Archive for the ‘Football’ Category
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NCAA Football 11 Locomotion Blog, Video, and New Screenshots
EA Sports has released a new blog detailing the new locomotion engine being introduced in NCAA Football 11. It will provide for more realistic player acceleration, better differentiation in styles of players across the different positions, momentum playing a larger role in making moves, and a better looking animation on long runs. Check out the full blog posting here which includes a video demonstrating the tech. Over the past several months, we've been working hard on a new momentum-based l...
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Madden 11 Donovan McNabb Screenshots
Following the trade being completed yesterday I posted up screenshots of Donovan McNabb playing for the Washington Redskins. The trade was also discussed in the Padrecast that went up earlier today. Now EA Sports has released an official screenshot from Madden 11 featuring McNabb. Check it out full size in the gallery and leave your thoughts in the comments! (Update) A second McNabb screen has been added to the gallery!...
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Donovan McNabb Traded to Redskins
The news has just broken that the Philadelphia Eagles have traded Donovan McNabb to the Washington Redskins. The compensation is said to be the 37th pick along with either a 3rd or 4th round pick in the 2011 draft to be determined on conditions over the coming season. This is especially stunning in that inter-division trades for high profile players are rarely completed. What the Eagles received was more than many had anticipated they would be able to get, and that could explain why they p...
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NFL Offseason Transactions in Madden Screenshots – Set #5
After a bit of a lull there has been a rush of signings and trades made within the last couple days. While they aren't huge names many are expected to be significant contributors. All the previous sets of offseason transaction screenshots can be found from the tag page. Continue on to check out the latest set and leave your thoughts in the comments! (more…)...
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The Latest Backbreaker Preview
Game Informer has released the most comprehensive preview of Backbreaker yet. For the most part the preview is very harsh on the game. As I've said from the start it is important to manage expectations. Backbreaker has the potential to be a fun game, but it will not be a comprehensive sim or be able to capitalize on every element of a football game that the hardcore crowd feels is necessary. Check out the complete preview here. My first hand-on time with Backbreaker left me with mixed impress...
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Screenshot Comparisons: Madden 11 vs Madden 10
Already having four screenshots that have been released to date for Madden 11, I've gone into Madden 10 and pulled out similar shots to put side by side. The lighting, skin tone, and jerseys show the most improvement but overall the graphics are not drastically different. In the Miles Austin comparison you can see a failed sideline catch compared to how the animation should trigger in Madden 11. Continue on to check out the screenshot comparisons and leave your thoughts in the comments! (m...
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More on the Draft Day Ratings Suggestions
Given some of the reaction to the news that fans will have the opportunity to affect rookie player ratings in Madden 11, EA Sports has clarified some of the details on how much influence will actually be had. Peter Moore made a statement that the average rating from the fans would be the baseline with adjustments being made afterwards, however it appears the procedure will be completely different. Donny Moore will be setting the initial rating for players which will be released during the d...
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Madden 11 Rookie Ratings Will Be Influenced By Fan Suggestions
EA Sports president Peter Moore has released a blog detailing ways in which the company is connecting with fans for Madden 11. The cover voting and demo voting are mentioned but new is the ability for fans to go on the Madden website on Draft Day and suggest Another first for EA SPORTS during the NFL Draft will be the ability for fans to influence rookie ratings in Madden NFL 11. On draft day, ratings guru Donny Moore will post what he thinks the rookie ratings should be. Fans can then go to ...
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