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aspoonfulweighsatonaspoonfulweighsaton Posts: 2,055
edited August 2009 in All Encompassing Trip
I know this game doesn't officially come out until Friday, but lots of people have scored it early and there are plenty of reviews already in. Let me point out that I am an EA hater through and through (with the exception of the NHL series) and have despised every version of Madden on the "next-gen" systems. With that being said, this appears to finally be the year that the series gets on track. I have played the five-minute quarter demo (Cards/Steelers) from Gamestop more than any of my other games since i got my hands on it and from someone who looks for every fault I can in an EA Sports game, I can tell you that they actually got it right!

Seriously, as a 2K5 fanboy at heart, it pains me to say that this is the best total football package/experience that I have ever played. Granted I've only played the demo, but the guys on the forum over at OperationSports have my mind at ease.

Anyone else excited about a MUCH better videogame football experience this year?
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  • Drop The Leash 10Drop The Leash 10 Posts: 7,011
    aspoonfulweighsaton wrote:
    I know this game doesn't officially come out until Friday, but lots of people have scored it early and there are plenty of reviews already in. Let me point out that I am an EA hater through and through (with the exception of the NHL series) and have despised every version of Madden on the "next-gen" systems. With that being said, this appears to finally be the year that the series gets on track. I have played the five-minute quarter demo (Cards/Steelers) from Gamestop more than any of my other games since i got my hands on it and from someone who looks for every fault I can in an EA Sports game, I can tell you that they actually got it right!

    Seriously, as a 2K5 fanboy at heart, it pains me to say that this is the best total football package/experience that I have ever played. Granted I've only played the demo, but the guys on the forum over at OperationSports have my mind at ease.

    Anyone else excited about a MUCH better videogame football experience this year?
    im soooo excited for this. althoguh ive found little faults in the other games..
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  • mca47mca47 Posts: 13,301
    I got Madden '09, played it for a bit and was not impressed.
    Ended up trading it in for another game.


    Anyways, I heard some good things about Madden 10 so I downloaded the demo. While it looks nice, and they have added a handful of new features, and fixed a couple of things...it's still not very good in my opinion.

    There were far too many "that could never happen in real life" moments in the two demo "games" I played.
  • PatrickBatemanPatrickBateman Posts: 2,243
    I liked 09 and traded it in a few months ago and pre-ordered 10. I liked the demo and while there were a few WTF? moments, I still enjoyed it. Too bad I couldnt save a replay where Witten dove into the endzone and got spun while scoring. Looking forward to it.

    another note, The next NHL looks great.
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  • ledveddermanledvedderman Posts: 7,761
    Are there any specials going on for Madden? Like "trade in # of games and save $x on Madden 10"
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  • aspoonfulweighsatonaspoonfulweighsaton Posts: 2,055
    ledvedderman wrote:
    Are there any specials going on for Madden? Like "trade in # of games and save $x on Madden 10"

    The only one that I know of is Gamestop offering an extra 25% trade-in credit if it's towards Madden, which ends up being 35% if you have one of their Edge Cards.
  • RygarRygar Posts: 8,689
    ledvedderman wrote:
    Are there any specials going on for Madden? Like "trade in # of games and save $x on Madden 10"
    Eh, sort of? http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/10/sports-illustrated-subscription-and-madden-10-bundled-for-only/
  • MayDay10MayDay10 Posts: 11,764
    Come on over to NCAA Football. EA always hits that one out of the park. This years is awesome.

    I usually cave and get Madden as well, but NCAA gets most playing time.
  • mfc2006mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,484
    MayDay10 wrote:
    Come on over to NCAA Football. EA always hits that one out of the park. This years is awesome.

    I usually cave and get Madden as well, but NCAA gets most playing time.

    i just picked up NCAA. it is awesome.
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  • aspoonfulweighsatonaspoonfulweighsaton Posts: 2,055
    MayDay10 wrote:
    Come on over to NCAA Football. EA always hits that one out of the park. This years is awesome.

    I usually cave and get Madden as well, but NCAA gets most playing time.

