Madden 10 Sees Online Numbers Skyrocket

by pastapadre
Posted August 30th, 2009 at 9:40 am

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Early this year I did an article relating to the huge leaps in online participation being seen recently in series such as NBA Live, FIFA, and NHL. New modes like Online Team Play along with much improved online stability have paid off and resulted in unprecedented usage. That in turn has led to a much bigger focus towards online play now seen with other titles receiving their own expanded and unique online modes.

Peter Moore has announced that Madden 10 has shattered previous online related records. Madden 10 is the first sports title to have over 100,000 users connected and playing online at the same time. That is a staggering number to consider. In the first week alone over 5.6 million online games were played. Madden has such a strong reputation for being a head-to-head game and as the biggest seller in the US it comes as no surprise that records such as these will be broken every year in the series. In the past excuses were given as to why online was not fully featured or receiving the resources to run well consistently. That was generally attributed to low percentage of gamers playing online. That is certainly no longer the case.

I doubt that Online Franchise played much into these numbers but expanding that is an important part of where Madden is going. The same can be said for Online Co-Op which is not great this year but an Online Team Play type expansion with 3v3 or 4v4 seems likely next year. At the very least what modes like these do is introduce a more inviting environment to new online players than going into Play Now and matching up against someone who very well may ruin their experience. Hopefully they continue to improve on the overall online offerings and performance but it is encouraging to hear statistics such as these as it will motivate them even more to do just that.

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Mykal94

People always put first on articles because they feel like they have dicovered something. I'm trying to ruin their fun.
Mykal94

People always put first on articles because they feel like they have dicovered something. I'm trying to ruin their fun.
Mykal94

Anyway is Madden better online than last year? I could only play one game last year and have yet to try ot this year.

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=11830173 Calvin Brinkley III

Yeah it a lot better. I haven't experienced any lag yet. The kick meter is like a fraction of a second off, but thats it.

dolphins

ya i never played madden online last year now its so addictive

Mykal94

Anyway is Madden better online than last year? I could only play one game last year and have yet to try ot this year.

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=11830173 Calvin Brinkley III

Yeah it a lot better. I haven't experienced any lag yet. The kick meter is like a fraction of a second off, but thats it.

dolphins

ya i never played madden online last year now its so addictive

fpacheco

Pasta, do you know when the first patch is coming out? Or if they're improving the online franchise mode soon?

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

They've continued to work on it. I haven't heard on an estimated time of release, but I'm thinking we'll see it out within the next two weeks.

fpacheco

Pasta, do you know when the first patch is coming out? Or if they're improving the online franchise mode soon?

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

They've continued to work on it. I haven't heard on an estimated time of release, but I'm thinking we'll see it out within the next two weeks.

Mr. Professional

Pasta, do you think the Packers are going to see some love in the next roster update? Rodgers has a 151.1 passer rating in the first 3 preseason games so far with no interceptions. Donald Driver has consistently made big plays and the starting o-line has allowed no sacks. I know it's just preseason and yeah, the Lions were 4-0 last year, but man…Green and Gold looks good!

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

Tough to say how much weight Donny will put into preseason stats.

Mr. Professional

Pasta, do you think the Packers are going to see some love in the next roster update? Rodgers has a 151.1 passer rating in the first 3 preseason games so far with no interceptions. Donald Driver has consistently made big plays and the starting o-line has allowed no sacks. I know it's just preseason and yeah, the Lions were 4-0 last year, but man…Green and Gold looks good!

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

Tough to say how much weight Donny will put into preseason stats.

fas carl

hey pasta will there be a roster update before the start of the season or the week coming up to it

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

Most likely the next roster update will come after final cuts. Probably within the few days before the opening game on Thurs 10th.

fas carl

hey pasta will there be a roster update before the start of the season or the week coming up to it

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

Most likely the next roster update will come after final cuts. Probably within the few days before the opening game on Thurs 10th.

dolphins

ya the dolphins have already made lots of roster move and the roster on madden now is garbage for the dolphins
dolphins

ya the dolphins have already made lots of roster move and the roster on madden now is garbage for the dolphins
jo momma

dolphins suck
jo momma

dolphins suck
Scott

I don't like where this is going.

