The Evolving Community Event
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A new posting on the Inside EA Blog details an upcoming community event for NCAA Football 10 and how the philosophy and ultimate intentions of these events have changed over the years. EA Sports has especially engaged the community over the last five years or so and now SCEA has begun to do so with The Show. Both companies have recognized that the community is valuable not only as consumers but also as a resource for making their games better.
Why tell you about the event if you won’t hear a lot about the game features? Good question. Even though we’re not quite ready to open the floodgates of information and tell you everything about NCAA Football 10, we do want you to know that we’re taking a lot of care in developing the game. We are taking the quality of our games to new heights by involving the community early on.
It is pretty remarkable just how much impact now the community has in these games. Everything from getting names added to databases, to helping make the uniforms more accurate, to having feedback acted upon and game issues addressed it is fantastic to have that level of influence on the games we all enjoy.
March 17, 2009 at 6:20 pm
Yeah I read that last night and its very interesting. Definitely have to give EA credit for reaching out to the community and treating them with respect (unlike another company that shall go nameless here).
March 17, 2009 at 6:30 pm
I agree. Let's hope that EA brings back:
1) Team-specific entrances
2) Provide a uniform selection screen that allows you to view your choice and allow the gamer to choose helmet, jersey and pants independently. I think this would simplify the game in terms of uniform selection and will allow the gamer to see what the options look like before taking the field…
3) Classic teams and jerseys (Classic does not mean All-Time teams…I want to use the '88 Irish, etc.)
4) Dynamic lighting
5) Pride sticker tracker
Hope EA adds:
1) In game weather changes ala Tiger Woods 10
2) In-game scoreboard from around the conference / top 25
3) In-game highlights from other games (CROSSES FINGERS)
4) Improved visuals so we can see pride stickers and details from a distance
5) Flexible time schedule meaning if your team is in the "Game of the Week" the game will be played in prime time
6) Improved atmosphere for bowl games, rivalry games
7) Ability to choose a special game, such as Blackout in Georgia where crowd will wear all black when team wears black
I am sure refs, chain gangs and accurate socks will be listed on others' posts…..
March 17, 2009 at 6:31 pm
Pasta,
Not to go off topic but how did people notify SCEA of getting names into The Show? Not sure if it is true but interested if it is..
March 17, 2009 at 7:05 pm
The last couple years they've asked for names in the Operation Sports forum and have added some in. Just a small gesture but a cool one at that.
March 17, 2009 at 6:32 pm
I agree. Let's hope that EA brings back:
1) Team-specific entrances
2) Provide a uniform selection screen that allows you to view your choice and allow the gamer to choose helmet, jersey and pants independently. I think this would simplify the game in terms of uniform selection and will allow the gamer to see what the options look like before taking the field…
3) Classic teams and jerseys (Classic does not mean All-Time teams…I want to use the '88 Irish, etc.)
4) Dynamic lighting
5) Pride sticker tracker
Hope EA adds:
Ability to allow user to have a vote in Coaches Poll
1) In game weather changes ala Tiger Woods 10
2) In-game scoreboard from around the conference / top 25
3) In-game highlights from other games (CROSSES FINGERS)
4) Improved visuals so we can see pride stickers and details from a distance
5) Flexible time schedule meaning if your team is in the "Game of the Week" the game will be played in prime time
6) Improved atmosphere for bowl games, rivalry games
7) Ability to choose a special game, such as Blackout in Georgia where crowd will wear all black when team wears black
I am sure refs, chain gangs and accurate socks will be listed on others' posts…..
March 17, 2009 at 10:21 pm
I know it's been awhile but I'm back people and looky here mmmm mmm a prime candidate. Would you like some double D"s and a milkshake with your order Skihawks? okay here we go
1)How about you close your eyes and imagine your great life then after the 2 seconds of good memory you can go back to your game and forget about the "team specific entrances"
2)As soon as you can put together a matching outfit I don't thin you should worry about a video game wardrobe
3)Why stop with 88 classics why not back in the 30's with leather helmets
4)Hello! If you invest in a HD TV instead of your 15 inch black and white your lighting would be a bit better…..just a thought
5)Why would you want EA to take the stick out your *** and put it into the game?
