I'll keep this short and sweet. After spending an extensive amount of time with Madden13 and having played all others, including my favorite Maddens 2005/06, I have come to the conclusion that Madden just doesn't hold a candle to NFL 2K5.
2K5 has now been given the title in my book as the best NFL simulation game of all-time. The level of detail in this game is STILL incredible! The Franchise mode is FAR and away better the Connected Careers (which is a great idea in theory but lacking ... Read More
I have never understood how EA Sports gets away with removing features from their sports games and reintroducing them as if they are something we have never seen before in a game.
For example, in the "new" NCAA Football 13, one of the things being touted is a 3, 5, and 7 step drop by the QB. I'm sorry this is something that should be standard in football games....Madden is now introducing the "Infinity Engine"...before that it was Madden 11 "locomotion" in Madden 10 it was "pro-tak"....Does ... Read More
After 14 years and numerous accomplishments, the Indianapolis Colts are cutting ties with Peyton Manning. He will undoubtedly be a first ballot Hall of Famer and will be remembered as a Colt, however in moving forward, what team do you think will be the best fit for Manning as he moves to the close of his career? I believe the Jets, Dolphins, Texans, or Chiefs would give him the greatest chances at success. What are your thoughts?
Please utilize, copy, and port everything that made ESPN NFL 2K5 legendary. That includes presentation, animations( including offensive/defensive line animations; DB/WR animations as well) and game modes. This coupled with Maddens next gen character models will make this the greatest game of all time. Please do not forget to copy the presentation....
Signed,
Sports Gamers
PS. Stealing the spot on commentary and cut scenes ... Read More
*disclaimer: For those that think I am pushing an agenda, No my friend I am merely presenting facts. And if you are a Madden homer at all costs, this is not the blog for you to read.
Carrying on:
I am done with Madden 11. Seriously. 4 weeks into the NFL season.
All the teams have QB's that play to a Pro Bowl caliber, You have NO control over the QB until he has completed his drop which leads to tons of sacks, lame duck INT passes etc that can be avoided ... Read More
In no particular order here are my Sports GOTY candidates:
2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa: So much this game does right. The best commentary in any sports game hands down. They breakdown the action, have appropriate banter, discuss other games and their effect on the game you are playing, a spectacular celebration, especially should you win the World Cup. Great game with minimal flaws.
NBA 2K11: Any game that is this deep and forces the competition back ... Read More
Every year on Next-Gen consoles for better or worse, Madden releases their annual NFL football game. Madden is the only NFL game on the market due to their current exclusive license. The game has underachieved in the worst way possible and made tons of excuses for why the game is not What we see on Sunday.
Madden could learn a lesson or two from NBA Elite by taking a year off to perfect the game since they are not currently relinquishing the NFL license. NBA Elite released a DEMO ... Read More
With football season right around the corner, Madden 11 has arrived. And so has the crew's new mantra: Simpler. Quicker. Deeper. Does Madden 11 deliver?
Lets jump right in: GAMEPLAY
New Additions:
GameFlow: This new way of play calling is a great idea in theory but clumsy in it's execution. The CPU AI will call boneheaded plays quite frequently, especially on defense. For example of 3rd and inches they will call a deep route, when you have a ... Read More
Every year around the time Madden comes out, I read a bunch of postings questioning why NFL 2K5 is still being mentioned as a better game than Madden. Madden has been around for 22years and counting...2K was around for 5years in total. These are not videos I shot, but ones I found on youtube that prove my point. Madden 11 has No Excuse.
