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Post by M3 Commish on Mar 23, 2009 9:41:51 GMT -8
For several weeks now, we've been getting a great response for our Madden NFL 10 producer blogs, where the development team has been going deep on things like procedural awareness, improvements to the QB, tuning being done to the wide receivers and DBs, and more. I hope you've been enjoying the level of engagement the team is offering up. If you're a Madden fan, and have any questions about the game in development, I urge you to visit the blogs and engage with the team. For those following along, hopefully it's already apparent that as we close the books on an incredible two decades of Madden NFL football that we're ushering in an exciting new era for the game with the most detailed and comprehensive edition of Madden in the history of the franchise. We're hitting the real sweet spot of development for this generation of consoles as the team is really hitting its stride in squeezing every ounce of power and capability from the hardware. In fact, the Madden team is taking such dramatic strides this year that we're in the position to go deep on features and details earlier than we've ever done before. While we have a number of announcements and updates to come over the next several weeks leading up to next month's NFL Draft, I'm excited to debut the first screenshot from this year's game right here this week. The old adage says, "A picture is worth a thousand words", and that is certainly true in this fantastic shot. How many improvements can you pick out? The Madden dev team will call each one out in their blog later this week.  Over the next several weeks you're going to be hearing more about how this year's game is going to continue to push the boundaries of authenticity in gameplay, presentation, and art style. It's the fight for every yard in the NFL that makes the battles playing out on Sundays throughout the fall and winter so compelling. From everything I have seen in Madden NFL 10 so far this year, the authenticity of gameplay is showing striking improvement in physics, realism and responsiveness. Having recently sat through a full product review from our team in Orlando, it's abundantly clear that this could be the deepest, most graphically-rich Madden ever, and a stunning testament to the talented development team who have had a maniacal focus delivering a landmark title to Madden Nation in 2009. Of course, now's usually a good time of year for the debate to begin raging about who will be on the cover of this year's game. I've probably been asked a couple of dozen times already over the past month in interviews. You're not going to get any hints here from me (or are you?), but soon we'll begin highlighting a number of fine candidates who represent that fight for every yard as we build up to late April's announcement. I know who I want to see...but who would you choose? Cheers, Peter PS...spectacular win for Liverpool yesterday versus Aston Villa, on the heels of Man Utd's debacle at Fulham on Saturday. Too little too late, or are Man Utd about to implode? Either way, the Premier League is going down to the wire, and squad depth and injuries will ultimately be the deciding factor. |
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Post by M3 Commish on Mar 23, 2009 9:44:07 GMT -8
Not bad for a first screenshot. I guess we'll really be able to comment more accurately as screenshots become available ... let alone, videos.
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Post by Tw0mey on Mar 23, 2009 9:44:35 GMT -8
Adrian Peterson? Some RB?
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Post by nbaez on Mar 23, 2009 9:50:58 GMT -8
They have answered ....... my call on-field referees about time .. if nothing get fix GO Referees.I am happy now ! Good one M3
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Post by M3 Commish on Mar 23, 2009 9:51:00 GMT -8
If they can take a page from the MLB 09 The Show's graphics team, then they'll be onto something. Imo, MLB 09 The Show's graphics are 2 years ahead -- easily. The screenshot has promise, but I think in time we'll be able to accurately assess them a little better when compared to 09.
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Post by cougarcoach25 on Mar 23, 2009 9:51:47 GMT -8
Rothlisberger looks like a toothpick!
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Post by M3 Commish on Mar 23, 2009 10:02:34 GMT -8
Yeah, they could add a little upper body weight to him ... being that he's 6'5'' 240lbs. He looks like he's about 195-200 there.
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Post by jag on Mar 23, 2009 10:23:35 GMT -8
So Madden finally has Reffs on the field?
Now I can use the Reffs to help get my receivers open on drag routes.. Yes!
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Post by M3 Commish on Mar 23, 2009 11:52:17 GMT -8
LMAO!
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Post by M3 Commish on Mar 23, 2009 12:05:24 GMT -8
Adrian Peterson? Some RB? I'm guessing, kicker. |
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Post by Headhunter316 on Mar 23, 2009 12:39:04 GMT -8
nice
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Post by Stodds13 on Mar 23, 2009 15:03:37 GMT -8
looks nice...wtf is that "p.s." though??
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Post by M3 Commish on Mar 23, 2009 15:51:29 GMT -8
LOL, must've been the dude from PP>
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Post by Tw0mey on Mar 23, 2009 17:21:30 GMT -8
I've narrowed my prediction to any QB, RB, FB, WR, TE, OL, LB, or Saftey
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Post by Ploof007 on Mar 23, 2009 18:00:48 GMT -8
So Madden finally has Reffs on the field? Now I can use the Reffs to help get my receivers open on drag routes.. Yes! LOL, so the pick you use on drag routes isnt enough Mr Tight End? LOL Yes, joking (not really, picker!! haha) Screenshot looks great in my opinion, remember, they are doing every player's body over in about a month, they already said that in one of their blogs |
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Post by PrinceofPain on Mar 24, 2009 16:06:33 GMT -8
not bad, but he doesn't look anything like Big Ben....and his hand on the ball is all out of whack
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Post by Scubasteve0141 on Mar 24, 2009 17:18:32 GMT -8
not bad, but he doesn't look anything like Big Ben....and his hand on the ball is all out of whack Um.. thats how you hold a Football? |
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Post by Tw0mey on Mar 24, 2009 19:59:23 GMT -8
Ben is definitely fatter than that
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