Madden 10 Hard Drive Evaluation

show some gameplay videos
who cares about load time !! I need to see my hawks and aaron curry on the video gridiron since he hasn't sined yet!!!!

Saints all the way

show some gameplay videos
who cares about load time !! I need to see my hawks and aaron curry on the video gridiron since he hasn't sined yet!!!!

Saints all the way

cool

nice..my big questions is in OD if you dont have 32 guys, does the CPU at least pick up free agents? If you could check at some point this week it would be much appreciated

cool

nice..my big questions is in OD if you dont have 32 guys, does the CPU at least pick up free agents? If you could check at some point this week it would be much appreciated

Ign said its the most realistic football game ever thats coming from a website who hates sportsgames so im very excited and live 10 is looking real nice EA is back on there job this year

Ign said its the most realistic football game ever thats coming from a website who hates sportsgames so im very excited and live 10 is looking real nice EA is back on there job this year

How do you install it to the hard drive?

How do you install it to the hard drive?

IGN always rates Madden high. Look at what they had to say about Madden 08. They don't know anything about these games.

Short Jets-Dolphins video processing now. Will prob be an hour or so to process-upload-ready to watch

Short Jets-Dolphins video processing now. Will prob be an hour or so to process-upload-ready to watch

IGN always rates Madden high. Look at what they had to say about Madden 08. They don't know anything about these games.

are you going write up a review of the game

On the dashboard, go to My Xbox. I think its the 3rd over with all the games listed. Click on the game you want, then the option will be there to "Install to Hard Drive"

On the dashboard, go to My Xbox. I think its the 3rd over with all the games listed. Click on the game you want, then the option will be there to "Install to Hard Drive"

are you going write up a review of the game

ps3 users dont have to worry bout this

ps3 users dont have to worry bout this

Check out EA's website; no free agents and or contracts in the online dynasty mode.

Check out EA's website; no free agents and or contracts in the online dynasty mode.

Man the xbox 360 sucks! You have to install over 5 GB's just to shave 15 seconds and wear n' tear on the disc drive! The xbox is on it's last legs machine must have been created from scrap parts from a used Winnebago in the Cash for Clunkers program! You put a disc in and the piece of crap machine sounds like it's going to either take off or get so hot it burns down the room. Even the Wii was designed better. Don't take my word for it just ask around as to how many people have had their Wii, PS3, or CPU just die on them over and over! I know people on their 5th xbox 360! THEIR 5TH! That just sucks doesn't it?

they also dnt have 2 worry about fb and twiiter and project natal and tv shows in there marketplace etha

Man the xbox 360 sucks! You have to install over 5 GB's just to shave 15 seconds and wear n' tear on the disc drive! The xbox is on it's last legs machine must have been created from scrap parts from a used Winnebago in the Cash for Clunkers program! You put a disc in and the piece of crap machine sounds like it's going to either take off or get so hot it burns down the room. Even the Wii was designed better. Don't take my word for it just ask around as to how many people have had their Wii, PS3, or CPU just die on them over and over! I know people on their 5th xbox 360! THEIR 5TH! That just sucks doesn't it?

they also dnt have 2 worry about fb and twiiter and project natal and tv shows in there marketplace etha

yeah baby J E T S jets jets jets jets

yeah baby J E T S jets jets jets jets

No disrespect to Mr. Padre, as I've grown to really like the website. But you have Madden 10 and ur posting about load times? C'mon dude, I think 99% of the fans can careless about load times. How about gameplay, graphics? Seriously

No disrespect to Mr. Padre, as I've grown to really like the website. But you have Madden 10 and ur posting about load times? C'mon dude, I think 99% of the fans can careless about load times. How about gameplay, graphics? Seriously

I think he isn't allowed to at the moment. If that is the case shouldn't gamespot already have their reviews up? EA doesn't want people to give out their impressions or reviews yet.

I think he isn't allowed to at the moment. If that is the case shouldn't gamespot already have their reviews up? EA doesn't want people to give out their impressions or reviews yet.

Listen to what King206 said. Think a little before you write and don't bother with the "I didn't know that " stuff. Plus, its cool that Pasta is posting this stuff in the meantime anyway.

Listen to what King206 said. Think a little before you write and don't bother with the "I didn't know that " stuff. Plus, its cool that Pasta is posting this stuff in the meantime anyway.