    It really comes down to which style of play you prefer and whether you're more of a college or pro kinda guy. From a pure development standpoint, they have pretty much admitted that Madden is about a year and a half ahead of NCAA in graphics and features. Things like gang tackling, all nine officials actually being on the field, and the "chain gang" keeping up for measurements are examples of this.
  • megatronmegatron Posts: 3,420
    anyone want to throw down online? i play at night. last years game sucked but i like this one. i usually use the lions but this game is too realistic. they are just awful
  • JD SalJD Sal Posts: 790
    MEGATRON wrote:
    anyone want to throw down online? i play at night. last years game sucked but i like this one. i usually use the lions but this game is too realistic. they are just awful

    Just picked up my copy of Madden yesterday and will need a day or so of practice before heading online. What game system do you have?
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  • megatronmegatron Posts: 3,420
    360. i need practice bad. i was dominate at one point in life. need to get back in form
  • Jearlpam0925Jearlpam0925 Deep South Philly Posts: 17,182
    Mortal Kombat, on the Sega Genesis, is the best video game ever.
  • Drop The Leash 10Drop The Leash 10 Posts: 7,011
    churchie814.. 360.
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  • megatronmegatron Posts: 3,420
    softjones- 360

    shall i start a thread for gamertags?
  • Jason PJason P Posts: 19,160
    I’m quite impressed with Madden 10 so far. I was bored with Madden 09 within my second game last year and was considering waiting until Madden 11 before dropping another $60 but I played the demo and was sucked back in for another year. At a quick glance it doesn’t appear much has changed but I feel that Madden 10 is a far superior product.

    Pros
    + Game runs at a realistic speed. For once I can utilize the running game.
    + The “rumble” feature that allows you to sense pressure while the QB is in the pocket is the most underrated feature in the game. For once I can actually keep my QB in the pocket instead of dropping back 15 yards and risking a horrible sack.
    + Animations, presentation, and “if it’s in the game, it’s in the game” are a huge improvement over last year’s edition
    + They actually have AIC, Rage Against the Machine, Pantera, in the EA Trax instead of the usual rap-fest

    Cons
    - The commentators suck bad . . . not quite as bad as “EA Radio Announcer” from a few years back, but still bad enough that you will wish that the Madden guys visit the NHL 09 guys and get their crap together next year
    - Although EA has added half-time and pre-game shows, they don’t even come close to what 2K5 did
    - EA charges an extra $5 for “elite” status online. They also sell “cheats” for anywhere to $0.50 to $5. That is B.S. for stuff that is already in the game. Plus, if you rent the game or buy it used, you will most likely have to spend $5 - $10 to have EA activate the online portion. EA has taken the term “rake you over the coals” to the next level.

    Overall Rating: 8.5 / 10

    I’m going to dock EA a full point for being cheesers and forcing gamers to pay extra for crap that is already on the disk. Especially since the majority of us fork over money year after year. And maybe, just maybe one year EA can review what 2K5 did with presentation and implement it in Madden (although they gave it the ol’ college try). Other then that, it’s the best Madden since 2005.
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  • gobrowns19gobrowns19 Posts: 1,447
    Jearlpam0925 wrote:
    Mortal Kombat, on the Sega Genesis, is the best video game ever.

    I disagree. While a great video game, I think Donkey kong on the SNES is the best video game ever.
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  • StateOfLoveBoatCptn.StateOfLoveBoatCptn. Posts: 904
    ledvedderman wrote:
    Are there any specials going on for Madden? Like "trade in # of games and save $x on Madden 10"
    Sports Illustrated is offering a 28 week subscription to the magazine and Madden10 on any console for $49.99 (800) 348 7000
  • JD SalJD Sal Posts: 790
    Does anyone still play Madden on the PS2 or am I the only one living in the dinosaur ages?
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  • Jearlpam0925Jearlpam0925 Deep South Philly Posts: 17,182
    gobrowns19 wrote:
    Jearlpam0925 wrote:
    Mortal Kombat, on the Sega Genesis, is the best video game ever.

