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Quote: Originally Posted by SageInfinite

Exactly the animations, interactions and AI will take it to the next level. Also for me if they can step the presentation up, get accurate equipment and perfect the unis they don't need a huge leap in graphics. I'll be extremely satisfied. Animations are the real key for me though. I want to see athletic players. I'm tired of this goofy stuff. The animations in the trailer are the best from Madden I've seen in forever so, I hope the game looks closer to that.

I share both of your enthusiasm for Next-Gen. (Honestly, even M25 on this gen looks very playable, and this is coming from a guy who hasnt enjoyed Madden since PS2)

I think this team, and the suits in charge of Tiburon have finally decided that they want to make a quality, SIM football game. However, Madden is going to need a complete re-write of presentation. My guess is that is going to be a very heavy focus for M15 Next-Gen. I think they are going to focus much less on graphics, and much heavier on real broadcast presentation this generation.

As a matter of fact, one of the top presentation developers (Michael Young) said they had Pat Kirwan from CBS down at Tiburon last week. I think starting next year we are going to see a huge focus on a authentic, CBS style broadcast approach.

Remember the Kolbe from The Show is now a lead designer on Madden Next-Gen, and The Show has incredible broadcast presentation.