PDA

View Full Version : E3: NCAA Football 11 Coverage



cdj
06-15-2010, 08:34 AM
http://www.thegamingtailgate.com/images/misc/E3.jpg
Over the next few days, media outlets and gaming sites will begin posting their thoughts, coverage, and impressions of NCAA Football 11 while at E3 in Los Angeles. To help manage all of these reports, previews, and video, this is your one-stop location for all game related info. The newest information will be posted at top, so keep checking The Gaming Tailgate throughout E3. For more E3 and video game information, visit our Other Video Games forum (http://www.thegamingtailgate.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?20-Other-Video-Games).

June 16 - Tradition Football: 'E3 UPDATES NCAA FOOTBALL 2011 IMPRESSIONS (http://www.traditionfootball.com/index.php/2010/06/e3-updates-ncaa-football-2011-impressions/)' by Hellisan

June 15 - PastaPadre: 'E3 2010 Day One Quick Impressions (http://www.pastapadre.com/2010/06/15/e3-2010-day-one-quick-impressions)' by pastapadre

June 13 - G4TV: 'E3 2010 NCAA Football 11 Preview (http://g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/63448/ncaa-football-11/articles/71067/E3-2010-NCAA-Football-11-Preview/)' by Kevin Kelly. Includes video interview with Designer Ben Haumiller.

cdj
06-15-2010, 05:08 PM
IGN with a look at NCAA Football 11 at 6:40 PM CT tonight: http://e3.ign.com/2010/live/index.html

If it's like last year, don't expect the hosts to try and pull much info. Hope the devs on hand give good info in spite of the IGN hosts.

Solidice
06-15-2010, 05:12 PM
EASports listed an NCAA video on their youtube.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=by70pIlN4l0

shows the steps involved with the new phone call system.

beartide06
06-15-2010, 05:27 PM
That gives me a MUCH better idea of how recruiting will work. It looks and sounds a lot easier than what I had imagined. With top schools, 2 or 3 topics might be enough to get you a ton of points. For smaller schools I think it will be important to give the guys you really want 6 topics.

Flav
06-15-2010, 05:34 PM
That gives me a MUCH better idea of how recruiting will work. It looks and sounds a lot easier than what I had imagined. With top schools, 2 or 3 topics might be enough to get you a ton of points. For smaller schools I think it will be important to give the guys you really want 6 topics.

I think he had it on Varsity difficulty so he could display it. :)

ebin
06-15-2010, 05:42 PM
Nice find, Solidice.


That gives me a MUCH better idea of how recruiting will work.

Agreed. Makes you wonder why they didn't just release something like this at the same time as the recruiting blogs.

Also, I love Ben's enthusiasm for the game, but if EA wants to make him the unofficial spokesman for the game, they should really give him some quick lessions in public speaking.

Flav
06-15-2010, 06:24 PM
20 more minutes until IGN coverage of NCAA 11. Who's tuning in?

Solidice
06-15-2010, 06:30 PM
20 more minutes until IGN coverage of NCAA 11. Who's tuning in?

I'll watch, but I don't expect to see anything new. they'll likely talk about locomotion, "120 ways to win", ESPN presentation, and the Dynasty Wire for OD.

CLW
06-15-2010, 06:31 PM
Nice video. I wish they would do this for Dynasty Wire as well. You can blog and show screen shots all you want but to have someone talk you through it while seeing it being done on video is a far more effective way to get your message across.

beartide06
06-15-2010, 06:39 PM
:popcorn:I'm tuned in now... But I too do not expect anything new. Maybe i'll be surprised.

gschwendt
06-15-2010, 06:45 PM
Yeah, really nothing at all. Oh well.

beartide06
06-15-2010, 06:47 PM
Well I wasn't expecting too much. I wish they would announce these other new features or whatever. This is the time to do it.

