Public Madden 10 Demo Keeps Getting Worse

by pastapadre
Posted July 14th, 2009 at 6:46 pm

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After the disappointment with the structure of the Fight Night Round 4 demo rollout (two weeks early for Gamestop preorders) I was hopeful that a similar situation wouldn’t be encountered again. Unfortunately the more information that comes out about the demo situation for Madden 10 the more disappointing it becomes.

At first it was discovered that Gamestop preorders would get a full five minute quarters demo featuring the Super Bowl match-up of Steelers vs Cardinals. That was to be the incentive for preordering in receiving an extended demo instead of the two minute quarter demo with the Giants vs Cowboys that everyone would have access to. I was alright with that because it provided an incentive which is different than punishing the people who did not preorder.

Next came the news that the Gamestop demo would be out on July 23rd and that the general demo would have to wait until the 30th. At this point it had turned into more of said punishment against those who choose not purchase from Gamestop instead of a preorder incentive. Given that there is limited supply of the codes there isn’t even a guarantee that a preorder would get the special demo.

Now comes even worse news. Lead producer Phil Frazier has stated that the public demo will include only one minute quarters. This is a crushing development for anyone who wants to get a feel for the game. It really isn’t possible even with two minute quarters, but one minute quarters will be so fractured and compressed it may not even be worth playing.

Again this goes against the general good feeling of community interaction and responsiveness to consumer desire that EA has been working so hard to build. A one minute quarter demo will not put the best of Madden 10 on display and forcing people into feeling like they have to preorder will only build resentment.

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BIGMIK

Danzel im calling ur bluff. Give me a URL there champ
BIGMIK

Danzel im calling ur bluff. Give me a URL there champ
TreyIM2

I think the pre-order release day of the demo code has to do with the fact that NCAA 10 dropped on the 14th and they wanna give a bit of a window between that game and all the hub-bub over it and the demo…

Now, as for the 1 minute deal for the PSN/XBL , I don't get that part. That is very odd. It's definitely as if they are trying to get people to get the pre-order for the codes, instead, so they must be planning on printing A TON of these to spread through out the land…maybe…All I know is that I have been HOUNDING the GS where I pre-ordered mine and even went back yesterday, after being there to pickup NCAA 10 the day before, and asked again which caused dude to call some body from another GS or wherever just to find out that there was a new email sent out yesterday that confirmed a 23rd code release day.
TreyIM2

I think the pre-order release day of the demo code has to do with the fact that NCAA 10 dropped on the 14th and they wanna give a bit of a window between that game and all the hub-bub over it and the demo…

Now, as for the 1 minute deal for the PSN/XBL , I don't get that part. That is very odd. It's definitely as if they are trying to get people to get the pre-order for the codes, instead, so they must be planning on printing A TON of these to spread through out the land…maybe…All I know is that I have been HOUNDING the GS where I pre-ordered mine and even went back yesterday, after being there to pickup NCAA 10 the day before, and asked again which caused dude to call some body from another GS or wherever just to find out that there was a new email sent out yesterday that confirmed a 23rd code release day.
wowzatlife

cry more who the f!ck really cares about a damn demo that much.. the game will be out not to long after, and youll have plenty time to play hours on end.. bunch of babies out there jesus
wowzatlife

cry more who the f!ck really cares about a damn demo that much.. the game will be out not to long after, and youll have plenty time to play hours on end.. bunch of babies out there jesus
http://intensedebate.com/people/Skihawks Skihawks

I agree that 2K5 had a lot of nice features. The VIP, the Crib as well as tons of extra uniforms as well as the first game to allow users to implement situation-based music.

I can see people stating that 2K5 had the best features ever but to compare gameplay to today's current games, 2K5 stands on zero legs. The game had more money plays than Wall Street. I lost once on the most difficult setting over six seasons.

The 2K5 argument only holds water in regards to features, which I agree hands down that EA has not touched especially on the "next-gen" consoles. I think this year's Madden will have some excellent upgrades.

Still, you got owned!!! Too old to substitute the "O" with the "P"…
http://intensedebate.com/people/Skihawks Skihawks

I agree that 2K5 had a lot of nice features. The VIP, the Crib as well as tons of extra uniforms as well as the first game to allow users to implement situation-based music.

I can see people stating that 2K5 had the best features ever but to compare gameplay to today's current games, 2K5 stands on zero legs. The game had more money plays than Wall Street. I lost once on the most difficult setting over six seasons.

The 2K5 argument only holds water in regards to features, which I agree hands down that EA has not touched especially on the "next-gen" consoles. I think this year's Madden will have some excellent upgrades.

