Madden 10 WIP Broadcast Camera Angle

by pastapadre
Posted August 4th, 2009 at 8:17 am

m10royal

One frequent request for the Madden series has been for the addition of a playable broadcast camera angle. The devs are currently working on one that could roll out with either the second patch or as free downloadable content. EA has posted up a video displaying the work-in-progress broadcast camera. Continue on to check it out and leave your thoughts in the comments.

As I noted on Twitter they need to shift the camera so there isn’t all that empty space behind the QB which would provide better downfield viewing. Also the scorebar at the bottom of the screen becomes troublesome. While it would definitely take some getting used to playing from that angle after being so accustomed to the behind-the-QB camera it’s great to see the Madden team working on adding options. Even though I’ll likely stick with the default I was pleased to see that they’ve even made the different cameras selectable for each user in online franchises.

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Jim

I still have a question about regular franchise mode. Will CPU teams offer my team trades? And will they trade with each other? It makes franchise mode very odd if there are no trades going on throughout the league.
Jim

I still have a question about regular franchise mode. Will CPU teams offer my team trades? And will they trade with each other? It makes franchise mode very odd if there are no trades going on throughout the league.
HarlemKnight

I dont think it is realistic to play on this angle. They may be wasting thier time with this effort. I would actually like to see a broadcast option as an alternative vidieo. Lets say I am playing against someone in a public tournament. I would like to be able to broadcast the game, without broadcasting my tactics.

This would be worthwhile.
HarlemKnight

I dont think it is realistic to play on this angle. They may be wasting thier time with this effort. I would actually like to see a broadcast option as an alternative vidieo. Lets say I am playing against someone in a public tournament. I would like to be able to broadcast the game, without broadcasting my tactics.

This would be worthwhile.
gbrown4

I love it!!! just zoom back on passing plays zoom in on running plays, and keep it standard madden camera for field goals, its to hard to kick from that side angel
gbrown4

I love it!!! just zoom back on passing plays zoom in on running plays, and keep it standard madden camera for field goals, its to hard to kick from that side angel
B-lo-Z-Ro

Im a 2K fan(imoved on), and madden 10 should be the best madden made to date IMO… ilove this angle.. if they can & do fix it to where it is more playable that would be great… 09 IMO was the worst madden game I played do to continuous freezing..
B-lo-Z-Ro

Im a 2K fan(imoved on), and madden 10 should be the best madden made to date IMO… ilove this angle.. if they can & do fix it to where it is more playable that would be great… 09 IMO was the worst madden game I played do to continuous freezing..
mean jean

what a waste of time, money and effort by EA to work something only a handful of people would use. i'm losing more and more interest in madden. use more time on improved gameplay instead.

http://intensedebate.com/people/raydawg raydawg

I agree…like adding what you want to challenge when there's a play in question.

mean jean

what a waste of time, money and effort by EA to work something only a handful of people would use. i'm losing more and more interest in madden. use more time on improved gameplay instead.

http://intensedebate.com/people/raydawg raydawg

I agree…like adding what you want to challenge when there's a play in question.

lynn

My first thought was NO WAY, but with the right touch I think this might actually work. Who says classic view is the only way to play? One suggestion I would make is to zoom the camera in a little before the snap, then zoom out only if it's a pass play.
lynn

My first thought was NO WAY, but with the right touch I think this might actually work. Who says classic view is the only way to play? One suggestion I would make is to zoom the camera in a little before the snap, then zoom out only if it's a pass play.
B-lo-Z-Ro

extra pts would have to stay as the classic camera…also the kick off return the camera should follow the ball down field so it keeps the same sided angle to see more of the field… and having the stat bar fade out when the ball snaps will help
B-lo-Z-Ro

extra pts would have to stay as the classic camera…also the kick off return the camera should follow the ball down field so it keeps the same sided angle to see more of the field… and having the stat bar fade out when the ball snaps will help
gbrown4

whats wrong with options its not like they're forcing you to play this way. I was a big tecmo bowl fan I like the angle

EnigmaNemesis

Agreed.

gbrown4

whats wrong with options its not like they're forcing you to play this way. I was a big tecmo bowl fan I like the angle

EnigmaNemesis

Agreed.

Adam

You cant see anything, useless waste of time
Adam

You cant see anything, useless waste of time
pat

def a good idea but not something ill use
pat

def a good idea but not something ill use
ocho

If they used this so u could watch other ppl play online that would b better
ocho

If they used this so u could watch other ppl play online that would b better
Fave Lutley

The camera angle is great, but the game is awful, so its pretty irrelevent
Fave Lutley

The camera angle is great, but the game is awful, so its pretty irrelevent
Gee

Two things i would like to say: 1st; kicking field goals with this view will be horrific for USERs, especially if there is wind. 2ndly, I believe with this camera angle added, we as decent players will be in for a world of glitches!!!! mark my words. Just clean up what you have right now EA. I would suggest having a "Roam free" cam when you are making your highlights (like NBA LIVE 09) would be IDEAL!!!!!!!!!!!!! Your replay Value would just go up 10 fold. let's do this DEV-Team.
Gee

