Madden NFL 2011

TheHeadhunter

http://espn.go.com/espn/thelife/videogames/news/story?id=5136818

This looks and sounds awesome! Cannot wait for it.

f1dan

So did Madden 10 but that turned out to be a plie of sh!te

AIR-AUSSIE

TheHeadhunter wrote: »

http://espn.go.com/espn/thelife/videogames/news/story?id=5136818

This looks and sounds awesome! Cannot wait for it.

Not sure from what I've seen/read, the new play-calling is really gonna be a do or die for the game really. Skipped over madden 10, i own madden 09 but wasn't overally impressed with it.

Here is a trailer:

bobo the clown

AIR-AUSSIE wrote: »

Not sure from what I've seen/read, the new play-calling is really gonna be a do or die for the game really. Skipped over madden 10, i own madden 09 but wasn't overally impressed with it.

Here is a trailer:

Madden is a good game ...can't wait

bruschi

that trailer looks rubbish! players just floating around and spin moves where they magically side step. would hope the gameplay isnt like that when its released. havent had a madden since 09, but wouldnt mind getting an upgrade, but only if its worth it.

AIR-AUSSIE

bruschi wrote: »

that trailer looks rubbish! players just floating around and spin moves where they magically side step. would hope the gameplay isnt like that when its released. havent had a madden since 09, but wouldnt mind getting an upgrade, but only if its worth it.

I'm the same. Yes Madden is a good game, but there hasn't been a significant improvement since 06, the last iteration I got on the PS2. And some would argue it has gotten worse...

TheHeadhunter

AIR-AUSSIE wrote: »

And some would argue it has gotten worse...

It definitely has not gotten worse!

AIR-AUSSIE

TheHeadhunter wrote: »

It definitely has not gotten worse!

Well there is a couple of issues that weren't in the PS2 versions:

Offensive Linesmen not able to block for sh.it
The CPU running out of bounds for no reason
Defensive backs able to jump ridiculously high

AIR-AUSSIE

Madden 11 demo now up in the US PSN store if anyone is interested!

New SuperBowl celebration

tallaghtoutlaws

I stopped buying it in 08 once you go NCAA you never go back. Madden goes for the look far to often and the gameplay is sh1te. So many problems. Gotten so much more worse in recent years.

ReacherCreature

Looks class and all but I'm not a fan of the Madden games since '07. I think that 2006 and 2007 were the finest of games - since they moved to the next gen consoles, they've been ruined I think. Nice to see Brees on the cover though!

AIR-AUSSIE

I'm pretty much the same as you guys but thought I'd give it a try. Think I've lost interest in Madden as a game, there just doesnt seem to much of an improvement to the gameplay, if any.

Gave the demo a try and was not very impressed not sure about the gameflow feature really.

tallaghtoutlaws

AIR-AUSSIE wrote: »

I'm pretty much the same as you guys but thought I'd give it a try. Think I've lost interest in American Football as a game, there just doesnt seem to much of an improvement to the gameplay, if any.

Gave the demo a try and was not very impressed not sure about the gameflow feature really.

If you have a PS3 buy NCAA 11 trust me you wont be disappointed. You will have to order it from the US but it is so much better than Madden. I first bought it when I bought a US 360 when it first came out and haven't looked back. Handy thing about the PS3 is the non region lock on the games so you can purchase the NCAA series.

ReacherCreature

tallaghtoutlaws wrote: »

If you have a PS3 buy NCAA 11 trust me you wont be disappointed. You will have to order it from the US but it is so much better than Madden. I first bought it when I bought a US 360 when it first came out and haven't looked back. Handy thing about the PS3 is the non region lock on the games so you can purchase the NCAA series.

My cousin, similar to me with Madden, tried out NCAA and really enjoys it. I was wary as there's no rosters I think, just QB#3 etc. but you can download stuff for it to get the names for the players. Sounds pretty good, must give it a shot sometime!

tallaghtoutlaws

ReacherCreature wrote: »

My cousin, similar to me with Madden, tried out NCAA and really enjoys it. I was wary as there's no rosters I think, just QB#3 etc. but you can download stuff for it to get the names for the players. Sounds pretty good, must give it a shot sometime!

Yeah you can use generated names though or download the actual rosters. Takes about 15mins tops to download and upload to the game. Well worth it.

Peyton Manning

I never knew PS3 was region free :eek::eek:

And here's me playing Madden like a chump! How do you download the actual rosters for NCAA and upload then? Is it over PS market place or something else completely?

tallaghtoutlaws

Archimedes wrote: »

I never knew PS3 was region free :eek::eek:

And here's me playing Madden like a chump! How do you download the actual rosters for NCAA and upload then? Is it over PS market place or something else completely?

The good nerds of the tinternet upload them. They are not official but work 100%. Just google them. For NCAA 11 it will take them a couple of weeks to upload the rosters. But if you want to try before you buy the full price 11 go and buy a bargain copy of 10. Ebay for €20 these days.