I hate playing online because I hate cheesers. Unfortunately, with online play becoming more and more successful every year, EA will probably put much less effort into offline modes and AI every year so they can concentrate on online modes.

I hope that isn't the case

http://intensedebate.com/people/sroeland sroeland

Agreed…the stat engine in Franchise mode this year is off, since most QBs easily toss 40+ TDs, while running backs rarely ever accumulate double-digit TDs on the ground. Also, solo tackles and assists aren't combined into total tackles, so defensive numbers don't match up either.

With these problems in the offline game, combined with the increased number of online players, it's unfortunately safe to say that more focus will be put on online modes in future games.
http://www.intensedebate.com/people/sroeland sroeland

Agreed…the stat engine in Franchise mode this year is off, since most QBs easily toss 40+ TDs, while running backs rarely ever accumulate double-digit TDs on the ground. Also, solo tackles and assists aren't combined into total tackles, so defensive numbers don't add up either, and you have guys with less than 100 tackles on your team, while CPU controlled team have defenders with 150+ tackles .

With these problems in the offline game, combined with the increased number of online players, it's unfortunately safe to say that more focus will be put on online modes in future games.
http://www.intensedebate.com/people/sroeland sroeland

Agreed…the stat engine in Franchise mode this year is off, since most QBs easily toss 40 TDs, while running backs rarely ever accumulate double-digit TDs on the ground. Also, solo tackles and assists aren't combined into total tackles, so you have guys with less than 100 tackles on your team, while CPU controlled team have defenders with 150+ tackles.

With these problems in the offline game, combined with the increased number of online players, it's unfortunately safe to say that more focus will be put on online modes in future games.

Scott

I don't like where this is going.

I hate playing online because I hate cheesers. Unfortunately, with online play becoming more and more successful every year, EA will probably put much less effort into offline modes and AI every year so they can concentrate on online modes.

I hope that isn't the case

http://intensedebate.com/people/sroeland sroeland

Agreed…the stat engine in Franchise mode this year is off, since most QBs easily toss 40+ TDs, while running backs rarely ever accumulate double-digit TDs on the ground. Also, solo tackles and assists aren't combined into total tackles, so defensive numbers don't match up either.

With these problems in the offline game, combined with the increased number of online players, it's unfortunately safe to say that more focus will be put on online modes in future games.
http://www.intensedebate.com/people/sroeland sroeland

Agreed…the stat engine in Franchise mode this year is off, since most QBs easily toss 40+ TDs, while running backs rarely ever accumulate double-digit TDs on the ground. Also, solo tackles and assists aren't combined into total tackles, so defensive numbers don't add up either, and you have guys with less than 100 tackles on your team, while CPU controlled team have defenders with 150+ tackles .

With these problems in the offline game, combined with the increased number of online players, it's unfortunately safe to say that more focus will be put on online modes in future games.
http://www.intensedebate.com/people/sroeland sroeland

Agreed…the stat engine in Franchise mode this year is off, since most QBs easily toss 40 TDs, while running backs rarely ever accumulate double-digit TDs on the ground. Also, solo tackles and assists aren't combined into total tackles, so you have guys with less than 100 tackles on your team, while CPU controlled team have defenders with 150+ tackles.

With these problems in the offline game, combined with the increased number of online players, it's unfortunately safe to say that more focus will be put on online modes in future games.

HughJardon

This is bad news. It gives EA another excuse to crap all over its customers.
HughJardon

This is bad news. It gives EA another excuse to crap all over its customers.
gorilla monsoon

i would not worry about rosters until the final cuts. i know preseason is going on but i can wait until the cuts. trust me it tough, but i found ncaa 10 to be enjoyable after the second patch.
gorilla monsoon

i would not worry about rosters until the final cuts. i know preseason is going on but i can wait until the cuts. trust me it tough, but i found ncaa 10 to be enjoyable after the second patch.
K.C.

They need to put salary cap in online franchise league. It would save people the problem of making up a salary cap rule or having people abusing the free agents pick ups. Was it that hard to add that into the league. They had to be thinking in the office that this would cause a problem.
K.C.

