Madden NFL 17 Gameplay - Short Video Clips (GameInformer)

[Big FN Deal]

Quote: Originally Posted by NDAlum

I fail to see why it matters if the uncut game play is available now or right up until the game releases.

Well besides the obvious of getting to see it sooner is better than having to wait till later, there's the fact that this year they was very little uncut game play period, even for E3/EA Play, unlike previous years and with all the claims about what's been tuned and/or fixed since that build, I'd like to see how it looks now. Not to mention they never can get too early a jump start on the next applicable patch from visual issues the many eye's of the community can catch that the few of EA Tib might have missed.

I fail to see why it wouldn't matter from a gamers POV, maybe you'll elaborate on your opinion.

[Hooe]

You won't see Tiburon release extensive footage of the game as much at E3 time anymore because the game isn't done at that point in time. I'm reasonably sure Madden just went gold master very recently - around the same time No Man's Sky did, but Madden has more first-party certifications to pass, thus the longer lead time. They're probably still working on the zero-day patch as we speak as well.

Point being, no footage they release at E3 or even now is going to be representative of the game we receive in late August, so it does nothing but hurt EA to release footage of the unfinished game. Any bugs that show up in that footage to turn off the hardcore crowd are going to hurt them, even if those bugs get patched by launch day. This is similar to the reasoning why there are no-filming policies at the E3 / EA PLAY / similar trade shows.

It's not about "hiding" the game; it's about putting forth to the consumer and the media the best product possible.

[Palm Bay Pro]

Quote: Originally Posted by jchap38

Madden just ain't the same anymore.

Agreed. For the life of me, I don't see why a game developer wouldn't want showcase their game with pure, unedited gameplay. 2 months of edited videos with very little commentary won't get a buy from me.

[UtahUtes32]

I was pretty excited for the game, after reading all the blogs. These videos actually brought down my hype. Pass rush is non existent, overall looks disappointing.

[apollon42]

Quote: Originally Posted by Palm Bay Pro

Agreed. For the life of me, I don't see why a game developer wouldn't want showcase their game with pure, unedited gameplay. 2 months of edited videos with very little commentary won't get a buy from me.

If they show the game they know they will get ripped. So we only get these crummy clips. Instead of just an actual game.

[theycallmeyango]

From the 2nd video it does appear blocking is improved my biggest issue last year was linemen standing straight up after the snap. That appears to be corrected here, but if anyone has the ability I'd love to take a look at those in slo-mo

[Palm Bay Pro]

Quote: Originally Posted by apollon42

If they show the game they know they will get ripped. So we only get these crummy clips. Instead of just an actual game.

Why not have some pride in the product you are building? And release full unedited gameplay. These little snippets & the YouTube clips released a month ago are a sham. I want to see & hear what I am buying.

[mestevo]

Quote: Originally Posted by Palm Bay Pro

Why not have some pride in the product you are building? And release full unedited gameplay. These little snippets & the YouTube clips released a month ago are a sham. I want to see & hear what I am buying.

Has nothing to do with it, the developers don't run marketing. Their pride is on display in the tweet thread, I don't think they've ever been as accessible and forthcoming.