Still, you got owned!!! Too old to substitute the "O" with the "P"…
BIGMIK

why be on this post if you dont care about the demo? We are talking about the demo, obviously people here want to test out the waters before they jump in the pool. Dont be such a internet gangster cause your probably a big herb in your real life

wowzatlife

didnt say i didnt care about.. i mean its a demo what more do you want.. do you really need to cry that its only going to 1 minute you cant wait taht extra 2 weeks for the full game to come out.. jesus christ whats the world coming to my demos too short, its late, pandemic, epic crysis.. fucking whiner bitches

BIGMIK

why be on this post if you dont care about the demo? We are talking about the demo, obviously people here want to test out the waters before they jump in the pool. Dont be such a internet gangster cause your probably a big herb in your real life

wowzatlife

didnt say i didnt care about.. i mean its a demo what more do you want.. do you really need to cry that its only going to 1 minute you cant wait taht extra 2 weeks for the full game to come out.. jesus christ whats the world coming to my demos too short, its late, pandemic, epic crysis.. fucking whiner bitches

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

This is news to me. If that is the case then why even go to the store to pick up the codes?? I call Shananagans!!
http://intensedebate.com/people/Skihawks Skihawks

This is news to me. If that is the case then why even go to the store to pick up the codes??
http://intensedebate.com/people/Skihawks Skihawks

This is news to me. If that is the case then why even go to the store to pick up the codes??
http://www.intensedebate.com/people/Skihawks Skihawks

This is news to me. If that is the case then why even go to the store to pick up the codes?? I call Shananagans!!
http://www.intensedebate.com/people/Skihawks Skihawks

Yeah, this will not be the case. First, EA wouldn't spend the money to print up the cards that have the demo code. Secondly, everyone would just go online instead of driving to the GameStop….
http://www.intensedebate.com/people/Skihawks Skihawks

Yeah, this will not be the case. First, EA wouldn't spend the money to print up the cards that have the demo code. Secondly, everyone would just go online instead of driving to the GameStop….
http://intensedebate.com/people/Skihawks Skihawks

First, why would EA print up codes if people could just access a site from their home? Not to mention the amount of money EA is spending on having the code cards printed. Yeah, don't bank on codes being available through any website….
http://intensedebate.com/people/Skihawks Skihawks

First, why would EA print up codes if people could just access a site from their home? Not to mention the amount of money EA is spending on having the code cards printed. Yeah, don't bank on codes being available through any website….
jumanji

Ok all of his friends are trying too start something here. I didn't get owned or pwned. I guess the sand in your guys vagina's is starting too get too you. I don't blame you for trying too gang up, I would too if my arguments were as good as a turd in a punch bowl. Nice try though, I mean come on your kid like antics are as fresh as a fart from Shamu's ass. Physics aren't gameplay, Graphics aren't gameplay, and Presentation isn't gameplay. Wow you are all 0 for 3, Congrats!!! Darwins around!!! Crow and Humble Pie on me boy's eat up won't you!!!

heisman988

actually buddy I dont even know these guys but they all came to a consensus u got pwnd in that argument trying to belittle someone…….and idk why u keep using the sand in the vagina comment……its getting a little stale if you ask me lol…..and no one is a fanboy I fucking hate fanboys but i know an overhyped game when I see one

jumanji

Ok all of his friends are trying too start something here. I didn't get owned or pwned. I guess the sand in your guys vagina's is starting too get too you. I don't blame you for trying too gang up, I would too if my arguments were as good as a turd in a punch bowl. Nice try though, I mean come on your kid like antics are as fresh as a fart from Shamu's ass. Physics aren't gameplay, Graphics aren't gameplay, and Presentation isn't gameplay. Wow you are all 0 for 3, Congrats!!! Darwins around!!! Crow and Humble Pie on me boy's eat up won't you!!!

heisman988

actually buddy I dont even know these guys but they all came to a consensus u got pwnd in that argument trying to belittle someone…….and idk why u keep using the sand in the vagina comment……its getting a little stale if you ask me lol…..and no one is a fanboy I fucking hate fanboys but i know an overhyped game when I see one

jumanji

Oh and by the way Pasta I love your site. I was brought here from a post on Gamefaqs, and have been coming back ever since.
jumanji

Oh and by the way Pasta I love your site. I was brought here from a post on Gamefaqs, and have been coming back ever since.
law

EA are a bunch of bullies. They try to make people play the way they want them to(FNR4). Now they try to make people buy the way they want them to. EA has sucked since the exclusive licenses garbage began.
law

EA are a bunch of bullies. They try to make people play the way they want them to(FNR4). Now they try to make people buy the way they want them to. EA has sucked since the exclusive licenses garbage began.
Rob

I went to my gamestop monday and the guy had no idea what I was talking about he tried handing me a code for the NCAA teambuilder. He also said after he figured out that it was a NCAA code that you get the demo when you pick up the game. So I just walked out figuring that this guy is a complete incompetent fool. I went back on the 15th and the guy that I know who works there said they would be getting the codes on the 20th so im reallying hoping that i get this code or that will be my third time going in and trying to get this stupid code.

http://intensedebate.com/people/pastapadre pastapadre

And this is a perfect example of the mess doing demos this way creates and the resentment it can build.