They need to put salary cap in online franchise league. It would save people the problem of making up a salary cap rule or having people abusing the free agents pick ups. Was it that hard to add that into the league. They had to be thinking in the office that this would cause a problem.
http://twitter.com/Pharrell1 @Pharrell1

so many people online and I bet more than 50,000 of those are quiters who quit for no reason at all or quit when there losing.

just because their more people online doesnt mean the online is a quality expierence. look a round a lot of people complaining about quitters in online play.

K.C.

They can quit all they want i don't have a problem finish playing against the computer to get my win. If we get to the point like last year and people finding a way to quit and im not awarded the win then we have a problem

http://twitter.com/Pharrell1 @Pharrell1

so many people online and I bet more than 50,000 of those are quiters who quit for no reason at all or quit when there losing.

just because their more people online doesnt mean the online is a quality expierence. look a round a lot of people complaining about quitters in online play.

K.C.

They can quit all they want i don't have a problem finish playing against the computer to get my win. If we get to the point like last year and people finding a way to quit and im not awarded the win then we have a problem

TitansIn09

ATTENTION XBOX 360 MADDEN PLAYERS!

I have an online league and I need a lot of peopleto fill it! I am looking for only dedicated people who will miss as few games as possible! Hit me up on Live, my gamertage is EraVulgaris10 or email me at gove999@gmail.com! So far Titans, Texans, Vikings, and Redskins, Ravens and 49ers are the only teams taken!
TitansIn09

ATTENTION XBOX 360 MADDEN PLAYERS!

I have an online league and I need a lot of peopleto fill it! I am looking for only dedicated people who will miss as few games as possible! Hit me up on Live, my gamertage is EraVulgaris10 or email me at gove999@gmail.com! So far Titans, Texans, Vikings, and Redskins, Ravens and 49ers are the only teams taken!
THA

and it doesnt put an extra cent in EA's pocket
THA

and it doesnt put an extra cent in EA's pocket
EARoxyesthatisanX

Man. EA is rocking this year. Taking care of business for all important sports and killing the competition. First they outsell 2k in football by like a million to 0 – lol – then they kill them in online. 2k should have sold themselves to EA when they had a chance! Next is basketball, then baseball. Rule da world EA!

http://live.xbox.com/en-US/default.aspx JohnZapp

they should get the baseball title before 2012 because 2k sux at baseball
EAFBM

YEAH ISNT IT AWESOME, SOON WELL HAVE NO ALTERNATIVES

…

Scott

You're mentally retarded.

How did EA out sell 2k in football this year? There was no 2k football game

How do you see EA taking over baseball?? 2k has an exclusive there, so EA can't make a baseball game.

Get your head out of your ass you mindless fanboy

EARoxyesthatisanX

Umm and how many copies did 2k sell for football this year…. ya exactly…0-100. That is outsell in my books.

EA will take over baseball somehow. Stupid 2k and their exclusives. lol

Scott

Are you for real?

Stupid 2k and their exclusives?? EA has an exclusive deal with the NFL. How can you be okay with that but not okay with 2k's deal??

And to say EA outsold 2k in football in a year that 2k had NO FOOTBALL GAME, is completely retarded.

I understand that it's not your fault your parents are related, but seriously, your as dumb as a stump
EARoxyesthatisanX

Well, to be fair guy, if 2k had innovated their game and made it something new, rather than rehashing something old, the NFL wouldn't have to have gave the license to EA. I mean, they were like, hey EA make a great game cause 2k is making us look bad. It's not EA's fault for that is it?

EARoxyesthatisanX

Man. EA is rocking this year. Taking care of business for all important sports and killing the competition. First they outsell 2k in football by like a million to 0 – lol – then they kill them in online. 2k should have sold themselves to EA when they had a chance! Next is basketball, then baseball. Rule da world EA!

http://live.xbox.com/en-US/default.aspx JohnZapp

they should get the baseball title before 2012 because 2k sux at baseball
EAFBM

YEAH ISNT IT AWESOME, SOON WELL HAVE NO ALTERNATIVES

…

Scott

You're mentally retarded.

