Madden NFL 15 Developer Livestream, Watch it Here

[Pookac81]

Gameplay looks better. Last year wasn't all that bad, until you got to the shifts that allowed the bunch formations which resulted in cheesy flag routes. They really took a step backwards with the DB interceptions though. If it's truly "sim" then 83% of those swatted balls should have been picked off. I read that they dailed it back so folks would still enjoy passing.

[SageInfinite]

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If they can ever get the animations/movement realistic looking, the game will go so much further imo.

This was the perfect opportunity for them to capture more realistic audible animations since they actually changed how they work. They have been an eyesore for awhile now. It's always just weird to me how they change certain things but leave other things untouched that would make sense.

Tiburon I just need you to get your animations together. That's one of the main things that's holding this game back as it is now.

[Blue12]

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Did anybody hear AC/DC's Hells Bells played when the Chargers had the ball on 3rd down? I don't remember the time, but I'm positive I heard it.

I know this may not sound like a big deal to some, but it's something I've wanted for a long time now.

[charter04]

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They probably won't but, I wish they would tune the QB's accuracy a little more. The QB's still seem a little to accurate. Maybe it's just the inflated EA ratings though. Hopefully the sliders actually work right this year so we can fix things if needed.

[apollon42]

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Maddne is far from perfect but I'm glad that they are doing the Livestream and pointing out the flaws in the game. Rex seems to know exactly what's wrong with the game and dedicated to fixing it. There's a big underlying problem with Madden being that 80% of the animations look weird. I did see more gang tackling which I liked.

[jpdavis82]

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Maddne is far from perfect but I'm glad that they are doing the Livestream and pointing out the flaws in the game. Rex seems to know exactly what's wrong with the game and dedicated to fixing it. There's a big underlying problem with Madden being that 80% of the animations look weird. I did see more gang tackling which I liked.

I'd say more like 40% if you consider the new post play animations. If you use those as a guide for what they could do with mocap I'd say that they can get some really nice animations. 15 has the best post play animations in football gaming now. That one where traviathan does like a bunch of celebrations and salutes, that looks intense. That's what has been missing in Madden is the intensity of the NFL, I think Murray is going to be a huge addition.


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[K_GUN]

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15 has the best post play animations in football gaming now.


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hahaha....when your the only game in town that statement is rather hollow....

[johnnyg713]

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Sim just made a quick stream recap video and said he was sending his feedback to Rex and Clint on this http://youtu.be/x1C4jjC1Frk


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I agree with the part on the River's pass not being affected enough. After seeing that play I said to myself that there was no way that pass is completed like that. It should have been a duck that was picked off.

That play all has to do with physics. Again taking a page out of NHL's book. They really need to completely redo the football's physics and also take it a step further with player models. Like NHL, have three layers to player models; actual player, pads, and jersey. Thats the kind of stuff that will put the game over the top.

Edit. Also something that kills me on the screen play is the way the RB runs his route. He runs up, completely stops on a dime and makes a 45 degree cut to the right. No chopping of the feet at all to stop his momentum going forward so he can make the cut to the flat. Next year, I expect that to be addressed.

[SageInfinite]

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I'd say more like 40% if you consider the new post play animations. If you use those as a guide for what they could do with mocap I'd say that they can get some really nice animations. 15 has the best post play animations in football gaming now. That one where traviathan does like a bunch of celebrations and salutes, that looks intense. That's what has been missing in Madden is the intensity of the NFL, I think Murray is going to be a huge addition.


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Let's wait for the finished game before we start giving Madden any crowns. While VERY much improved post play, there's still some goofy legacy stuff in there. I'll wait until I play the game a few weeks before I take any titles from APF in any area.

[Dirk5049ers]

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I'm really impressed with these guys and what they're attempting to do. I also appreciate their honesty. I've been critical of Madden in the past and haven't bought a Madden game since 2010. I will purchase their game this year to show I support their sim movement.

[jpdavis82]

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hahaha....when your the only game in town that statement is rather hollow....

