Looking Deeper At the Madden 10 Press Release

by pastapadre
Posted April 1st, 2009 at 8:17 am

Along with the website launching yesterday came the official announcement press release for Madden 10. Additional information on the game was included. Here are some of the statements taking from that release and initial reaction to them.

With more control over the outcome of the play than ever before, players can drag defenders towards the first down marker, fight for a fumble at the bottom of the pile, and avoid the rush by stepping up into the pocket.

A better representation of a pocket would surely be welcome. The lack of one is a big reason why mobile QBs have always been more effective than pocket QBs.

The one most people are talking about is the “fight for the fumble”. I really don’t see any appeal or necessity in having that at all and don’t see a way that it could be represented realistically. If I recover a fumble there better not be any scenario where I lose it because of button mashing or something along those lines.

With online innovation that will connect Madden fans together like never before, an immersive broadcast presentation that captures the suspense and emotion of the NFL, and the most authentic gameplay to date, Madden NFL 10 will be the pinnacle in the award-winning franchise.

It’s going to be a big disappointment if there isn’t Online Franchise this year. Hopefully the “online innovation” is at least more along those lines than what NCAA Football 10 came out and announced with Season Showdown.

It’ll be interesting to see how the presentation has developed. It was much better last year but still a long ways from what people are clamoring for.

Madden NFL 10 on the WiiTM introduces a unique, genre-defining art style that will raise the bar for sports games on the console. Completely redesigned and built from the ground up, Madden NFL 10 epitomizes what fun looks like on the Wii and will deliver a social, dynamic experience for the entire living room.

I’m really curious to see where EA takes Madden on the Wii. All-Play didn’t catch on, and I think it has become obvious that sim team sports games just don’t translate well to the console and its consumer base. I’m hoping for something completely different and unique.

Madden NFL 10 will kick off the season with the Madden NFL 10 Draft Experience hosted exclusively at maddennfl.easports.com on Saturday, April 25^th. The innovative website will feature a live, streaming draft analysis show produced right from Madden headquarters in Orlando, Florida. The show will feature several interactive elements, including live call-ins from NFL athletes, on-site correspondents from New York City, and the chance for Madden fans to phone in with comments and questions. As players are drafted, their official Madden NFL 10 ratings will be released and discussed live.

Draft day is definitely going to be entertaining. Nothing is bigger than player ratings and it’ll be fascinating to get some rookie ratings on that day as that will provide more insight into the overall philosophy changes for ratings going forward.

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GIANTS FAN 241

Any news when regular players (not rookies) ratings will be released… or also on Dday?
GIANTS FAN 241

Any news when regular players (not rookies) ratings will be released… or also on Dday?
Mr. Snitch

Earlier I said that EA will release a revamped franchise for Madden during the draft next month. They are going to combine Head Coach with Madden and will announce this inclusion draft weekend. This is coming directly from one of the people involved with Head Coach. Well guess what?

APRIL FOOL'S!!!!!

http://intensedebate.com/people/r00tabaga r00tabaga

you got me……..*WOW*

Mr. Snitch

APRIL FOOL'S!!!!!

http://intensedebate.com/people/mculberson mculberson

I'm not sure whether to laugh or feel sorry for you that you pulled an April Fool's joke on complete strangers in a blog about Madden. Kinda lame, dude. But to each his own I guess.

http://intensedebate.com/people/darkheath darkheath

Good point. But again… I can't think of any other way this could work other than the dreaded button mash sequence. *shivers*
Mr. Snitch

Earlier I said that EA will release a revamped franchise for Madden during the draft next month. They are going to combine Head Coach with Madden and will announce this inclusion draft weekend. This is coming directly from one of the people involved with Head Coach. Well guess what?

APRIL FOOL'S!!!!!

http://intensedebate.com/people/r00tabaga r00tabaga

you got me……..*WOW*

Mr. Snitch

APRIL FOOL'S!!!!!

http://intensedebate.com/people/mculberson mculberson

I'm not sure whether to laugh or feel sorry for you that you pulled an April Fool's joke on complete strangers in a blog about Madden. Kinda lame, dude. But to each his own I guess.

http://intensedebate.com/people/darkheath darkheath

Good point. But again… I can't think of any other way this could work other than the dreaded button mash sequence. *shivers*
Mo Diddley

normally in July they release the ratings
http://intensedebate.com/people/pastapadre pastapadre

That'll probably be something they string along over the summer in blog postings.
http://intensedebate.com/people/pastapadre pastapadre

That'll probably be something they string along over the summer in blog postings.
Mo Diddley

normally in July they release the ratings
James

The one addition I would like to see is QB sneak logic… Peyton Manning shouldn't be able to convert a QB sneak everytime against the Ravens defense lined up in goal line blitzing 9. It's just not possible 90% of the time.
James

The one addition I would like to see is QB sneak logic… Peyton Manning shouldn't be able to convert a QB sneak everytime against the Ravens defense lined up in goal line blitzing 9. It's just not possible 90% of the time.
Dhalsim

