More Football Community Event Videos
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I went through and pulled out some of the better clips that I had taken over the two days with Madden 09, NFL Head Coach 09, and NCAA Football 09. With Madden there is a lengthy superstar mode one which displays from the perspective of a RB, QB, CB, and DE, along with a few gameplay sequences. Head Coach has a short gameplay clip, a lengthy one displaying the play creator (which you can actually put together plays much faster than I show in that), and one that flips through all of the NFL’s coaches. Finally with NCAA there are a couple highlight videos which I liked a lot.
Previous videos can be found in the hands-on reports over the past few days. Continue on to view the videos.
Madden 09
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NFL Head Coach 09
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NCAA Football 09
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June 1, 2008 at 10:51 pm
yo pasta…one more question…i thought i read somewhere that a person would not need to be on a friends’ list to download a NCAA roster file…is this accurate information? just curious…because i live in Korea at the moment…and none of my friends on my friends’ list even play sports games…just making sure i will be able to get the renamed NCAA roster files…thanks…
June 1, 2008 at 10:52 pm
[quote comment="23554"][quote comment="23550"][quote comment="23547"]
That’s awsome! When you say they’re trying to make weather affect the game more, what exactly did you mean by that? Also do you know if it’s possible for EA to add accelerated clock via patch or is that something will have to wait til next year for?[/quote]
Things like instances of slipping on wet grass/turf. I read that accelerated clock is a possibility for making it in, but they aren’t sure if they’ll be able to.
One other thing is apparently they are going to make it if you drop back too far from the line of scrimmage (12-15 yards) the passing icons will disappear. That will be a great addition and prevent people from dropping back like that without incurring some sort of penalty.[/quote]
That’s a great idea! Also, one last question, do you know if signature running back styles are still in the game? I know they instituted it in ‘07 & I would’ve liked to see them expand on that but I haven’t heard much if any talked about it. Thanx for the prompt responses Pasta! This is great info![/quote]
I don’t believe that they have signature running styles, but that it is something they’re looking to do for next year.
June 1, 2008 at 10:54 pm
[quote comment="23556"]yo pasta…one more question…i thought i read somewhere that a person would not need to be on a friends’ list to download a NCAA roster file…is this accurate information? just curious…because i live in Korea at the moment…and none of my friends on my friends’ list even play sports games…just making sure i will be able to get the renamed NCAA roster files…thanks…[/quote]
Yep. So basically you would just have to type in pastapadre to get the roster file I had uploaded, even if not on my friends list.
June 1, 2008 at 10:54 pm
[quote comment="23555"]
For the most part that is probably true, though look at Online Team Play which EA added to FIFA and NBA Live through patches. So it isn’t unprecedented that something like that could be done.[/quote]
yeah…but with those additions…i got the vibe that they were planning on those modes being in the final copy of the game…but simply ran out of time to get them in…because they really weren’t released too long after the release of the game…i think a planned add-on is slightly different from a feature being added due to the fans imploring for it…
June 1, 2008 at 10:56 pm
[quote comment="23559"][quote comment="23555"]
For the most part that is probably true, though look at Online Team Play which EA added to FIFA and NBA Live through patches. So it isn’t unprecedented that something like that could be done.[/quote]
yeah…but with those additions…i got the vibe that they were planning on those modes being in the final copy of the game…but simply ran out of time to get them in…because they really weren’t released too long after the release of the game…i think a planned add-on is slightly different from a feature being added due to the fans imploring for it…[/quote]
Right, but in the sense that they would hold back something just to have it as a new feature for the next year that doesn’t necessarily hold true after the Online Team Play additions. Consider that those two games got no credit for OTP in reviews since they weren’t out at the time. Overall though I agree with you, I doubt they would add accelerated clock in a patch.
June 1, 2008 at 10:56 pm
[quote comment="23558"]
Yep. So basically you would just have to type in pastapadre to get the roster file I had uploaded, even if not on my friends list.[/quote]
that’s awesome…still more stoked for Madden…but i am pretty happy my Missouri Tigers aren’t going to be such pushovers this year…that being said…in real life, i think it might be hard for them to duplicate the season they had last year again…
June 1, 2008 at 11:12 pm
[quote comment="23545"][quote comment="23544"]how come Belicheat isn’t in Head Coach 09[/quote]
He isn’t part of the coaches association so they can’t include him. This also used to be the case with Bill Parcells.[/quote]
Do you know if you Creat a new coach do you have to use the Pats? Or can you just create Belichick and choose another team?
