Madden NFL 12 Developer Video Podcast at Super Bowl Halftime, Thoughts or Ideas?

[Palo20]

Re: Madden NFL 12 Developer Video Podcast at Super Bowl Halftime, Thoughts or Ideas?

It's gonna feel weird when I explain to my friends that I'm gonna be watching a Madden video during halftime instead of the Lingerie Bowl, but I'm all for it.

[kennyacid]

all i want in next year game is a better challenge system because as of now it sucks. Why give us the option to throw the ball while being hit but when it turns into a fumble we cant challenge it? smh

Also simpler pre-play adjustments. I still say 2k5 ( yes that game again lol ) had the best pre-play adjustments. You can easily double a wide out in a blink of a eye.

[Meast21Forever]

Re: Madden NFL 12 Developer Video Podcast at Super Bowl Halftime, Thoughts or Ideas?

Careful Kenny, If you mention other games on this site other than the one and only that exists you get banned.

Really? You really need to be that guy?

Trying to stay on topic and actually answer your question, I think it's a great idea. I'm pumped to have some Madden info. Franchise has been the biggest let down for me over the past two or three iterations. It'd be sweet to get some info on that. I know you're probably not looking to reveal anything huge, but I will say that I don't care to here about any gimmicks or anything. I don't want another 'gameflow' type addition. I want to know about 'schemes' on offense or CB/WR interactions. The addition of timing routes, QB/WR chemistry, that sort of thing. (Obviously these are just examples). But something that adds to the game, not just slightly modifying the way non-experienced gamers play it.

[kennyacid]

Ive been around since almost the beginning of this site, i know how far i can go to be safe lol

[vln13]

This sounds awesome! Tell us about the some new modes and features, like franchise. I would also love to see maybe an early screen and video of some of your developers working.

[khaliib]

I would say any information about the "Full Editing" features post you started.

Out of all the request that will be posted, this will be the "ONLY" one that's about putting more "Under The Hood" control into the gamers hands.

Facts are Facts!!!
Going into month 6 after release, well after Presentation/Online folks have left the building, there are many still tweaking ratings and sliders to move the game forward.

So I say talk about the any New Editing Features since it's the overall driving issue of most complaints about the game.

Just my 2 cents.

[Jono078]

Re: Madden NFL 12 Developer Video Podcast at Super Bowl Halftime, Thoughts or Ideas?

I want to hear about franchise progression - if it's been improved, how it's been improved and why you chose the new progression system.

But I think the marketing guys over at EA will want you to show off something along the lines of gameplay or AI to appeal to every Madden user.

But Id love to hear anything franchise about improvements in it.

[guaps]

Re: Madden NFL 12 Developer Video Podcast at Super Bowl Halftime, Thoughts or Ideas?

I fully support the idea of a video podcast because not only will you be able to tell us about some of the new features, but the accompanying video footage will give us a chance to see it in action - one of the things I missed during some of last years blogs.

Also I personally hope you go forward with the audio podcasts instead of the live chats as you unveil new M12 features, as I found the live chats weren't, IMO, a great way to interact with the fans and Madden community as the podcasts have been.

[BlueNGold]

Re: Madden NFL 12 Developer Video Podcast at Super Bowl Halftime, Thoughts or Ideas?

My idea:

Have some guys like Ian, Donny, Josh, Phil, whoever, discuss what they did and did not like in Madden 11 and the improvements they've made this year over the things they didn't like from last year (that they can discuss at this point in time of course. Obviously there's going to be a lot that can't be mentioned because the hype/PR machine needs to build up first).

For example, say Donny didn't like a certain animation in Madden 11. He would let us know he didn't like that animation, that they improved/removed it for this year and how they went about doing that.

That's what I think would be a solid video to start the Madden 12 hype off and it would be something us hardcore guys would dig. Just a general discussion between the guys working on the game to give us an idea of the direction they're going this year and what we can expect to be improved from last year.

And, this might be asking too much, but a screenshot similar to the Roethlisberger one that was shown at halftime of Super Bowl 43 for Madden 10 (the one that had details for us to find ourselves, like the hand towels, colored cleats, etc.) would be something else I wouldn't mind seeing.

