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Demo for NCAA Football 13 Arriving During E3

by pastapadre
Posted June 5th, 2012 at 9:15 am

EA Sports has announced that the demo for NCAA Football 13 will be out within the next couple days. It features three different matchups with each having (four) three minute quarters: USC vs Oregon, LSU vs Alabama, and Kansas State vs Baylor – as well as one Heisman Challenge game with Robert Griffin III. “Sharing” the demo over XBL or PSN will unlock five Nike Pro Combat uniforms for use in the retail version: LSU, Navy, Stanford, Boise State, and Ohio State.

(Update) The demo is out now for the Xbox 360 so PS3 should follow soon.

Clearly the release timing was planned by EA with the knowledge that there would be some backlash to the Infinity Engine not being implemented in NCAA. The demo is meant to act as a distraction – how it is received though will carry even larger weight considering the current perception of the product. If it is a strong effort that could turn the tide but if lackluster NCAA could be in some deep trouble.

Tags: demo, e3, latest news

john

I can’t wait to try it.
jesus the sun

You can just read the dread off those guys faces as they know they know their product is going to be hugely disappointing. They know that slow-mo crap is crap of Guinness record proportions. How funny that they show of slow mo and still choose to throw into double coverage out long instead of the open WR underneath. Part of the fun is having the challenge of not losing.
Guest

commentary is still so dry and boring
Keith.

EA must be getting desperate. The market sure doesn’t seem very impressed by EA’s showing from yesterday — stock is down 7 cents so far today (TTWO meanwhile is currently up a couple of cents).
http://twitter.com/Starfoxleon The Great Leon

Just want the new uniforms. They didn’t mention them though in the webcast they said we get Heisman guys. I would have just waited for the game if it was Heisman guys, since I don’t plan on playing that mode.
Chris

so did anyone else notice the schedule dates are off? it say week 10 but the date is oct 27th. the real date for those games i nov 3rd…..totally screwed that one up.
- Skihawks
  
  It is correct. Most teams don’t play the “official” week 1 and is essentially a bye week with the exception of a few teams.
Scottyo614

At least we have an option with dreads this year? Eh eh glass is still half… Ah what the hell am I saying… Thank god I can get 15 off at amazon and another 20 off from before.
- http://twitter.com/Starfoxleon The Great Leon
  
  I just think that is RG3 look. I doubt we will get the cap on his head or the chance to change dreads.
Sdgsk

What is the exact date they will release it for xbox?
- Tanner
  
  It was just released a couple of minutes ago.
  - chris
    
    the demo is already out?
chris

Happy i will get to try the heisman mode out a bit…if this mode is weak, probly wont buy due to the game not really improving that much. Way behind madden, and these developers are getting the boot somebody said?
FootballFan

IDK, maybe its just me, but the more I see NCAA the less I want to play it. Already cancelled my amazon preorder, and I know it is only a demo, but that game looks and plays almost exactly like NCAA 12. The “Reaction Time” is such bullshit or at least that is how it looked. He used it to throw into double coverage, and it was an easy completion?!?!?!?!? Blah.
Yon_der

I will not buy NCAA again until Ben Haumiller is gone. I have made this vow and will stand by it.
Dymez

I guess it’s wait until next year for the new Infinity engine. I’m getting it, regardless, for my draft imports.
- Cron
  
  If by that you mean draft imports to Madden then dont bother. They already confirmed it won’t work this year between the two games so they took it out.
  - Dymez
    
    Shit! I’m just gonna cancel my preorder then. Makes no sense to buy I game I’m only gonna play for a month and I can’t import the damn draft classes from then on out.
    - Crimson
      
      LOL….Kokatu said they went to EA Tiburon to get an early preview, and that you should definitely buy it. They didn’t recommend that everybody else get it, they just said you.
- Cron
  
  If by that you mean draft imports to Madden then dont bother. They already confirmed it won’t work this year between the two games so they took it out.
JJ

EA is a mess again, I’m just going to avoid this whole circus.
JJ

EA is a mess again, I’m just going to avoid this whole circus.
Marginwalker12

So how many patches is NCAA 12 up to with this release? Surely by now all the bugs have to be fixed in the time between this and the last patch…

Wait, this is NCAA 13? I just wasted $45 on a roster update? Either that or a DLC for an improved recruiting system? Time to do some reasonal skillz in me head, du’r. I spent $60 on 12, traded it in for $35. That’s a $25 loss on top of a *new* $45 game. So EA has essentially screwed me out of $10. Sons of bitches!
Skihawks

Not to go off topic but the new Ubisoft game looks sick as well as the new Splinter Cell.
- Joe Rogan
  
  Are those sports games? No?
  