June 2, 2008 at 1:29 am
Hey pasta i would like to know if there is going to be a campus legend or superstar mode blog? N what they’ve done to fix the AI in the mode? Or does my qb still throw 6 ints.
June 2, 2008 at 4:22 am
Very cool superstar videos, the stadiums I really like now. Even though Madden is still being adjusted, has facemask calls been missing still?
June 2, 2008 at 4:47 am
Nice videos.
June 2, 2008 at 4:54 am
Hey Pasta, firs off I love your site now, I have had it bookmarked for quite some time but never realized how much info you have on sports games. Im glad that I took time to really look throughout your site. Great work!!!
On to my question…I noticed in screenshots and some vids that it appears Madden 09 doenst look to have the clear visor option that NCAA 09 has implemented this year. Is this true, did you see an option for this in the create a player or edit player?
June 2, 2008 at 6:53 am
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On to my question...I noticed in screenshots and some vids that it appears Madden 09 doenst look to have the clear visor option that NCAA 09 has implemented this year. Is this true, did you see an option for this in the create a player or edit player?[/quote]
clear visors are confirmed in Madden 09. lead gameplay man Ian Cummings said so in a post over at the OS Forums
June 2, 2008 at 6:54 am
sorry. i got my response mixed in the quote above..
June 2, 2008 at 7:04 am
Great stuff Pasta I appreciate the work just wanted to ask everyone whats up with EA?!? For the 08 football games NCAA was lightyears ahead of Madden and it seems like this year will be the same how does Madden not have the “ICE THE KICKER” feature?!?!?! Whats up and was it just me or did NCAA 08 have far better passing than Madden?!?! The Madden producers need to trade notes with the NCAA producers the games used to be on the same page
June 2, 2008 at 7:23 am
Pasta-
How come EA can tone the camera flashes down, add a 1 man return formation, and make the weather more of a factor in Madden….yet they can’t add bowl patches, superbowl patches, or non-generic endzones?
This is honestly the one thing that drives me crazy- why is there no sideline interation like in NFL head coach implemented into Madden? Doesn’t seem like it should be hard??
June 2, 2008 at 8:08 am
[quote comment="23596"]Pasta-
How come EA can tone the camera flashes down, add a 1 man return formation, and make the weather more of a factor in Madden….yet they can’t add bowl patches, superbowl patches, or non-generic endzones?
This is honestly the one thing that drives me crazy- why is there no sideline interation like in NFL head coach implemented into Madden? Doesn’t seem like it should be hard??[/quote]
I think Pasta stated in his live blog rundown that Super Bowl endzones and 50 yard logo were in for the Super Bowl. Also mroe camera flashes.
June 2, 2008 at 8:10 am
In Madden vid #5, Clev/Bal, the def AI seemed a bit more agreesive. Did you find that to be the case in other cases.
Also, does the 4-man rush in NCAA, or the lack thereof, translate over to Madden?
Thanks for the vids.
PTR
June 2, 2008 at 10:20 am
Hey Pasta, did you notice any changes to the Vision Cone while playing? I don’t see it in your previous write-up or any of the vids; it is still available right?
Thanks!
June 2, 2008 at 10:23 am
“One other thing is apparently they are going to make it if you drop back too far from the line of scrimmage (12-15 yards) the passing icons will disappear. That will be a great addition and prevent people from dropping back like that without incurring some sort of penalty.”
I second this notion…
June 2, 2008 at 10:24 am
Pasta, do you have any video of the online leagues interface?
I’m curious how the teams and records are displayed.
Also, do you get to name the individual leagues? Can you search for a league to join? Any other info on the online leagues would be great. Thanks!
June 2, 2008 at 11:11 am
[quote comment="23611"]Pasta, do you have any video of the online leagues interface?
I’m curious how the teams and records are displayed.
