Madden NFL 10 Impressions?

[Bullitt_711]

I couldn't stand it today. I saw some little kid who had no idea what he was doing juking on a kickoff return at Best Buy and the HDTV was better than mine I didn't get it at best buy i stayed strong, then my buddy had to go to target so I went there and we were just about to leave and I said damn im gonna get it.

I know the Ravens don't have their Calvin Johnson yet, I was gonna pass until next year, but it looks too pretty.

I had a $20 target gift card in my wallet and i bought it. i didnt want to wait for the delivery thru amazon even though it would have been $15 off ($10 gift card) I was getting $20 off with the gift card kinda. I'm in! Love it!

joined a franchise, i can't join with you guys cuz we all want the same team lol.

Im really picky with video games. i give this a 9/10. yea buddy!

[beetus]

Is it just me being retarded, or is there not a "challenge play" option in the in-game menu? I swear I spent a good 10 mins trying to find it after a questionable completetion. As for the new rating system, I'm still getting used to it, the game has def slowed down from 09. Lol, it's still nearly impossible to stop the hurry up in the last 2 mins of the halves, I see Madden kept something. They shower the Steelers with too much love, which is another gripe. Willy Parker should be the same rating as McGahee, his stats from last year no where near support his 86 overall.

[PuRock]

[quote name='beetus' date='17 August 2009 - 09:57 AM' timestamp='1250517462' post='220305']
Is it just me being retarded, or is there not a "challenge play" option in the in-game menu? I swear I spent a good 10 mins trying to find it after a questionable completetion. As for the new rating system, I'm still getting used to it, the game has def slowed down from 09. Lol, it's still nearly impossible to stop the hurry up in the last 2 mins of the halves, I see Madden kept something. They shower the Steelers with too much love, which is another gripe. Willy Parker should be the same rating as McGahee, his stats from last year no where near support his 86 overall.
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There is a challenge button. I had the same issue. It takes a while but it will be the first line in the "coaching options" I believe. But after a fumble. I hit start like three times, then it finally appeared.

[beetus]

[quote name='PuRock' date='17 August 2009 - 09:59 AM' timestamp='1250517585' post='220306']
There is a challenge button. I had the same issue. It takes a while but it will be the first line in the "coaching options" I believe. But after a fumble. I hit start like three times, then it finally appeared.
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Thanks. It made me smile the first game I played, the first pass attempted by Big Jen I intercepted with Ed and he broke 4 tackles and ran 80 some yards for the 6. It's the simple things....

[PuRock]

I posted this in the Madden Deal thread, but I am going to post it here again.

More Notes:

They still need to re-install the in-game saving feature. EA said they were going to return this, but now they say next year. I hate having to leave my console on, because I haven't finished a game.

How do they justify giving Yamon Figurs a 99 Overall rating as a kick returner.

I see some teams running the wildcat option. But ofcourse the Ravens playbook does not have any gimmicky plays. Strange, since we were a major factor in gimmicky plays last year.

Where's Justin Harper? and I see they decided to leave Gano off our team for the time being.

I also wish it was easier to sub in. With our three headed monster, it almost seems like an obligation to respect when playing. But they make it so hard and time consuming to sub in McClain.

Speaking of substitutions, they use to allow us to make permanent substitutions to specific formations. Has this disappeared?

I heard an interview on the radio with the guy who's team is responsible for player ratings and rosters. It was pretty interesting, they decided to limit the number of players with ratings of 90 or higher. They really want to empasize the star players. He also said that in Madden 2010 it is especially important to really use the strengths of a player.

[theFRANCHISE]

[quote name='PuRock' date='17 August 2009 - 10:07 AM' timestamp='1250518049' post='220311']
They still need to re-install the in-game saving feature. EA said they were going to return this, but now they say next year. I hate having to leave my console on, because I haven't finished a game.
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I miss that feature, too. However, if you're playing with 5-minute quarters and have the accelerated clock feature on, games are finished within 30 minutes. But if you're a stickler for realistic stats, you might want to turn it up to 7-or 8-minute quarters and still use the accelerated clock. Games will go for an hour, but at least the stats should come out looking like real life.

And while I think about it...as much as we all love the game, the sad truth is that it'll be even harder for EA Sports to top what they've done with this game. Madden 10 is such a huge leap from Madden 09, that there's almost no way they can blow us away with Madden 11. Sure, they can fix the little things that we've all pointed out, but there's not much they can do, gameplay-wise, to make us feel a world of difference. And graphically, the visuals are about as good as it'll get for another two years, probably.