  Not to go off topic, but nobody gives a fuck.
  - Skihawks
    
    Are you a douche bag? Yes. Thanks for playing.
Skihawks

Tack on Tomb Raider, South Park, and Halo 4.
Bwhit0225

Didn’t take long to pull that demo…. Wow! Could be the fastest pull ever!
- Crimson
  
  That’s cause it was last year’s demo, re-released as this years demo. Same damn game.
- http://profile.yahoo.com/PRNYYXZW5CPECODQZM2VGFZKI4 Jwaan
  
  Huh? I’m playing it now.
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000295534671 Jared Baxter

After seeing the Infinity Engine, I have no desire to play a football game without it.
- Crimson
  
  ”After seeing the Infinity Engine, I have no desire to play a football game without it.”
  
  If that’s the case, then you should see my penis. It been known to have the same effect on people.
  You’ve seen what, a couple of Youtube videos of tackling animations? Cmon Carrot Top, lay off the stuff. Its bad for your health.
  - Eagleyedesigns
    
    Why, your penis crumbles with contact huh? Limp dick, faggot…
  - http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000295534671 Jared Baxter
    
    My hair is not red.
    
    Also, what is with the penis stuff? Either your 12 years old, or your a perverted 30 year old dude who secretly desires to lay with other men.
- http://twitter.com/Starfoxleon The Great Leon
  
  Except you have not really seen it or played it. Glitches and bugs are guaranteed I say over 3 patches will be required.
  - http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000295534671 Jared Baxter
    
    Bugs are expected with every video game release.
    
    NCAA 13 demo plays just the same as NCAA 12, in my opinion.
- Mcdonaldsm925
  
  yep sooooooooo right
Skihawks

The game looks cleaner. Everything is similar to last year but the gameplay is better. I didnt see evidence of psychic DBs. The option game plays outstanding.

As long as everything works (ie OD, online, etc) I will be happy. To me, the online issues last year destroyed the game.

Presentation is the same but they are still using ESPN’s current presentation package. The inclusion of Reese Davis adds immersion. Not a big commentary person but it’s pretty much the same in terms of sound. Not sure if new lines were added. It doesn’t detract from the game, IMO.

All in all, plays better.
Qh_rhema2006

about to play the demo for ncaa 13 lets see what this game is all about.
Qh_rhema2006

ok just tried the screen pass i felt pretty good and just right with the new drop back for the screens
Qh_rhema2006

ok still on my first drive and i got 2 studio updates so far, and it really dont interrupt the flow of the game, it takes just the right amount of time to walk back to the huddle
- Skihawks
  
  The ticker is excellent.
  - Qh_rhema2006
    
    I AGREE. it does plays alot smoother though.
chris

Do you have to have gold to get the demo?
kingjames8403

when will be out 4 people for non gold users
- Crimson
  
  LOL…buy a friggin PS3. You won’t have to ask stupid questions.
  - Eagleyedesigns
    
    No, ’cause then he’d have to wait, dumbass…Like you…Get a 360.
Qh_rhema2006

ok just finished the first game of the demo, it played nicely, screen passes work pretty well, studio updates work good and is timely they dont interrupt the flow of the game, i experince no super LB or physic Db my recievers ran good routes and created space. i tried a couple of play actions plays and the abort seems to work well when aborting. by the way i played the USC vs Oregon game. Oregon ran their offense prett well except on a couple of option plays where the pitch man was clearly open and he kept the ball and got pummeled, other than that they were solid. Oregon threw a couple of deep ball and the corners did react to the ball they look back for the ball and tried to make a play on it.oregon was on their one yard line and tried to hit me deep with all verticles, i thought that was cool that they tried to fool me with a run formation and then throw deep from their 1 yd. line. the icons did what they was supposed to they light up real quick from off the line of scrimmage on short routes and for deeper routes you have to wait till they light up, well you dont have to wait you can throw the ball but you have to switch to the reciever to make a play on it.

