madden 08 wishes

So here we go everyone...ESPN 2K5 got a good halftime show and pregame show… Chris Berman where he runs through scores and even highlights - and maybe even break down what was seen in the first half - that would be tuff.
It would be hot if EA made it the same or better for maddens 2008. The one thing they top madden in is presentation and celebrations… fix the Defensive passing AI... tell me if you guys agree but i think that the player's facial models were much better looking in Madden 06...no more of the grunting faces, they were just a little too much...and maybe get a little more specific with individuals... show guys like Joey Porter and Chad Johnson trash talking before the game...Show Ray Lewis doing his crazy dance when he comes out of the tunnel...and every once in a while show TO yelling at somebody, Deangelo Hall raising the ball when he gets an interception, Shawn Merriman doing the shock move, and the Giants players doing their ballin shot... Another thing ESPN did that maddens 08 should have. When the referee calls for the chain to the field and the players surrounds the ref talking. . I think that Madden 08 should have some kind of emotion, take 2k5 for example when the QB throws interceptions they show the QB walking to the bench and slamming their helmets or when a fan is disappointed at a player they throw cups at them. Another thing that 2k5 has is halftime shows and trash talk when can we see in Madden. The commentators BORING they repeat the same thing over and over it gets annoying after a while. How about accessories different color eye shields, gloves, cleats and add new things like the towels, back plates, the players authentic tattoos and way more celebrations these wishes should be worked on besides superstar and all that other extra things like the 40 yard dash and weight lifting work more on the field issues. Gang Tackling for the 360 version, More Tackling and breaking[/size] tackle animations...

i really dont like the workout modes(40-yard dash, & weight lifting)they dont need 2 make it that hard...make things more simple...but everything else i agree w/ & they need 2 fix the DRAFT when u import it from NCAA

i think that a new feature for 2008 should be create a face mask because the rb robots in 07(the visors dont fit without a gap) are different from the rb robots in the nfl, also, they dont have some of the facemasks in 07 that they have in the nfl. Another create-a-feature should be create a glove and create a shoe. there should be a pregame a halftime and post game report like nfl total access on location. and pregame and post game interviews. some thing for the hall of fame would be the option to controll your character off the feild and in the locker room during practice and during game. during game if your a qb, when the defense is on the field you have the choice to play as the defense like regular madden or controll your player on the side line and talk to wr's and linemen about blocking assignments.

I think there should be CREATE A PARAGRAPH cause kids today can not write worth ****!!!!!!!!!!!!

After your superstar retire you should be able to Determine whether are not you want to be the coach or just retire and end your career.

[tri2591]

Originally Posted by curtgeorge

After your superstar retire you should be able to Determine whether are not you want to be the coach or just retire and end your career.

so superstar and headcoach combined?

Originally Posted by tri2591

so superstar and headcoach combined?

Madden 07' should have incorporated Head Coach anyways, instead of making you pay $50 for the game.

As far as what I would like to see, GANG TACKLES. Those would make the game more exciting and increase the chance of you fumbling, getting injured, etc. They could have that "jacked up" segment where they show the top 10 hits.

I also think the physics could use a lot of improvement, but since I don't know a thing about graphics, i'll leave it up to the game designers. Still, they should create the ability to stop on a dime, change direction fast, look for a small hole and bust it open for a big gain.

The blocking needs a LOT of improvement in my opinion. I live 20 minutes outside of DC so naturally im a Redskin's fan, and I use them a lot in Madden. Whenever I throw the ball to Santana Moss he just gets drilled, and that unrealistic. In real life, he makes a quick cut and picks up BLOCKS from his other recievers and running backs downfield. In Madden, they block people that are behind the guy with the ball and dont help out much, so their isn't much chance of a big play.

As far as gameplay, I think they should force players to make serious decisions about who they play. They should make a feature where you can't see ANYBODYS ratings and you have to use your judgement and wits when you decide who gets the starting role.

Here are some others things I'd like to see:

--- Pregame show, some sort of highlights (preferably ESPN or NFL Network)

--- Better commentary that compares today's players with the greats, such as Barry Sanders, Walter Peyton, Jim Brown, etc. Also they could have commentary content online where you can downloaad new commentary, so you don't have to listen to the same **** over, and over, and over again.

--- Superstar mode in 07' was an improvement, but make a way for your off-field actions to impact your game.

--- A nice in-game feature would be for your players to be able to talk to you (the coach) during the game, and tell you what they see, or complain about not getting the ball, etc. If their morale is down, it should impact their game by making them play worse.

--- Try to involve team chemistry more, and even player chemistry, such as TO and McNabb/Garcia. If your players don't get along, then it can bring your overall morale down and you won't play as well.

--- Greatest Games statistic, like NCAA. Although in no way nessisity, it would add for some cool statistics.

--- Add some new ratings, such as change direction, big play ability, catching in crowds of defenders, effort, and anything else that could make the players more individual. Right now, speed, catch, and acceleration are all you need to succeed in the league as far as I see it.

Aiite thats it for now, let me know what you guys think.

i missed fantasy draft in dynasty mode this year, so for 2008 i wish they would bring back the fantasy draft

[T.O.F.N.]