Also, do you get to name the individual leagues? Can you search for a league to join? Any other info on the online leagues would be great. Thanks![/quote]
We weren’t able to connect online to see that, but I’m hopeful we’ll get screenshots or videos of it in the coming future. Not sure on those questions, but I do know that in the playoffs there will be a bracket that everyone will see when the log into the league that supposedly is pretty cool.
June 2, 2008 at 11:17 am
Hey Pasta,
Any idea if Oregon has a new playbook this year? Our new Offensive Coordinator’s scheme is like no other playbook in college football. Just curious if you noticed a change there, as it was inaccurate last year.
June 2, 2008 at 11:39 am
I noticed that in the McNabb video, he had a quicker release like in real life compared to the Ryan video were it took a little longer to release the ball. So do QBs actually throw a little different than others or is it just me?
June 2, 2008 at 11:51 am
Hey Pasta,
Do you know if madden has fixed the running between the tackles? I hate when I run in between the tackles or right next to a guy blocking and a defensive player who is engaged with an offensive tackle “magically” breaks free and just happens to latch on to me. If they didn’t fix the issue, do you mind bringing it up? Also, do you know if they fixed the tackle issue where if a defensive player falls and your player gets too close and then they automatically fall? It really annoyed me to see on third downs my quarterback get sacked by a guy who just face planted into the ground right next to me. If they didn’t fix this issue, do you mind bringing it up as well? Lastly, (sorry for the long post) do you know if they introduced “half” tackle stats? For example, a defensive end having 12.5 sacks. I wouldn’t mind if this wasn’t in the game but it would seem a little more realistic if it was in.
June 2, 2008 at 11:51 am
[quote comment="23561"][quote comment="23558"]
Yep. So basically you would just have to type in pastapadre to get the roster file I had uploaded, even if not on my friends list.[/quote]
Pasta, how soon will you have the rosters for NCAA available? Will it be on release day?
June 2, 2008 at 12:15 pm
hey pasta any update on the roster position edits? or not yet
June 2, 2008 at 12:19 pm
[quote comment="23618"]Hey Pasta,
Any idea if Oregon has a new playbook this year? Our new Offensive Coordinator’s scheme is like no other playbook in college football. Just curious if you noticed a change there, as it was inaccurate last year.[/quote]
Well back when I played it at the end of April Oregon had a playbook that consisted of all shotgun or pistol formations, and one ace formation. Not sure if that is right, or if it has changed since then.
[quote comment="23622"][quote comment="23561"][quote comment="23558"]
Yep. So basically you would just have to type in pastapadre to get the roster file I had uploaded, even if not on my friends list.[/quote]
Pasta, how soon will you have the rosters for NCAA available? Will it be on release day?[/quote]
We’re hopeful that we’ll have a roster done for release day.
[quote comment="23620"]I noticed that in the McNabb video, he had a quicker release like in real life compared to the Ryan video were it took a little longer to release the ball. So do QBs actually throw a little different than others or is it just me?[/quote]
I don’t remember anything specific being mentioned about differentiating QBs in that way, but you may be right, there may be subtle differences.
[quote comment="23621"]Hey Pasta,
Do you know if madden has fixed the running between the tackles? I hate when I run in between the tackles or right next to a guy blocking and a defensive player who is engaged with an offensive tackle “magically” breaks free and just happens to latch on to me. If they didn’t fix the issue, do you mind bringing it up? Also, do you know if they fixed the tackle issue where if a defensive player falls and your player gets too close and then they automatically fall? It really annoyed me to see on third downs my quarterback get sacked by a guy who just face planted into the ground right next to me. If they didn’t fix this issue, do you mind bringing it up as well? Lastly, (sorry for the long post) do you know if they introduced “half” tackle stats? For example, a defensive end having 12.5 sacks. I wouldn’t mind if this wasn’t in the game but it would seem a little more realistic if it was in.[/quote]
I don’t remember anything specific on the tackling you mentioned. Not to say it didn’t occur, but the memorable tackles I can think back to were pretty solid hits and wrapups. I don’t think they added half stats this year.
June 2, 2008 at 12:21 pm
great vidas and pasta was there player intros like the other maddens and if so can we get a video??????
June 2, 2008 at 12:31 pm
I’ve been playing Superstar mode in ‘07 as an OG. It’s actually a blast playing the OL as it’s something entirely different. Unfortunately the Falcons picked me up in the draft and I’m protecting that prick, Mike Vick. can you demand a trade in SS mode?