Most of all my favorite thing is the trajectories of the ball and you have total control on location of your throws, i like this more because i played quaterback, this is implemented well and add more diversity to your pasing game. all in all the demo is was good nothing to spectacular to graphics and all that, its basically ncaa 12 with the new features, should be good for dynasty mode with the new recruiting and studio updates to add that immersion element. ill still get this game even though you cant use the import draft class feature which is a let down,but ill take infinity engine over using draft classes for this year. ill play some more when i get home from school for more scenarios and how they play out….my grade for this demo would be a B………thats because im so excited for madden (INFINITY ENGINE) YESSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://profile.yahoo.com/BI2ASU3FGQE3GYP3H57IFAU2XU JonD

Still not on PSN as of 15 mins. ago.
- http://profile.yahoo.com/PRNYYXZW5CPECODQZM2VGFZKI4 Jwaan
  
  Won’t be on PSN until tomorrow at 7PM eastern, I think. Could possibly show up later though.
  - Jumpman2033
    
    That’s the thing I hate about PS3. We have to wait for this kind of stuff.
    - DT
      
      Its worth the wait because we dont get fucked over for a monthly fee.
      - http://profile.yahoo.com/PRNYYXZW5CPECODQZM2VGFZKI4 Jwaan
        
        You’re just too broke to afford it. Probably because those hackers stole your credit card information, huh?
      - http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000295534671 Jared Baxter
        
        I don’t pay a monthly fee for my Xbox Live. I pay for an entire year at once.
Dave3979

Well, mixed feelings about this. Demo plays a little rough, not polished enough…I know it’s just a demo but things aren’t that different from ’12 so you think it would need less cleaning up at this point.

Definitely some new animations and they look good but the game still feels a bit old.
The new motion blur to attempt to show speed is not really very good, it feels more like your eyes have gone out of focus or the camera has screwed up. It just doesn’t really add anything to the game.

I really find it hard to believe that this is 10 months of work, does the development team really work fulltime? I’m not saying that to be a prick, I honestly do wonder just how much time they are really given to work on the game.

I’m not sure this is really a game that makes me want to rush out and buy it. I haven’t bought Madden in several years but this year I might make the switch.
http://profile.yahoo.com/PRNYYXZW5CPECODQZM2VGFZKI4 Jwaan

The game is a lot better than I expected. DBs play the ball in the air, and the deep ball is less effective than last year. No psychic DBs or Super Linebackers, and the option does work much better now. Punt return game is good too, had a game with 4 returns for 70 yards with DeAnthony Thomas. Almost took my first one for a TD but the last guy got me. This is all on Varsity though, can’t change difficulty.

Only concern is that with the ability to place passes, accurate QBs will be able to shred defenses. Guys like Matt Barkley should, but hopefully inaccurate QBs like Denard Robinson are less effective at it. Maybe it’s only because of the Varsity difficulty though.
- Keith.
  
  So you’ve been ripping NBA2k13 all day in that other thread for “looking the same,” yet you’re impressed by NCAA — which still has just the one available gameplay camera angle, and the same 8 year-old tackling engine?
  
  Okay JP, er, I mean Jwaan. Wouldn’t have expected any less from either of you.
  - http://profile.yahoo.com/PRNYYXZW5CPECODQZM2VGFZKI4 Jwaan
    
    What makes you think I value the same thing everyone else does?
    
    See, that’s your problem. You think your concerns are everyone elses. You think that what you and a few others want matters more in relation to others’ concerns. I don’t give a damn about other camera angles, to me the current one is fine. And the tackling looks different to me – TO ME. If it doesn’t for you, that’s fine.
    