Rudy
06-15-2010, 07:21 PM
I hope some people get the game early and test out the AA and Heisman level of recruiting. I'm strongly considering a Michigan dynasty now with those options. The spread would be history. Hello One Back!

cdj
06-15-2010, 11:27 PM
From pastapadre:

E3 2010 Day One Quick Impressions (http://www.pastapadre.com/2010/06/15/e3-2010-day-one-quick-impressions)

NCAA Football 11
The build on hand is basically the final build, and in comparison the demo comes from about two months back. Unfortunately not having played the demo yet I can’t really analyze the differences between them but plan to do so once back home.

NCAA definitely plays like it is in shape to release. I really enjoyed my time with it, the presentation comes across nicely even though they clearly have room to improve on it. The replays in particular are excellent.

The advancements in locomotion really come through, I don’t think I’ve ever loved running the ball as much as I did in the game today. I actually preferred running the ball to passing because of how much fun it was. The player control feels right on at least as the ball carrier, presenting all sorts of opportunities to make big plays that otherwise never would’ve developed. It is great to have the ability to cutback and extend a play.

On defense I had trouble adjusting to the locomotion. In several instances I just ran right by the ball carrier. I would imagine this is something that one will get accustomed to and compensate by making sure tackles and approaching ball carriers a little more cautiously. Pass rush from the front four was not terribly effective, and blitzing maybe seemed to take a little long to get there, but I can’t say whether those are problems based on the short time I had to play.

I really liked the no-huddle, which pulls up the full playbook in the formation to choose from. Being able to hurry up and even snap before the defense is ready, adds a new element to the game.

NCAA still has a clear slant favoring the offense. This is especially the case now since you have to respect the opponent’s running game more so than before, which opens up the passing game more. On a few occasions passes were caught in situations that would most likely have resulted in the ball being batted down, and passes dropped that really shouldn’t have been. Working the middle of the field, and deep passes, were most often successful. Curl or out routes on the outside much more dangerous.


His thoughts on Madden after playing NCAA:

Madden 11

I went from playing NCAA to playing Madden and in that sense it felt like a letdown. The presentation has some similar elements in regards to the replays, though I wasn’t as impressed with the actual replays or their frequency. Lacking the ESPN integrated presentation the whole thing falls a little flat.
Gus Johnson sounds great on big plays, that was about all I could hear of the commentary though given the state of the show floor. When I was able to get a little more I noticed some dead periods, but again I can’t properly evaluate the audio.

The gameplay feels similar to NCAA, except like last year Madden plays slower. Last year I was a proponent of the slower game speed, and maybe it is because I played one after the other, but it almost seemed a little too slow. I’m not sure I should be saying that though given Jerkfacefave returned two kicks on me with Percy Harvin. Once he was in the open field I was toast. So it isn’t necessarily the balance in ratings but maybe an overall sense that the game moves a tad slow.

Maybe it can be attributed to the game speed but the gameplay feels somewhat deliberate, it doesn’t have quite the same element of “anything can happen” that NCAA does.

GameFlow definitely improves the pacing of games, so I can see many using and enjoying the feature especially when tied in with GamePlan. In my first drive though it called two straight WR reverses for Housh so I had to audible out. I’m told that GamePlan would solve something like that, but I don’t see why it would happen regardless. I do like the new audible setup, which makes it much nicer to use along with GameFlow as it presents different types of plays to move into.

The new kicking meter seems really easy but I did notice some people missing field goals. We didn’t have any trouble nailing near full power and near perfect accuracy on most kicks though.
It is just too early for me to make any determinations on how Madden will be received. To me, after the short time with it, I just didn’t find anything terribly compelling about it. This seemed especially to be the case when put right up against NCAA. All things equal I tend to enjoy Madden more because I heavily lean towards the NFL over college football. My gut feeling though after having played both is that I’m going to get more value out of NCAA.

cdj
06-15-2010, 11:38 PM
Operation Sports' Millenium is taking NCAA Football 11 questions and has posted some impressions (http://www.operationsports.com/forums/ncaa-football/419981-your-e3-questions-round-1-a.html):