Old news

Old news

He is commenting on the difference between using the disc versus downloading the game to the hard drive. It's good info. I never downloaded games to my hard drive until Pasta started to comment on it. I have FN4 and NCAA 10 downloaded and it does make a world of difference, especially with the noise reduction…..

He is commenting on the difference between using the disc versus downloading the game to the hard drive. It's good info. I never downloaded games to my hard drive until Pasta started to comment on it. I have FN4 and NCAA 10 downloaded and it does make a world of difference, especially with the noise reduction…..

The IGN review and video review are up, they gave Madden 10 an 8.9

The IGN review and video review are up, they gave Madden 10 an 8.9

There is an embargo on reviews until Monday. I can't go into much detail on the game until then, but will drop random thoughts and some videos through the weekend.

There is an embargo on reviews until Monday. I can't go into much detail on the game until then, but will drop random thoughts and some videos through the weekend.

Nice Choice Pasta: I being a jets fan are anxious to see how the jets running game will perform with there solid offensive line blocking and 2 quality backs in the backfield in Thomas Jones and Leon Washington.

I am sure Dolphin fans are equally axious to see how the Wildcat is implemented and how there Draft pick, Pat White will fit into the scheme with Ronnie Brown.

Nice Choice Pasta: I being a jets fan are anxious to see how the jets running game will perform with there solid offensive line blocking and 2 quality backs in the backfield in Thomas Jones and Leon Washington.

I am sure Dolphin fans are equally axious to see how the Wildcat is implemented and how there Draft pick, Pat White will fit into the scheme with Ronnie Brown.

i wish i could fast forward this week.

i wish i could fast forward this week.

How is there an embargo against reviews when some sites notably IGN already have reviews up?

Mo Diddley the inquisitive mind!

How is there an embargo against reviews when some sites notably IGN already have reviews up?

Mo Diddley the inquisitive mind!

still no video huh

still no video huh

Pasta, can you check if the Super Dome still has the old Aaron Brooks picture on the wall?

Pasta, can you check if the Super Dome still has the old Aaron Brooks picture on the wall?

I played the actual retail version of Madden 10 at a Gamestop. GS dude tried to lie to me saying it was just the demo since the guy playing when I first walked in was playing Cards Vs Pitt…but during the day AND at Heinz Field. PLUS the PS3 retail box was sitting on the PS3 kiosk. Lol. Yet, they weren't actually selling the game…

Anywayz, on All Pro, I played as my Jets against Dallas in their new stadium (nice) and it was a tough go trying to run on first downs. I had to play action on first downs later in the game and against the Giants in my second game because the game goes off teams tendencies. Based off the past, the Jets were more of a running team sans Farve. Overall, though, now that I think about it, running was just tough whether it was between the tackles, off tackle, tosses, what have u. A lot of my gains were off passes with Sanchez as the starter, which is by default. Slants were most effective for me, just like in Madden 09 with a couple bombs and play action TE slant outs.
Now, I only played til halftime in both games because I didn't want to "be a hog". I setup the game so it would play 5min quarters, as well. Against the Boys, the score was 7 all at the half. Against the Giants, though, surprisingly I was up 21-0 at the half. They couldn't sack me but did get through the line on most runs. The Boys got a sack on me only because I was so used to the retail game of NCAA 10 and the Madden 10 demos' rumble feature when pressure is near the QB that it didn't do that in the retail version, which I thought was weird (I didn't check the settings for that to see if I could toggle it back on), so I immediately went back into Madden 09 state of mind and was offloading passes much quicker.

Overall, I didn't want to leave the store! Lol. I did after playing against Dallas but then I came back and played again against the Giants. The retail version seemed "better" for some reason but maybe cuz I was excited to be playing the actual retail version. I did notice the same punt play selection issue that was in Madden 09 AND in NCAA 10 where u don't get all the plays for punting all the time.
The big thing I did notice is that there seemed to be NO SUCTION blocking and I used the default settings. I could get around offensive linemen with some nice stick work (no homo – lol). It's just that sometimes u get around your guy just to end up in front of another OL cat. Lol. Even then, if I picked the right pass defense, I could still get to Romo or Eli with a bit more work past the second guy.
Oh, Dollar-Cover 3 Press seems to just stump the CPU QBs as they hold on to the ball way longer when trying to pass. I got a bunch of sacks off that but I was hoping that they would figure it out like in Madden 08 for the PS2. Lol but usually, they would after the half. I did mix up my defensive play calling, though, as much as possible.