How did EA out sell 2k in football this year? There was no 2k football game

How do you see EA taking over baseball?? 2k has an exclusive there, so EA can't make a baseball game.

Get your head out of your ass you mindless fanboy

EARoxyesthatisanX

Umm and how many copies did 2k sell for football this year…. ya exactly…0-100. That is outsell in my books.

EA will take over baseball somehow. Stupid 2k and their exclusives. lol

Scott

Are you for real?

Stupid 2k and their exclusives?? EA has an exclusive deal with the NFL. How can you be okay with that but not okay with 2k's deal??

And to say EA outsold 2k in football in a year that 2k had NO FOOTBALL GAME, is completely retarded.

I understand that it's not your fault your parents are related, but seriously, your as dumb as a stump
EARoxyesthatisanX

Well, to be fair guy, if 2k had innovated their game and made it something new, rather than rehashing something old, the NFL wouldn't have to have gave the license to EA. I mean, they were like, hey EA make a great game cause 2k is making us look bad. It's not EA's fault for that is it?

YEAYUH

FUCK EA … 2K WAS THE GREATEST GAMES EVER DUMBASS !

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

I agree. Do you want to join my 2K5 Online Franchise?….oh wait.

YEAYUH

FUCK EA … 2K WAS THE GREATEST GAMES EVER DUMBASS !

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

I agree. Do you want to join my 2K5 Online Franchise?….oh wait.

fas carl

Who got a online franchise for ps3 and need a bass ass active sob

ill join

Psn vivalamillzz
fas carl

Who got a online franchise for ps3 and need a bass ass active sob

ill join

Psn vivalamillzz
X2KFootballGodX

Online? LOL Pasta still waiting for you to post about the sad state of Madden sales hahah

When will EA give you permission to write about that?

Madden is trash bottom line.

More and more sheep are finally starting to realize that…..NFL Exclusive license will be gone SOON…
X2KFootballGodX

Online? LOL Pasta still waiting for you to post about the sad state of Madden sales hahah

When will EA give you permission to write about that?

Madden is trash bottom line.

More and more sheep are finally starting to realize that…..NFL Exclusive license will be gone SOON…
GeorgeCostanza

Game is unplayable offline. I guess since everyone is online they dont care how stupid the AI logic is anymore. I got the game for free and the stupid s/hit i see the AI do still pisses me off.
GeorgeCostanza

Game is unplayable offline. I guess since everyone is online they dont care how stupid the AI logic is anymore. I got the game for free and the stupid s/hit i see the AI do still pisses me off.
I_RUN_PHILLY

Do u have to pay for online franchise?
I_RUN_PHILLY

Do u have to pay for online franchise?
http://www.premiermaddenfootball.com/ Marvis

Pasta so you think OF is not impacting the number games online? I disagree because the game is so much fun you are playing more games outside of your franchise just from a practice standpoint. Definitely think they are related along with a more stable online experience. I have played a ton of games and no disconnects yet.
http://www.premiermaddenfootball.com Marvis

Pasta so you think OF is not impacting the number games online? I disagree because the game is so much fun you are playing more games outside of your franchise just from a practice standpoint. Definitely think they are related along with a more stable online experience. I have played a ton of games and no disconnects yet.
Sportsgamer

Its only because of online franchise. Its a no brainer if your going to be playing franchise mode you make one with a friends or 2. All them games you play from it, more then likely count as an online game.

Sales are still down by alot. This is just fluffed hype
Sportsgamer

Its only because of online franchise. Its a no brainer if your going to be playing franchise mode you make one with a friends or 2. All them games you play from it, more then likely count as an online game.

Sales are still down by alot. This is just fluffed hype
joey

Online play is crap, played by losers who have no disire to see football. It is cluttered with, cheesers, cheaters and children who just have to use, and abuse Vick.
joey

Online play is crap, played by losers who have no disire to see football. It is cluttered with, cheesers, cheaters and children who just have to use, and abuse Vick.
fred

does anyone know how to restart ur online franchise?
bob

fuck u fucking nerds!
bob

fuck u fucking nerds!
fred

does anyone know how to restart ur online franchise?