heisman988

understandably so pasta……but it also shows the employees of gamestops you guys shop at are very incompetent and inexperienced in knowing their store info lol…..and had they knew info ahead of time they would not be like sitting ducks…..and yet it also boils back to EA and the bigwigs of the corporate office always being late in sending news to employees which in turn goes to consumers

Rob

I went to my gamestop monday and the guy had no idea what I was talking about he tried handing me a code for the NCAA teambuilder. He also said after he figured out that it was a NCAA code that you get the demo when you pick up the game. So I just walked out figuring that this guy is a complete incompetent fool. I went back on the 15th and the guy that I know who works there said they would be getting the codes on the 20th so im reallying hoping that i get this code or that will be my third time going in and trying to get this stupid code.

http://intensedebate.com/people/pastapadre pastapadre

And this is a perfect example of the mess doing demos this way creates and the resentment it can build.

heisman988

understandably so pasta……but it also shows the employees of gamestops you guys shop at are very incompetent and inexperienced in knowing their store info lol…..and had they knew info ahead of time they would not be like sitting ducks…..and yet it also boils back to EA and the bigwigs of the corporate office always being late in sending news to employees which in turn goes to consumers

MastaJedi1

I called 2 local Gamestops and they had Madden codes, because response is slow! Mmm…mabe it's because it's the middle of summer, or interest is low because of the teams in the demo. I know, they were in last years Superbowl, but lets get real. For example: Steelers vs Eagles, Dallas vs Texans etc…or let the gamers pick the the 2 teams, in other words…be creative! Ian and the development team is on point (we hope) with the game, it's the corporate marketing geeks who don't get it! Their brains are made of teflon…we tell them what we want, but it doesn't stick! This code thing makes no sense, NCAA, Fight 4 didn't have pre-sale codes. A few years ago, after Houston built Reliant stadium, they didn't tear down the Astrodome, they tore down Astroworld, the amusement park?! My guess is, the dome is the 8th wonder of the world, the 9th wonder is…Why? Makes no sense!
MastaJedi1

I called 2 local Gamestops and they had Madden codes, because response is slow! Mmm…mabe it's because it's the middle of summer, or interest is low because of the teams in the demo. I know, they were in last years Superbowl, but lets get real. For example: Steelers vs Eagles, Dallas vs Texans etc…or let the gamers pick the the 2 teams, in other words…be creative! Ian and the development team is on point (we hope) with the game, it's the corporate marketing geeks who don't get it! Their brains are made of teflon…we tell them what we want, but it doesn't stick! This code thing makes no sense, NCAA, Fight 4 didn't have pre-sale codes. A few years ago, after Houston built Reliant stadium, they didn't tear down the Astrodome, they tore down Astroworld, the amusement park?! My guess is, the dome is the 8th wonder of the world, the 9th wonder is…Why? Makes no sense!
heisman988

LIMITED SUPPLY MY ASS! all you guys that are complaining and bitching don't worry at all……..if you preordered you will have a code no matter what cause the amount of codes each store has is more than enough…..so go put the 5 down and enjoy the game you know you were gonna get anyway
heisman988

LIMITED SUPPLY MY ASS! all you guys that are complaining and bitching don't worry at all……..if you preordered you will have a code no matter what cause the amount of codes each store has is more than enough…..so go put the 5 down and enjoy the game you know you were gonna get anyway
Boogie smoove

stop the bitchassness
Boogie smoove

stop the bitchassness
criminolgy

stop ya blood clot crying
criminolgy

stop ya blood clot crying
Ron

You guys are all just big babies. First off most games that come out do not provide demos before they are released, so you should be greatful the they are giving you the chance to get your hands on whatever little bit of the game before it is released, if they gave you all everything you wanted it wouldnt be considered a demo now would it, second its FREE! Whether you reserve it or not, so why not reserve it to get the better demo? Third it is an incentive to preorder, because if I preorder I get a better demo, earlier than everybody else. So quit being being spoiled with all the complaining and grow up.
Ron

You guys are all just big babies. First off most games that come out do not provide demos before they are released, so you should be greatful the they are giving you the chance to get your hands on whatever little bit of the game before it is released, if they gave you all everything you wanted it wouldnt be considered a demo now would it, second its FREE! Whether you reserve it or not, so why not reserve it to get the better demo? Third it is an incentive to preorder, because if I preorder I get a better demo, earlier than everybody else. So quit being being spoiled with all the complaining and grow up.
BIGMIK

Got my code yesterday, put it in and got denied! Guess they are f***kin around with this July 23rd date!
BIGMIK

Got my code yesterday, put it in and got denied! Guess they are f***kin around with this July 23rd date!
boobie smoove

madden 10 preorder demo goes live tommorow at 9:00pm beeeeeeeeaaaaaaaatchs
boobie smoove

madden 10 preorder demo goes live tommorow at 9:00pm beeeeeeeeaaaaaaaatchs
Flicktion

xD You guys are going way overboard with this. Holy shit, QQ and get over it already.
Flicktion

xD You guys are going way overboard with this. Holy shit, QQ and get over it already.
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