Madden NFL 12

GTHobbes · Post by **GTHobbes** » Mon Jul 18, 2011 9:44 am

I know "social media stalking" is frowned upon here, but can we at least be able to make fun of this (since he put it out there for the world to see):

"@Fillycheze
Fillycheze
Waking up in Brookland, Texas. In the woods. Naked.
37 minutes ago via Twitter for iPhone"

"@Fillycheze
Fillycheze
yfrog.com/keivgxmj"

After all, it might at least explain the Vision Cone, NFL Tour and maybe even Madden IQ.

Rodster · Post by **Rodster** » Mon Jul 18, 2011 3:29 pm

Fillycheze looks like he took the Weiner pics to a whole new level.

Brando70 · Post by **Brando70** » Tue Jul 19, 2011 12:24 am

Count me as one of the minority that liked the vision cone. It was flawed, but it's the only time in videogame history that any developer tried to make the mental aspect playing quarterback affect human-controlled teams. Any type of awareness trait in a QB has always been pretty meaningless when a human player controls a QB.

greggsand · Post by **greggsand** » Tue Jul 19, 2011 5:36 pm

I have some friends that still joke about the 'vision cone' when we play online. That was the only version of Madden I've ever skipped. I rented it for a week & that was that.

Post by **ScoopBrady** » Wed Jul 20, 2011 7:57 pm

Brando70 wrote:Count me as one of the minority that liked the vision cone. It was flawed, but it's the only time in videogame history that any developer tried to make the mental aspect playing quarterback affect human-controlled teams. Any type of awareness trait in a QB has always been pretty meaningless when a human player controls a QB.

I liked it too. When it was working as intended it made me feel like I was playing quarterback. When it didn't it was frustrating.

Inuyasha · Post by **Inuyasha** » Tue Jul 26, 2011 2:00 am

Here is some gameplay footage from today with one of the EA dev's -

http://www.gamespot.com/news/6324736/ma ... Btitle%3B8

MizzouRah · Post by **MizzouRah** » Tue Jul 26, 2011 1:21 pm

Inuyasha wrote:Here is some gameplay footage from today with one of the EA dev's -

http://www.gamespot.com/news/6324736/ma ... Btitle%3B8

Aside from actually playing the game to see how it plays, the total package looks quite impressive to me.

The problem I'm always faced with is I don't have time for two football games, so it's either NCAA or Madden. I already purchased NCAA because 11 was so great, but since there are issues with 12 and I'm waiting on a patch, I have been thinking this could be the year of Madden for me.

I haven't played more than a handful of Madden games in years.

TCrouch · Post by **TCrouch** » Tue Jul 26, 2011 1:24 pm

Frustrating watching a guy play on Pro and look at how the AI covers receivers and throws the football. It was alarming to see such great rushing defense for a few snaps there in Pro, though.

I agree that it looks very promising. But I wish we could see some All-Pro gameplay, because trying to judge what I'm watching on Pro is almost impossible.

MizzouRah · Post by **MizzouRah** » Tue Jul 26, 2011 6:19 pm

TCrouch wrote:Frustrating watching a guy play on Pro and look at how the AI covers receivers and throws the football. It was alarming to see such great rushing defense for a few snaps there in Pro, though.

I agree that it looks very promising. But I wish we could see some All-Pro gameplay, because trying to judge what I'm watching on Pro is almost impossible.

Yeah, I was glad he mentioned it while he was playing. The game does have some excellent presentation though, so I'm really hoping gameplay and franchise have been given the same, if not more, attention this year.

With the lockout, the focus will be on this year's Madden for sure.

MizzouRah · Post by **MizzouRah** » Tue Jul 26, 2011 10:57 pm

The Madden NFL 12 demo will feature the Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears. Other details below.
5 minute quarters
Adjustable skill level
No commentary
Available on 360 and PS3 on August 9th

Lancer · Post by **Lancer** » Wed Jul 27, 2011 1:03 am

MizzouRah wrote:The Madden NFL 12 demo will feature the Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears. Other details below.
5 minute quarters
Adjustable skill level
No commentary
Available on 360 and PS3 on August 9th

I'm really pulling for this game to be half way decent. I don't think it can be as broken as 11 so only way is up.

Rodster · Post by **Rodster** » Wed Jul 27, 2011 8:32 am

Lancer wrote:I'm really pulling for this game to be half way decent. I don't think it can be as broken as 11 so only way is up.

Same here !

I'm just going to wait a few weeks after release before buying to gauge DSP feedback.

sportdan30 · Post by **sportdan30** » Wed Jul 27, 2011 9:19 am

I'm cautiously optimistic about this game. I love the tv style camera presentation. I'm hoping there are a ton of statistical overlays, something that isn't very present in NCAA Football. The broadcast unfortunately doesn't seem that much improved, but maybe they added a few more lines and it flows better. Graphically, it looks really nice.