- CPU Recruiting has been tweaked and updated. Not completely sure if they will specifically draft to their team strategy as I didn't get too involved in dynasty yet, but I was told that it will not be possible for a 1-2 star school to just sign everyone like it was in years part.
- No conference realignments this year, as it wil not be hapenning until next year. They will look into this as a possibility for 12.
- No changes to the camera options. Still has the reverse lock cam on defense.
- The window of time for the hand off on the option has been slightly widened due to the reanimating of the hand off.
- Speaking of the option, the CPU seems to run it much better. Played some extended time with Navy versus Army, and the Army QB was pretty good about when to pitch, when to keep, and turning the ball up field.
- The CPU will cut the ball upfield on a much more consistent basis with the running backs. Gone are the days last year of the a CPU RB cutting the ball outside and losing his blockers. From what I have seen, it seems like the CPU run game will be something to keep qqqq
- No major updates to Road To Glory outside of the gameplay changes already known.
- The Speed Bust is now an option to turn on or off. You can change this from the menu system.
- Line play is still up for judgement. I saw some very good things, and a couple of iffy things. The offensive line seems to pick up blitzed well, but I did see some missed assignments on sweeps and such.
- The playbook now allows you to scroll up and down between formations while looking at the list of available defensive formations.

jaymo76
06-16-2010, 12:08 AM
I hope some people get the game early and test out the AA and Heisman level of recruiting. I'm strongly considering a Michigan dynasty now with those options. The spread would be history. Hello One Back!

Yeah... change is in the air my friend. I have a feeling Arizona St. will be running a pistol offense this year... it's going to be a LONG YEAR with ASU's talent as is but I'm up for the challenge.

jaymo76
06-16-2010, 12:19 AM
From pastapadre:

E3 2010 Day One Quick Impressions (http://www.pastapadre.com/2010/06/15/e3-2010-day-one-quick-impressions)

NCAA Football 11
The build on hand is basically the final build, and in comparison the demo comes from about two months back. Unfortunately not having played the demo yet I can’t really analyze the differences between them but plan to do so once back home.

NCAA definitely plays like it is in shape to release. I really enjoyed my time with it, the presentation comes across nicely even though they clearly have room to improve on it. The replays in particular are excellent.

]The advancements in locomotion really come through, I don’t think I’ve ever loved running the ball as much as I did in the game today. I actually preferred running the ball to passing because of howgreat to h much fun it was. The player control feels right on at least as the ball carrier, presenting all sorts of opportunities to make big plays that otherwise never would’ve developed. It is ave the ability to cutback and extend a play.

On defense I had trouble adjusting to the locomotion. In several instances I just ran right by the ball carrier. I would imagine this is something that one will get accustomed to and compensate by making sure tackles and approaching ball carriers a little more cautiously. Pass rush from the front four was not terribly effective, and blitzing maybe seemed to take a little long to get there, but I can’t say whether those are problems based on the short time I had to play.[/B]
I really liked the no-huddle, which pulls up the full playbook in the formation to choose from. Being able to hurry up and even snap before the defense is ready, adds a new element to the game.

NCAA still has a clear slant favoring the offense. This is especially the case now since you have to respect the opponent’s running game more so than before, which opens up the passing game more. On a few occasions passes were caught in situations that would most likely have resulted in the ball being batted down, and passes dropped that really shouldn’t have been. Working the middle of the field, and deep passes, were most often successful. Curl or out routes on the outside much more dangerous.


His thoughts on Madden after playing NCAA:

Madden 11

I went from playing NCAA to playing Madden and in that sense it felt like a letdown. The presentation has some similar elements in regards to the replays, though I wasn’t as impressed with the actual replays or their frequency. Lacking the ESPN integrated presentation the whole thing falls a little flat.
Gus Johnson sounds great on big plays, that was about all I could hear of the commentary though given the state of the show floor. When I was able to get a little more I noticed some dead periods, but again I can’t properly evaluate the audio.

The gameplay feels similar to NCAA, except like last year Madden plays slower. Last year I was a proponent of the slower game speed, and maybe it is because I played one after the other, but it almost seemed a little too slow. I’m not sure I should be saying that though given Jerkfacefave returned two kicks on me with Percy Harvin. Once he was in the open field I was toast. So it isn’t necessarily the balance in ratings but maybe an overall sense that the game moves a tad slow.