June 2, 2008 at 1:06 pm
[quote comment="23601"][quote comment="23596"]Pasta-
How come EA can tone the camera flashes down, add a 1 man return formation, and make the weather more of a factor in Madden….yet they can’t add bowl patches, superbowl patches, or non-generic endzones?
This is honestly the one thing that drives me crazy- why is there no sideline interation like in NFL head coach implemented into Madden? Doesn’t seem like it should be hard??[/quote]
I think Pasta stated in his live blog rundown that Super Bowl endzones and 50 yard logo were in for the Super Bowl. Also mroe camera flashes.[/quote]
Actually I’m pretty sure he said the endzones are generic, and there are no patches.
June 2, 2008 at 1:22 pm
Hey pasta i have a question have rookies been getting higher ratings this year then previous years for example….Brady quinn in 08 was like a 78 in 09 Brohm is a 80…and Mcfadden has to be one of the highest rated rookies ever i mean Reggie Bush had bigger hype then darren what do u think
June 2, 2008 at 1:23 pm
1 more thing. Ive asked this alot I know, but can you me the buffalo bills weapons and Marshawn Lynchs trucking and strength.
June 2, 2008 at 1:52 pm
madden 02 looks better than NFL head coach 09 haha. madden looks ok and ncaa looks like a minor upgrade
June 2, 2008 at 2:09 pm
nice job on this.
Do you know if superstar automatically whacks you at the #1 spot in the depth chart?
cuz i like just being a kick/punt returner and settling for 3rd/4th string CB or WR
June 2, 2008 at 2:17 pm
was there any upgrade to franchise mode? the draft per say
June 2, 2008 at 2:21 pm
[quote comment="23653"]was there any upgrade to franchise mode? the draft per say[/quote]
bring back draft work outs!
June 2, 2008 at 3:11 pm
WHAT ARE THE DIFFICULTIES IN NFL HEAD COACH 09
-ROOKIE
-PRO
-ALL PRO
-ALL MADDEN
OR WHAT
June 2, 2008 at 3:13 pm
ARE YOU ALOUD TO DO CUSTOM TRADES OR DO YOU HAVE TO DO PACKAGES.
June 2, 2008 at 3:35 pm
[quote comment="23672"]WHAT ARE THE DIFFICULTIES IN NFL HEAD COACH 09
-ROOKIE
-PRO
-ALL PRO
-ALL MADDEN
OR WHAT[/quote]
Plus custom (which is what you grade out after doing the Madden IQ).
June 2, 2008 at 3:37 pm
[quote comment="23528"]Plus you get the heartbeat vibration and lowered camera angle which makes it more intense. I was disappointed to find out Madden didn’t have that, or something similar, this year.[/quote]
I hope there’s still time to tweak the kicking meter. Field goals are too easy. Let’s do a simple fix now if possible, then revisit it next year.
June 2, 2008 at 5:29 pm
will we(ps3)fans have a demo this year for ncaa 09. and if so, do u happen to know when or around what dates???
thanx
June 3, 2008 at 12:52 pm
hey pasta would you mind tipping to the EA developers if you have a chance to look to make a collapsing pocket for future years? that would easily solve the oline pancake issues and lack of pressure… I think it’d be neat and fair to have the dline and blitzers attack the olinemen to constrict the qb instead of just pulling off a fancy move or falling down… thanks
June 4, 2008 at 8:33 am
Do you know if superstar automatically whacks you at the #1 spot in the depth chart?
cuz i like just being a kick/punt returner and settling for 3rd/4th string CB or WR
June 5, 2008 at 8:20 am
In nfl coach do you know if you can raise the difficulty level. the last version was far too easy and became boring. it didn’t take much at all to win the championship year in and year out. also may have already been answered but i’d like to know about the scouting in madden. it was a little generic last year. was more depth added?
June 8, 2008 at 1:16 pm
There is only on difficulty setting in Head Coach and no you can’t change it
June 11, 2008 at 8:52 am
just wondering if you put up the 8 min draft video from nfl head coach?? if you did where can i find that?? thanks your the man!!
June 28, 2008 at 7:11 pm
That picture of Mike Shanahan doesnt really look like him.