NCAA Football 09 hands-on time this week

by pastapadre
Posted April 21st, 2008 at 12:07 pm

Later this week I will be in NYC for an event surrounding the unveiling of the NCAA Football 09 cover athlete. Also attending is Chris Jacobs from NCAA Strategies and David Wales from PSU. While there we will have an extensive amount of hands-on time with the game which should occur on Wednesday and Thursday. I’ll be coming back on Friday evening and then holding a live blog during the NFL Draft on Saturday.

We are expecting the latest build and we have been given free reign to discuss anything about it. Originally I had imagined a restricted build similar to what we used to get at E3 but apparently it will be the full thing. That means we’ll be able to dig into aspects such as online dynasty menus, campus legend changes, ect.

Keep in mind that this will still be an early build and I wouldn’t expect everything to be fully implemented and certainly the gameplay won’t be tweaked and balanced the way that it will by release time. While there should be a sufficient amount of time with the game it will still be somewhat limiting (please don’t expect extensive reports on Dynasty mode for example). The good thing about the timing is that our feedback will be directly considered and potentially acted upon. So given the circumstances look for the reports to be more informational than opinionated with full details of the feedback that has been given.

If you have any questions or areas you’d like to hear impressions or information on feel free to leave them in the comments. I can’t promise that I’ll get to all of them but I’ll definitely take them into consideration.

NCAA screenshot update: EA is releasing a new alternate uniform screen every weekday. The first one is Kansas which can now be seen here.

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deltroy

Wow just Wow you are so lucky pasta, hope you can find more about online play and online dynasty mode and if night and weather games can be played online as well, have fun keep us posted can’t wait till friday. Thanks
deltroy

Wow just Wow you are so lucky pasta, hope you can find more about online play and online dynasty mode and if night and weather games can be played online as well, have fun keep us posted can’t wait till friday. Thanks
deltroy

Wow just Wow you are so lucky pasta, hope you can find more about online play and online dynasty mode and if night and weather games can be played online as well, have fun keep us posted can’t wait till friday. Thanks
Beau

so Pasta… will you be allowed to get pictures or, even better, video from these two days?
Beau

so Pasta… will you be allowed to get pictures or, even better, video from these two days?
MJ

Thanks for keeping us in the loop. It would be great if you do have a chance to find out if the following is in:
-All D1A/Championsihp/Bowl Stadiums
-Bowl/Championship Game patches on uniforms
-Correct endzone logos for bowl games
-Any difference in atmosphere for small vs. big school match ups(i.e. a game between Ohio and Northern Illinois feels different than a Ohio State vs. Michigan game)
-Any difference in the TV presentation for bowl/championship games (i.e. trophy presentation, etc)
MJ

Thanks for keeping us in the loop. It would be great if you do have a chance to find out if the following is in:
-All D1A/Championsihp/Bowl Stadiums
-Bowl/Championship Game patches on uniforms
-Correct endzone logos for bowl games
-Any difference in atmosphere for small vs. big school match ups(i.e. a game between Ohio and Northern Illinois feels different than a Ohio State vs. Michigan game)
-Any difference in the TV presentation for bowl/championship games (i.e. trophy presentation, etc)
John

You are so lucky. See if it is anything like the trailer. Look for things like tipped passes and things like that. Also things like actual players on the sideline, and refs on the field.
John

You are so lucky. See if it is anything like the trailer. Look for things like tipped passes and things like that. Also things like actual players on the sideline, and refs on the field.
Beau

so Pasta… will you be allowed to get pictures or, even better, video from these two days?
MJ

Thanks for keeping us in the loop. It would be great if you do have a chance to find out if the following is in:
-All D1A/Championsihp/Bowl Stadiums
-Bowl/Championship Game patches on uniforms
-Correct endzone logos for bowl games
-Any difference in atmosphere for small vs. big school match ups(i.e. a game between Ohio and Northern Illinois feels different than a Ohio State vs. Michigan game)
-Any difference in the TV presentation for bowl/championship games (i.e. trophy presentation, etc)
John

You are so lucky. See if it is anything like the trailer. Look for things like tipped passes and things like that. Also things like actual players on the sideline, and refs on the field.
http://www.pastapadre.com/ pastapadre

[quote comment="18321"]so Pasta… will you be allowed to get pictures or, even better, video from these two days?[/quote]

Haven’t got clarification on that yet.
http://www.pastapadre.com/ pastapadre

[quote comment="18321"]so Pasta… will you be allowed to get pictures or, even better, video from these two days?[/quote]

Haven’t got clarification on that yet.
http://www.pastapadre.com pastapadre

[quote comment="18321"]so Pasta… will you be allowed to get pictures or, even better, video from these two days?[/quote]

Haven’t got clarification on that yet.
Bumble14

[quote comment="18322"]Thanks for keeping us in the loop. It would be great if you do have a chance to find out if the following is in:
-All D1A/Championsihp/Bowl Stadiums
-Bowl/Championship Game patches on uniforms
-Correct endzone logos for bowl games
-Any difference in atmosphere for small vs. big school match ups(i.e. a game between Ohio and Northern Illinois feels different than a Ohio State vs. Michigan game)
-Any difference in the TV presentation for bowl/championship games (i.e. trophy presentation, etc)[/quote]

I think this pretty much sums up what everyone wants Pasta. Can you please ask these questions?

