Hippopuncher12
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First Madden I am skipping in like 12 years or so....feels...weird.
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Madden 18 is out very soon and there are few gameplay videos... Is that troubling?
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Soapbox Killer
Grand Nagus
They are having trouble getting it running on Switch in time for launch.
It is strange, the usual Madden media blitz should be starting about now right? It's easy to pin the lack of videos on the engine switch but I think it's possible EA believes that the product is so strong it will sell well regardless. The focus on story mode probably means less changes to career mode and thus likely an EA access play for me.
Also the idea that"videogame enthusiasts" don't care for Madden is ridiculous.
Also the idea that"videogame enthusiasts" don't care for Madden is ridiculous.
Is this a joke?
Mihael Mello Keehl
Banned
The game not even on switch
B1gg_Randall
Member
I do more solo grinding because the pack odds are trash! I might buy pack this year if the odds are good.
Nahhh they are completely competent developers....
Nemesis121
Member
I will never buy another NFL game until the license no longer exclusive, being force to choose from one publisher is BS...having options is always better....NFL and EA said fuck the consumer, and since that day i said fuck them too, i haven't played a NFL game since NFL2K5....
Jeronimo Jones
Member
I agree, the lack of footage is disappointing. I've seen the blog articles saying all the right things about gameplay, and I'm hoping the change to Frostbite makes the game look and play even better.
Madden 17 was pretty good in my opinion and it kept my interest longer than they have in the past, but potential gameplay issues and bugs introduced by the new engine make me wary.
Madden 17 was pretty good in my opinion and it kept my interest longer than they have in the past, but potential gameplay issues and bugs introduced by the new engine make me wary.
Soapbox Killer
Grand Nagus
More like a dream
I miss it every fall. :/
I always preferred ncaa to any pro football game because I can enjoy playing teams I have zero rooting interest in, but with madden I just can not enjoy anybody except the Seahawks.
Naudyboy16
Member
That's beside the point though, I currently have EA access (really enjoying it) but it's the whole principal. This is the first time in a while that they've been so quiet about it. It's almost like their not confident in it.
Icedburden
Member
I don't get this and never will. If the game is good, and it is, why does it matter?
Purple Cheeto
Member
So much shit posting in this thread from people who clearly think they are super cool with their tired takes.
I mean, lets be honest -- if you like the series, you're going to get the game. I'll buy FIFA every year it comes out. Inevitably there will be issues that remain which drive me fucking bonkers, but the core game is going to remain the same with some tweaks here and there. I wouldn't expect a major overhaul, so it's just lip service at best showing off videos early.
Mihael Mello Keehl
Banned
Oh I 'm agreeing with you. I'm really not understanding the logic behind this plan. The blogs say, "We got rid of legacy issues." Well... can I see that you did? shit
Chip N Chance
Member
As someone who doesnt care about sports, i was actually wondering this a couple days ago and seeked out some gameplay, and all i found was off screen stuff. I was so confused. I like football, and have EA access, so that was my jumping off point i guess. Im more curious than invested in this years Madden because of it switching engines from Ignite? to Frostbite.
EA also didn't show much of Andromeda leading up to its launch and people were so confused as to why. But the difference is that Mass Effect is more about its content rather than its mechanics. Madden is the opposite. So if they weren't able to get the framerate up in time for launch and now they are afraid to show it, than that is a huge knock for a franchise that has been pretty smooth in terms of its frame rate.
Im with you op.
EA also didn't show much of Andromeda leading up to its launch and people were so confused as to why. But the difference is that Mass Effect is more about its content rather than its mechanics. Madden is the opposite. So if they weren't able to get the framerate up in time for launch and now they are afraid to show it, than that is a huge knock for a franchise that has been pretty smooth in terms of its frame rate.
Im with you op.
Zantetsuken
Member
Haven't bought a Madden since Vick was on the cover. I loved the NCAA series though. It is concerning that their have been much news lately.