I really can't fault EA if they can't innovate with Madden 11. After all, they've set the bar kinda high with this title. The absolute most I could see them doing is a massive improvement to Online Franchise, an overhaul of Superstar Mode, and/or revamping of Franchise Mode to include Owner Mode features AND better integration of the NFL Network talent.

[PuRock]

[quote name='theFRANCHISE' date='17 August 2009 - 12:22 PM' timestamp='1250526151' post='220353']
I miss that feature, too. However, if you're playing with 5-minute quarters and have the accelerated clock feature on, games are finished within 30 minutes. But if you're a stickler for realistic stats, you might want to turn it up to 7-or 8-minute quarters and still use the accelerated clock. Games will go for an hour, but at least the stats should come out looking like real life.

And while I think about it...as much as we all love the game, the sad truth is that it'll be even harder for EA Sports to top what they've done with this game. Madden 10 is such a huge leap from Madden 09, that there's almost no way they can blow us away with Madden 11. Sure, they can fix the little things that we've all pointed out, but there's not much they can do, gameplay-wise, to make us feel a world of difference. And graphically, the visuals are about as good as it'll get for another two years, probably.

I really can't fault EA if they can't innovate with Madden 11. After all, they've set the bar kinda high with this title. The absolute most I could see them doing is a massive improvement to Online Franchise, an overhaul of Superstar Mode, and/or revamping of Franchise Mode to include Owner Mode features AND better integration of the NFL Network talent.
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I like the stats, and I usually do 7-8 min quarters. But this year I was like screw it, 12 minute quarters. Then I can make substitution, etc. But without the save feature it's pointless.

I think there is still some room for improvement. There are instances where the flow of players aren't right. They need to really integrate the graphics so things occur more smoothly. They can customize teams farther with certain plays and features indigenous to a team. I think they have the capacity to eventually make this game feel really real. They just need to tap this.

Nitpicking:
As far as gameplay. Certain passing routes NEVER work. Doesn't matter what team you are playing as or against. The running game, I find that the front 7 of the defense get into the backfield way to quickly on too many occasions. One out of three running plays, I do not even have the chance to hit a button before my running back is hitting the ground. This is too often. I should at least be able to run into a wall.

This year I find that screen passes, are really hard to transits. The running back seems lost after he catches the ball and can't gain speed.

You never know the capablilites out there until they occur. When you are playing Madden 2012, you might look back at 2010 and see some vast improvements in gameplay.

[AwakenTheDemon]

I never have any problem with screens. I've burned the defense with a screen 4 times for a TD in the red zone. I know what you mean about some passing routes never working. Curls seem to do it for me. Last year I was able to have a good shot at getting at least a first down with them, since usually Clayton or Mason would be open after the come back. This year though, it seems that curls usually end in an INT, with the defender stepping in front of my wide outs :\

[RavenRage92]

I think the game is great so far, although i havnt tried Franchise mode yet i will when the first roster release is out like some of you. I mostly play online so far, Reed is a real beast in the game if you get a int or fumble recovery no one can touch you pretty much.

[J-man]

[quote name='beetus' date='17 August 2009 - 09:57 AM' timestamp='1250517462' post='220305']
Is it just me being retarded, or is there not a "challenge play" option in the in-game menu? I swear I spent a good 10 mins trying to find it after a questionable completetion.
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There is. You have to wait until the play is completely over and you can pick a play again, press start and go to Coaching Options or something like that, it's right there.

[AwakenTheDemon]

Yup, under coaching options. I was playing my friend online and everytime he wanted to challenge a fumble or spot of the ball, I'd hear him start complaining that the game wasn't letting him challenge. Took me a few minutes and a few times of him complaining to think that he wasn't looking in the right spot >.>;

[BloodRaven]

I think its an improvement, its just not nearly as impressive as it looked on the carefully chopped and edited beta videos on the EA blogs. It looks glitchier than normal (fine given the additions) but overall looks more realistic.

Franchise is pretty good now and its near impossible to build a team full of 99 players.