    Yes, I believe 2k13 looks the same. Some things in NCAA looks the same to me too. The difference is that gameplay wise, 2k13 also looks the same. Which is why I don’t like it right now. Because I don’t like the gameplay in 12. The gameplay in NCAA was fine for the most part. Not amazing, but fine.
    
    But then again, I didn’t even know you existed before I started posting here, and I wouldn’t lose sleep if you didn’t. What makes you think I give a damn about what you think? Hope those likes makes you feel special.
    
    Really, am I supposed to love 2k and hate EA like you? Please, answer that question for me straight up so I can know. Tell me, how am I SUPPOSED to feel about EA and 2k? Am I supposed to feel the way you feel?
    - 21
      
      Talking shit like usual.
      - http://profile.yahoo.com/PRNYYXZW5CPECODQZM2VGFZKI4 Jwaan
        
        I’m waiting for you to do something about it.
    - Keith.
      
      Ain’t just me, pal. If you were paying attention at home, you’d know that over all sales numbers for Tiburon football have gone down in 6 out of the last 7 years. Look for even more to quit buying this year.
      - http://profile.yahoo.com/PRNYYXZW5CPECODQZM2VGFZKI4 Jwaan
        
        Oh, okay. Maybe I’ll decide to give two fucks when I start paying attention too.
Texan

Playstation Sux
Jeff H.

For what it’s worth, the Community Day guys on The Gaming Tailgate are saying that the timing is coincidental. The demo cleared PSN/XBL testing/certification earlier than expected. Does seem convenient, though.
49ersfan1

i have a 360 and wont let me download it. i didnt find it on new releases so i searched it and i found it. i clicked it and it had no download button. i dont have gold but if u have to have gold to get it, i made a new profile and live account and even on that one it didnt work.. help plz?
49ersfan1

i have a 360 and wont let me download it. i didnt find it on new releases so i searched it and i found it. i clicked it and it had no download button. i dont have gold but if u have to have gold to get it, i made a new profile and live account and even on that one it didnt work.. help plz?
- http://profile.yahoo.com/PRNYYXZW5CPECODQZM2VGFZKI4 Jwaan
  
  Search NCAA 13. Three options should come up, go to NCAA Football 13 demo. You should be able to DL from that. You should also be able to download the “trial” from the actual game listing.
  - Drep1214
    
    It wont let me either I just tried that
Eagleyedesigns

OK. I played one half of the demo. Shut it off and I am now finishing the Celtics/Heat game. UNBELIEVABLE…What the fuck did Hamburglar and his team actually do? Yeah, I noticed the lead passing, and all that is for is so the defense doesn’t intercept the ball every four throws. Didn’t even notice the drop backs because it doesn’t affect the way I play. But, the ONE thing that really pissed me off is the fact that you do not have an LB receiving option. It is now RB, which is fucking dumb. They way you pump fake now is fucking horrible and worse than last year. Why couldn’t they put it back on the R Stick?! What the fuck?! Oh, the Coach Cam angle to check your play is a little different as it switches to the play strong side. And, CLOUDS, of coarse…EVERYTHING ELSE IS EXACTLY THE SAME. Rece Davis? HAHAHAHAHA! WHAT A FUCKING JOKE THAT IS! Wrong volume on his dialog, and it is all STITCHED TOGETHER, it is FUCKING HORRIBLE! This team is a fucking joke! Don’t even get me started on the “Passing Windows”. I’ve tried to pass to a receiver that wasn’t highlighted and then try and user catch…Yeah, good luck with that…You get sacked WAY TOO MUCH. THe Playaction is a little better, screens are a little better, WR screens are the same. Ball trajectories…I’ve seen three different types in one half…NO PENALTIES WHAT SO EVER…FUCKING GARBAGE!

They are DONE, PERIOD! Two things that is killing them right now…Madden with the RTP, and the fact that you can’t import players into Madden this year because of the Infinity Engine…One suggestion Hamburglar…PACK YOUR FUCKING BAGS…I would’ve shelved NCAA 13 until next year so the RTP Engine could be implemented in NCAA 13…THIS WILL NOT SELL! THEY ARE DONE, DONE, DONE…Goose is motherfucking COOKED! I can’t believe that they are PROUD of this crap…WHAT A FUCKING JOKE! Rece Davis…HAHAHAHA!

