tried to get this question asked on another thread and lots of people jumped my throat for even starting to bring up such negativity if any one has access to ea could you PLEASE get this QUESTION answered thanks

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              • I Peench
                Pro
                • May 2008
                • 762

                #52
                Re: NCAA Football 11 Review (Gameinformer)

                Originally posted by thescorpio1985
                I am definitely not bagging on the improvements, but to your knowledge can tuner sets allow 85 man rosters or is it strictly gameplay tried to get this question asked on another thread and lots of people jumped my throat for even starting to bring up such negativity if any one has access to ea could you PLEASE get this QUESTION answered thanks
                strictly gameplay

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                • Motown
                  OS Brew Connoisseur
                  • Jul 2002
                  • 9169

                  #53
                  Re: Game Informer Review

                  Originally posted by Moojenowski
                  I LOVE LOVE LOVE the new PA announcer, just the minor inclusion of hearing him belt out that EJ Manuel was coming in for Christian Ponder over the loudspeaker had me grinning ear to ear.
                  Where did you see & hear this bro?

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                  • guttertalk
                    Rookie
                    • Aug 2009
                    • 8

                    #54
                    Sorry, but this is half a review. If you're not playing online, you're not playing a significant part of this game, especially with the online dynasty.

                    Also, I don't believe for a second that the reviewer played even a full year in dynasty mode, let alone 2-3. And given the problems of NCAA 10 with recruiting problems and skill progression, this is an important part of determining if this game is better.

                    I'm just a little suspicious that the sliders all worked perfectly, especially after the 2-3 releases.

                    The lack of any of that info makes this review nearly useless.

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                    • bh446066
                      MVP
                      • Jul 2002
                      • 2134

                      #55
                      Re: NCAA Football 11 Review (Gameinformer)

                      I'm a little confused about tuner sets:

                      If multiple tuner sets are released, you can only use 1 set at a time, right, even if you've downloaded several of them? If you like 1 aspect of tuner set 1.0, and another aspect of tuner set 2.0, you won't be able to play with them both, just 1? That would be frustrating, don't you think? It would make slider adjustments a nightmare too. Maybe someone can shed some light on this for me?
                      Currently playing:

                      MLB 21 The Show
                      College Hoops 2K8
                      Pro Evolution Soccer 2018
                      NHL 19
                      NCAA Football 14/11
                      NBA 2K16
                      Madden 20

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                      • Radja
                        MVP
                        • May 2003
                        • 1972

                        #56
                        Re: Game Informer Review

                        Originally posted by KingCashus
                        Nice review. I'm glad this game is getting 9's, even though most people will see that as no big deal because the last few editions of the game have been getting mid 8's.
                        there are only a few truly good sports game reviewers around. to give a good review, you
                        need time with a game.

                        typical review:

                        (insert sports game here) is the best version ever. they fixed the flaws from last year. if you loved (insert sport here) you will love (insert sports game here).

                        then 1 week or less later, OS explodes with complaints of game-killing flaws, (insert developer here) says we knew that would be a problem. we promise to fix it in the upcoming patch. upcoming patch breaks items that were working fine before.

                        OS explodes with posts that this is the final year i buy this game. wars begin. bans imposed. people make nice. the next year we repeat the same ole stuff.

                        after last years substitution problems, this is a definitely a wait and see game for me.

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                        • Pokes
                          Bearer of the curse
                          • Jul 2002
                          • 4538

                          #57
                          Re: Game Informer Review

                          Originally posted by Radja
                          there are only a few truly good sports game reviewers around. to give a good review, you
                          need time with a game.

                          typical review:

                          (insert sports game here) is the best version ever. they fixed the flaws from last year. if you loved (insert sport here) you will love (insert sports game here).

                          then 1 week or less later, OS explodes with complaints of game-killing flaws, (insert developer here) says we knew that would be a problem. we promise to fix it in the upcoming patch. upcoming patch breaks items that were working fine before.

                          OS explodes with posts that this is the final year i buy this game. wars begin. bans imposed. people make nice. the next year we repeat the same ole stuff.

                          after last years substitution problems, this is a definitely a wait and see game for me.
                          I know what you mean after NCAA 08-10 I pretty much was going to give up on the series but after playing the demo I changed my mind. I hope this game will reach the level that I regard NCAA 00, 04, 07 at as being some of the best games that really advanced the series.
                          Oklahoma State Cowboys 2011 Big XII Champions, 2012 Fiesta Bowl Champions

                          NCAA: Oklahoma State Cowboys - Michigan Wolverines
                          NFL: Houston Texans
                          NBA: Houston Rockets
                          MLB: Houston Astros
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                          • darknmild
                            Rookie
                            • Sep 2005
                            • 113

                            #58
                            Originally posted by SECElite3
                            I personally thought NCAA 2010 was more deserving of an 8.7 - 8.8 last year. I had a lot of fun with it
                            i agree
                            Texas on my heart ; Dallas on my back.

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                            • Super Glock
                              Pro
                              • Jul 2006
                              • 776

                              #59
                              Re: Game Informer Review

                              Originally posted by Radja
                              there are only a few truly good sports game reviewers around. to give a good review, you
                              need time with a game.

                              typical review:

                              (insert sports game here) is the best version ever. they fixed the flaws from last year. if you loved (insert sport here) you will love (insert sports game here).

                              then 1 week or less later, OS explodes with complaints of game-killing flaws, (insert developer here) says we knew that would be a problem. we promise to fix it in the upcoming patch. upcoming patch breaks items that were working fine before.

                              OS explodes with posts that this is the final year i buy this game. wars begin. bans imposed. people make nice. the next year we repeat the same ole stuff.

                              after last years substitution problems, this is a definitely a wait and see game for me.
                              the truth...

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                              • feedthehorse28
                                Banned
                                • Jul 2009
                                • 286

                                #60
                                Re: Game Informer Review

                                I like that they mentioned some negatives as well so we know it's not a pure PR move.

                                I don't know about you guys, but I'm excited.

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