I want kicking accuracy to be more important….Maybe making the window smaller for kickers with low accuracy or it shakes or something. It's too easy for people to get in field goal range and win with ANY kicker in madden now!!
Dhalsim

I want kicking accuracy to be more important….Maybe making the window smaller for kickers with low accuracy or it shakes or something. It's too easy for people to get in field goal range and win with ANY kicker in madden now!!
Mykal94

I like the pile-ups for the fumbles and have been begging for them, but I'm gonna hold off judgment on actually FIGHTING for them. It could work out well or it could be a disaster. I don't want to see kickers wrestling the ball away from linemen, but the other way around might be OK. I just hope they keep it in moderation.
Mykal94

I like the pile-ups for the fumbles and have been begging for them, but I'm gonna hold off judgment on actually FIGHTING for them. It could work out well or it could be a disaster. I don't want to see kickers wrestling the ball away from linemen, but the other way around might be OK. I just hope they keep it in moderation.
Slick Nic

I think I'll knock it because the core gameplay of the franchise has not changed in years. I wasted lots of money over the years on Madden titles that still don't bring that one thing that makes games worthwhile: FUN. The game is just not fun. It's not realistic football. ESPN 2k5 AND Madden 05 were better games because they were fun to play. I'm tired of seeing Madden come out without meaningful improvements. And I have every right to bash it because I've played em all and I spent the money so I get to voice my opinion. And it's a sentiment that many hardcore sports gamers share. As a hardcore sports fanatic and an avid video gamer I expect to see QUALITY from a company that has the only game in town. Is that too much to expect? I guarantee the game would be better if there was competition to push it. But I won't waste my time explaining the benefits of competition. You either understand it, or you are an idiot. Those are the only two boats available.
Slick Nic

I think I'll knock it because the core gameplay of the franchise has not changed in years. I wasted lots of money over the years on Madden titles that still don't bring that one thing that makes games worthwhile: FUN. The game is just not fun. It's not realistic football. ESPN 2k5 AND Madden 05 were better games because they were fun to play. I'm tired of seeing Madden come out without meaningful improvements. And I have every right to bash it because I've played em all and I spent the money so I get to voice my opinion. And it's a sentiment that many hardcore sports gamers share. As a hardcore sports fanatic and an avid video gamer I expect to see QUALITY from a company that has the only game in town. Is that too much to expect? I guarantee the game would be better if there was competition to push it. But I won't waste my time explaining the benefits of competition. You either understand it, or you are an idiot. Those are the only two boats available.
Slick Nic

Have you played any Madden title in the past 10 years? You are obviously too young to know what your talking about.
Slick Nic

Have you played any Madden title in the past 10 years? You are obviously too young to know what your talking about.
http://intensedebate.com/people/acreyman acreyman

Damn, i just realized the EA Hype Machine just sucked me in AGAIN this year. Despite the fact that I have returned every Madden since 06 and kept NCAA! God they are good!
http://intensedebate.com/people/acreyman acreyman

Damn, i just realized the EA Hype Machine just sucked me in AGAIN this year. Despite the fact that I have returned every Madden since 06 and kept NCAA! God they are good!
http://intensedebate.com/people/Sidewinder Sidewinder

Getting fumbles as a key part in any game. Would you rather leave it up to the AI as it is now where half the time they can't pick the ball up, or would you rather take control yourself. I think it's a no brainer. Even some kind of button pressing would be better than it is now.

http://intensedebate.com/people/EPICgabe Gabe G.

im looking forward to see how they do with the fight with the fumble
and dont tell me it doesnt piss you guys off when the balls on the ground and one guy goes for it and theres two of your players just standing there looking like retards

http://intensedebate.com/people/Sidewinder Sidewinder

Getting fumbles as a key part in any game. Would you rather leave it up to the AI as it is now where half the time they can't pick the ball up, or would you rather take control yourself. I think it's a no brainer. Even some kind of button pressing would be better than it is now.

http://intensedebate.com/people/EPICgabe Gabe G.

im looking forward to see how they do with the fight with the fumble
and dont tell me it doesnt piss you guys off when the balls on the ground and one guy goes for it and theres two of your players just standing there looking like retards

http://www.intensedebate.com/people/r00tabaga r00tabaga

Fumbles in Madden SUCK right now. For one, they don't wobble around like a REAL football. They simply drop and stick to the ground like a 45 lb weight. Secondly, it is hit or miss picking up a fumble (no skill involved) as I have literally walked right over one many times and the other team "magnetizes" towards it. Finally, 90% of REAL fumbles end up at the bottom of a pile. Referees pull players off and the head referee dramatically signals one way or another who's possession it is. Madden fumbles suck and need CHANGE!
http://www.intensedebate.com/people/r00tabaga r00tabaga

Fumbles in Madden SUCK right now. For one, they don't wobble around like a REAL football. They simply drop and stick to the ground like a 45 lb weight. Secondly, it is hit or miss picking up a fumble (no skill involved) as I have literally walked right over one many times and the other team "magnetizes" towards it. Finally, 90% of REAL fumbles end up at the bottom of a pile. Referees pull players off and the head referee dramatically signals one way or another who's possession it is. Madden fumbles suck and need CHANGE!
http://intensedebate.com/people/EPICgabe Gabe G.