Maybe it can be attributed to the game speed but the gameplay feels somewhat deliberate, it doesn’t have quite the same element of “anything can happen” that NCAA does.

GameFlow definitely improves the pacing of games, so I can see many using and enjoying the feature especially when tied in with GamePlan. In my first drive though it called two straight WR reverses for Housh so I had to audible out. I’m told that GamePlan would solve something like that, but I don’t see why it would happen regardless. I do like the new audible setup, which makes it much nicer to use along with GameFlow as it presents different types of plays to move into.

The new kicking meter seems really easy but I did notice some people missing field goals. We didn’t have any trouble nailing near full power and near perfect accuracy on most kicks though.
It is just too early for me to make any determinations on how Madden will be received. To me, after the short time with it, I just didn’t find anything terribly compelling about it. This seemed especially to be the case when put right up against NCAA. All things equal I tend to enjoy Madden more because I heavily lean towards the NFL over college football. My gut feeling though after having played both is that I’m going to get more value out of NCAA.

That's not too good to hear about pass rush... looks like a PATCH will be needed ASAP.

Rudy
06-16-2010, 05:33 AM
No camera options for NCAA? That's disappointing but I like the new camera so this doesn't piss me off too much. Can't believe Madden didn't add player lock as many like it. Go NCAA 11!

gschwendt
06-16-2010, 09:10 AM
Pretty good write-up over at Tradition Football (http://www.traditionfootball.com/index.php/2010/06/e3-updates-ncaa-football-2011-impressions/).

Flav
06-16-2010, 11:07 AM
Video from Pasta Padre- Washington vs Penn State


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=794f7W5t8ok&

CLW
06-16-2010, 06:11 PM
OS has posted a video from E3:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QyWd844U6Y

JeffHCross
06-16-2010, 07:24 PM
E3 Wall Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5_lTHDt5kg

I think ESPN had something to do with that, because the team-specific objects in the foreground look awfully familiar.

Also, I don't remember seeing a B-2 Stealth Bomber in the old trailer.

JeffHCross
06-16-2010, 07:28 PM
IGN - E3 Army vs Air Force

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MBWYdu9tWg

Horrible. Why play with Army if you're only going to pass? Horrible clip.

Flav
06-16-2010, 07:39 PM
Not trying to bash IGN but they should stick to shooters because they suck at sports games :p

steelerfan
06-16-2010, 07:46 PM
IGN - E3 Army vs Navy

That clip is so horrible you confused Air Force for Navy. :p

JeffHCross
06-16-2010, 07:54 PM
That clip is so horrible you confused Air Force for Navy. :pNo no, they did. Look at the title of the YouTube.

I just didn't start watching it until after I'd posted it, :D

iBrandon
06-16-2010, 07:56 PM
Not trying to bash IGN but they should stick to shooters because they suck at sports games :p
LOL I agree!

iBrandon
06-16-2010, 07:59 PM
Has anyone heard if stats are correct? IE assisted tackles, half sacks?

JeffHCross
06-16-2010, 08:20 PM
I remember seeing something about assists and half-sacks for Madden but not NCAA.

iBrandon
06-16-2010, 08:41 PM
Ah. I thought they were in NCAA. That's disappointing.

morsdraconis
06-16-2010, 08:48 PM
I remember seeing something about assists and half-sacks for Madden but not NCAA.

It's in one of the blogs from 2 weeks back or so (one of the recruiting blogs).

They are definitely in.

JeffHCross
06-16-2010, 09:07 PM
Ah, was it last year they were in Madden? That's probably what I was thinking of.

cdj
06-16-2010, 10:47 PM
More thoughts & impressions from Hellisan at Tradition Football. (http://www.traditionfootball.com/index.php/2010/06/e3-updates-more-ncaa-football-2011-detailed-information/)

JeffHCross
06-16-2010, 10:54 PM
Full intro from Georgia Tech vs Georgia. A lot more detailed than the demo.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytPUpXUD44M

EDIT: Per 1:58, however, apparently it was disappointing to the person recording the video.

cdj
06-16-2010, 11:10 PM
I think he was hoping for the Ramblin Wreck to be in the entrance (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8B2hUFiwDXk&feature=related). IIRC, that endzone facility & jumbotron wasn't correct in NCAA 10 so I think that is new.

gschwendt
06-16-2010, 11:13 PM
EDIT: Per 1:58, however, apparently it was disappointing to the person recording the video.
I'm assuming he was disappointed because the Ramblin Wreck didn't lead the team out (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8B2hUFiwDXk#t=0m40s) based on his comments while the game was loading.