Two things i would like to say: 1st; kicking field goals with this view will be horrific for USERs, especially if there is wind. 2ndly, I believe with this camera angle added, we as decent players will be in for a world of glitches!!!! mark my words. Just clean up what you have right now EA. I would suggest having a "Roam free" cam when you are making your highlights (like NBA LIVE 09) would be IDEAL!!!!!!!!!!!!! Your replay Value would just go up 10 fold. let's do this DEV-Team.
http://www.intensedebate.com/people/Halosniper52 Halosniper52

Why would anyone ask for this camera view? I think it looks really bad. It's nice to have options and all tho but, I will stick with the normal (Good) one.

What they need to do is work on getting Salary cap, and CPU Trade logic in OF.

AzureEffect

Amen….couldn'tve said it better….Free Agent too

http://intensedebate.com/people/Halosniper52 Halosniper52

FA's should be just fine in the game. My OF's is going to be doing it draft style should work out just fine. What do you have a problem with FA's tho? I'm just wondering if you know something I don't about it.

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

I agree on that, but we're talking about different areas here. The guy concentrating on the camera angle isn't who would be spending time working on those features for OF.

http://www.intensedebate.com/people/Halosniper52 Halosniper52

Why would anyone ask for this camera view? I think it looks really bad. It's nice to have options and all tho but, I will stick with the normal (Good) one.

What they need to do is work on getting Salary cap, and CPU Trade logic in OF.

AzureEffect

Amen….couldn'tve said it better….Free Agent too

http://intensedebate.com/people/Halosniper52 Halosniper52

FA's should be just fine in the game. My OF's is going to be doing it draft style should work out just fine. What do you have a problem with FA's tho? I'm just wondering if you know something I don't about it.

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

I agree on that, but we're talking about different areas here. The guy concentrating on the camera angle isn't who would be spending time working on those features for OF.

Quan

Nobody plays at that angle. I'll just watch the computer play at that angle, like on PS2 & Gamecube.
Quan

Nobody plays at that angle. I'll just watch the computer play at that angle, like on PS2 & Gamecube.
http://intensedebate.com/people/fredsmooth21 Fred

Seems like a weird angle. Like that NFL2K helmet cam. That view made me want to puke.
http://intensedebate.com/people/fredsmooth21 Fred

Seems like a weird angle. Like that NFL2K helmet cam. That view made me want to puke.
Anonymous

this would be great for showing off the game to someone. it really looks just like a fox or espn broadcast.
nice effort by EA for atleast giving us an option to use this. remember, this is more for show than for you to actually play with this angle.
http://intensedebate.com/people/deepen03 deepen03

this would be great for showing off the game to someone. it really looks just like a fox or espn broadcast.
nice effort by EA for atleast giving us an option to use this. remember, this is more for show than for you to actually play with this angle.
BoriC88

I love this angle! I think best solution for everyone would be a user defined custom camera. Great job though madden way to go above and beyond finally!
BoriC88

I love this angle! I think best solution for everyone would be a user defined custom camera. Great job though madden way to go above and beyond finally!
Jambadongs

Still negative comments…? Madden 2009 didn't even have more than two camera angles. I do know those people who speak ill of Madden prefer ESPN 2K5 but one thing that made 2K5 great was the extra camera angles (even one similar to this one). Madden 10 is by far looking like the best football game for the 21st century.
Jambadongs

Still negative comments…? Madden 2009 didn't even have more than two camera angles. I do know those people who speak ill of Madden prefer ESPN 2K5 but one thing that made 2K5 great was the extra camera angles (even one similar to this one). Madden 10 is by far looking like the best football game for the 21st century.
boxboy99

This would be great for coach mode!
boxboy99

This would be great for coach mode!
Lafayette

Yes, this games so much better this way. It's like I'm watching a game now instead of behind every play.
Lafayette

Yes, this games so much better this way. It's like I'm watching a game now instead of behind every play.
http://intensedebate.com/people/Pharrell1 Pharrell1

This camera option is awesome.
http://intensedebate.com/people/Pharrell1 Pharrell1

This camera option is awesome.
daedae

i play nba 2k9 so ima love this… but how would you truck and juke
daedae

i play nba 2k9 so ima love this… but how would you truck and juke
packerfan4life

AWESOME! Even if you dont play on it, to watch a game or see replays from this angle would be an outstanding option. Like Padre said if it could be adjusted to see further downfield instead of having extra space behind the QB I think it would work great!
packerfan4life

AWESOME! Even if you dont play on it, to watch a game or see replays from this angle would be an outstanding option. Like Padre said if it could be adjusted to see further downfield instead of having extra space behind the QB I think it would work great!
Mo_Diddley

LOL i see that all the fans are constuction workers !! hahahahhahahahaha … GO BEARS!!!
Mo_Diddley

LOL i see that all the fans are constuction workers !! hahahahhahahahaha … GO BEARS!!!