right on
http://intensedebate.com/people/EPICgabe Gabe G.

right on
http://intensedebate.com/people/EPICgabe Gabe G.

amen for more tackling animations
http://intensedebate.com/people/EPICgabe Gabe G.

amen for more tackling animations
http://intensedebate.com/people/EPICgabe Gabe G.

lol
http://intensedebate.com/people/EPICgabe Gabe G.

lol
Oblivious

yup i have you say "Here's to another gimmicky version of Madden 05 (v5). Still running the same crappy engine… " even though this game is being built from the ground up with numerous improvements being made to enhance realism. onve again you must not have read any of the blog posts.
Oblivious

yup i have you say "Here's to another gimmicky version of Madden 05 (v5). Still running the same crappy engine… " even though this game is being built from the ground up with numerous improvements being made to enhance realism. onve again you must not have read any of the blog posts.
KRIS

c thats y i like r00t…he explains his point of view so well and u cant help but agree lol.
KRIS

c thats y i like r00t…he explains his point of view so well and u cant help but agree lol.
ReallyREAL

You guys are over thinking the WHOLE fumble situation and underestimating EA, no where did it say that fighting for a fumble would be a new feature, it probably has to to with the animation blending and the fact that they can blend different animations and different body parts at different times( ex: Blog about being able to throw the ball while falling down from a sack, animation blending) , so fumbles most likely have more realistic results and "the fight for a fumble" is more realistic, they said their going for a sim type game they wouldn't add a button mashing fumble guys..

…LETS BE REAL
ReallyREAL

You guys are over thinking the WHOLE fumble situation and underestimating EA, no where did it say that fighting for a fumble would be a new feature, it probably has to to with the animation blending and the fact that they can blend different animations and different body parts at different times( ex: Blog about being able to throw the ball while falling down from a sack, animation blending) , so fumbles most likely have more realistic results and "the fight for a fumble" is more realistic, they said their going for a sim type game they wouldn't add a button mashing fumble guys..

…LETS BE REAL
Emmitt1742

there are a lot of great new features in this yrs game…..madden will be better than NCAA this yr!!!!!!!! i just have that feeling…..has anyone heard anything on the ps2 game???????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!???????????
Emmitt1742

there are a lot of great new features in this yrs game…..madden will be better than NCAA this yr!!!!!!!! i just have that feeling…..has anyone heard anything on the ps2 game???????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!???????????
Nothin' but HYPE

Im not letting EA get my hopes up about this game again. Every year they hype the shit outta their game and it never stands up to the hype. ever since they made the leap to next gen the game just blows, year after year. Madden just doesnt bring the game to life the way they could. the atmospere of the game is dry and dull. it doesnt ever feel like im actually playing football. not to mention the graphics, for a next gen game are terrible. i bought madden 09 and sold it back within two weeks, and brett favre is my favorite player. madden needs to over-haul many aspects of their game. cuz it sucks
Nothin' but HYPE

Im not letting EA get my hopes up about this game again. Every year they hype the shit outta their game and it never stands up to the hype. ever since they made the leap to next gen the game just blows, year after year. Madden just doesnt bring the game to life the way they could. the atmospere of the game is dry and dull. it doesnt ever feel like im actually playing football. not to mention the graphics, for a next gen game are terrible. i bought madden 09 and sold it back within two weeks, and brett favre is my favorite player. madden needs to over-haul many aspects of their game. cuz it sucks
JimBone

The short yardage stuff was discussed with Ian on OS and he's made some passing mentions about this in regards to the new mantra, but it's all tentative right now.

I don't think this will be a mini-game. I think what we're most likely to see is a situation where a fumble occurs, a cutscene starts, there is suspense as to who has the ball (because it can change hands multiple times under the pileup) someone pops out with the ball and you get either an eruption of cheers or boo's depending on who's home or away… I think that will be very nice.
JimBone

The short yardage stuff was discussed with Ian on OS and he's made some passing mentions about this in regards to the new mantra, but it's all tentative right now.

I don't think this will be a mini-game. I think what we're most likely to see is a situation where a fumble occurs, a cutscene starts, there is suspense as to who has the ball (because it can change hands multiple times under the pileup) someone pops out with the ball and you get either an eruption of cheers or boo's depending on who's home or away… I think that will be very nice.
49ers94

Madden needs to step up there Haltime Presentation show, i mean make the gamers actually wanna play teh game, it's so damn boring. every year ea hypes everyone up with all these new feature crap, then after you spend you 60 dollars and change on teh game after a few weeks it's like aww this game sucks. i still rock my nfl2k5 it's not the best football game but to me it keeps me playing.
49ers94

Madden needs to step up there Haltime Presentation show, i mean make the gamers actually wanna play teh game, it's so damn boring. every year ea hypes everyone up with all these new feature crap, then after you spend you 60 dollars and change on teh game after a few weeks it's like aww this game sucks. i still rock my nfl2k5 it's not the best football game but to me it keeps me playing.