[Icarus2k9]

Re: Madden NFL 12 Developer Video Podcast at Super Bowl Halftime, Thoughts or Ideas?

I'd hate to be a negative nancy on this one, I'd love some extra Madden information like everyone else, but I wouldn't be that fussed on a half-time video or any news for a good while yet.

I'm at a stage where my optimism on the game is based solely on promises being maintained, and this early on I'm guessing you're still at risk of saying features and elements that won't make it due to time constraints - or worse, features that never get implemented properly.

The only videos I want to see after the last couple of years would have to be ridiculously long, displaying difficulty settings at all times and testing the new feature to breaking point. User v User, User v Cpu, all the permentations. If it's an off-field feature, I'd want it simmed 100 times or enacted with all sorts of things that could make it a problem. If it's presentation, if I saw a clip that was awesome and that turned out to be one of only a handful of new cut scenes, I'd feel cheated.

I really enjoyed the last two games on the field, despite how soulless franchise was, so the only things that seem to fill me with dissatisfaction are the videos which promise so much and then fail to deliver. Give me a confirmed list the moment the game goes gold, then I'd be stoked.

But that's just me and I know that's a crazy POV. I'll be on here dissecting like everyone else

[cletusdog]

Re: Madden NFL 12 Developer Video Podcast at Super Bowl Halftime, Thoughts or Ideas?

Just let us know that you fixed the imported draft (editing), IR and special teams. The whole world will rejoice.

[RedZoneD25]

Re: Madden NFL 12 Developer Video Podcast at Super Bowl Halftime, Thoughts or Ideas?

Just let us know that you fixed the imported draft (editing), IR and special teams. The whole world will rejoice.

..and added back all PS2 franchise mode aspects, along with adding future draft picks and practice squads. Along with 31 other active CPU teams in offline.

Then the world will rejoice!

[fhhs63]

Re: Madden NFL 12 Developer Video Podcast at Super Bowl Halftime, Thoughts or Ideas?

Yeah, this isn't really an area for suggestions, but either get rid of the QB ratings not in NCAA, or add them to NCAA. That fixes the QB importing problem.

[JDoze]

Re: Madden NFL 12 Developer Video Podcast at Super Bowl Halftime, Thoughts or Ideas?

I recommend not saying something just to appeal to the casual gamer. Chances are, the casual gamer won't be tuning in to the podcast. It will mainly be the hardcore people who care more about OFFline franchise. I'm hoping for the destruction of canned animations that make other players fall and trip. As well as something not so big, like chemistry. Let's say that a QB and WR have high chemistry, it could improve the accuracy when throwing to that receiver and also improve the route running when that QB is under center.

[mm boost]

Re: Madden NFL 12 Developer Video Podcast at Super Bowl Halftime, Thoughts or Ideas?

Ian, this is an excellent idea. To be honest, I am so excited for the new year of Madden and NCAA I can't hardly stand myself. 2011 was one of the best year's in recent memory for both football titles, and here it is going on February, and I am STILL playing both games religiously (have owned both since day of release). The more I play my franchise in Madden 11, the more fun I have. So I am definitely anticipating news for Madden 12 (especially after you guys said most of your franchise resources were going into Madden 12 when 11 released).

Here is my suggestion: 5-8 minutes is fine, but if you do that, give us some good solid information that will leave us with a good impression, and excited for the next tid-bit of news. I am a avid EA supporter, so I appreciate any news you guys give us, but I believe to hit a home run, that you guys need to deliver some good, NEW information that we didn't already know about (we know graphics will be improved, we know franchise will be improved, we know sound will be improved, and we know that rosters will be improved). Give us something juicy to sink our teeth into and keep us lasting until the next podcast.

Lastly, can you post this podcast up exactly like you have been doing on the last 3 podcasts? I have sat at work and listened to those, and I have really enjoyed you guys talking about football, the football gaming industry, and your expectations. I suggest doing the superbowl one like those, and post it on the same site that the others have been posted on. Easy to navigate, works smoothly, and its easy to conceal at work

Thanks Ian & EA!