Madden NFL 12 First-Look Preview

[labguy]

Chase I know you can't release all info because of EA's restrictions. Can you give a yes or no if online franchise has been touched at all? I've seen plenty of mention about 100+ additions to offline franchise mode. I just want to know if online franchise got any love whatsoever.

[TDKing]

So EA thinks different camera angles for cut scenes (that most people skip) is going to keep the game fresh ? 700 camera's ? Alot of resources and time huh ? I won't knock it but if other more important areas of the game are still lacking... watch out !! LOL !!!

[AndyP]

Nice writeup. Impressed by the sound of the in-game televisual presentation and the pre-game intros. Disappointing to hear that there is no new half-time show and probably no post-game show.

[Broncos86]

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So EA thinks different camera angles for cut scenes (that most people skip) is going to keep the game fresh ? 700 camera's ? Alot of resources and time huh ? I won't knock it but if other more important areas of the game are still lacking... watch out !! LOL !!!

I think you're focusing far too hard on the presentation aspect. This write up was purely for presentation. This wasn't a complete list of Madden's changes. But for guys who really dig the presentation side of things, this is a big change.

I personally have hated the camera angles on cut scenes. They've always felt foreign, and they're a constant reminder that it's a video game. I'd love a more realistic angle during cut scenes and replays.

[adfletch71]

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This is unacceptable
2010-extra point
2011-extra point (nothing done)
2012-extra point (taking out)

So what is madden12 giving us this year, the same lame after the second quarter ends 3 or 4 plays out of sequence with no commentary or real bearing? What about franchise since there is no extra point this year, the same lame 2006-2009 madden franchise again?? Its more than intros and 6 year old late cheerleaders. What about the integration of stats and banners like the standard of NFL2k5 and NBA2k11??? Man this stuff is getting old and there is a standard, and its not MADDEN on current-gen. When will there guys wake up and stop selling us lame EA ideas and give us broadcast "what we see on sundays" presentation.

[TDKing]

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I think you're focusing far too hard on the presentation aspect. This write up was purely for presentation. This wasn't a complete list of Madden's changes. But for guys who really dig the presentation side of things, this is a big change.

I personally have hated the camera angles on cut scenes. They've always felt foreign, and they're a constant reminder that it's a video game. I'd love a more realistic angle during cut scenes and replays.

I understand and I'm all for improved presentation, I'm just saying it will take more than new camera angles for cut scenes to keep the game fresh. I'm also wondering if all this new presentation stuff will be available in online games ?

[green94]

"Whether it’s the lighting or the fact that the shadows are changing throughout the game"

Confirmed dynamic/progressive lighting?

[Broncos86]

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This is unacceptable
2010-extra point
2011-extra point (nothing done)
2012-extra point (taking out)

So what is madden12 giving us this year, the same lame after the second quarter ends 3 or 4 plays out of sequence with no commentary or real bearing? What about franchise since there is no extra point this year, the same lame 2006-2009 madden franchise again?? Its more than intros and 6 year old late cheerleaders. What about the integration of stats and banners like the standard of NFL2k5 and NBA2k11??? Man this stuff is getting old and there is a standard, and its not MADDEN on current-gen. When will there guys wake up and stop selling us lame EA ideas and give us broadcast "what we see on sundays" presentation.

IMO, the Extra Point was horrible. I couldn't skip through it fast enough.

And YES, confirmed progressive lighting. It's been said multiple times.

[statum71]

Sounding awesome.

I'm looking really forward to what EA's version of a broadcast will look like. Especially with all the extra help they got from CBS and NFL Films.

Still disappointed about Halftime but I'm still impressed.

[green94]

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And YES, confirmed progressive lighting. It's been said multiple times.

Sorry, I've been following along but must have missed this. GREAT news...

Now about those horrific looking sidelines..

[Da-Man]

Chase do you think that the presentation upgrades made to madden 12 will finally put the LAST GEN football game comparisons to rest?

Secondly is it on par with nba 2k11 and mlb11 the show?

[statum71]

This is way I enjoy playing NBA 2K and The Show so much.

Now FINALLY....it looks like the game I've been waiting for most is getting a TRUE broadcast presentation.

Thank goodness!!!!!

[acreyman]

700 camera angles? wow that is hard core, what an effort. I am stoked!

[DePounded]

As a journalism major, I really appreciate your candor about EA paying your fare and not wanting to take their word for it on game play until you actually played it for yourself...seriously. Great write up as well--looks like Madden 12 might be one the next gen game we have been waiting for!

[poopoop]

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And the best part about all of this is that I soon realized that what I was watching was not an ESPN broadcast; it wasn’t a CBS broadcast; it was a Madden broadcast

I can understand and appreciate this, NBA2k did the same thing basically and succeeded with it. But it begs the question, if the goal is to create a Madden broadcast as opposed to an ESPN one...why buy an ESPN license? Just a shame that they own the license and refuse to use it. Even the commentary is done by people who aren't affiliated with ESPN.

This is unacceptable
2010-extra point
2011-extra point (nothing done)
2012-extra point (taking out)

So what is madden12 giving us this year, the same lame after the second quarter ends 3 or 4 plays out of sequence with no commentary or real bearing?

I agree. 2013 they'll include a new show but it'll be bare bones. The excuse will be "oh it's new, give it some time." Maybe in 2014 they'll finally flesh it out. Sadly I don't think Madden will ever have a quality show on this gen.