Madden NFL 12 To Include Concussions to Present a Safety Message

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According to Kotaku, Madden NFL 12 will include concussions to present a safety message.

"Remarkably, Madden NFL 12 will depict players suffering concussions, according to the president of the NFL Players' Association, but apparently in a manner that reinforces the seriousness of the injury and the message that playing through one is not a good idea.

In a tweet first reported on by Gamasutra, George Atallah, a senior official with the NFLPA, praised EA Sports for the injury's inclusion. "Good for EA Sports. Concussed players in NFL Madden prevented from returning to play," Atallah wrote. "Culture change is important."

Evidently that means players will be shown being taken from the field, unable to return. Past versions of Madden have included a coaching decision to re-insert players who have suffered certain injuries that the game considers playable. Concussions won't be one, reinforcing the message, especially to younger players, that it is a serious injury and not a time to be a hero playing through it."

[J-Unit40]

Re: Concussions in Madden 12 (Kotaku)

I like it. The message and the fact that it is in the game.

[jmurphy31]

Re: Concussions in Madden 12 (Kotaku)

I like it. The message and the fact that it is in the game.

I agree. Its in the NFL in real life and should be in the game.

[jmurphy31]

Re: Concussions in Madden 12 (Kotaku)

I do hope it doesn't happen way too frequently or on random plays (like stepping out of bounds)

[BlackJack_Williams]

Re: Concussions in Madden 12 (Kotaku)

So will these hits be reenacted correctly? No concussions from wrap tackles right? This sounds like good news and it's great how seriously they're treating the matter. I hope they bring the fear you feel when you see a player hit like that. I remember when D Jackson was hit like that.... *shivers*

[Senator Palmer]

Re: Concussions in Madden 12 (Kotaku)

Implemented correctly, I like this idea lot. I'd really like it if this were in conjunction with a new tackling mechanic that would give the user more control over the types of tackles applied, and, maybe, tie the risk of concussion to things like hit sticking while in a bad position.

[at23steelers]

Re: Concussions in Madden 12 (Kotaku)

Maybe this implies a new tackling system! I know a pretty big assumption, but what's wrong with being optimistic?

[TNT713]

Re: Concussions in Madden 12 (Kotaku)

Implemented correctly, I like this idea lot. I'd really like it if this were in conjunction with a new tackling mechanic that would give the user more control over the types of tackles applied, and, maybe, tie the risk of concussion to things like hit sticking while in a bad position.

Maybe next year... I think the initial implementation will simply adding concussions to the general injury list without the option to put the player back in the game similar to "Broken Collarbone," "Torn MCL," or "Dislocated Ankle." With another year, it's likely the injury may be tied to the way players make contact.

Also, regarding wrap tackles: There is still risk of concussion injury. Especially in situations where the tackler hits a player square in the chest and wraps his arms so the ball carrier cannot break his fall. The back of the head is subject to hit the ground with the whip action that causes many concussions on tackles that don't seem to be hard hits.

Overall - I'm glad its in. Madden is an instructive game that exposes many young people to football. Teach them right, right now.



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[Zombiecakes]

Re: Concussions in Madden 12 (Kotaku)

Maybe this implies a new tackling system! I know a pretty big assumption, but what's wrong with being optimistic?

Madden already has player concussions in it's list of random injuries that can occur during a game. The only difference is that now a player can't come back into the game after having one.

You don't needa new tackling engine for that - just add a cut-scene of a player looking woozy on the bench.

[PioneerRaptor]

Re: Concussions in Madden 12 (Kotaku)

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d...ng-concussions

There's a confirmation I guess. It includes quotes from Peter Moore.

[PantherBeast_OS]

Re: Concussions in Madden 12 (Kotaku)

This is a sign that they may be redoing the injury system some in madden this year and also the D tackling might change some aswell. It sounds good to me. If it is in the game then it is madden to.

[davidd]

Re: Concussions in Madden 12 (Kotaku)

great job EA, love the message and love the realism. Bravo

[shyvoodoo]

Re: Concussions in Madden 12 (Kotaku)

Good EA!! I hope they also have injuries work in CPU VS. CPU games as well.

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[LBzrule]

Re: Madden NFL 12 To Include Concussions to Present a Safety Message

They better not occur as much as broken collar bones do in Madden 11.

[mestevo]

Re: Madden NFL 12 To Include Concussions to Present a Safety Message

Guessing we won't have the option to call it a concussion or a neck injury...

Good to hear!