Revisiting a past poll

by pastapadre
Posted June 4th, 2008 at 11:18 am

On May 13th I posted a poll looking to gauge which of the upcoming football games was the most anticipated. NCAA Football 09 pulled in 57%, Madden 09 got 35%, and NFL Head Coach 09 managed 7%.

At the time those results didn’t surprise me. From a new feature standpoint NCAA Football has the edge, whereas Madden took on more of a reinvention that didn’t really click until I actually got to experience it first hand. The Head Coach numbers actually seemed encouraging, as it is likely that most of the people who will pick that up would still see Madden as the main draw.

So I thought it would be interesting to see how the anticipation levels may have shifted following the community event last week.

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reggie

I am just looking forward to football in general. I am excited for both games. I was initially more excited for NCAA, but after all the good impressions going around about Madden, its hard not to be really excited for it. I’m still going to get both games (thankfully, NCAA comes out in July). I am in serious need of a football gaming fix. I’m on my second season in franchise mode on MLB 08: The Show and although its awesome, I’m ready for some football.
reggie

I am just looking forward to football in general. I am excited for both games. I was initially more excited for NCAA, but after all the good impressions going around about Madden, its hard not to be really excited for it. I’m still going to get both games (thankfully, NCAA comes out in July). I am in serious need of a football gaming fix. I’m on my second season in franchise mode on MLB 08: The Show and although its awesome, I’m ready for some football.
JagerMichael

[quote comment="23944"]Neither one is where they should be or would be had a more talented developer had the franchise. However NCAA looks to have taken a step to the side rather than forward while Madden is actually going forward. Madden will be the better and more complete game this year guaranteed. Its a shame, as NCAA was just a slight step from truly overtaking Madden.[/quote]

What company did you have in mind exactly, because 2K hasn’t been doing much with their sports games either.
JagerMichael

[quote comment="23944"]Neither one is where they should be or would be had a more talented developer had the franchise. However NCAA looks to have taken a step to the side rather than forward while Madden is actually going forward. Madden will be the better and more complete game this year guaranteed. Its a shame, as NCAA was just a slight step from truly overtaking Madden.[/quote]

What company did you have in mind exactly, because 2K hasn’t been doing much with their sports games either.
pat

[quote comment="23946"][quote comment="23940"]im pumped for both if i was to choose one though i would say madden[/quote]
hey pat u suck[/quote]

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pat

[quote comment="23946"][quote comment="23940"]im pumped for both if i was to choose one though i would say madden[/quote]
hey pat u suck[/quote]

hey look the keyboard warrior is back how u doing ok whatever, u got ur own opinion u think i suck no problem at all just keep looking for fights on the internet god ur so cool
Rich

In the initial poll I said NCAA and in this one I voted the same way. For me it is about building a dynasty. I love that feature about NCAA and now that I can go online with my friends it will be that much more fun. I am liking all the positives I am hearing about both these game but for the past few years Madden has been a big disapointment to me personally. I am still gonna take a wait and see approch. I really do like the fact that some of the devs are on the boards talking to us.
Rich

In the initial poll I said NCAA and in this one I voted the same way. For me it is about building a dynasty. I love that feature about NCAA and now that I can go online with my friends it will be that much more fun. I am liking all the positives I am hearing about both these game but for the past few years Madden has been a big disapointment to me personally. I am still gonna take a wait and see approch. I really do like the fact that some of the devs are on the boards talking to us.
Dawson’s Creek

NCAA has been better the past 2 years but Madden looks like it may be back for real this time.
47

[quote comment="23959"][quote comment="23944"]Neither one is where they should be or would be had a more talented developer had the franchise. However NCAA looks to have taken a step to the side rather than forward while Madden is actually going forward. Madden will be the better and more complete game this year guaranteed. Its a shame, as NCAA was just a slight step from truly overtaking Madden.[/quote]

What company did you have in mind exactly, because 2K hasn’t been doing much with their sports games either.[/quote]

Its doesnt matter what developer, as long as they have a slight, basic idea as to how to dev for the next gen systems theyd do better than the guys under EA. With that said, it does appear as if EA, finally, is figuring out this next gen technology, at least partially.
Dawson’s Creek

NCAA has been better the past 2 years but Madden looks like it may be back for real this time.
47

[quote comment="23959"][quote comment="23944"]Neither one is where they should be or would be had a more talented developer had the franchise. However NCAA looks to have taken a step to the side rather than forward while Madden is actually going forward. Madden will be the better and more complete game this year guaranteed. Its a shame, as NCAA was just a slight step from truly overtaking Madden.[/quote]

What company did you have in mind exactly, because 2K hasn’t been doing much with their sports games either.[/quote]

Its doesnt matter what developer, as long as they have a slight, basic idea as to how to dev for the next gen systems theyd do better than the guys under EA. With that said, it does appear as if EA, finally, is figuring out this next gen technology, at least partially.
47