I'm assuming your refering to Next Gen Madden...

Originally Posted by roboto88

i missed fantasy draft in dynasty mode this year, so for 2008 i wish they would bring back the fantasy draft

What are you talking about, they had the fantasy draft in 07'

Originally Posted by Futuro Buono

What are you talking about, they had the fantasy draft in 07'

where was it then?

Originally Posted by roboto88

where was it then?

You go to franchise mode, then above where you select your team it will say Fantasy Draft and you switch it to yes. I've done it so many times, maybe i'm thinking of something different than you, but as far as I know they have a fantasy draft in 07'.

[T.O.F.N.]

He might be referring to Next Gen Madden...

Originally Posted by TheOneFromNone

He might be referring to Next Gen Madden...

Maybe, I own it for the original xbox so...

What i think should be different in Madden is on kickoffs i shouldnt have to wait til the opposing team sets up b4 i decide to kick it off like if i call an onside kick i should just be able to kick it and not wait for them to set up. Another thing is gang tackling when a person is being dragged i should be able to come up to him and hit stick him rather then falling when i run into him they should have a jump button because when the computer decides to do it it'll cause a player to be tackled and no more bump tackling where they slightly hit each other or a man lying on the ground and he tackles you because the computer decided not to jump and have all the jerseys available keep the create a player the same i like that rather then people just put the attributes at 99 make them work for it lol i say that because i ran a 4.29 with a defensive end but of course his 40time was legendary and bring the blocking back where the person with the ball points to the man they want blocked rather then the lead blocking thing and last the hitstick it should be harder then what it is(the hit) some catches shouldnt be made that are when they hitstick is applied that's about it

there was no fantasy draft in 07 on xbox360

oh, well for xbox and ps2 there was a fantasy draft

[cashpath]

What i think should be different in Madden is on kickoffs i shouldnt have to wait til the opposing team sets up b4 i decide to kick it off like if i call an onside kick i should just be able to kick it and not wait for them to set up.

uh.... why?

[T.O.F.N.]

so he can have an advantage... and make the game a little unrealistic...

the advantage????? so if its less then 2minutes in the game and your team is up and i am about to kick the ball off you would think i would kick an on-side kick right? so you pick on side return but i pick normal kick off so i have my normal kickoff team on the field and you have your hands team on the field i should have to wait til you get into normal kickoff formation b4 i kick it off??? yea right they dont do that in the nfl so why should it be done on the game

[T.O.F.N.]

yeah, cause in the NFL, the can see if your gonna set up for the normal kickoff before hand

yea but this is a video game we talkin botu here

Its a stupid idea, get over it.

if you knew football then you would understand, that's like me waiting on you to set your defense up wth now you get over it

[T.O.F.N.]

Do you ever see that in the NFL?

If it's in the Game... ahh screw it. Good Wish for 08

[cashpath]

No.. if YOU knew football you wouldn't be asking for stupid stuff to be put into the game.. The Refs make the kicking team wait until the return team is on the field and ready before they give the kicker the signal to go ahead and kickoff.

In fact the game is stupid now because it doesn't show you whether or not the kicking team is going to onside kick or not. And it should.. you would notice the team lining up that way and you would line up to counter it.

Now the kicking team could SHIFT into an onside kick.. but in the Real NFL the new rules made it so that 4 players have to be on each side of the kicker.. I'm not certain if Madden has that in the game or not....

The one thing I could see people asking for is the ability to do a surprise onside kick in a normal kickoff formation (like what the Saints did to the Cowboys)..

Of course what you are rally asking for is for EA to put a way for you to play a game that is not like real football when you play online.. you are the guy who wants EA to let you be able to put Randy Moss at QB so you can run with him every play.

You are welcome to stay here at the board.. but most of us here want the game to be MORE like real football and less like a stupid arcade game like NFL blitz... that isn't fun to us. Don't be surprised if most people here don't like you to much.

And don't insult people.. if you plan on doing that you might as well just leave now.

[T.O.F.N.]

Blitz was a fun game... cause that's what it was meant to be fun. Not realistic...

[tri2591]

Originally Posted by TheOneFromNone

Blitz was a fun game... cause that's what it was meant to be fun. Not realistic...

Blitz was a good game. Heck i even still play it. Its fun to get away from some of the rules sometimes, just beating the snot out of fictional players. I think a balance of Blitz and Madden keeps makes a healthy balance.

Originally Posted by tri2591

Blitz was a good game. Heck i even still play it. Its fun to get away from some of the rules sometimes, just beating the snot out of fictional players. I think a balance of Blitz and Madden keeps makes a healthy balance.

Ya Blitz was a good game, but the fact that Madden bought the exclusive rights to the players names really pisses me off, especially since they haven't improved much more than the highlight/truck stick.

I think that if Blitz used real characters, it would be better, like the old Blitz for Nintendo 64. I also liked the features in ESPN better than the ones in Madden, but the gameplay was a little slower.

[T.O.F.N.]

I don't think it'd be better, I just wish they would do some sort of expansion of the league of blitz...