Madden NFL 12 Videos - Virtual Playbook Gameplay and Presentation

[The Adjustment Burea]

Re: Madden NFL 12 Virtual Playbook #1 & #2: Gameplay and Presentation

Does this mean we get a more refined broadcast cam to play with?

[Gotmadskillzson]

Re: Madden NFL 12 Virtual Playbook #1 & #2: Gameplay and Presentation

At the end of the day, I am a huge fan of long videos. I hope they continue to release long videos. I got tired of the 1 minute or 35 seconds videos.

Release an 8 or 9 minute video talking about a specific feature thoroughly is the way to go. So these videos were great.

Jamming 8 different things in a 1 minute video doesn't work, stuff get lost in the transalation.

Plus them standing on the VR field talking about what we are about to see was cool, they should continue doing that.

[Nab_Impervious_XII]

Re: Madden NFL 12 Virtual Playbook #1 & #2: Gameplay and Presentation

Still desperately waiting for them to finally show us a clip of their broadcast presentation and commentary...

That will single-handedly make or break all this work with the cameras and entrances. Until then, this is all theoretical to me. But the potential is there.

[FreAk47]

Re: Madden NFL 12 Virtual Playbook #1 & #2: Gameplay and Presentation

The tackle at about the 3 minute mark of Pierre Thomas is really the only true "clean up" tackle that I have seen so far. All the other ones it looks like the 2nd defender just kinda grabs on and goes with whatever is already happening. You don't really see the 2nd defender ever really delivering a blow and altering the direction of what is happening.

[roadman]

Re: Madden NFL 12 Virtual Playbook #1 & #2: Gameplay and Presentation

The tackle at about the 3 minute mark of Pierre Thomas is really the only true "clean up" tackle that I have seen so far. All the other ones it looks like the 2nd defender just kinda grabs on and goes with whatever is already happening. You don't really see the 2nd defender ever really delivering a blow and altering the direction of what is happening.

I've seen other consecutive hit tackles in NCAA and Madden over the last week or two. Much better than the bowling pin or group hug tackles the past few years.

Overall, impressed with the videos. I did see that double team blocking in the presentation video and that was a nice rollout by Vick.

[SageInfinite]

Re: Madden NFL 12 Virtual Playbook #1 & #2: Gameplay and Presentation

I've seen other consecutive hit tackles in NCAA and Madden over the last week or two. Much better than the bowling pin or group hug tackles the past few years.

Overall, impressed with the videos. I did see that double team blocking in the presentation video and that was a nice rollout by Vick.

I saw no double team blocking.

[Jakeness23]

one thing i hate seeing, and i know it's small but im sure you all noticed to. when they zoomed up on Vick and you see his facemask going through his shoulder pads. i just hate seeing that, it's the same thing with 2K when you see the ball go through the rim on a dunk or body parts morphing through others. good thing you dont see that nearly as much in football games.

[Tengo Juego]

Re: Madden NFL 12 Virtual Playbook #1 & #2: Gameplay and Presentation

The clip with Marshall Faulk looks like the spin and juke moves still force animations and outcomes. Defenders will be forced into "juked out of his shoes" animations. Still very unrealistic. That "other game" did a fantastic job in a lot of areas, and this is another one of them.

To me, it isn't really fair when EA shows us some stuff. You see mistakes/problems in NCAA... well, they are college players just making college player mistakes. They show Revis in the Sizzle trailer jerk one way and then slide back and tip a pass... well that's Revis, so that's okay. We see Marshall Faulk, a mast of the spin move, juke some Seahawks player. Built in excuses for game play issues.

Also, still LOTS of sliding in these videos.

EDIT: In the second video, despite what they SAID about ball physics, when you watch @ the 8min mark, we still have the classic Madden ball physics as it is jarred lose with a big hit. :sigh: There are improvements, but it doesn't look earth shaking by any means.

There's more to not like, than to like in the gameplay video. I'm surprised more OS'ers aren't dissapointed in the lack of foot planting in Madden and NCAA. So much sliding.

EDIT: EA is able to get time with Superstar athletes, why aren't they having these guys Mo-Cap for the game?

[SageInfinite]

Re: Madden NFL 12 Virtual Playbook #1 & #2: Gameplay and Presentation

There's more to not like, than to like in the gameplay video. I'm surprised more OS'ers aren't dissapointed in the lack of foot planting in Madden and NCAA. So much sliding.

You guys are right. I'm still looking forward to seeing more though.

[Hooe]

Re: Madden NFL 12 Videos - Virtual Playbook Gameplay and Presentation

Good stuff.

[HarkTheSound]

Re: Madden NFL 12 Videos - Virtual Playbook Gameplay and Presentation

At the end of the first video, around the 9:10 mark, is that a Lions player running in between all those Bears players? Lol I can't tell who or what that is. Other than that, cool vids.

[LingeringRegime]

Re: Madden NFL 12 Virtual Playbook #1 & #2: Gameplay and Presentation

There's more to not like, than to like in the gameplay video. I'm surprised more OS'ers aren't dissapointed in the lack of foot planting in Madden and NCAA. So much sliding.

EDIT: EA is able to get time with Superstar athletes, why aren't they having these guys Mo-Cap for the game?

Good question. That is where they would be the most useful.

[Lexicon]

Re: Madden NFL 12 Videos - Virtual Playbook Gameplay and Presentation

Overall, I'm not jumping for joy with these videos. I'm glad they're making improvements, and I know that they've REDUCED suction, but the suction is still there. Maybe when I play it I won't even notice any suction at all, won't know til I play it. I did like the ball physics though, the way it hit the ground and rolled was excellent. Anyone notice Clay's hair seemed to be detached from his body and going through the ball carrier when he had him down?

[extremeskins04]

Re: Madden NFL 12 Videos - Virtual Playbook Gameplay and Presentation

I have to be honest and critque the videos but the suction is still there, the footwork is way too fast. Michael Vick doesn't drop back in the pocket that fast...my god his feet were moving wayyyy too fast.

Not impressed with the gameplay videos. Sorry, but am not.

[NoTiCe_O]

Re: Madden NFL 12 Videos - Virtual Playbook Gameplay and Presentation

I have to be honest and critque the videos but the suction is still there, the footwork is way too fast. Michael Vick doesn't drop back in the pocket that fast...my god his feet were moving wayyyy too fast.

Not impressed with the gameplay videos. Sorry, but am not.

Me either really, only thing i truly liked was tht hit stick tackle by Clay Matthews

I think ppl are just so ready for a solid NFL game they overlook the flaws. Although i gotta admit tht Marshall Faulk spin reminded me of the PS2 days for some reason, thts a good thing