[quote comment="23945"][quote comment="23944"]Neither one is where they should be or would be had a more talented developer had the franchise. However NCAA looks to have taken a step to the side rather than forward while Madden is actually going forward. Madden will be the better and more complete game this year guaranteed. Its a shame, as NCAA was just a slight step from truly overtaking Madden.[/quote]

I agree with you. And to add to your point, I think NCAA has more potential to be the better game in the future. They JUST missed on a few features, and could have made a near perfect game.[/quote]

Agree 100%. I played NCAA 08 last yr the day it released with my cousin, after about an hour i came to the conclusion that while the game isnt great,it made a lot of strides in the right direction and decided to purchase the game. Throughout the yr, i would note small things that needed to be upgraded/added(namely the dreadful presentation) to have a game truly worth the title of “Great”. I mean i thought the game was really solid and was almost sure that NCAA 09 would be THE sports title to play this yr. Now i havent played the game yet, but going by the videos and multiple write ups from in-tune bloggers such as PastaPadre, i feel that this game has taken a step DIRECTLY to the side instead of forward. Now that may be ok for some, but going to the side isnt enough to warrant 60 bux from me. Ill still play the game, but i just dont have high hopes.
47

[quote comment="23945"][quote comment="23944"]Neither one is where they should be or would be had a more talented developer had the franchise. However NCAA looks to have taken a step to the side rather than forward while Madden is actually going forward. Madden will be the better and more complete game this year guaranteed. Its a shame, as NCAA was just a slight step from truly overtaking Madden.[/quote]

I agree with you. And to add to your point, I think NCAA has more potential to be the better game in the future. They JUST missed on a few features, and could have made a near perfect game.[/quote]

Agree 100%. I played NCAA 08 last yr the day it released with my cousin, after about an hour i came to the conclusion that while the game isnt great,it made a lot of strides in the right direction and decided to purchase the game. Throughout the yr, i would note small things that needed to be upgraded/added(namely the dreadful presentation) to have a game truly worth the title of “Great”. I mean i thought the game was really solid and was almost sure that NCAA 09 would be THE sports title to play this yr. Now i havent played the game yet, but going by the videos and multiple write ups from in-tune bloggers such as PastaPadre, i feel that this game has taken a step DIRECTLY to the side instead of forward. Now that may be ok for some, but going to the side isnt enough to warrant 60 bux from me. Ill still play the game, but i just dont have high hopes.
FCS

NCAA looks really weak this year compared to Madden. However I am biased and never plan to buy NCAA again until FCS teams are respected at least a little. PUT THEM BACK IN THE DAMN GAME ALREADY.
FCS

NCAA looks really weak this year compared to Madden. However I am biased and never plan to buy NCAA again until FCS teams are respected at least a little. PUT THEM BACK IN THE DAMN GAME ALREADY.
Jonathon

madden is awesome this year…and will even be better next year…because we all know they will give franchise mode a much needed makeover and finally make a full franchise online mode available…
Jonathon

madden is awesome this year…and will even be better next year…because we all know they will give franchise mode a much needed makeover and finally make a full franchise online mode available…
JB

Hey Pasta,

Has everything major been revealed from Madden? I know you can’t discuss specifics but can you at least say yay or nay on if we can expect any other significant announcements?
JB

Hey Pasta,

Has everything major been revealed from Madden? I know you can’t discuss specifics but can you at least say yay or nay on if we can expect any other significant announcements?
bengalsfan4life

NFL Head Coach is the perfect game for me
bengalsfan4life

NFL Head Coach is the perfect game for me
Antoine

I always get NCAA and Madden. Madden always has the better gameplay but I’m a huge college football fan, so I tend to play NCAA more.
Antoine

I always get NCAA and Madden. Madden always has the better gameplay but I’m a huge college football fan, so I tend to play NCAA more.
agentk

nba 2k9 cover reveal is tonight. Who’s it gonna be?
agentk

nba 2k9 cover reveal is tonight. Who’s it gonna be?
Ill Will From College Hills

I get both every year and as plenty mentioned above NCAA has been beating Madden the last 2 years at least but I’m psyched about Madden seeing EA really make an effort to listen to what the community wants has sold me. Head Coach is gonna be amazing in my opinion been waiting for EA to bring it back although hopefully it’ll just become a mode in Madden and not a stand alone game the Franchise mode in Madden isn’t needed. EA is finally on the right path and not just buying the NFL license and putting out garbage dunno if its because of complaints or possibly the release of Backbreaker and the technology they’re implementing either way its gonna be a win win for football fans
Ill Will From College Hills

I get both every year and as plenty mentioned above NCAA has been beating Madden the last 2 years at least but I’m psyched about Madden seeing EA really make an effort to listen to what the community wants has sold me. Head Coach is gonna be amazing in my opinion been waiting for EA to bring it back although hopefully it’ll just become a mode in Madden and not a stand alone game the Franchise mode in Madden isn’t needed. EA is finally on the right path and not just buying the NFL license and putting out garbage dunno if its because of complaints or possibly the release of Backbreaker and the technology they’re implementing either way its gonna be a win win for football fans
JUDA

when will we get a demo for NCAA football 09
JUDA

when will we get a demo for NCAA football 09