To upload the rosters you create a data folder on your ps3 and the game reads it. The nerds generally leave instructions. I download on laptop and transfer using data stick.

ReacherCreature

tallaghtoutlaws wrote: »

The good nerds of the tinternet upload them. They are not official but work 100%. Just google them. For NCAA 11 it will take them a couple of weeks to upload the rosters. But if you want to try before you buy the full price 11 go and buy a bargain copy of 10. Ebay for €20 these days.

To upload the rosters you create a data folder on your ps3 and the game reads it. The nerds generally leave instructions. I download on laptop and transfer using data stick.

That sounds class. There are some seriously dedicated people to do up the rosters like that!

Mikeyt086

Erm... I played Madden 11 today and I love it. Although I am a Madden fan.

The Gameflow thing works imo, its like asking Madden but it makes the game quicker and each coach has his playbook tendencies in the game so it makes the call based on what he would select in that given situation in real life, you can also make your own playbooks.

If you are wearing the headset for 360/PS3, then the offensive co-ordinator speaks into your ear telling you how many steps to drop back, where to hit your reciever or what gaps to look for on a run. Same on defence, he tells you where to pressure the QB etc. Very very cool.

Raoul

Mikeyt086 wrote: »

Erm... I played Madden 11 today and I love it. Although I am a Madden fan.

The Gameflow thing works imo, its like asking Madden but it makes the game quicker and each coach has his playbook tendencies in the game so it makes the call based on what he would select in that given situation in real life, you can also make your own playbooks.

If you are wearing the headset for 360/PS3, then the offensive co-ordinator speaks into your ear telling you how many steps to drop back, where to hit your reciever or what gaps to look for on a run. Same on defence, he tells you where to pressure the QB etc. Very very cool.

Yeah I really like it too. Think the coach thing could get annoying extremely quickly. Can't wait to sit down and make up my own playbook thing. Really like the gameflow, and it was a great idea to leave in the conventional method.

Running with the ball seems much easier.

Its annoying to have only two teams to play with, can't wait for this to come out.

Peyton Manning

Probably a silly question, but is there any difference between Madden on the Xbox and PS3? I had an Xbox for years, and have played every Madden since '06 on it, but it packed up on me this year so I've been stuck with the PS3 since. Any difference apart from getting used to the controller?

namloc1980

Archimedes wrote: »

Probably a silly question, but is there any difference between Madden on the Xbox and PS3? I had an Xbox for years, and have played every Madden since '06 on it, but it packed up on me this year so I've been stuck with the PS3 since. Any difference apart from getting used to the controller?

No difference, it's the same game afaik.

Some thoughts after playing the demo:

Gameflow: worked well enough. At times the CPU picked some downright crazy plays in certain situations. But I suppose even the best NFL co-ordinator picks stupid plays from time to time. The co-ordinator in the headset was cool but I suspect it will get old very fast.

Running: No sprint button was a bit weird at first but after a while I didn't even miss it and I could concentrate on following the blocks and finding the hole, just like it should be.

Passing: Seemed more or less the same as last year.

Presentation: Seems much improved and has been a major failing of Madden in recent years. Would have to see the full game though to judge it.

Overall looks good and an improvement on last year (based on the demo obviously).

Peyton Manning

Spent the past couple of hours playing the demo. Very impressed with it. Im definitely a fan of gameflow. The removal of the sprint button has made running with the ball much better - no more just zipping round the outside, you really are at the mercy of your blockers. The physics seem to be better too. Very impressed, can't wait for the full version.

Raoul

Anyone else find it hard not to press the sprint button???:pac:

tallaghtoutlaws

Raoul wrote: »

Anyone else find it hard not to press the sprint button???:pac:

Yeah me

I played a good 4 hours of this, this morning and I have to say the more I get into it the more this new version grows on me. I may purchase the full copy of the game now to give it a good seeing to :D

But people seriously give NCAA a try also you wont be disappointed.

Stev_o

Coming straight from Madden 08 on the PC i have to say i hate the camera angle im just far too far back and it makes it harder for me to judge the on coming blitz, there's a serious amount of lag aswell. The running feel to the game is awesome though.

Oat23

No matter how much I say I wont buy it I always end up getting it when my punk friend says he will ''whoop my ass with the vikings'' and ''you're not getting it because you are scared of my madden ability''.

Same with Fifa .

Archimedes wrote: »

Any difference apart from getting used to the controller?

http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055980542

http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/9251427/c_1/1|category_root|Video+games|14419738/c_2/2|cat_14419738|PS3|14419785/c_3/3|cat_14419785|PS3+accessories|14419800.htm

f1dan

I played the demo today. On defence it just feels the you're completely uninvolved and just waiting for the play to run it's natural course.

The lack of a sprint button also feels quite strange

Raoul

f1dan wrote: »

I played the demo today. On defence it just feels the you're completely uninvolved and just waiting for the play to run it's natural course.