Ok, enough about dat. I gotta get in some time with both demos, today. Ciao

I played the actual retail version of Madden 10 at a Gamestop. GS dude tried to lie to me saying it was just the demo since the guy playing when I first walked in was playing Cards Vs Pitt…but during the day AND at Heinz Field. PLUS the PS3 retail box was sitting on the PS3 kiosk. Lol. Yet, they weren't actually selling the game…

Anywayz, on All Pro, I played as my Jets against Dallas in their new stadium (nice) and it was a tough go trying to run on first downs. I had to play action on first downs later in the game and against the Giants in my second game because the game goes off teams tendencies. Based off the past, the Jets were more of a running team sans Farve. Overall, though, now that I think about it, running was just tough whether it was between the tackles, off tackle, tosses, what have u. A lot of my gains were off passes with Sanchez as the starter, which is by default. Slants were most effective for me, just like in Madden 09 with a couple bombs and play action TE slant outs.
Now, I only played til halftime in both games because I didn't want to "be a hog". I setup the game so it would play 5min quarters, as well. Against the Boys, the score was 7 all at the half. Against the Giants, though, surprisingly I was up 21-0 at the half. They couldn't sack me but did get through the line on most runs. The Boys got a sack on me only because I was so used to the retail game of NCAA 10 and the Madden 10 demos' rumble feature when pressure is near the QB that it didn't do that in the retail version, which I thought was weird (I didn't check the settings for that to see if I could toggle it back on), so I immediately went back into Madden 09 state of mind and was offloading passes much quicker.

Overall, I didn't want to leave the store! Lol. I did after playing against Dallas but then I came back and played again against the Giants. The retail version seemed "better" for some reason but maybe cuz I was excited to be playing the actual retail version. I did notice the same punt play selection issue that was in Madden 09 AND in NCAA 10 where u don't get all the plays for punting all the time.
The big thing I did notice is that there seemed to be NO SUCTION blocking and I used the default settings. I could get around offensive linemen with some nice stick work (no homo – lol). It's just that sometimes u get around your guy just to end up in front of another OL cat. Lol. Even then, if I picked the right pass defense, I could still get to Romo or Eli with a bit more work past the second guy.
Oh, Dollar-Cover 3 Press seems to just stump the CPU QBs as they hold on to the ball way longer when trying to pass. I got a bunch of sacks off that but I was hoping that they would figure it out like in Madden 08 for the PS2. Lol but usually, they would after the half. I did mix up my defensive play calling, though, as much as possible.

Ok, enough about dat. I gotta get in some time with both demos, today. Ciao

I guess IGN doesnt give a crap about embargo's cause they got a review up….unless they paid EA extra to put a review out first. (would EA do that?)

I guess IGN doesnt give a crap about embargo's cause they got a review up….unless they paid EA extra to put a review out first. (would EA do that?)

I know this sounds dumb but can you tell me if
a.can I use alternative jersey's in online games??
b.on unranked games can you adjust the game speed??

both of these features are a big deal to me, thanks for your imput.

I know this sounds dumb but can you tell me if
a.can I use alternative jersey's in online games??
b.on unranked games can you adjust the game speed??

both of these features are a big deal to me, thanks for your imput.

What about the 2 second fade to black screens in between play? Is it still there?

What about the 2 second fade to black screens in between play? Is it still there?

Pasta. You have to make a Pats vs Bills monday night video. Monday night, TO vs Randy Moss. Bradys return. Maybins 1st game

Pasta. You have to make a Pats vs Bills monday night video. Monday night, TO vs Randy Moss. Bradys return. Maybins 1st game

i dont really care about the load time.. but it is always good to know something, especially when u really dont care about a damn thing.. just wanna see me eagles fly to the super bowl and win it this time! R.I.P JJ!

Hey pasta, is the Jets-Dolphins video close to being uploaded?

Thanks

Hey pasta, is the Jets-Dolphins video close to being uploaded?

Thanks

i dont really care about the load time.. but it is always good to know something, especially when u really dont care about a damn thing.. just wanna see me eagles fly to the super bowl and win it this time! R.I.P JJ!

the videos are on his youtube channel……probably a delay for his own site

the videos are on his youtube channel……probably a delay for his own site

Pasta can you please post a video with you playing in the Zoom Camera? I just want to see if the camera scans the whole field when passing in the zoom view like the standard view does. Thanx in advance!

