Madden NFL 16 Presentation Details

[jpdavis82]

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People who complained about certain features last year this year are going with the line "why should I be happy about that, it should have been there all along" or something to that effect.

That mindset will lead to disappointment every time, no matter what they do. People also want them to do innovative things and so they try this beyond broadcast or dynamic drive goals and people complain they aren't being authentic enough. If authenticity is what we want then it will just be replicating what's already been done whether it's on tv or in another game already. If creativity and innovation is what we want, then it won't be "authentic". There's not much new and innovative about a game that's trying to replicate something that's already been done. IMO putting steadicams on the sidelines and in the middle of the field, adding this draft champions mode is probably two of the most innovative things that have been done in a sports game in a long time.

[CMH]

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Ugh more disappointment.


REALLY do not like the direction their going in here. With this whole super zoomed in stuff where it pretty much forces you to notice something. I can not stand the super zoomed in replays where you can't even seen what's going on. This isn't NFL Fims 16. This is Madden NFL 16. We should be getting things as they appear in real life.

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I don't like the new stat thing were it pops up besides players. I don't see that on TV why should I see it on something that is supposed to simulate the NFL? It just reminds me I'm playing madden.

Regarding your second point, I think those stat overlays will be in broadcast presentations soon. Sometimes they need video games to do it to see how effective it could be.

I would welcome small stats popping up next to players at times while watching a live broadcast.

Re the zoomed in replays. I'm with you here but I disagree it's a bad thing if it's NFL Films-esque.

That's probably the best case scenario. So long as the zoomed in replays cover what's important, I want it.

If it's a zoomed in replay of the running back and I can't see the action around him, it's garbage. Older Madden ' s did that and I think it's what you're fearing this one will do.

But if it's zooming in on actual action, why should we focus on limitations when video games can bring us closer?

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[DeuceDouglas]

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But if it's zooming in on actual action, why should we focus on limitations when video games can bring us closer?

It's just my opinion but closer doesn't always equal better. I think the zoomed in stuff can be great but I feel that it's far more effective as a compliment than a feature because it doesn't tell the "story" of the play I guess you'd call it. That's why I'd like see them nail all the basic stuff before they start trying to go beyond. I'd like to see more replay sequences like this:





Just a couple other things but I'd like to see some kind of replay slider that adjusts the frequency as well. Also, I saw someone else mention it but I too wonder whether things like the 4th quarter comebacks stat will add up over time and be correct of if incoming guys will forever be zero. And then when it comes to CFM, they need to make sure when you're starting a season and they show the kick returner or QB's, that they show the previous season's stats or preseason stats if they're a rookie or something other than straight zeroes.

[SageInfinite]

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It's just my opinion but closer doesn't always equal better. I think the zoomed in stuff can be great but I feel that it's far more effective as a compliment than a feature because it doesn't tell the "story" of the play I guess you'd call it. That's why I'd like see them nail all the basic stuff before they start trying to go beyond. I'd like to see more replay sequences like this:

Exactly. My main issue with Tiburon. They try to go beyond things they haven't even nailed. This reaches across almost every area in the game.

[Aggies7]

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I agree with CMH. I really do see these stat pop ups coming to Fox or CBS soon. I think Fox already uses them pre-play.

As for the getting closer to action I disagree. The closer the camera angle the less of the play you can see developing (whether it be live or replay). Just my opinion.

[CT Pitbull]

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Im just happy to FINALLY see some improvements and effort put in to the "Living Worlds" feature we were promised 2 years ago. We'll see how well they pull it off and how these camera angles mesh together soon.

Its a start. At least EA didnt just ignore this area completely.

[Madwolf]

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I will say the "living worlds" stuff is pretty awesome. The NHL crowds feel really awesome as it is, and they apparently got much better in NHL 16 as well.

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Yes, this was at Atlanta

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[DeuceDouglas]

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One thing I'd like to see come back was the blimp shots of the stadium. That was one of my favorite things from M12 and I thought they looked great on last-gen and with the graphics where they're at now would look even better.

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[munky1307]

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One thing I'd like to see come back was the blimp shots of the stadium. That was one of my favorite things from M12 and I thought they looked great on last-gen and with the graphics where they're at now would look even better.

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Forgot how good this looked even on old gen. Would love for them to bring this back even if it were just for Primetime games to differentiate them. Great broadcast element.

[SageInfinite]

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One thing I'd like to see come back was the blimp shots of the stadium. That was one of my favorite things from M12 and I thought they looked great on last-gen and with the graphics where they're at now would look even better.

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Yeah now they have that stupid looking futuristic stadium construction crap. The blimp shots were awesome. Alot of things I liked in Madden 12 are now gone, reduced, or haven't been touched since then.

I know they'll say it wasn't under this teams reign, but good elements are good elements. This team hasn't necessarily slacked, but I'd love it if they picked up the pace.

[DeuceDouglas]

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Forgot how good this looked even on old gen. Would love for them to bring this back even if it were just for Primetime games to differentiate them. Great broadcast element.

I agree. I went back and watched some old M12 games and that game had some really nice elements. They had the National Anthem and flyovers during playoff games and I think the intro music could definitely be used for some kind of primetime game intro as well. The team intros were way too repetitive but the player intros were pretty cool and if expanded upon could be really great for playoff games.

[SageInfinite]

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I really want them to amp up the presentation for the playoffs as well. They have the superbowl, which is cool(still alot more could be done), but at least they have some separate presentation. The playoffs just feel like regular games as of now.

I love it when devs make the playoffs feels special. There's a certain energy that needs to be injected into the games.

[jpdavis82]

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I really want them to amp up the presentation for the playoffs as well. They have the superbowl, which is cool(still alot more could be done), but at least they have some separate presentation. The playoffs just feel like regular games as of now.

I love it when devs make the playoffs feels special. There's a certain energy that needs to be injected into the games.

I don't know how this will translate exactly, but I know that more teams have towels in the Playoffs in M16.

[SageInfinite]

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I don't know how this will translate exactly, but I know that more teams have towels in the Playoffs in M16.

I hope next year they could actually add a playoff mode. I know they added draft champions but just an actual playoff mode where you can set up your own version, or maybe from last year's, whatever, with a separate presentation. Having it be a seperate mode they can advertise gives them reason to actually work on it and put more time into it. It would be nice for people who don't want to play CFM.

The crowd noise should be maxed out, fans should be way more in tune to whats happening on the field, sidelines should be more amped up, and commentary should be more exciting. Maybe give us super zoomed in second replays for playoffs games, like the "NBCee it" feature they do on tv. Maybe more dramatic camera angels. It should just feel like a different experience.