I was ninja'd... that's what I get for researching how to get the specific time marker in the link :rolleyes:

JeffHCross
06-16-2010, 11:13 PM
I can only imagine the art department's reaction if they'd been asked to render that.

I'm assuming he was disappointed because the Ramblin Wreck didn't lead the team out (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8B2hUFiwDXk#t=0m40s) based on his comments while the game was loading.I couldn't figure out for the life of me what he was saying during the loading.

gschwendt
06-17-2010, 08:49 AM
More coverage from Hellisan of TraditionFootball
http://www.traditionfootball.com/index.php/2010/06/e3-updates-more-ncaa-football-2011-information-coming-at-ya/

Twinky34
06-17-2010, 08:54 AM
well wonder if the hokies enter to enter sandman with everybody jumping up and down and also if wake has the deacon ride a hog on to the field doubt it since the ramblin wreck didnt with gt what would have been sweet.

gschwendt
06-17-2010, 08:57 AM
well wonder if the hokies enter to enter sandman with everybody jumping up and down and also if wake has the deacon ride a hog on to the field doubt it since the ramblin wreck didnt with gt what would have been sweet.
I would be willing to bet that they don't have the rights to Enter Sandman.

Kwizzy
06-17-2010, 09:59 AM
From this last post on tradition football:
"Also, Ben Haumiller has confirmed functionality to host multiple dynasties up to a total of five per person. This feature will be offered as downloadable content. As far as I understand it, this will be a flat rate to host multiple dynasties up to five (5)."

So does this mean that if I want to run my own dynasty as an online dyansty & be the commissioner of another OD then I will have to pay extra?! If so, I'm sorry but that's a JOKE!

Flav
06-17-2010, 10:32 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haQMXiSf0Hs

Deuce
06-17-2010, 10:43 AM
From this last post on tradition football:
"Also, Ben Haumiller has confirmed functionality to host multiple dynasties up to a total of five per person. This feature will be offered as downloadable content. As far as I understand it, this will be a flat rate to host multiple dynasties up to five (5)."

So does this mean that if I want to run my own dynasty as an online dyansty & be the commissioner of another OD then I will have to pay extra?! If so, I'm sorry but that's a JOKE!

Can't you just use 2 different accounts? ...I'm not really sure how it works though

Kwizzy
06-17-2010, 10:52 AM
Can't you just use 2 different accounts? ...I'm not really sure how it works though

I'm sure you could but then you have to set your sliders & custom sounds & settings for 2 different profiles. What a hassle! It should at least let you host 2. I noramally don't get too bent out of shape about EA's DLC because they're normally things not necessary to play the game. But this is a little different IMO.

JBHuskers
06-17-2010, 10:59 AM
I'm sure you could but then you have to set your sliders & custom sounds & settings for 2 different profiles. What a hassle! It should at least let you host 2. I noramally don't get too bent out of shape about EA's DLC because they're normally things not necessary to play the game. But this is a little different IMO.

It's a good suggestion to host two for free....

Flav
06-17-2010, 11:00 AM
Wait question, you can only host 1, or you can only be in 1?

Kwizzy
06-17-2010, 11:01 AM
It's a good suggestion to host two for free....

Should there have a been a ;) after this post JB?

JBHuskers
06-17-2010, 11:01 AM
Wait question, you can only host 1, or you can only be in 1?

Host.

JBHuskers
06-17-2010, 11:03 AM
Should there have a been a ;) after this post JB?

Hah no....I did shoot an e-mail to someone in regards to this suggestion though.

CLW
06-17-2010, 11:35 AM
Hah no....I did shoot an e-mail to someone in regards to this suggestion though.

