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cdj
08-16-2011, 11:42 AM
http://thegamingtailgate.com/images/Madden12/M12Giants.jpg

The embargo for Madden NFL 12 has lifted and EA SPORTS Season Ticket subscribers are are able to download and begin playing the game today.

Visit our Madden NFL 12 pre-release forum (http://www.thegamingtailgate.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?75-Madden-NFL-12-Pre-Release) to ask questions. If you are an EA SPORTS Season Pass subscriber, make sure to share your thoughts in our Madden NFL 12 Impressions thread (http://www.thegamingtailgate.com/forums/showthread.php?3398-Madden-NFL-12-Impressions-Retail).

Continue on for media and impressions from around the community.

pastapadre:

General Impressions (http://www.pastapadre.com/2011/08/26/madden-nfl-12-general-impressions)
Franchise Mode Impressions (http://www.pastapadre.com/2011/08/26/madden-nfl-12-franchise-mode-impressions)
Videos and Screenshots (http://www.pastapadre.com/2011/08/26/madden-nfl-12-videos-and-screenshots)
Superstar Mode Impressions (http://www.pastapadre.com/2011/08/26/madden-nfl-12-superstar-mode-impressions)
Hard Drive Evaluation (http://www.pastapadre.com/2011/08/26/madden-12-hard-drive-evaluation)


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skipwondah33
08-16-2011, 11:44 AM
:D

I'd try chewing through my desk to obtain an early copy along with a Papa John's pizza

cdj
08-16-2011, 11:47 AM
The box is empty, but it is making me very hungry for a Papa John's pizza. :(

SmoothPancakes
08-16-2011, 11:50 AM
The box is empty, but it is making me very hungry for a Papa John's pizza. :(

Oh that's just mean. :D Deliver an empty pizza box with the game. That's cold.

jaymo76
08-16-2011, 12:36 PM
You guys are killing me... getting the game two weeks early

texacotea
08-16-2011, 12:47 PM
but there is a gift card to the left just use it and order one

skipwondah33
08-16-2011, 12:48 PM
Haha exactly

Actually the pizza would just be a bonus lol

xMrHitStickx904
08-16-2011, 12:55 PM
I wish I could get a game in a Pizza box ...

I OU a Beatn
08-16-2011, 01:17 PM
Congrats, guys.

+1 on the commentary.

bdoughty
08-16-2011, 01:47 PM
Congrats on getting the game and not having to eat a Papa Johns pizza. Truly a win win. :up:

xMrHitStickx904
08-16-2011, 01:54 PM
^ I'm from Louisville, I can't allow you to just slander Papa Johns like that. :D

I OU a Beatn
08-16-2011, 02:01 PM
Papa Johns = Pizza Heaven.

bdoughty
08-16-2011, 02:02 PM
:D Sorry man, I am a bit of a pizza snob so the same would have been said if it was Dominos or Pizza Hut.

umhester04
08-16-2011, 02:52 PM
the 26th???!!!??

gschwendt
08-16-2011, 02:57 PM
the 26th???!!!??
Yep, same restrictions that media sites have. As well that's the same day that people who purchase Season Ticket will be able to download it.

skipwondah33
08-16-2011, 03:09 PM
"Better ingredients, Better pizza, Papa John's" http://www.google.com/url?source=imglanding&ct=img&q=http://cdn.inquisitr.com/wp-content/john-schnatter-papa-johns.jpg&sa=X&ei=Y85KTpaoG8bTgAf0y4Rz&ved=0CAYQ8wc&usg=AFQjCNEiuQ3r11kyG_A0oQvNt3eNs5VzsA

:D

umhester04
08-16-2011, 04:16 PM
Yep, same restrictions that media sites have. As well that's the same day that people who purchase Season Ticket will be able to download it.


I wonder why they put the embargo so close to the release date. Was it this close to the release date for NCAA too?

I mean it makes sense for them to have the embargo date so close to when the season ticket holders get the game but it sorta sucks that we have to wait 10 days before you guys get to talk about anything.

Rudy
08-16-2011, 04:21 PM
Lucky guys!

As for the pizza, I don't have any Papa John's in Canada here and I've never driven over to Detroit to have one. My brother says the pizza in Detroit and Papa John's is great. Windsor is pretty good too.

psusnoop
08-16-2011, 05:47 PM
The box is empty, but it is making me very hungry for a Papa John's pizza. :(

Ouch no pizza. Papa Johns is a true weakness of mine. I maybe would have cried if I got that box without pizza. :D:D

MC1
08-16-2011, 06:08 PM
It sounds like Ea's doing a little "beta" research b4 launch! That's a good thing, because if there are bug issues that need to be addressed, do it now with the media partners, and spare the consumers. That's a good look!

ram29jackson
08-16-2011, 06:26 PM
LOL watching guys get freebees for 2 years isnt entertaining when youve paid for it for a decade LOL

and no one bothered to mention the TGT thermos or glass or cup or what ever that is ? LOL... and to the guys who dont like Papa johns or what ever...Pizza is Pizza, just shut up and eat it :D...or move to New York and shut up :D

Paakaa10
08-16-2011, 07:40 PM
http://pursuitofperfection10.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/2011-08-16_19-20-39_699.jpg

Sorry for the poor cell phone camera quality image here; wanted to show off my collection of NFL mini helmets along with the special delivery.

ram29jackson
08-16-2011, 07:47 PM
http://pursuitofperfection10.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/2011-08-16_19-20-39_699.jpg

Sorry for the poor cell phone camera quality image here; wanted to show off my collection of NFL mini helmets along with the special delivery.