1)sure buddy as soon as u upgrade that 15 inch TV
2)top 25? How about the whole 119 on the scoreboard with NBA, NFL, MLB, MLS, PGA, WWE, MMA, and table tennis with in game stats
3)see above answer
4)see answer # 1 (time to upgrade that TV fella
5)
6)Maybe if you stop using gimmick plays and cheating against the CPU there would be a better atmosphere. Do you really think the computer wants to make your playing experience better after you just crushed them 110-0 the CPU has feelings too you know.
7)You want a blackout how about you change the contrast on your TV and bam all black
8)Give you a vote LOL so that you can vote for the worse team that poses absolutely not threat to your #1 ranking yeah sure buddy by the way I have some oceanfront property in Kansas I would like to sell to you.
Alright people I'm out……………………but I will be back
MC Nickles
Comedian Extraordinaire
March 17, 2009 at 6:58 pm
I am curious to see if any more news will come about relating to allowing gamers to play for money.
March 17, 2009 at 9:24 pm
I don't think they would do that just because the gambling aspect might reduce sales from people under 18. That's a large part of their consumer base that they'd be risking. Also, there are plenty of third parties that use the game to play for money so EA itself would have no need to do that.
March 17, 2009 at 7:29 pm
BOWL PATCHES
March 17, 2009 at 7:40 pm
The guys who make the Show have been regulars on the OS boards for a few years now. (I know because my last name has been in the game for the last 3 years). It's good to see Ian and co. finally step up to the plate this year and do the same. I imagine the declining sales numbers for Madden and NCAA these last few years have had something to do with the big changes that have been happening at EA. It's still appreciated all the same.
March 17, 2009 at 9:23 pm
I don't think they would do that just because the gambling aspect would have an affect on people under 18. That's a large part of their consumer base that they'd be risking. Also, there are plenty of third parties that use the game to play for money so EA itself would have no need to do that.
March 17, 2009 at 10:36 pm
It's just a shame that 2k can't do the same. They are locking threads left and right on tier own website. Maybe they could turn their games around particularly baseball if they followed what ea and scea are doing.
March 17, 2009 at 10:48 pm
2K hasnt cared about community for years if anything they insult us or treat us badly. That is if they even acknowledge us in the first place.
March 18, 2009 at 12:51 am
that's on them. If they want to make good games and keep their fans than they might want to start involving the community. Look how many people are getting PS3s because of their piece of crap baseball game they call mlb 2k9. That game is trash and am so glad I rented it first. They just need to follow suit of SCEA and ea but I doubt that will happen.
March 17, 2009 at 11:40 pm
allow a number of a jersey to be used on both sides of the ball.
March 17, 2009 at 11:50 pm
Pasta get pictures of the new wazzu cougars jerseys!
March 18, 2009 at 12:34 am
Yeah the community has such input and does so much work for these fuckers that it should practically be on the fucking payroll, thats the problem
March 18, 2009 at 3:58 am
Haha! True
March 18, 2009 at 3:48 am
This year EA sports means business. They are really trying to improve upon madden 2009 and NCAA Football 09 to make this seasons games so much better. Head tracking, realistic momentum, realistic speed/stats. This game is sure to kill both 09 titles. Even the presentation is "sortof" upped with the ref's on the field, wind socks, and nets which are allready in madden. So far there isn't a huge list of things that need to be fixed except Presentation (I completely agree with you Skihawks on the entrances and lighting)
March 18, 2009 at 4:33 am
Pasta can you find out if the team entrances is in the game please if they can do it for the ps2 i'm sure they can for the ps3.
March 18, 2009 at 9:34 pm
mc nickles, why are you always talking shit? you are not funny. shut the fuck up you bitch made ass trick!
March 18, 2009 at 9:35 pm
I Am sorry, i am just a bitch.
MC nickles
Homo Extraordinaire