Madden NFL 15 Developer Livestream, Watch it Here

[drtre88]

Re: Madden NFL 15 Developer Livestream Starts at 4:30 PM EST, Watch it Here

I'm liking what I see for the most part. I'm shuddering after seeing Peyton Manning shrug off that sack from the DT. That could most definitely happen in Real life but I'd be more worry free if that animation was strictly given to QB's more known for it. Ben Roethlisberger, Andrew Luck, Cam....

[Spanky]

Re: Madden NFL 15 Developer Livestream Starts at 4:30 PM EST, Watch it Here

Very impressive video. These guys are the most knowledgeable developers I've seen. Very detail-oriented, which is good.
The game looks better than it ever has. Unless there is a game-killing bug (seems doubtful at this point), I'm all in.
Haven't been this excited for Madden in years.

[charter04]

Re: Madden NFL 15 Developer Livestream Starts at 4:30 PM EST, Watch it Here

Something I'm very pleased with is how on top of finding and fixing glitches and exploits they seem to be. How many times have we been told how great the game would be then we get it and wonder if they played their own game? Like when he said someone found a nano blitz and they started fixing it right away. I'm sure they won't catch everything but, at least they are honest and are trying. I'm actually looking forward to playing some online ranked games for the first time in years.

[yardz23]

Re: Madden NFL 15 Developer Livestream Starts at 4:30 PM EST, Watch it Here

Something I'm very pleased with is how on top of finding and fixing glitches and exploits they seem to be. How many times have we been told how great the game would be then we get it and wonder if they played their own game? Like when he said someone found a nano blitz and they started fixing it right away. I'm sure they won't catch everything but, at least they are honest and are trying. I'm actually looking forward to playing some online ranked games for the first time in years.

Me too!

Normally I'm just an offline franchise guy, but if everything is as tuned as it seems to be I'll be playing some online quite a bit.

Used your sliders for M25 as well. Did you catch what RG said about sliders being unlocked from difficulty? Any idea what that means?

[TTD71]

Re: Madden NFL 15 Developer Livestream Starts at 4:30 PM EST, Watch it Here

Something I'm very pleased with is how on top of finding and fixing glitches and exploits they seem to be. How many times have we been told how great the game would be then we get it and wonder if they played their own game? Like when he said someone found a nano blitz and they started fixing it right away. I'm sure they won't catch everything but, at least they are honest and are trying. I'm actually looking forward to playing some online ranked games for the first time in years.

The older teams are taking a bad rap on this point...

I know from first hand experience that guys like Ian and his team were hyper-sensitive to testing for and fixing bugs and exploits - doing it in real time at past community events even (or in Ian's case online and posting options and changes to be viewed)....the problem is a dev team - even as large as Madden has - is MASSIVELY out gunned on release day for finding exploits and bugs...take 100 game testers and give them 2 weeks (80 hours x 100 testers = 80,000 hours) and compare that to release day + internet forums/chat rooms = 4,000,000 users at even 30 minutes each = 2,000,000 hours...

I appreciate the efforts we are seeing, but its just not right to say other teams did not try or care...they may not have been as good or as up front, but this team is just as out gunned in the end as any other...I expect PLENTY of glitches...I just hope that they are able to patch and or offer enough manual options to counter them as they have shown so far!

[charter04]

Re: Madden NFL 15 Developer Livestream Starts at 4:30 PM EST, Watch it Here

Me too!

Normally I'm just an offline franchise guy, but if everything is as tuned as it seems to be I'll be playing some online quite a bit.

Used your sliders for M25 as well. Did you catch what RG said about sliders being unlocked from difficulty? Any idea what that means?

Just means when you change sliders it won't go to custom. Madden 15 will work like NCAA. If you chose All-Madden difficulty you can change sliders to what ever and it will stay all Madden. I just hope they work right.

[yardz23]

Re: Madden NFL 15 Developer Livestream Starts at 4:30 PM EST, Watch it Here

Just means when you change sliders it won't go to custom. Madden 15 will work like NCAA. If you chose All-Madden difficulty you can change sliders to what ever and it will stay all Madden. I just hope they work right.

Thanks, that's good news. Really looking forward to it.

[dat boi Q]

Re: Madden NFL 15 Developer Livestream Starts at 4:30 PM EST, Watch it Here

After watching him in this video I believe Rex is the best thing to happen for us with madden.

[charter04]

Re: Madden NFL 15 Developer Livestream Starts at 4:30 PM EST, Watch it Here

The older teams are taking a bad rap on this point...

I know from first hand experience that guys like Ian and his team were hyper-sensitive to testing for and fixing bugs and exploits - doing it in real time at past community events even (or in Ian's case online and posting options and changes to be viewed)....the problem is a dev team - even as large as Madden has - is MASSIVELY out gunned on release day for finding exploits and bugs...take 100 game testers and give them 2 weeks (80 hours x 100 testers = 80,000 hours) and compare that to release day + internet forums/chat rooms = 4,000,000 users at even 30 minutes each = 2,000,000 hours...

I appreciate the efforts we are seeing, but its just not right to say other teams did not try or care...they may not have been as good or as up front, but this team is just as out gunned in the end as any other...I expect PLENTY of glitches...I just hope that they are able to patch and or offer enough manual options to counter them as they have shown so far!