Thanks.
Bumble14

[quote comment="18322"]Thanks for keeping us in the loop. It would be great if you do have a chance to find out if the following is in:
-All D1A/Championsihp/Bowl Stadiums
-Bowl/Championship Game patches on uniforms
-Correct endzone logos for bowl games
-Any difference in atmosphere for small vs. big school match ups(i.e. a game between Ohio and Northern Illinois feels different than a Ohio State vs. Michigan game)
-Any difference in the TV presentation for bowl/championship games (i.e. trophy presentation, etc)[/quote]

I think this pretty much sums up what everyone wants Pasta. Can you please ask these questions?

Thanks.
Bumble14

[quote comment="18322"]Thanks for keeping us in the loop. It would be great if you do have a chance to find out if the following is in:
-All D1A/Championsihp/Bowl Stadiums
-Bowl/Championship Game patches on uniforms
-Correct endzone logos for bowl games
-Any difference in atmosphere for small vs. big school match ups(i.e. a game between Ohio and Northern Illinois feels different than a Ohio State vs. Michigan game)
-Any difference in the TV presentation for bowl/championship games (i.e. trophy presentation, etc)[/quote]

I think this pretty much sums up what everyone wants Pasta. Can you please ask these questions?

Thanks.
http://goazcats.com/ Kenny

Damn you’re lucky Pasta, have fun.

If you remember, could you please let us know how the alternate uniforms turned out? Also let me know which one’s Arizona has? Thanks a lot bro.

email: kabbey520@yahoo.com
http://goazcats.com/ Kenny

Damn you’re lucky Pasta, have fun.

If you remember, could you please let us know how the alternate uniforms turned out? Also let me know which one’s Arizona has? Thanks a lot bro.

email: kabbey520@yahoo.com
http://goazcats.com Kenny

Damn you’re lucky Pasta, have fun.

If you remember, could you please let us know how the alternate uniforms turned out? Also let me know which one’s Arizona has? Thanks a lot bro.

email: kabbey520@yahoo.com
Craig

Pasta – who cares about alt unis, correct end zone logos for bowl games, etc. Again, this isn’t Barbie Dress-up for Males.

Check the gameplay and find if the crap from past years has been fixed (endless interceptions run back for TDs, money plays, lack of lob passes, etc).

If the game itself isn’t FIXED all the little pretty uniforms with fancy see-through visors isn’t going to matter.
Craig

Pasta – who cares about alt unis, correct end zone logos for bowl games, etc. Again, this isn’t Barbie Dress-up for Males.

Check the gameplay and find if the crap from past years has been fixed (endless interceptions run back for TDs, money plays, lack of lob passes, etc).

If the game itself isn’t FIXED all the little pretty uniforms with fancy see-through visors isn’t going to matter.
Craig

Pasta – who cares about alt unis, correct end zone logos for bowl games, etc. Again, this isn’t Barbie Dress-up for Males.

Check the gameplay and find if the crap from past years has been fixed (endless interceptions run back for TDs, money plays, lack of lob passes, etc).

If the game itself isn’t FIXED all the little pretty uniforms with fancy see-through visors isn’t going to matter.
Ninj

As discussed previously Pasta…if you could possibly check out whether we can still view other side’s games in dynasty mode as cpu v cpu and we’re not restricted to just the team we choose then that’d be great.

Thanks & Enjoy
Ninj

As discussed previously Pasta…if you could possibly check out whether we can still view other side’s games in dynasty mode as cpu v cpu and we’re not restricted to just the team we choose then that’d be great.

Thanks & Enjoy
Ninj

As discussed previously Pasta…if you could possibly check out whether we can still view other side’s games in dynasty mode as cpu v cpu and we’re not restricted to just the team we choose then that’d be great.

Thanks & Enjoy
GMSFootballa54

[quote comment="18338"]Pasta – who cares about alt unis, correct end zone logos for bowl games, etc. Again, this isn’t Barbie Dress-up for Males.

Check the gameplay and find if the crap from past years has been fixed (endless interceptions run back for TDs, money plays, lack of lob passes, etc).

If the game itself isn’t FIXED all the little pretty uniforms with fancy see-through visors isn’t going to matter.[/quote]

YOU ARE A DUMBASS !
GMSFootballa54

[quote comment="18338"]Pasta – who cares about alt unis, correct end zone logos for bowl games, etc. Again, this isn’t Barbie Dress-up for Males.