I think those are pocket-pro's and the larger ones are called mini's...?......pizza.......

ram29jackson
08-16-2011, 07:51 PM
mymaddenpad


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdGVCdktUwQ&feature=feedu

Paakaa10
08-16-2011, 08:01 PM
I think those are pocket-pro's and the larger ones are called mini's...?......pizza.......

Yeah, the current 32 helmets are Pocket Pro Revolution and the helmets on top of the case are from the AFL 50th Anniversary Set so they feature the old helmet style.

Kwizzy
08-16-2011, 09:00 PM
My copy didn't make it here today... have to wait til tomorrow... :fp: :rolleyes:

Sorry guys couldn't resist. :P

skipwondah33
08-17-2011, 10:46 AM
That's pretty cool.

Guess my application didn't get processed last year :rolleyes:

jpdavis1982
08-17-2011, 11:41 AM
I understand there is an embargo until the 26th but I would think this would be allowed to be answered. Just a simple yes or no question. Does the game feel different than the demo to you. Not looking for specifics just a yes or no.

psusnoop
08-17-2011, 12:23 PM
I understand there is an embargo until the 26th but I would think this would be allowed to be answered. Just a simple yes or no question. Does the game feel different than the demo to you. Not looking for specifics just a yes or no.

Shopmaster Shopmaster
The final game is even better than the demo. All I can say. #madden12 #embargo #shuttingupnow
40 minutes ago

JBHuskers
08-17-2011, 01:58 PM
I didn't take any fancy pictures because I've been down with a sinus infection :fp:

NatureBoy
08-20-2011, 09:16 AM
Here's my pic. Nothing fancy.

http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy161/NatureBoy2323/IMG_9231.jpg

jaymo76
08-20-2011, 06:05 PM
So anyone with the game could you tell us the exact file size for the game? I have an older ps3 (pre slimline) and am worried about space for season ticket. Thanks.

I OU a Beatn
08-20-2011, 06:36 PM
Probably around 6GB.

Paakaa10
08-20-2011, 06:48 PM
So anyone with the game could you tell us the exact file size for the game? I have an older ps3 (pre slimline) and am worried about space for season ticket. Thanks.

I'm actually not sure how I would find out the file size, to be honest.

skipwondah33
08-20-2011, 10:37 PM
Hmm around 6 gig at 3-4 mb download speed....could take a while, not to mention the traffic getting it from their server

Paak you may be able to hit :trips3: when you highlight the game at the XMB. Whichever button will show you the details. Just reaching not even sure that would work

I OU a Beatn
08-20-2011, 11:18 PM
Yeah, for anyone who has the game on PS3, just highlight it on your XMB and then hit Triangle and then it should have a place for Details. I don't know if you can even give that info out, but I'd almost bet on it being between 6 and 7GB.

If that's the case, I should be playing about 2 hours after the download starts.

JeffHCross
08-21-2011, 08:01 AM
Yeah, for anyone who has the game on PS3, just highlight it on your XMB and then hit Triangle and then it should have a place for Details.I may be completely oblivious here, but AFAIK, all the guys that have the game have a disc copy, not the Season Ticket download. I didn't think you could get size information on a retail disc.

SmoothPancakes
08-21-2011, 08:13 AM
I may be completely oblivious here, but AFAIK, all the guys that have the game have a disc copy, not the Season Ticket download. I didn't think you could get size information on a retail disc.

If you have the retail disc already installed, you can find out on Xbox, no idea about PS3. As far as having the disc in but not installed, I have no idea how to find out.

JeffHCross
08-21-2011, 09:23 AM
Right. PS3 can't install. Some games ask you to install to the HDD, but they don't usually install the entire disc, just necessary parts.

SmoothPancakes
08-21-2011, 10:06 AM
Right. PS3 can't install. Some games ask you to install to the HDD, but they don't usually install the entire disc, just necessary parts.

Ah, ok. I didn't know that. Learn something new every day. :D

I would guess 6 or 7 gigs as I OU said. Most of the sports games I've installed on my 360 have come in at between 5 and 7 gigs, with one as a low exception of 4 gigs (I want to think it was NHL 11).

I OU a Beatn
08-21-2011, 10:14 AM
I'm pretty sure it gives the information on the disc, too. I wouldn't bet on it since I haven't used my PS3 in forever, but I think I remember being able to check the size on the disc. If not, it's probably right around 6GB anyway. That's what the past several Maddens have come in around.

