Madden NFL 11 Q&A (PS3) - Steve_OS

[Steve_OS]

Re: Madden NFL 11 Q&A (PS3) - Steve_OS

Has the LT/RT & LE/DE balanced out or is the LE still a beast?

In my limited time, I thought I had good pressure w/ Ratliff on occasion. I'd say the better DLineman get better pressure than last year. Ends are still where most will bring pressure.

[Steve_OS]

Re: Madden NFL 11 Q&A (PS3) - Steve_OS

Ah, good one.

I thought it was just me. Like in Madden 10, I felt that the Madden 11 demo made rushing from the left side easier than the right.

I really hope that pass rushing in general is improved, but going by the demo, it looks like pass blocking is even stronger......is this the case, Steve?

I'd say it is about the same as the demo really. I mean, I could get pressure on the QB in the demo, with that being said, I wasn't able to get many sacks. Which is the case in the retail, so far. Pressure is one thing, sacks are another story.

[Steve_OS]

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have you been able to use a play action pass without getting sacked??

Yes, I was afraid of this in the demo. But in the retail, I'm getting more time, if I'm balancing the run and the pass. If I'm not balanced or my running game isn't doing much, I'm not doing much in the PA game either. I'm leaning toward the "not enough" time on PA tho... the more I play. Still too early to judge.

[BlueNGold]

Re: Madden NFL 11 Q&A (PS3) - Steve_OS

Presentation Styles are as follows.

Normal, AFL, Super Bowl and Holidays

As for stats, they seem fairly good for the most part, will get a sample up after I catch up a bit.

Thanks for the answers.

Thought I'd ask one more question if you don't mind; How much of an improvement is the retail version of the game over the demo? Any noticeable differences?

EDIT: Oops, nevermind. Didn't realize Jesus asked a similar question to mine.

[Steve_OS]

Re: Madden NFL 11 Q&A (PS3) - Steve_OS

how much has the stadium feel improved from madden 10 to 11? crowd noise, soundtrack, team songs, that type of thing.

thanks

Was cool to hear "Hail to the Redskins" even tho, I hate them. Crowd noise is improved over 10 some... I think the team songs and little audio items pop up at the right times, on most occasions, but there are some that are off, or don't always play, leaving you to scratch your head.

Notice Gus Johnson and the commentating sometimes completely disappears on plays, which sucks. Nothing like a long bomb TD, w/o a peep from Gus.

I mean Gus is good for the game, but the timing of the audio he brings, just doesn't fit right. I think the programming of when audio hits, needs to be improved on. Just because you have a big name, if it doesn't go w/ the flow of the game, it just doesn't feel right, ya know?

But again, it is an improvement over the boring Hammond, but I expected more.

[Steve_OS]

Re: Madden NFL 11 Q&A (PS3) - Steve_OS

Steve...

Do players progress during preseason? Or is preseason once again meaningless?

Thanks for taking and answering questions.

Didn't really have time to dig into it, but off of a quick peak, it really seemed to be the same as last year... But again, that was based off of a quick peek. If I have time, I'll check into it more.

[Steve_OS]

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In what ways are the gameplay better than the demo.

Well, I didn't like the demo on the PS3, because it was too sluggish and choppy. Didn't have that problem w/ the 360 demo. That alone makes the gameplay better, because there is nothing worse than having choppy frames when playing a football game.

[PantherBeast_OS]

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Simming a season, he seems to be quite beastly. Being a Cowboys fan, trying to use him on my own to get pressure, however... I can get to the QB, but rarely do I get the sack. QB always seems to get rid of it at the last second. I have a few sacks w/ him, but I'd like to see more, obviously.

Well I hope this is something Ian and Phil can look into to patch it. Avg sacks per team per NFL game is about 3 sacks. Even the worst team in the NFL on a yearly bases avg atleast around 25 to 28 sacks a year. I think this needs to be look at and address to be honest. I had blitzes coming from manning blind side in the demo and he would throw the ball right as I got to him. That kind of worries me some. I want to see more sacks in a game. I don't want to see any team just 6 sacks per game. I just want to see be able sack the AI QB a little more then usual. They need to find a balance in there some where.

Question

1. Is Carolina Panthers SB 38 Jersey in the game as a option for them to play in?

[countryboy]

Re: Madden NFL 11 Q&A (PS3) - Steve_OS

Didn't really have time to dig into it, but off of a quick peak, it really seemed to be the same as last year... But again, that was based off of a quick peek. If I have time, I'll check into it more.

no hurries Steve. Thanks for taking the time to answer questions.

[Steve_OS]

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Do all the players have their photo in ie, julian edelman, al alfalava.

I haven't looked at all of them, obviously... But Edelman and Al Afalava pics are in.

[Steve_OS]

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A question off of this observation. In the demo I found that if I dove(square on PS3) at the QB when trying to sack him, I was more successful than using the hit stick.

Have you tried that method?

Hmm. Nope, didn't try that method. Will attempt to do so later.

[Steve_OS]

Re: Madden NFL 11 Q&A (PS3) - Steve_OS

Thanks for the answers.

Thought I'd ask one more question if you don't mind; How much of an improvement is the retail version of the game over the demo? Any noticeable differences?

EDIT: Oops, nevermind. Didn't realize Jesus asked a similar question to mine.

I felt as tho the AI was a bit crazy hard on All Madden, as I didn't have much time to pass at all. Not having that issue w/ retail. In fact, it was pretty bad in the demo, I couldn't even stomach playing on All Madden w/ it.

AI seemed to score more in the demo, but that is probably due to the fact that I am more used to the controls now.

[Steve_OS]

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Well I hope this is something Ian and Phil can look into to patch it. Avg sacks per team per NFL game is about 3 sacks. Even the worst team in the NFL on a yearly bases avg atleast around 25 to 28 sacks a year. I think this needs to be look at and address to be honest. I had blitzes coming from manning blind side in the demo and he would throw the ball right as I got to him. That kind of worries me some. I want to see more sacks in a game. I don't want to see any team just 6 sacks per game. I just want to see be able sack the AI QB a little more then usual. They need to find a balance in there some where.

Question

1. Is Carolina Panthers SB 38 Jersey in the game as a option for them to play in?

They have home/away and Alternate Blue Tops.

[at23steelers]

Re: Madden NFL 11 Q&A (PS3) - Steve_OS

Are the graphics a lot better than in the demo? Also, do elite players stand out more in games? Kind of worries me that you say Dline gets most of the pressure. Dallas is a 3-4, so why aren't the LB's getting all the pressure? Do uniforms get dirty in snow and rain?

[Steve_OS]

Re: Madden NFL 11 Q&A (PS3) - Steve_OS

Are the graphics a lot better than in the demo? Also, do elite players stand out more in games? Kind of worries me that you say Dline gets most of the pressure. Dallas is a 3-4, so why aren't the LB's getting all the pressure?

Graphics seem to be the same to me, just a lot smoother.

Pressure from the LB or DL isn't really an issue, getting sacks is. Because just when you think you have one registered, the AI QB has released it.