    I disagree. While a great video game, I think Donkey kong on the SNES is the best video game ever.


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  • JD SalJD Sal Posts: 790
    JD Sal wrote:
    Does anyone still play Madden on the PS2 or am I the only one living in the dinosaur ages?

    Anybody? :(
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  • mca47mca47 Posts: 13,301
    JD Sal wrote:
    JD Sal wrote:
    Does anyone still play Madden on the PS2 or am I the only one living in the dinosaur ages?

    Anybody? :(

    Time to upgrade man! :D

    Take a leap...all the way to 2006. :lol:;)
  • JD SalJD Sal Posts: 790
    mca47 wrote:
    JD Sal wrote:
    JD Sal wrote:
    Does anyone still play Madden on the PS2 or am I the only one living in the dinosaur ages?

    Anybody? :(

    Time to upgrade man! :D

    Take a leap...all the way to 2006. :lol:;)

    I know, I know. My PS2 belongs in a museum. I haven't played 2010 on a next generation console yet, but in previous versions I liked the gameplay on PS2 way more, so I just never upgraded. Ah well, my birthday is today so maybe I'll make a push to get the 360 or PS3. Any recommendations?
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  • jwhite173jwhite173 Posts: 61
    Anyone played the Madden 10 on the Wii? I know... "the Wii is for little kids!" or "upgrade to a real system"!

    But I've got a Wii. Tried the NCAA version last year and sold it back the next day. Graphics were awful.

    Just wondering if they're a little better this year now they lost the All Play flavor.

    Thanks!
  • megatronmegatron Posts: 3,420
    XBOX 360 LIVE

    friend me on there. my tag is SOFTJONES

    i am so damn broke from this tour i am locking myself in and learning this game better

    i only use the lions so..well i don't win a lot
  • mca47mca47 Posts: 13,301
    JD Sal wrote:

    I know, I know. My PS2 belongs in a museum. I haven't played 2010 on a next generation console yet, but in previous versions I liked the gameplay on PS2 way more, so I just never upgraded. Ah well, my birthday is today so maybe I'll make a push to get the 360 or PS3. Any recommendations?

    Happy Birthday!!


    I have a PS3, so I'm partial to that. The 360 is a good system too.


    The controls and gameplay on the PS2 and PS3 should be pretty similar.
  • South of SeattleSouth of Seattle West Seattle Posts: 10,724
    I'd like Madden if every game I play with 3 min quarters didn't have like 9 turnovers a game. That's the biggest complaint I have. TURNOVERS!!!
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  • aspoonfulweighsatonaspoonfulweighsaton Posts: 2,055
    South of Seattle wrote:
    I'd like Madden if every game I play with 3 min quarters didn't have like 9 turnovers a game. That's the biggest complaint I have. TURNOVERS!!!

    You know you can tweak the game to play the way you want, right?

    I know it sucks to not have a perfect game out of the box, but you can do a lot with those sliders.
  • megatronmegatron Posts: 3,420
    aspoonfulweighsaton wrote:
    South of Seattle wrote:
    I'd like Madden if every game I play with 3 min quarters didn't have like 9 turnovers a game. That's the biggest complaint I have. TURNOVERS!!!

    You know you can tweak the game to play the way you want, right?

    I know it sucks to not have a perfect game out of the box, but you can do a lot with those sliders.

    yea but i play online..no slider control
  • JD SalJD Sal Posts: 790
    mca47 wrote:
    JD Sal wrote:

    I know, I know. My PS2 belongs in a museum. I haven't played 2010 on a next generation console yet, but in previous versions I liked the gameplay on PS2 way more, so I just never upgraded. Ah well, my birthday is today so maybe I'll make a push to get the 360 or PS3. Any recommendations?

    Happy Birthday!!


    I have a PS3, so I'm partial to that. The 360 is a good system too.


    The controls and gameplay on the PS2 and PS3 should be pretty similar.

    Thank you! :D

    I went to Gamestop last night and the new PS3 slim with a 120GB hard drive is only $300. Problem is I don't have an HDTV yet, so I have a lot of catching up to do.
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