Same commentary, dead air, quiet crowds, same annimations, same intros, same outros, same TD celebrations, same replays, same pregame, same bullshit kickoff and punt coverage, same plays, same no-calls, NO PENALTIES, SAME MOTHERFUCKING EVERYTHING…Oh, well, what did you expect?
- chris
  
  damn yea i went to a friends to try it out tonight since i dont have gold…and i sadly agree. Playing with USC was a bit easier becuase barkley has to have ratings through the roof, but playing with baylor sucked. Oregon was okay to play with, but i found some of my lead passes didnt really go in the direction i wanted them too. I threw a couple picks that im still shaking my head on…wondering how the DB got to it so quick. All in all it kills me to say it….same game same hamburglar. Damn #pissedrightnow
Qh_rhema2006

team ratings at traditionalsportsonline.com LSU rated 99 ovr, Oregon 99 ovr, i think Notre Dame is over rated their at a 97 ovr thats ridiculous. Texas is over rated too their at a 99 ovr. USC at a 99 ovr, Utah 95 ovr, Wisconsin 99 ovr, Alabama 97 ovr, Arkansas 95 ovr, Auburn 93 ovr, Clemson 97 ovr, Florida 91 ovr, Florida State 97 ovr, Georgia 97 ovr, Iowa 91 ovr, Kansas St. 91 ovr.
- Eagleyedesigns
  
  You have 120 teams…So, 16 teams are over 90…Big fucking deal. That’s 14 percent…In the NFL you have 32 teams, probably four are considered 90+ teams…That is about 12.5 percent…What is your point?
  - Qh_rhema2006
    
    damn dude you trying to be negative, all i was trying to do was share infomation i found in case someone else wanted to check it out, but im to old for the foolishness you clowns do in here, so ima ignore your negativity, now for those who want to check out these team ratings,,,,traditionalsportsonline.com have them posted
Qh_rhema2006

found a video on you tube demonstrating the infinity engine in practice mode with Michael Turner and the Saints defense. NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Benzpusha600

How much is the demo
Qh_rhema2006

found some gameplay from E3 at mymaddenpad.com put up by shopmaster (packers vs. vikings)
Skihawks

I found the demo surprisingly good. The changes are subtle but noticeable. For me, the best part about the game has always been online dynasty. Except for last year’s debacle it was a reason I played NCAA 11 until last year’s release.

The thing I hate about demos is that the customization is minimal or non-existent. Hard to tell how game game plays with 3-minute quarters and no ability to tweak gameplay sliders and difficulty.

Looking forward to it.
Bill

overtime glitch is still in where after 1st OT, the team that gets ball 1st gets ball twice(team that defends first in OT1
- Benzpusha600
  
  When does the demo come out for ps3 and explain the overtime glitch again I did’nt understand it
  - http://profile.yahoo.com/BI2ASU3FGQE3GYP3H57IFAU2XU JonD
    
    Just went live on PSN.
Skihawks

Didnt realize you unlock players by playing each matchup. Unlocked Tim Brown with LSU-Bama matchup.

Enjoying the game. Had an illegal touching penalty after my WR stepped out of bounds prior to catching a pass.
Alex

I have a question…When I shared the demo last year, I completely didn’t get the uniforms. How do they transfer from the demo to the actual game (this goes for the heisman mode players as well)?
Blackice6137

I just played the demo for ncaa 13, and well though the play is smooth and they changed some animations; After seening what madden did with their game. I dont see how the ncaa crew felt that this product would be enough for ncaa fans, dont get me wrong it is a fun game and all but with the way the economey is and with all the sports games takeing a major step foward ( madden 13, mlb the show 13, fifa soccer, nhl hockey, Nba 2k ) It would be hard for anyone to drop 60 dollars on a game now that seems to be behined all the other sports sims out there. I have been a fan of good sports sims, all my life I dont care what company made it EA, 2K, it doesent matter. So i dont want anybody to think im being bias becaise im not. I just feel ncaa football droped the ball this year.