The lack of a sprint button also feels quite strange

I think you can make what you want of the defence plays. I try to get to the qb by using the right analog to roll off and push pass people and then if he throws I think you have much more control over your defence to make an interception.

f1dan

Raoul wrote: »

I think you can make what you want of the defence plays. I try to get to the qb by using the right analog to roll off and push pass people and then if he throws I think you have much more control over your defence to make an interception.

I do the same but definitely when defending run plays, I just feel like a bystander.

McG

played the demo a bit over the last couple of days and am enjoying it. I skipped last years game so this is a biger step up for me than some of you

i can't get a running game going though except for pitch plays; my o-line don't seem to be interested in doing any blocking (or I could just be a bit rubbish)!

anyone know of any good pre-order deals?

Raoul

McG wrote: »

played the demo a bit over the last couple of days and am enjoying it. I skipped last years game so this is a biger step up for me than some of you

i can't get a running game going though except for pitch plays; my o-line don't seem to be interested in doing any blocking (or I could just be a bit rubbish)!

anyone know of any good pre-order deals?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Madden-NFL-11-Xbox-360/dp/B0037HPSD2/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1280533033&sr=8-2

This is the best I have found so far. I find the running game is easy enough. You just have to get used to it.

Peyton Manning

The Superbowl winning scenes this time round are spectacular. Even Obama makes an appearance!

http://ie.ps3.ign.com/dor/objects/36265/madden-nfl-11/videos/madden11_feat_src_lionswins.html

f1dan

There's a different superbowl celebration scene for every team apparently

Raoul

f1dan wrote: »

There's a different superbowl celebration scene for every team apparently

I seen one for the Saints, it looked quite similar.

Still can't wait for this game now. Hope the online is a bit better. Was forever getting disconnected. Even though I think this was an EA server fault.

Peyton Manning

Raoul wrote: »

I seen one for the Saints, it looked quite similar.

The scenes are the same, it's the commentary which is different. Whereas with the Lions they talk about how unexpected it was, the Saints one talks about the expectations, and back to back Superbowls. Fairly cool.

mikemac

I like it
Gameplay is definitely faster, the heatset commentry is cool but you'll probably tire of it

The fan chants are personalized, JETS, JETS, JETS in the demo

Raoul

What about setting up a boards online franchise when this comes out??

Would anybody be interested?

Peyton Manning

I'd definitely be up for a PS3 one anyway. My Xbox is no longer with us.

Raoul

Im an xbox man! sorry should have stated that earlier

McG

i might be up for online franchise on xbl

Mikeyt086

I also might be interested in an online franchise.

I love the running game on this so much, I cant wait to get my hands on Maurice Jones-Drew on Friday week!

evil_seed

only got around to playing the demo of this lastnight. i've missed the last 2 maddens so this is a massive step up for me. it looks slick as ****. couldn't figure out sprint though. There's a lot more to do re audible, change up the defense line ups, puttin in subs. And I love the gameplan, it's gonna bring out the coach in everyone lol

f1dan

evil_seed wrote: »

only got around to playing the demo of this lastnight. i've missed the last 2 maddens so this is a massive step up for me. it looks slick as ****. couldn't figure out sprint though. There's a lot more to do re audible, change up the defense line ups, puttin in subs. And I love the gameplan, it's gonna bring out the coach in everyone lol

There is no sprint button! Only too right as all plays are done at full speed in real life

raven136

one of the recent Bill Simmons podcasts had a guy on talking about Madden and all the new features/changes.It was a good discussion and i like the fact that downfield blocking is really important for running backs etc and that there is no sprint button.
Also as previously mentioned the celebrations for the Lions winning the superbowl are off the hook.

Peyton Manning

Just a reminder, the game is out on Friday.

I'll be getting it on Friday, but can't play it for about 2 weeks due to exams

sports_fan

Ive been playing the demo over the last couple of days and while the gameplay seems a little slicker than the 2009 version I have, Im still not sure there is enough there to warrant purchasing the new version.

I dont see the point of a gameplan for experienced players. I mean could anyone see themselves using it in competitive online play? There are so many variables when picking a play I just dont see how you could rely on a computer to do it for you no matter how much detail you went into in setting it up.

Also, Im not really liking the strategy pad thing. What was wrong with the old system? Is there any extra features available with the strategy pad that wasnt available with the old system? Maybe it just takes time to get used to.

I think ill just hold off until I see some reports appearing on here over the next week before I decide whether to buy or not.

Raoul

Archimedes wrote: »

Just a reminder, the game is out on Friday.

I'll be getting it on Friday, but can't play it for about 2 weeks due to exams

I thought it wasn't out until the 20th. Can't actually find anywhere that says what date its out.

Edit - Yep, out this Friday. Have my theses due in a week. Still tempted to go get it though.

Raoul

Post here if you have bought Madden 11 for the xbox and maybe after a couple of days we can get a franchise goin!!

Buyin it tomorrow evening, can't wait.

KaiserGunner

Damn didnt think this was out this Friday. Have a few exams coming up soon so cant play it, will have to wait a few weeks more.

Raoul

Anybody bought it yet? Cheapest place to buy?