Heres a tip: In the first few seasons there are a huge amount of gems, so trade down and stockpile 10 picks. You can see the attribute star graph next to each player as you go to pick so scroll down untill you find players that are rated mid to late rounders but have a larger surface area on the star graph, some will nearly be maxed out and will look like a pentagon. You'll uncover a lot of o-linemen and wide recievers, the hardest to find are QBs and DTs (you'll find these too)

[20ravens52]

I find it laughable that they give our "coaching" a 1/3 on the load screen. You have got to be kidding me, with the character we have growing on this team. Not to mention getting one game away from the Superbowl with several injuried players, and Harbaugh is rated a 70.

And about the Overall Team ratings are a joke. We crushed the Eagles and they are rated an 86...They should be the 82 and we should be the 86.

[PuRock]

[quote name='20ravens52' date='18 August 2009 - 01:12 PM' timestamp='1250615571' post='220832']
I find it laughable that they give our "coaching" a 1/3 on the load screen. You have got to be kidding me, with the character we have growing on this team. Not to mention getting one game away from the Superbowl with several injuried players, and Harbaugh is rated a 70.

And about the Overall Team ratings are a joke. We crushed the Eagles and they are rated an 86...They should be the 82 and we should be the 86.
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The madden rating guru for EA said during an interview that they will be bumping the Eagles up to 88 or 89 (the same as the Giants) because of Vick.

[ravensdominate]

I have been dominating with the Ravens in Franchise mode but we just can not get it done in the playoffs.


Season 1: 14-2, 1st-round bye, lose in Divisional round to the Patriots.
Off-season: Sign CB Terrence McGee - 82 OVR. Draft MLB Brandon Spikes.

Season 2: 10-6, lose in Divisional round to the Colts.
Off-Season: WR Derrick Mason retires (Did not make HOF), Draft WR M.Downs (Can't remember his first name, lol. But he's good) Cam Cameron gets head coaching job, sign Isaac Bruce as OC. Released RB Willis McGahee because Ray Rice reached an 87 OVR

[Bltravens]

personally i really enjoy this madden version, staying in the pocket, man coverage is ALOT better, you can hit the qb in his throwing motion and he throws a duck not a dart. Getting a sack isnt about having 90+ speed but who can actually rip, spin, swim off a lineman. JW if anyone has been absolutely dominating using D Will in this game, online and franchise hes been an absolute beast catching downfield for me, as well as using ladarius webb to blitz out of the nickel/dollar.

[J-man]

New roster update today puts Vick and Favre in.

For the Ravens it make Ray Rice RB1 and puts Justin Harper in the roster, however it take Marcus Smith OUT of the roster and COMPLETELY out of the game. I know he's on IR, but Adam Terry wasnt taken out, what the heck Madden?

[FlaccoFlicker]

so honestly with a few games coming out in the month i can get 2 of 3 is madden a definite must buy now or could it wait a month or 2....

[PuRock]

The more I play this game. The more I like it. Definitely an improvement over last year.

I had a battle against the Patriots last night. One of the most fun games I've ever played

I couldn't run the ball at all, and flacco had a pick 6. At halfitme I was down 38-7. I unleashed the fury and opened the playbook. Flacco ended the game with 458 passing yards. Had a field goal try to win it, got called for holding and had to go into overtime. Ended up kicking a 53 yard field goal to beat the Patriots 44-41. SUCK ON THAT BRADY!

[theFRANCHISE]

[quote name='J-man' date='19 August 2009 - 11:10 AM' timestamp='1250694615' post='221162']
New roster update today puts Vick and Favre in.

For the Ravens it make Ray Rice RB1 and puts Justin Harper in the roster, however it take Marcus Smith OUT of the roster and COMPLETELY out of the game. I know he's on IR, but Adam Terry wasnt taken out, what the heck Madden?
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Well, to be honest, they'll probably put him back in the game if one of the linemen or John Beck don't make the roster. They've had the Ravens go with two QBs before in Madden 09. Either way, they probably didn't take out Terry because then it'd put the team below the requirements for linemen.

[Bltravens]

[quote name='PuRock' date='19 August 2009 - 09:20 AM' timestamp='1250695258' post='221167']
The more I play this game. The more I like it. Definitely an improvement over last year.