I wasn't even trying to bash the other teams but, I haven't seen any previous teams seem to work this hard at making head to head games as fair as this team is. I said I'm sure they won't catch everything. I k ow there used to be a fair play option but, that's just a band aid for poor game design. I'm sure Ian and others wanted the same things this teams what's. This teams seems like they want the game it self to be balanced and realistic enough that you don't need fair play.

Ultimately the proof is in the pudding and I'm ready to play it to see for myself.

[atc43]

Re: Madden NFL 15 Developer Livestream Starts at 4:30 PM EST, Watch it Here



Its been so long since I've felt this feeling.

The upfront and honest presentation of what this game has and doesnt will go a very long way to gaining back trust and purchases from your most dedicated fans. Rex kudos to you and the team for realizing that this game needs to go in a realistic direction.

Loved the bluff blitz and that you can actually shade defenders inside, outside, or over the top in coverage(dont know if it was in 25). Also like the addition of disguised coverages. What would make it even more in depth is to have pre-play adjustments for Strong 3 Shell, Weak 3 Shell, 1 High etc if possible.

Most of what was shown I really liked. Just a few main points that will put Madden over the top for me again.

1. Animations/Player Movement(obviously)

2. CPU AI; everything we can do the AI should be able to do as well. H2H is great but dont forget about us single player guys please!

3. Realistic Penalites/Challenge System

4. Deeper Playbook Capabilites; Formation Subs

5. Deep Realistic CFM; If you guys are going the route of realism please remove XP! Or at least allow an option for hiring coaches that affect players ratings and progression.

With those 5 points you guys will have yourselves a very great game. I havent bought a new Madden since 13 and 09 before that. Feels good to be excited about my favorite sports gaming genre again.

[bad_philanthropy]

Re: Madden NFL 15 Developer Livestream Starts at 4:30 PM EST, Watch it Here

One thing I forgot to mention in my previous praise was the beauty of seeing a defender attack the correct shoulder instead of simply engaging the blocker straight on like it has always been. I just wanted to cry it was so beautiful. This sort of logic not only improves the game overall, but should also improve the efficacy of the 3-4 defense.

[aholbert32]

Re: Madden NFL 15 Developer Livestream Starts at 4:30 PM EST, Watch it Here

Noticed that too. Might hav had something to do with him taking the field following a change of possession instead of the start of the game

The reason for that was that both players went into the play calling screen too quick. When you do that it doesnt show the QB presentation.

[jpdavis82]

Madden NFL 15 Developer Livestream Starts at 4:30 PM EST, Watch it Here

Guys i think we probably need to stop worrying about the older teams, that really isn't relevant any more. If you think Rex is great, why does that have to mean the older guys are getting bashed? I've said all along this team gets it AND they have the people above them backing their direction. Perhaps Ian and those guys got it too but they didn't get support from those above them. I hope as we move into M15 and from now on we can let these sleeping dogs lie. W,hat happened in the past can't be changed whether you thought the previous guys were good or bad. This team needs to be judged separately and in their own way based on the final product, not the accomplishments or failures of those before them. As a Packers fan this is like comparing the team of the 90s with Favre, to the current team with Rodgers. They are in different eras with different people around them.

Another thing, this team has the benefit of new technology, but again it's also a different era with different people. What matters is the present and where we are going, hopefully the current team learns from the past and continues to push for authenticity over exploits and money plays.


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[GiantBlue76]

Re: Madden NFL 15 Developer Livestream Starts at 4:30 PM EST, Watch it Here

I think everyone is putting the cart before the horse here. We are all excited to see a team actually pushing in the right direction, but by no means has this football game eclipsed the games of the past even. There are still a lot of eye sores that are in Madden 15, even by the devs admission. The real proof is in the product and what gets delivered. Good will and transparency is great and all, and it is appreciated, but at the end of the day, we aren't going out for beers together or anything. The product is what matters, and it still has a long way to go.

[Big FN Deal]

Re: Madden NFL 15 Developer Livestream Starts at 4:30 PM EST, Watch it Here

The older teams are taking a bad rap on this point...

I know from first hand experience that guys like Ian and his team were hyper-sensitive to testing for and fixing bugs and exploits - doing it in real time at past community events even (or in Ian's case online and posting options and changes to be viewed)....the problem is a dev team - even as large as Madden has - is MASSIVELY out gunned on release day for finding exploits and bugs...take 100 game testers and give them 2 weeks (80 hours x 100 testers = 80,000 hours) and compare that to release day + internet forums/chat rooms = 4,000,000 users at even 30 minutes each = 2,000,000 hours...

I appreciate the efforts we are seeing, but its just not right to say other teams did not try or care...they may not have been as good or as up front, but this team is just as out gunned in the end as any other...I expect PLENTY of glitches...I just hope that they are able to patch and or offer enough manual options to counter them as they have shown so far!

A comparison of the two teams might not be fair for a host of reasons but neither is the state of NFL gaming exclusively under Tiburon, so it is what it is. The things under Ian, good, bad or indifferent are history and can't be rewritten, while these guys are doing things now. It all comes down to results and who's/what edition delivers, good intentions and trying hard are secondary. If these guys are able to deliver the things they are touting and claim to be trying to, they'll be remembered more fondly then any of the other teams that came before them, which couldn't for whatever reasons. Again, fair or not, that's life.