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Brian_OS · 09-08-2011, 05:32 AM

EA's monster PR machine boasted about the "new and improved" presentation updates to the public more then anything this year for Madden 12.

You all know what that is supposed to mean right? An endless thread on OS about the "little things" that surface and surprise and amaze you.. Those little things that make you want to play just one.. more... game before bed..

I do not want to bash EA in this thread but what are the "little things" they missed this year and or every year?

Here are my first 2:

1. I ended the season at 13-3 with the Niners in my first year of my franchise. None of the playoff games were sold out (tons of empty seats) and it had the feeling of a pre-season game?

Empty seats for a playoff game in the bay.. No, I don't think so.

2. Why can't they get commentary right after 20 years? It is not a lack of disk space on DVD. The commentators repeating phrases on the same drive on consecutive plays!! Wow ...Nothing will ruin the immersion factor of any sports game faster then weaksause commentary. I can't wrap my melon around this shortcoming after 2 decades .. Ya I could turn it off but why should I have to do that in 2011?

3. Intro's to games.. Great for commercials, horrible in practice. - no variety at all on how the intro video is presented . From the opening sequence to the surrounding commentary. My Qb wants to get off to a good start you say? duh..... Mix it up! mention the standings or who won the last time the 2 teams matched up, importance of the game in relation to the playoff's? I already know my team is fond of retaining home field advantage, I don't need to be reminded every home game.

I would be interested others feedback on the "little things" missing or that thing that drive you crazy this year.

And please EA, the "little things" add up the a great experience for your customers. FOR THE LOVE OF GOD STOP IGNORING THAT, hire the right talent and please put "the little things" at the TOP of your list for M13 and beyond so we can have a genuine NFL experience every time we turn on our consoles.

09-08-2011, 05:32 AM	#1
Brian_OS MVP OVR: 14 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Earth Posts: 1,907	The Little Things (Missed)....... EA's monster PR machine boasted about the "new and improved" presentation updates to the public more then anything this year for Madden 12. You all know what that is supposed to mean right? An endless thread on OS about the "little things" that surface and surprise and amaze you.. Those little things that make you want to play just one.. more... game before bed.. I do not want to bash EA in this thread but what are the "little things" they missed this year and or every year? Here are my first 2: 1. I ended the season at 13-3 with the Niners in my first year of my franchise. None of the playoff games were sold out (tons of empty seats) and it had the feeling of a pre-season game? Empty seats for a playoff game in the bay.. No, I don't think so. 2. Why can't they get commentary right after 20 years? It is not a lack of disk space on DVD. The commentators repeating phrases on the same drive on consecutive plays!! Wow ...Nothing will ruin the immersion factor of any sports game faster then weaksause commentary. I can't wrap my melon around this shortcoming after 2 decades .. Ya I could turn it off but why should I have to do that in 2011? 3. Intro's to games.. Great for commercials, horrible in practice. - no variety at all on how the intro video is presented . From the opening sequence to the surrounding commentary. My Qb wants to get off to a good start you say? duh..... Mix it up! mention the standings or who won the last time the 2 teams matched up, importance of the game in relation to the playoff's? I already know my team is fond of retaining home field advantage, I don't need to be reminded every home game. I would be interested others feedback on the "little things" missing or that thing that drive you crazy this year. And please EA, the "little things" add up the a great experience for your customers. FOR THE LOVE OF GOD STOP IGNORING THAT, hire the right talent and please put "the little things" at the TOP of your list for M13 and beyond so we can have a genuine NFL experience every time we turn on our consoles.