I had a battle against the Patriots last night. One of the most fun games I've ever played

I couldn't run the ball at all, and flacco had a pick 6. At halfitme I was down 38-7. I unleashed the fury and opened the playbook. Flacco ended the game with 458 passing yards. Had a field goal try to win it, got called for holding and had to go into overtime. Ended up kicking a 53 yard field goal to beat the Patriots 44-41. SUCK ON THAT BRADY!
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I had a ruthless game against the Pats as well yesterday...that Dline of theirs is just flat out dominating you actually cant run the ball at all. I ended up winning 24-17 and not because of the offense, Figurs took the 2nd half kickoff to the house 95 yards and then early in the 4th Webb pick 6'ed Brady from a Suggs blitz that knocked Brady as he was throwing. The only way I could even remotely stop the Pats offense was by constantly zone blitzing...and I mean I play 12 min quarters with accel clock on so i blitzed like 35 times.

[PuRock]

[quote name='Bltravens' date='19 August 2009 - 02:36 PM' timestamp='1250706977' post='221231']
I had a ruthless game against the Pats as well yesterday...that Dline of theirs is just flat out dominating you actually cant run the ball at all. I ended up winning 24-17 and not because of the offense, Figurs took the 2nd half kickoff to the house 95 yards and then early in the 4th Webb pick 6'ed Brady from a Suggs blitz that knocked Brady as he was throwing. The only way I could even remotely stop the Pats offense was by constantly zone blitzing...and I mean I play 12 min quarters with accel clock on so i blitzed like 35 times.
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They definitely make the Patriots beasts in this game. Wes Welker was everywhere. The running game is so hard against them. I was actually surprised that they let me sack and intercept Brady a few times. I had 2 picks on him. One was a 106 INT TD by Washington.

Hate to run into them in the playoffs.

[GoRavensNTerps]

I have a question for you guys. My xbox live account ran out and I really don't feel like paying 40 bucks to get it renewed so I was wondering if there was a way for me to update my roster without the 'gold' xbox live account. Can anybody help me?

[JO_75]

[quote name='GoRavensNTerps' date='19 August 2009 - 06:55 PM' timestamp='1250722534' post='221305']
I have a question for you guys. My xbox live account ran out and I really don't feel like paying 40 bucks to get it renewed so I was wondering if there was a way for me to update my roster without the 'gold' xbox live account. Can anybody help me?
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Yeah, you can always modify the rosters yourself. I mean it would take a while for it to be done but you can always change up the rosters manually. Plus EA on their web site put out details of the 2nd Roster Update, includes who was cut, who was signed, Vick and Favre's overalls and rating breakdown.It also has the list of players who increased or decreased in their OVR rating. Yeah I know they took Marcus Smith out but I know our D-line got some love. (Gregg went up 7 points and Ngata went up two points)

Is Vick and Favre Free Agents in the game already without any roster updates? I hope so cause I'm going to hate having to create them.

[ArkansasRavensfan]

Can we get Justin Harper on Madden 2010???? Gosh!!

[BloodRaven]

Yeah Gregg is an 83, I guess they finally watched him play for once.

[JO_75]

Yeah maybe they are finally watching the Ravens play and giving us respect. Hopefully Flacco can have a good pre-season to where the roster update that will come out on opening night(they had a roster update come out last year on Thursday Night of Opening Night) and Flacco will get some respect and have his rating up 3 or 4 points. Justin Harper is another who if he can perform well enough to show he can be a capable reciever his rating will go up. Good to see the Ravens get some respect.

Are Michael Vick and Brett Favre already in the game as Free Agents????

[PuRock]

[quote name='JO_75' date='19 August 2009 - 10:36 PM' timestamp='1250735796' post='221408']
Are Michael Vick and Brett Favre already in the game as Free Agents????
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Vick and Favre were left out of the game completely. With the Roster update (today?) they have been added to their respected teams.

[J-man]

[quote name='ArkansasRavensfan' date='19 August 2009 - 08:33 PM' timestamp='1250728423' post='221340']
Can we get Justin Harper on Madden 2010???? Gosh!!
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Updated today. Marcus out though

[theFRANCHISE]

[quote name='J-man' date='20 August 2009 - 12:16 AM' timestamp='1250741760' post='221438']
Updated today. Marcus out though
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Beat me to it. They removed Marcus Smith now that he's headed to Injured Reserve, similar to what they did with Demetrius Williams on IR last season in the game. The only reason why Adam Terry wasn't removed was because removing him would put the Ravens under the roster requirements for linemen. Also, in real life, Terry would have a better chance of cracking the starting lineup (even with Oher around) than Smith would, so they also kept Franchise Mode and the option to activate Pre-existing Injuries in mind when making that decision.