Pasta can you please post a video with you playing in the Zoom Camera? I just want to see if the camera scans the whole field when passing in the zoom view like the standard view does. Thanx in advance!

It's funny every year for the past 4 years IGN has said "this isn't the complete Next Gen Madden we're looking for but EA is headed in the right direction." They've said the same thing for the past 4 years!By the time EA makes a truely great "Next Gen" game the Playstation 4 will be out! Every year it's the same story & it's the same with Live.

It's funny every year for the past 4 years IGN has said "this isn't the complete Next Gen Madden we're looking for but EA is headed in the right direction." They've said the same thing for the past 4 years!By the time EA makes a truely great "Next Gen" game the Playstation 4 will be out! Every year it's the same story & it's the same with Live.

My twitter has links to the videos that are already up before I am able to do a posting.

http://www.twitter.com/pastapadre

My twitter has links to the videos that are already up before I am able to do a posting.

http://www.twitter.com/pastapadre

Wow, this is just like nba live 09 when i installed it. Installing games in you hdd is probably one of the best thing that Microsoft made available to 360 owners.

Wow, this is just like nba live 09 when i installed it. Installing games in you hdd is probably one of the best thing that Microsoft made available to 360 owners.

[...] Pastapadre does a Madden 10 Hard Drive Install test on the Xbox 360. You will save 15 seconds every time you boot to the main menu, 11 to get the play not screen up and another 4 going from the play now to the main menu. Those are seconds of your life you’d never get back. Be sure to do the install. [...]

I have madden a week early, anyone who wants to know about the gameplay email me anytime with real questions about gameplay graphics or whatever. screw the media and the hold they have on the "real" fans of madden. Pirates rule the earth once more

pistonsfan82@yahoo.com

I have madden a week early, anyone who wants to know about the gameplay email me anytime with real questions about gameplay graphics or whatever. screw the media and the hold they have on the "real" fans of madden. Pirates rule the earth once more

pistonsfan82@yahoo.com

Its shocking that people are still relying on the websites that rated Madden 07-09 in the 8-9 range. WAKE UP FOLKS. Go on the forums and read what the unaffiliated gamers are saying

Its shocking that people are still relying on the websites that rated Madden 07-09 in the 8-9 range. WAKE UP FOLKS. Go on the forums and read what the unaffiliated gamers are saying

Anything that Skihawks is completely fine with. This guy couldn't grow a spine if I hit his mothers face with a brick. "No big deal"

Anything that Skihawks is completely fine with. This guy couldn't grow a spine if I hit his mothers face with a brick. "No big deal"

Very true. For example, for this being the best football experience ever it is rated 0.1 higher than Madden 09. Yeah.

Very true. For example, for this being the best football experience ever it is rated 0.1 higher than Madden 09. Yeah.

Not sure about b. but you can change uniforms during online play.

Not sure about b. but you can change uniforms during online play.

Not sure about b. but you can change uniforms during online play.

Not sure about b. but you can change uniforms during online play.

I knew about the contracts, but no FA's? The game obv has to start with a pool.

I knew about the contracts, but no FA's? The game obv has to start with a pool.

All you 360 plz STFU !!! 5 years and you say the same shit since day 1 and the 360 is still here !!! Anyway I noticed a slight increase with my online performance. I love it.

All you 360 plz STFU !!! 5 years and you say the same shit since day 1 and the 360 is still here !!! Anyway I noticed a slight increase with my online performance. I love it.

That should say "360 haters STFU !!!"

That should say "360 haters STFU !!!"

What about for PS3 games?

What about for PS3 games?

Oh my god, if PS3 and the Wii library of games didn't suck so bad they wouldn't have to keep going back. It does suck getting replacements though. I am on my 3rd. I do have a Wii also. That system collects dust cause my 6 year old would rather play the 360.

Oh my god, if PS3 and the Wii library of games didn't suck so bad they wouldn't have to keep going back. It does suck getting replacements though. I am on my 3rd. I do have a Wii also. That system collects dust cause my 6 year old would rather play the 360.

i and me both

i and me both

u and me both**

u and me both**

i kno this is prolly gonna sound dumb but would i still be able 2 download rosters nd patches wen i install madden 10?

i kno this is prolly gonna sound dumb but would i still be able 2 download rosters nd patches wen i install madden 10?

Hey guys, this good wook!