Madden 11

[A-Dub]

Tebow and most of the upper 1st round are overrated by 3-5 overall points. As a Packers fan I went straight for their picks. Bulaga seems about right, but I think Mike Neal is better than a 65. I wasn't crazy about the pick, I feel like they should've traded up to get Kindle or Misi, but I still think he's better than a 65.

Also, I watched every Packer game last year and Aaron Rodgers could be in the discussion with Manning and Brees if he had the chance to build his confidence up instead of being sacked all the time.

Finally, really dig the Card's new jerseys....I think.

[TCO]

Also, I watched every Packer game last year and Aaron Rodgers could be in the discussion with Manning and Brees if he had the chance to build his confidence up instead of being sacked all the time.

Alot of those sacks were his fault for holding onto the ball too long. Frankly I think Rodgers is being over-rated by a lot of people. Don't get me wrong he's very, very good, but he's not shown enough and has displayed too muchy immaturity to be considered in Manning and Brees' company. I mean the guy has played for two seasons and people are putting him over Brady? I'm not buying it.

In 5 years time, Rodgers will be the best in the league I'm sure, but he's not elite right now.

[Cactus Drags]

Anyone heard about the new gameflow feature? I was quite excited when it cropped up in the trailer as it looked like you were essentially teh quarterback getting the gameplan from the OC in your headset. From what I've read since, it seems it's more of a training tool for newbies, which is somewhat less cool.

[TCO]

It seems to be a flashier version of the beginner mode where you selected run or pass and Madden picked the play. I don't see seasoned players making much use of it. If I want to be a QB and not the team, I'll play Superstar Mode which hade this option all along, though this could improve it. I could see myself audibling out of every play I don't like which would defeat the purpose to begin with.

[mystikz]

with a decent o-line Rogers will only get better. I really like his chances this year, and maybe Bulaga will help out. I'm not a Brady fan so maybe I'm biased. I like Rogers/Schaub/Rivers to be the next elite qb's. Rivers maybe even now.

all the rookies are overrated imo. until they go out there and prove they should be higher rated than veterans they shouldn't be. Tim Tebow a 70 is way too generous among others.

[A-Dub]

Also, I watched every Packer game last year and Aaron Rodgers could be in the discussion with Manning and Brees if he had the chance to build his confidence up instead of being sacked all the time.

Alot of those sacks were his fault for holding onto the ball too long. Frankly I think Rodgers is being over-rated by a lot of people. Don't get me wrong he's very, very good, but he's not shown enough and has displayed too muchy immaturity to be considered in Manning and Brees' company. I mean the guy has played for two seasons and people are putting him over Brady? I'm not buying it.

In 5 years time, Rodgers will be the best in the league I'm sure, but he's not elite right now.

I too feel Rodgers is overrated by many, I rate him 4 mostly has a homer. I love the guy and can't wait to see where he takes it. The sacks were probably 1/3 his fault I'd say, especially against Minnesota when I think the pressure of facing Favre got to him.

[Blaze09]

It seems to be a flashier version of the beginner mode where you selected run or pass and Madden picked the play. I don't see seasoned players making much use of it. If I want to be a QB and not the team, I'll play Superstar Mode which hade this option all along, though this could improve it. I could see myself audibling out of every play I don't like which would defeat the purpose to begin with.

That's not what it is. You can set the gameplan how you like, and you still control your whole team. It's the same Madden, just a way to make the games faster.

[Mysterio2000X]

Anyone heard about the new gameflow feature? I was quite excited when it cropped up in the trailer as it looked like you were essentially teh quarterback getting the gameplan from the OC in your headset. From what I've read since, it seems it's more of a training tool for newbies, which is somewhat less cool.

I haven't kept up with the game, but that sounds cool. And there's already trailers out? Link?

EDIT - nvm, I can scroll up. >.>

Edited April 27, 2010 by Mysterio2000X

[Dan]

It seems to be a flashier version of the beginner mode where you selected run or pass and Madden picked the play. I don't see seasoned players making much use of it. If I want to be a QB and not the team, I'll play Superstar Mode which hade this option all along, though this could improve it. I could see myself audibling out of every play I don't like which would defeat the purpose to begin with.