AJColossal · Post by **AJColossal** » Wed Jul 27, 2011 10:24 am

Wasn't too impressed with the streaming demonstration thingy yesterday. Think a lot of it had to do with the way the presenters were playing it (bad). Those who've played it said EA hasn't really done a good job presenting it so far.

Was kind of convinced that this would be Madden's year over NCAA but not so sure anymore, especially after the positive response to NCAA.

Danimal · Post by **Danimal** » Wed Jul 27, 2011 12:03 pm

Well I'm obviously not happy Online Franchise was not touched again. EA basically built this thing called Communities. I've know about them for a while and frankly I don't get them at all. I have a friends list, it works. However if you're into one off online games you could create a DSP community and have leader boards etc. It's basically Halo matchmaking in Madden or a better friends list. Frankly useless to me.

They removed the defensive camera from OTP, probably the best part of OTP due to an "outcry" of user feedback. I don't recall anyone complaining about this. If the game plays like NCAA on the field I'll be happy, an improved Offline franchise is nice as well but I'm just astonished this new feature can have sliders online but 3 years later OF doesn't.

greggsand · Post by **greggsand** » Wed Jul 27, 2011 12:50 pm

Amazon's pre-order deal. Not too shabby:

$20 Amazon Credit & Exclusive Pre-order Bonus
Order Madden NFL 12 for the PS3 or Xbox 360 and receive the Amazon exclusive All Rookies Team and All Sophomores Team as well as $20 in Amazon credit good toward the purchase of items shipped and sold by Amazon.com (certain exclusions apply, including Kindle books, MP3s, and video rentals and downloads). The code to access the exclusive content will be emailed to you the day your order ships. The promotional credit will be added directly to your Amazon.com account within two days after your order ships. Offer valid when shipped and sold by Amazon.com.

XXXIV · Post by **XXXIV** » Wed Jul 27, 2011 12:56 pm

greggsand wrote:Amazon's pre-order deal. Not too shabby:

$20 Amazon Credit & Exclusive Pre-order Bonus
Order Madden NFL 12 for the PS3 or Xbox 360 and receive the Amazon exclusive All Rookies Team and All Sophomores Team as well as $20 in Amazon credit good toward the purchase of items shipped and sold by Amazon.com (certain exclusions apply, including Kindle books, MP3s, and video rentals and downloads). The code to access the exclusive content will be emailed to you the day your order ships. The promotional credit will be added directly to your Amazon.com account within two days after your order ships. Offer valid when shipped and sold by Amazon.com.

Sweet!

Madden plus a blu ray for moi.

Diablo25 · Post by **Diablo25** » Thu Jul 28, 2011 9:37 am

Just preordered Madden for $6.96

I had some money on a card from several trade ins so I pulled the trigger. I skipped Madden last year but after reading up on what is coming this year I figured i would give it a go. Hey, $7 too.

MizzouRah · Post by **MizzouRah** » Thu Jul 28, 2011 11:25 am

Mine was $0.18 after credit. Now I can use the $20 on NHL 12.

Rodster · Post by **Rodster** » Thu Jul 28, 2011 6:51 pm

I'm deciding which version to get. Can you get updated rosters and tuner updates if you don't have XBL Gold?

Graphically how did the two versions compare? I may go with the PS3 this time.

snaz16 · Post by **snaz16** » Thu Jul 28, 2011 9:00 pm

Rodster wrote:I'm deciding which version to get. Can you get updated rosters and tuner updates if you don't have XBL Gold?

Graphically how did the two versions compare? I may go with the PS3 this time.

I thought you were going to wait to gauge DSP feedback

For a game thats not even out yet!

Rodster · Post by **Rodster** » Thu Jul 28, 2011 9:04 pm

I meant Madden 11 graphics wise.

MizzouRah · Post by **MizzouRah** » Thu Jul 28, 2011 11:45 pm

http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.js ... d=11643590

$44.99 w/free shipping from TRU

Some people at OS said you can bug Amazon and get them to reduce their price to $44.99 as well as get the $20 coupon.

I'm going to try this... never hurts.

Also, Amazon has release day shipping for $0.99

toonarmy · Post by **toonarmy** » Thu Jul 28, 2011 11:49 pm

MizzouRah wrote:http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.js ... d=11643590

$44.99 w/free shipping from TRU

Some people at OS said you can bug Amazon and get them to reduce their price to $44.99 as well as get the $20 coupon.

I'm going to try this... never hurts.

Also, Amazon has release day shipping for $0.99

Let us know if it works. That would be a heck of a deal.

MizzouRah · Post by **MizzouRah** » Fri Jul 29, 2011 12:18 am

toonarmy wrote:
Let us know if it works. That would be a heck of a deal.

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