Wait I thought EA was putting in a "code" (for lack of a better word) in order to access their 11 titles online. If I buy the game and use the code for my "real" profile, will that "code"
still work for any profile?

If so, what is to stop anyone from just publishing their code to the world online allowing people to GameFly/Rent/Buy Used?

gschwendt
06-17-2010, 11:40 AM
Wait I thought EA was putting in a "code" (for lack of a better word) in order to access their 11 titles online. If I buy the game and use the code for my "real" profile, will that "code"
still work for any profile?

If so, what is to stop anyone from just publishing their code to the world online allowing people to GameFly/Rent/Buy Used?
Your code will unlock the access to online for everyone that uses your console. As well, if you go go over to a friends and sign in with your profile on their console, you'll be able to access online but just from your profile.

iBrandon
06-17-2010, 11:40 AM
So you can only host one, but… if you are the commish of a 12 team league and then want to use the dynasty wire features, wouldn’t you have to pay to run you solo dynasty since you’re already the commish of a 12 team league?

JBHuskers
06-17-2010, 11:42 AM
Wait I thought EA was putting in a "code" (for lack of a better word) in order to access their 11 titles online. If I buy the game and use the code for my "real" profile, will that "code"
still work for any profile?

If so, what is to stop anyone from just publishing their code to the world online allowing people to GameFly/Rent/Buy Used?

If you want to post your login info to the world....go ahead LOL you would never get online ever again as you'd get kicked off when someone else logs in. It's going to be tied to your PSN name and gamertag. Whatever gamertag you're logged in under when you enter the code is what the Online Pass will be tied to.

JBHuskers
06-17-2010, 11:44 AM
So you can only host one, but… if you are the commish of a 12 team league and then want to use the dynasty wire features, wouldn’t you have to pay to run you solo dynasty since you’re already the commish of a 12 team league?

Yes you'd have to pay because you're technically hosting more than one dynasty on their server. So basically if you're planning on doing a solo dynasty with the online features, you should find someone else to host the other dynasty if you're not looking to purchase multiple hosts.

Kwizzy
06-17-2010, 11:44 AM
So you can only host one, but… if you are the commish of a 12 team league and then want to use the dynasty wire features, wouldn’t you have to pay to run you solo dynasty since you’re already the commish of a 12 team league?

correct you will have to pay... as of right now.

psusnoop
06-17-2010, 12:09 PM
correct you will have to pay... as of right now.

As long as they fix the server issues that have plagued 2009 and 2010 for user vs user games I have no issues with having to fork over some money to host multiple online dynasties. However if things are not fixed, I'm going to question this whole idea.

cdj
06-17-2010, 02:45 PM
Three videos from pastapadre:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLADE1KHrA4&feature=player_embedded


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtXUfRKIv70&feature=player_embedded


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrlUkXkv-Mw&feature=player_embedded

Kingpin32
06-17-2010, 02:57 PM
I wonder when we'll start getting full game videos. Perhaps when its closer to release time?

JeffHCross
06-17-2010, 09:10 PM
correct you will have to pay... as of right now.Considering that last year you had no option to host more than one dynasty, I don't see the problem with this. The majority of us aren't going to be hosting our own dynasties anyway, we're going to be part of someone else's.

cdj
06-17-2010, 09:10 PM
NCAA Football has been nominated for an award at E3 by Machinima.com. A partial list of EA game nominees can be found here (http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=410418948406). EA SPORTS MMA really cleaned up.

I'm disappointed NCAA did not receive more nominations after the wide range of additions to the game and most notably the Dynasty Wire feature. FIFA and NHL 11 only combined for three nominations and they are considered two of the best sports games out there. I'm not sure how nominations work at E3. Does EA push for individual titles to get more nominations than others, similar to how the entertainment award shows work? It would make sense that they'd push MMA for more nominations to help the new title get some leverage before October's release. I'm sure MMA is deserving, so don't take my comment to mean it isn't.

CLW
06-17-2010, 09:25 PM
NCAA Football has been nominated for an award at E3 by Machinima.com. A partial list of EA game nominees can be found here (http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=410418948406). EA SPORTS MMA really cleaned up.

