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Quote: Originally Posted by TreFacTor

My only question is are the teams going to play any different. I've played with all the teams in the demo, and there didn't seem to be a difference in the way each team played even though 2 of the four teams use a 3-4 defense. I could stop Eli and Alex using the same tactics as I used to shut down RG III (although RG3 was prone to run more after getting abused a few times). The AI is what is holding this game back from me immersing myself and forgiving any minor annoyance or peeve I might have with the game. I already have to play with house rules to give the cpu a fighting chance, so if each game feels the same the gameplay will pretty much look the same after a while. If they can fix the AI (vary play calling, better time management, other CC logic), incidental contact flopping, the dead silence in the stands once you put up a 40 burger, and stop Sims from calling my olb a CB just because I changed defenses then Madden 13 has my money. I don't think any of that will happen though.

Tre, this is also an excellent point.

With all the focus on the infinity engine quirks, it kind of hides some of the other concerns. I also agree that playing with each of the 4 teams didnt really yield a different experience and set of tactics and strategies. I really never got a true sensation of the differences in styles of play or player abilities. When I load up a game of ALL PRO 2K8 with the NFL Rosters, I can clearly get a feel for the different players strengths and weaknesses which make for a much more diversified gameplay experience with each of the teams.