Been a long time Madden buyer and yeah going to buy it again this year but I see a terrible trend with sports franchises that used to be THE game to play. Look at MLB: THe Show. Still a great game but it's easy to see that the game play takes a back seat to the money making Diamond Dynasty and online play. There are plenty of people that care about franchise still. At least they do a better job with that then EA does with Madden. Which leads me to Madden. Used to be amazingly fun to play a franchise. Then came online then Ultimate Team and the rest is history.
perfectsil
Member
Gameplay footage from youtubers going live in 10 mins
Shil Pencer
Member
Because 2k5 is still on par with a game 2 console generations ahead?
jonscrambler
Member
they are up!
DizzyCaffeine
Member
Got a link? I don't follow them youtubers.
DizzyCaffeine
Member
Yikes...looks shockingly similar to Madden 17. They usually try to spruce something up, but I'm not seeing anything noticeable here. Menus and gameplay seem a bit snappier, though.
Jaguar Victory
Member
Shit I'd pay for that.
Thabass
Member
This is honestly the best part of the game if true.
Shil Pencer
Member
Why do they keep using "EA Sports" as the presentation. They have FOX, CBS, NBC, MNF all at their disposal and they use EA.
Funny thing is NBA Live has ESPN presentation all over it, no idea why Madden doesnt have any, they have the money to get all of them too but EA is prob too cheap for that.
Shil Pencer
Member
NHLs presentation is fantastic as well I just can't understand how their marquee game is always the worst
Purple Cheeto
Member
Animations seem better in some cases, or faster anyhow.
Run blocking looks better but neither of these cheesers ran much so hard to say.
Still a lot of the same over the top defensive jank from last year.
That snow is pretty shameful.
Run blocking looks better but neither of these cheesers ran much so hard to say.
Still a lot of the same over the top defensive jank from last year.
That snow is pretty shameful.
Jaguar Victory
Member
I love the run game. Blake Bortles is my QB so I'll be running a lot.
Man I couldn't watch more than 5 minutes of the first youtube link. The menus definitely seem snappier but I can't stand the 1 sec freeze frame before they cut to the next scene during the presentation and fluff stuff (I like to watch this stuff). Then seeing how running ability isn't impacted by snow conditions and how they still just have the worst physics, I think I'll pass this year. The IQ is really nice and sharp and its obvious they spent some time in this area but I can't really justify a full price purchase of the game this season.
This too! I'm really sick of them not giving the PC audience the major sports franchises outside of Fifa. Its complete BS, has anyone actually ever asked them why there isn't an PC versions, I'd like to know their excuse on this one.
This too! I'm really sick of them not giving the PC audience the major sports franchises outside of Fifa. Its complete BS, has anyone actually ever asked them why there isn't an PC versions, I'd like to know their excuse on this one.
Yep, except 2k5 is still better than any Madden. EA has been making the same fucking game for almost 15 years and people still buy it every year.
Spyder_Monkey
Banned
How often do you see Madden being talked about on enthusiast boards like this?
Purple Cheeto
Member
Any time I see someone say 2k5 is good I wonder if they played the same 2k5 I did.
The irony is that most of the people who worked on the 2k football series ended up at EA.
The irony is that most of the people who worked on the 2k football series ended up at EA.
FrenchMovieTheme
Member
2k5 wasn't even better than madden 2005
It wasn't a bad game but it's greatness is hilariously overstated
Jeronimo Jones
Member
Thanks for the youtube links, jonscrambler.
The snowy weather not affecting animations/physics is pretty obvious in the first link, but the ball physics, tackling physics and animations in general look more realistic and improved to me, in ways that will make gameplay better.
I saw some good looking tackles, broken tackles, and even a blocked field goal returned for TD.
The snowy weather not affecting animations/physics is pretty obvious in the first link, but the ball physics, tackling physics and animations in general look more realistic and improved to me, in ways that will make gameplay better.
I saw some good looking tackles, broken tackles, and even a blocked field goal returned for TD.
JimJamJones
Member
What have they done to you, Jordy?
Lord of Derp
Purple Cheeto
Member
Remember the travesty that was APF?