That's not what it is. You can set the gameplan how you like, and you still control your whole team. It's the same Madden, just a way to make the games faster.

That's a shame, I really like Madden and American football, but I still don't fulling understand play-calling, which ends up screwing me over.

They need more help for us Brits!

Hopefully they will sort out the online franchise trading with the CPU too, they seem to accept anything.

[Mysterio2000X]

It seems to be a flashier version of the beginner mode where you selected run or pass and Madden picked the play. I don't see seasoned players making much use of it. If I want to be a QB and not the team, I'll play Superstar Mode which hade this option all along, though this could improve it. I could see myself audibling out of every play I don't like which would defeat the purpose to begin with.

That's not what it is. You can set the gameplan how you like, and you still control your whole team. It's the same Madden, just a way to make the games faster.

That's a shame, I really like Madden and American football, but I still don't fulling understand play-calling, which ends up screwing me over.

They need more help for us Brits!

Hopefully they will sort out the online franchise trading with the CPU too, they seem to accept anything.

Don't they have an option where the CPU just calls the plays for you already in the game? I'm fairly certain that's what "Beginner" is.

[TCO]

Yeah I think there is an option where you pick pass or run and Madden selects a play automatically for you. On a similar note, does anyone know what the difference between Hardcore and Advanced, I really can't see the dfference?

Tebow getting a 70 is fair in my eyes, his throwing accuracy is really low anyway so he shouldn't be great, the 70 comes from his Speed and Acceleration ratings which I don't think anyone can deny he deserves. Plus these are starting ratings, they'll be rectified as soon as the rookies see some play time.

[Kyle_]

It seems to be a flashier version of the beginner mode where you selected run or pass and Madden picked the play. I don't see seasoned players making much use of it. If I want to be a QB and not the team, I'll play Superstar Mode which hade this option all along, though this could improve it. I could see myself audibling out of every play I don't like which would defeat the purpose to begin with.

That's not what it is. You can set the gameplan how you like, and you still control your whole team. It's the same Madden, just a way to make the games faster.

That's a shame, I really like Madden and American football, but I still don't fulling understand play-calling, which ends up screwing me over.

They need more help for us Brits!

Hopefully they will sort out the online franchise trading with the CPU too, they seem to accept anything.

Don't they have an option where the CPU just calls the plays for you already in the game? I'm fairly certain that's what "Beginner" is.

No currently there is just ask Madden

[TCO]

Go into settings and switch game style to Beginner. Then it's simplified massively.

[A-Dub]

IGN.com has their initial hands-on preview...here.

Locomotion in both games (NCAA being the other) sounds awesome. Also, from what I heard in the background of the Drew Brees interview, Gus Johnson IS the announcer in this game. I'm 100% sold, the more Gus Johnson in my life, the better.

[mystikz]

I hope he replaces the most god awful announcer ever... Chris collinsworth

[Cactus Drags]

At least Collinsowrth sounded somewhat natural and itnerested in the game. Hammond was godawful.

EDIT: And isn't Johnson more known as a play by play guy? So it'd be more likely he replaced Hammond than Collinsworth.

[Mysterio2000X]

IGN.com has their initial hands-on preview...here.

Locomotion in both games (NCAA being the other) sounds awesome. Also, from what I heard in the background of the Drew Brees interview, Gus Johnson IS the announcer in this game. I'm 100% sold, the more Gus Johnson in my life, the better.

Oh fuck, really?

I'm going to go ahead and pre-order my copy right now.

[Trey]

gamestop usually has some deal where you trade in last years and get this years cheaper. so why not?

Any idea on how much it was worth? The reason I ask is if it would be worth more to wait obviously I will but if not I might as well go ahead and trade it in to put towards the pre-order.

[Kyle_]

I don't think the trade in thing is any different than their normal trade in policy

[A-Dub]

Yeah, Gus is generally play by play, but I would assume they'd replace the whole booth because Gus has never worked with Collinsworth as far as I know.