Rudy
08-21-2011, 10:53 AM
I'd like to know if the CPU tries to get the ball to great WRs like Fitzgerald in M12. I don't see any effort to do this in NCAA 12.

illwill10
08-21-2011, 11:31 AM
I'd like to know if the CPU tries to get the ball to great WRs like Fitzgerald in M12. I don't see any effort to do this in NCAA 12.
I hope so. CPU QB just throws to the WR who is the quickest open. I think with the "Go-to-Guy" Player Role it might force CPU QB to throw towards the great WRs.

jaymo76
08-21-2011, 01:42 PM
I'd like to know if the CPU tries to get the ball to great WRs like Fitzgerald in M12. I don't see any effort to do this in NCAA 12.

I agree, but to be fair in NCAA 12 I have a hell of a time getting the ball to my number 1

Rudy
08-21-2011, 02:53 PM
I agree, but to be fair in NCAA 12 I have a hell of a time getting the ball to my number 1

That's always been a bit of a problem. Passes to TE and slot WR are easier since outside routes are risky. I find you can pass a little sooner in Madden but we still need a route based passing button to make it easier.

ram29jackson
08-21-2011, 06:46 PM
they better get rid of that fast QB drop back and..

strategy pad = no peace

skipwondah33
08-21-2011, 06:56 PM
The fast QB drop back may be due to the removal of auto drop back. Plus the game plays differently than online. Hard to explain but it does

JeffHCross
08-21-2011, 10:10 PM
I'm pretty sure it gives the information on the disc, too. I wouldn't bet on it since I haven't used my PS3 in forever, but I think I remember being able to check the size on the disc.I sanity checked last night with a disc in my PS3, before I posted, and the "Information" screen didn't give anything about size.

JBHuskers
08-21-2011, 10:26 PM
Yeah we have the retail copies. And not sure how big the file size is on the disc on the PS3 side.

skipwondah33
08-22-2011, 06:36 AM
I sanity checked last night with a disc in my PS3, before I posted, and the "Information" screen didn't give anything about size.

Yeah you can't I checked as well. Think that is only for downloaded games If I'm not mistaken

iBrandon
08-22-2011, 08:51 AM
Can't wait for Friday night!

Rudy
08-22-2011, 04:11 PM
The games are both around 4.7 or 4.8 GB as announced by EA. I think it's posted somewhere else here now as well.

I OU a Beatn
08-22-2011, 07:05 PM
Seems really small. I wonder if they removed certain things to make it smaller.

jaymo76
08-22-2011, 07:10 PM
Good find Rudy. I'm also a little surpirsed that the file isn't bigger... not complaining though. My only complaint... I can't download it until SUNDAY around noon...

Rudy
08-22-2011, 07:32 PM
Here are the official numbers per a traditional football tweet:

https://www.facebook.com/traditionsportsonline/posts/10150259295756783

PS3 - 4.87 GB
360 - 4.72 GB

gschwendt
08-23-2011, 09:46 AM
Hey guys... we've put together a new section as a Q&A section for the upcoming Madden release. We still cannot answer any questions until 8/26, but wanted to let you guys start putting questions out there for us. Be sure to read the "This section" sticky thread for the new approach we're trying out with this section.

Certainly let us know any feedback on what you think of the new format for this new section both leading up to and after 8/26.

http://www.thegamingtailgate.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?75-Madden-NFL-12-Pre-Release

SmoothPancakes
08-23-2011, 11:00 AM
Hey guys... we've put together a new section as a Q&A section for the upcoming Madden release. We still cannot answer any questions until 8/26, but wanted to let you guys start putting questions out there for us. Be sure to read the "This section" sticky thread for the new approach we're trying out with this section.

Certainly let us know any feedback on what you think of the new format for this new section both leading up to and after 8/26.

http://www.thegamingtailgate.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?75-Madden-NFL-12-Pre-Release

I can already tell I'm going to love this new setup. It was impossible to find out stuff in the NCAA Q&A forums, because you had random conversations going on, if you stepped away from the computer for a couple hours, you'd come back to 20 pages of new posts to read through. This should make things much nicer and easier to get info on specific things.

JBHuskers
08-23-2011, 11:23 AM
I can already tell I'm going to love this new setup. It was impossible to find out stuff in the NCAA Q&A forums, because you had random conversations going on, if you stepped away from the computer for a couple hours, you'd come back to 20 pages of new posts to read through. This should make things much nicer and easier to get info on specific things.

:nod:

MC1
08-23-2011, 03:01 PM
With M12's launch just a few days away, I really don't want to get too much info. Besides, I resently got NC12, and it's a challenge! I'll just keep perfecting my NC12 game, get the M12 info from the "tailgate" on Friday and pick it up midniteTuesday morning...I love this time of year!

jaymo76
08-26-2011, 02:39 PM
Man, Madden is getting ripped pretty good in a lot of the reviews.... that is really surprising