I'm disappointed NCAA did not receive more nominations after the wide range of additions to the game and most notably the Dynasty Wire feature. FIFA and NHL 11 only combined for three nominations and they are considered two of the best sports games out there. I'm not sure how nominations work at E3. Does EA push for individual titles to get more nominations than others, similar to how the entertainment award shows work? It would make sense that they'd push MMA for more nominations to help the new title get some leverage before October's release. I'm sure MMA is deserving, so don't take my comment to mean it isn't.

Yeah I don't get the "awards" either. I think it was IGN that nominated Madden 11 but not NCAA 11. Sorry but the features/improvements of Madden are no where near the features/improvements of NCAA and just about anyone from the "hard core" community sites admits that.

JeffHCross
06-17-2010, 09:54 PM
IGN probably went by eyeballs. Several of the NCAA reporters (including the guy at Tradition, I think) commented that you couldn't even get your hands on a controller for Madden, and NCAA was comparatively easy. I think that's the largest factor in IGN's awards. Their awards have always been more hype and excitement related than anything else.

And honestly, that makes sense. They're not saying which game is the best ... but which game was the "Best of E3". It's like Best of Show for dog shows ... they might not be the best behaved dog, or the smartest dog, or the one you'd even want to own ... but damned if they don't put on their best face and get all the attention.

Think about it ... E3 is, inherently, a marketing convention. Hype and attention is the sole point of it.

Kwizzy
06-18-2010, 07:37 AM
Considering that last year you had no option to host more than one dynasty, I don't see the problem with this. The majority of us aren't going to be hosting our own dynasties anyway, we're going to be part of someone else's.

I understand that too, but this directly affects me because I am hosting a dynasty full of friends who haven't played NCAA much & also doing my own. I will pay for the slots if I have to I guess but having 2 slots would make the most sense to me just becasue they have touted the fact that you can do a one player dynasty to take advantage of dynasty wire. Not a huge deal, but kinda annoying.

JBHuskers
06-18-2010, 02:32 PM
Considering that last year you had no option to host more than one dynasty, I don't see the problem with this. The majority of us aren't going to be hosting our own dynasties anyway, we're going to be part of someone else's.

Yep. I definitely would like two to be the limit because of the offline and online possibilities with the Dynasty Wire, but it's not going to be anything I'm going to get all upset about.

CLW
06-19-2010, 08:04 AM
More OS videos from E3:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsL1x6mI5UQ



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dq_Ya4_c9EI



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3bHg8AsefU



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhZAqU_bvWw



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmCzQTeJHUs

JeffHCross
06-19-2010, 02:38 PM
Millenium at Operation Sports is answering the questions thread about NCAA 11 now.

http://www.operationsports.com/forums/ncaa-football/419981-your-e3-ncaa-football-11-questions-round-one-13.html#post2041204003

JeffHCross
06-20-2010, 12:59 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhZAqU_bvWw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3bHg8AsefU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dq_Ya4_c9EI

cdj
06-20-2010, 01:22 PM
Michigan State at Notre Dame, courtesy KOACHK (http://www.compete4ever.com/post/714544055/e3-2010-ncaa-football-11-michigan-state-notre)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8gyV-DTjNk&feature=player_embedded

cdj
06-20-2010, 10:46 PM
The discussion on game reviews is an interesting one, so it's been moved to its own thread in the Other Video Games sub-forum (http://www.thegamingtailgate.com/forums/showthread.php?313-Game-Reviews-How-much-stock-do-you-put-in-them). Let's keep this thread focused on info coming out of E3.


More info from the guys at Tradition Football (http://www.traditionfootball.com/forums/showpost.php?p=223873&postcount=36).

Flav
06-21-2010, 04:32 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9SL3dD-pXE

CLW
06-23-2010, 08:05 AM
Video from K0ACHK: NCAA 11 INTRO, MAIN MENU WALKTHROUGH, AND PREGAME (MICHIGAN STATE AT NOTRE DAME)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-eBtAJ1JEQ