Check the gameplay and find if the crap from past years has been fixed (endless interceptions run back for TDs, money plays, lack of lob passes, etc).

If the game itself isn’t FIXED all the little pretty uniforms with fancy see-through visors isn’t going to matter.[/quote]

YOU ARE A DUMBASS !
GMSFootballa54

[quote comment="18338"]Pasta – who cares about alt unis, correct end zone logos for bowl games, etc. Again, this isn’t Barbie Dress-up for Males.

Check the gameplay and find if the crap from past years has been fixed (endless interceptions run back for TDs, money plays, lack of lob passes, etc).

If the game itself isn’t FIXED all the little pretty uniforms with fancy see-through visors isn’t going to matter.[/quote]

YOU ARE A DUMBASS !
GMSFootballa54

Pasta, how will C.L be fixed.
GMSFootballa54

Pasta, how will C.L be fixed.
GMSFootballa54

Pasta, how will C.L be fixed.
Stuntman87

Pasta can you please see if they have added the D1-AA schools in the game because i heard they were putting them in for next gen gaming…..also can you see if WESTERN MICHIGAN’s waldo stadium is not generic
Stuntman87

Pasta can you please see if they have added the D1-AA schools in the game because i heard they were putting them in for next gen gaming…..also can you see if WESTERN MICHIGAN’s waldo stadium is not generic
Stuntman87

Pasta can you please see if they have added the D1-AA schools in the game because i heard they were putting them in for next gen gaming…..also can you see if WESTERN MICHIGAN’s waldo stadium is not generic
http://www.myspace.com/nvmfootball20 Cody

will you please check create a team, Campus Legend upgrades, create a player upgrades thanks,
Cody
http://www.myspace.com/nvmfootball20 Cody

will you please check create a team, Campus Legend upgrades, create a player upgrades thanks,
Cody
http://www.myspace.com/nvmfootball20 Cody

will you please check create a team, Campus Legend upgrades, create a player upgrades thanks,
Cody
sean

hey pasta, can you look at crowd reactions and the homefield advantage?

thanx
sean

hey pasta, can you look at crowd reactions and the homefield advantage?

thanx
sean

hey pasta, can you look at crowd reactions and the homefield advantage?

thanx
GMSFootballa54

[quote comment="18344"]hey pasta, can you look at crowd reactions and the homefield advantage?

thanx[/quote]

same
GMSFootballa54

[quote comment="18344"]hey pasta, can you look at crowd reactions and the homefield advantage?

thanx[/quote]

same
GMSFootballa54

[quote comment="18344"]hey pasta, can you look at crowd reactions and the homefield advantage?

thanx[/quote]

same
JB

Pasta,

Can you get the full scoop on the online dynasty feature? Number of players? How are games handled against CPU opponents? Games against other users? Can schedules be edited like in the past to make sure yearly games against other users are scheduled (for non-conference opponents)? How does the recruiting feature work for all involved? Can you add created players to the online dynasty? Can draft classes be exported to Madden still?

Thanks in advance!
JB

Pasta,

Can you get the full scoop on the online dynasty feature? Number of players? How are games handled against CPU opponents? Games against other users? Can schedules be edited like in the past to make sure yearly games against other users are scheduled (for non-conference opponents)? How does the recruiting feature work for all involved? Can you add created players to the online dynasty? Can draft classes be exported to Madden still?

Thanks in advance!
JB

Pasta,

Can you get the full scoop on the online dynasty feature? Number of players? How are games handled against CPU opponents? Games against other users? Can schedules be edited like in the past to make sure yearly games against other users are scheduled (for non-conference opponents)? How does the recruiting feature work for all involved? Can you add created players to the online dynasty? Can draft classes be exported to Madden still?

Thanks in advance!
Eric

If you could please give an honest and true description of the gameplay at this stage, I would appreciate it. I get tired of all the previews just gushing over the game and not really getting into how it plays. They end up being glorified marketing for the game.

Let us know how it plays compared to last year. Do the LBs and CBs still have unreal INT ability? Is the line play still terrible? How is the QB play? Is the out route still the go-to route all the time? Can I actually throw over the middle without an LB leaping 10 feet in the air to pick off a pass he wasn’t looking at?

How is the presentation? Does it integrate with ESPN at all? Are there stat overlays and updates throughout the game? Do the commentators actually talk about specific stuff happening in the game?
Eric

If you could please give an honest and true description of the gameplay at this stage, I would appreciate it. I get tired of all the previews just gushing over the game and not really getting into how it plays. They end up being glorified marketing for the game.

Let us know how it plays compared to last year. Do the LBs and CBs still have unreal INT ability? Is the line play still terrible? How is the QB play? Is the out route still the go-to route all the time? Can I actually throw over the middle without an LB leaping 10 feet in the air to pick off a pass he wasn’t looking at?

How is the presentation? Does it integrate with ESPN at all? Are there stat overlays and updates throughout the game? Do the commentators actually talk about specific stuff happening in the game?