I meant period, better than any predecessor's post play animations.


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[GiantBlue76]

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I meant period, better than any predecessor's post play animations.


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The post play celebrations/antics they added are a really nice touch, but where do you come up with these absolute declarations? You haven't even played a lot of the football games of old, so how do you go about making these statements? You want madden to be the best game ever along with everyone else, but for some reason you feel it necessary to push that opinion that it IS the best game ever on everyone. Wanting something to be different than it actually is does not change reality.

News flash, although the team's hard work and candor is greatly appreciated, it is a good long way off before it catches up to the fundamentals of other games (gameplay wise), along with presentation of not only past football games, but other current sports games. Career modes is another gaping hole that hasn't even been discussed as of late.

[TFer832]

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The post play celebrations/antics they added are a really nice touch, but where do you come up with these absolute declarations? You haven't even played a lot of the football games of old, so how do you go about making these statements? You want madden to be the best game ever along with everyone else, but for some reason you feel it necessary to push that opinion that it IS the best game ever on everyone. Wanting something to be different than it actually is does not change reality.

News flash, although the team's hard work and candor is greatly appreciated, it is a good long way off before it catches up to the fundamentals of other games (gameplay wise), along with presentation of not only past football games, but other current sports games. Career modes is another gaping hole that hasn't even been discussed as of late.

Exactly. I am glad that they seemed to have gone to full real-time presentation (at least semi-full.. There is still some canned stuff when they go into huddle).. but I think that this game still has a lot to achieve in terms of presentation alone. I feel like i've seen every intro already just from watching the E3 videos.. There just isn't enough variety yet. I'm hoping it feels more organic during gameplay at least. I don't want to keep seeing the same post play celebrations and animations over and over.

I have really appreciated the transparency of this dev team so far.. but they still need to deliver on some things they THEMSELVES have promised. In particular living worlds... the sidelines are still miles behind the other football game...and it still isn't close.

[Khanchus]

I am excited!!!

I see a few bugs or things that we may not like here and there but you cant expect them to have a perfect madden game.

I think we should all be glad that we don't have a call of duty type of game where they literally copy and paste one game in to another with different colors.

I bought every madden since like 2000 (been playing since 95)

my glory days for madden i would say from around 2004-06 (xbox/ps2 days)

then came the xbox360 and ps3 where i felt they half hearted the game up until madden 13.

thats when i seen the improvements and an actual madden game i would be proud of.

the video encourages me to believe they are going in the right direction. focused on the right things (especially the hardcore players look at)

I am a cfm guy (offline/mainly online)... i hope they make it a little more in depth but am extremely proud to what they have done to it.

the previous maddens 08-12 i feel lowered my expectations for madden so drastically that now i get excited with any kind of info, and finally the previous two installments and hopefully madden 15 will start raise my standards from a honda civic to at least a acrua/lexus/infiniti.

the push the sticks feature is awesome and finally gives the defense a chance against an offense.

I was the type to make 4-6 pre play adjustments before the team gets lined up and loved doing it, but wasnt realistic and i am really excited that they made pre play adjustments much more realistic

I have watched the video about 4 times and basically fall asleep to it every night on my youtube app on my X1 lol.

cant wait! ::bart scott voice::

[jpdavis82]

Madden NFL 15 Developer Livestream, Watch it Here

The post play celebrations/antics they added are a really nice touch, but where do you come up with these absolute declarations? You haven't even played a lot of the football games of old, so how do you go about making these statements? You want madden to be the best game ever along with everyone else, but for some reason you feel it necessary to push that opinion that it IS the best game ever on everyone. Wanting something to be different than it actually is does not change reality.

News flash, although the team's hard work and candor is greatly appreciated, it is a good long way off before it catches up to the fundamentals of other games (gameplay wise), along with presentation of not only past football games, but other current sports games. Career modes is another gaping hole that hasn't even been discussed as of late.

I've played every football game since ten yard fight. I played apf last summer, madden 15 is the closest I've seen to a CBS broadcast.


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