Madden 10

[Sunday Red]

I was cruising around JB Hi Fi this evening and saw the latest '10' game on the shelves. Is it just me or has there been very little hype or build-up to this title?

I haven't owned a Madden game for many years now (mainly due to the fact it's my least favourite of the American sports), but it took every ounce of my willpower not to make the $90 impulse purchase.

I'm just about to jump on to a few sites to read some reviews. Has anyone picked this up or had the chance to play it yet? What are your impressions?

 

[strauchanie59]

looks pretty good. saw some trailers on youtube. 2009 was great and even 2008 was great so I'd expect for this one to be greater

 

[melbournemartin]

I was/am thinking of picking up a 360, largely so I can play these sports titles. They spent most of the time this year working on the online franchise though wich doesn't interest me much.

 

[Sunday Red]

Just ordered my copy from Play Asia for A$68 inc. postage.

I ordered a second copy for a mate. Can't wait to play head to head online!

Maybe if there's enough interest, we can start a Big Footy online franchise league?

 

[Hlebalicious]

Bought it yesterday and so far im loving it. I also hadnt bought a Madden game for ages but i decided i mite as well get one this year.

Played one online game and there is surprisingly little lag, and if u have a headset on there is alot of friendly banter since most of the people u will play will be American.

 

[mrpig]

Bought it today at Kmart for 79$ the graphic are mach better than 09

 

[mattys123]

The online franchise option is the big improvement to this year's Madden, although EA screwed up the Franchise code on PAL versions.

Basically the code is supposed to be on the back of the game manual, but simply isn't on the back.

Emailing or chatting with EA support works, they will ask you for your details (PSN etc) and then set it up for you.

I havent played Madden on PS3, and had not played it for years since th 07 version, and this version is such as improvement.

 

[Warsaw]

Is Michael Vick on the roster??

 

[caMoGFC]

Is Michael Vick on the roster??

nope.....

but he will be in a couple of days

http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/14/ea-looking-to-add-michael-vick-to-madden-10-on-august-19/

 

[hird+lloyd=legends]

Yeahh its a great game, go buy.

 

[a1118374]

Still no PC still no buy

 

[larkis]

For PS3 users

The American Football board is holding an Online Franchise league which should contain between 10-20 players. If you would like to join, check out the American Football board, check the games sub-forum and click on the BF Online Franchise link.

(Sorry for advertising, but a few of you might want to know).

 

[Sunday Red]

My copy arrived yesterday, but I only had a very brief chance to play last night. My first exhibition match was NY Jets vs Buffalo with 5 minute quarters.

I won the toss, elected to kick, only for the Bills to drive 68 yards for a touchdown in just two or three plays

I leveled the scores with a TD of my own on the next drive, culminating with a Mark Sanchez QB sneak from the 1 yard line.

We traded some field goals in the next quarter or two, then Buffalo smashed me. Defense is really difficult to get the hang of. I couldn’t hit his QB and he kept finding open guys. What killed me though was the YAC the receivers were able to get. I kept missing tackles and it drove me crazy. Little 5 yard passes to open receivers on the left or right ended up turning into 60 yard TD's.

The score was 31-13 with under two minutes to go and I received a kickoff inside my endzone. For some inexplicable reason, I decided to run the ball and got hit on my 2 yard line (instead of taking a touchback and starting on my own 20!) Nevertheless, I put a really awesome drive together, throwing balls toward the sidelines and burning a couple of timeouts. With 14 seconds left, I was on the Buffalo 30. I decided to go for another passing play and had two receivers in mind. I intended to go to the WR on the left unless he was covered, then I’d go WR right.

The ball was snapped to my QB and it was a blitz. The Bills’ right cornerback came straight at me, leaving my left WR open. I hit pass and got it off just in time to the open man who ran it in for a very satisfying touchdown. Because the game was over, I decided to go for the two point conversion for fun and made it, ending the game in a respectable 31-21 loss in my first effort in years.

The big worry for me is that I didn’t get one single stop. The Bills scored every time they had the ball. I only punted twice myself (and threw one pick), but I’d love to know how to get better at calling defensive plays.

 

[Burningleviathan]

There is some good info on D in the NFL board Madden 10 discussion. IN the games/sims section.

 

[Chops18]

loving this game so far best madden game i have played in years

 

[jordanrobbo3]

I've got 09, is it worth getting 10? I will for Fifa...but i'm not as hardcore about NFL as I am Fifa.

 

[Chops18]

I've got 09, is it worth getting 10? I will for Fifa...but i'm not as hardcore about NFL as I am Fifa.

Superstar mode in 09 is better than 10 but the rest of 10 shits all over 09 as far as gameplay and presentation is concerned franchise mode is great. Definitely worth getting if you enjoy playing Madden games.

 

[Chops18]

finally got online for my 360 and have been completely become addicted to playing this game online but unfortunately my record isn't very good for some reason no matter how hard i try i cant defend very well but i have never been happier to lose at anything

 

[placebo]

Guys that have played, how accessible are the Madden games (specifically 08, 09 and 10) for people that have a basic understanding of how the games played but not really the specific rules?

 

[wce_all_da_way]

Very. You'll pick it up quite quickly.

 

[Opportunity Cost]

Very. I knew very little about the sport when I started (still pretty much the same now I guess though).

 

[placebo]

Thanks guys, much appreciated.

What are your thoughts on the game itself? Decent sport game?

 

[smiths]

There's another Madden thread in the NFL boards here is the link to it;

Madden 10 Thread

Theres also an online madden franchise for BigFooty members here is the link to the thread where you can join it;

Madden PS3 Franchise

 

[BarryG]

I found Madden10 very good for helping me understand the rules especially when you go and them wathc a real game. I knew nothing about the game until i played Madden10. I am very happy with the game.