Madden 12 (Update: Features Revealed)

[Sex Panther]

Since the draft is tomorrow, we should segway into the season with some madden 12 talk. My wishlist is simple:

- Ratings should include things like intangibles, attitude etc. And just my opinion, but a kicker's rating should cap off at 80. I hate it when kickers are the 'best players'.

- Revamped franchise. It's like they stopped caring about the franchise mode. No radio show, no team chemistry, etc. It seems like this mode peaked with Madden '05.

- QB AI is a little realistic. Guys like Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Drew Brees shouldn't have the same instincts as Drew Stanton.

- The superstar mode needs to be revamped. It all gets tiring after a week of gameplay.

- NFL prospects can be edited. Aside from importing a draft class from the NCAA game, you can't edit the prospects. It leads to a 54 rating Andrew luck, 94 rating Jake Locker, 88 rating Ryan Mallett.

- Spotlighting a defender. Especially when you know he's going to blitz you.

- Tackling animations are unrealistic.

- Not much of a difference between quickness and speed in the game.

- A lot of 'Head Coach' needs to be integrated into Madden. Great game.



oh yeah, and Peyton Hillis is on the cover.

 

[Sex Panther]

Found this on the EA forums

Madden NFL 12 continues the rich tradition of the storied franchise by bringing fans closer to the NFL than ever before. Featuring all 32 teams, stadiums, and your favorite players, Madden NFL 12 is True to the Game. Whether battling your rivals on the couch or online, leading your favorite team to the Super Bowl in Franchise mode, or building the ultimate dream team in Madden Ultimate Team, Madden NFL 12 is True to the NFL, True to the Franchise, True to the Game.

Over the next 3 months, we’ll be revealing all of the game-changing features coming in Madden NFL 12. Check back often to uncover the latest plays from the Madden NFL 12 Playbook!

The Madden NFL 12 features will be announced over the next few months. Below, you can see the scheduled dates planned by the Madden NFL 12 team.

Books and Dynamic Player Performance are the first features to catch our eyes.

April 28 - Playbook #1: X-Books & Gameplay.

April 28 - Playbook #2: Presentation.

May 16 - Playbook #3: Franchise & Superstars.

June 6 - Playbook #4: Dynamic Player Performance.

June 20 - Playbook #5: Madden Ultimate Team.

July 25 - Playbook #6: Online.

 

[Sex Panther]

Sounds like they've been listening to the fans for once.

 

[Sex Panther]

Just got the game a few hours ago. Been playing it since. Definitely different from the past few years. That's a plus.

 

[Big Frame]

QB AI is a little realistic. Guys like Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Drew Brees shouldn't have the same instincts as Drew Stanton.

Drew Stanton is the fucking man, thats why!

 

[Mamba]

Contemplating getting it. IS it worth the cash?

 

[44Thrilla]

there are good things and bad things. they need to do something about the announcers.

 

[Mamba]

commentators still horrible?

 

[44Thrilla]

yeah pretty much...and its sad how many names they don't say. "#43 back to receive the kick" weak

 

[44Thrilla]

I haven't played one game online where the other person wasn't Vick/Eagles

 

[Mamba]

Hmm, I'll give it a go this weekend.