Madden NFL 09, No In-Game Saves

[Hammerhunker]

Quote: Originally Posted by bkrich83

I could care less about Chain gangs, and refs on the field, but in game saves are huge for me.

Others have preferences, are just as important, and most don't tell other people that their's aren't important. I want user camera angle, but that isn't anymore important than someone else's wish, nor do I vocalize it.

Well sir, you should care more about chain gangs and refs, and every other little nuance that is left out. This is the 4th version on the new gen. and we consumers are shortchanged continually. When the little things are not going to be addressed, how can we expect anything big.

[callmetaternuts]

If this isnt in there, but they fix all glitches, throw in presentation and basically complete the game, im fine with it. We will never have everything that we want.

[Hammerhunker]

Quote: Originally Posted by callmetaternuts

We will never have everything that we want.

We can at least expect what was once in the older versions, for crying out loud.

[edubbs]

What's even more interesting is this quote from the producer:

"We won't have in game saves this year. We hear the feedback, but we are focusing our remaining time on bug fixing, tuning, and polishing the game in the short time remaining this year."

I always knew the retail version of Madden was finished around the end of June every year.

His response kinda suggests that it will be finished even earlier this year, or around the same time.

They have already initiated the Quality Assurance (QA) phase, for this year's game. Which means they are already in the Final process of completing Madden09.

Hopefully, they catch the game killing bugs before they complete this title by the end of next month.

[Djwlfpack]

Quote: Originally Posted by Steeler99

I agree 100%. Other than eliminating the obvious glitches of 08' this is one feature I definitely expected to have again. Not getting this in is inexcuseable!!! For adult gamers no in-game saves makes the game much less playable as many of us just don't have time to play complete games in one sitting. So much for all the 09' hype ... I was starting to get excited about 09' but once again it appears EA will fall short of expectations ....

Well said. There's no reason to not have in-game saves at this point...especially when they had it BACK IN 2004!

[Dondadda]

As a 32yo lifelong (since I was 7) sports gamer, IMHO this is the lowest point that the sports gaming industry has been at since the 2600 days. Just depressing. And, unfortunately, it's mostly EA's fault. Too bad.

Another shovel-worthy version of Madden? I hope not, but it's looking like the string of junk football releases is going to continue.

[MassNole]

They had in game saves in Madden 2002 on the PS2, how in the world do they not have them in Madden 2009 for the Xbox 360/PS3. I am just sick of EA's laziness.

[Steeler99]

Quote: Originally Posted by Hammerhunker

We can at least expect what was once in the older versions, for crying out loud.

Well said!!! How can we be 4 years into next gen and not even have options that were previously available. Here I thought next gen would actually "enhance" gaming? All it's done as far as EA's concerned is give us a watered down version of a game we already had ... truly pathetic imo.

[Steeler99]

Quote: Originally Posted by edubbs

What's even more interesting is this quote from the producer: They have already initiated the Quality Assurance (QA) phase, for this year's game. Which means they are already in the Final process of completing Madden09.

Quality Assurance Phase ..... you mean they actually have one at EA? Must be something new for 09' huh?

[CFav]

Quote: Originally Posted by Steeler99

I agree 100%. Other than eliminating the obvious glitches of 08' this is one feature I definitely expected to have again. Not getting this in is inexcuseable!!! For adult gamers no in-game saves makes the game much less playable as many of us just don't have time to play complete games in one sitting. So much for all the 09' hype ... I was starting to get excited about 09' but once again it appears EA will fall short of expectations ....

Co sign (almost a 100%...I'm not "fooled" by the hype anymore though, not excited one lil bit), but I agree whole heartedly that for those that have a family and/or are adults w/ many responsibilities, the lack of in game saves (again) should make this game off limits for many people.

I may never buy Madden again, and this is one of the many reasons why, but I was hoping that they (EA) would give their "loyal" fans their money's worth this year and include the features/gameplay that SHOULD have been there from day 1 on the next gen consoles.

I am truly amazed that they haven't AT LEAST included the accelerated clock. But then again we should all know better than to expect EA to actually add a useful feature on their next gen Madden games. Anyway, I wish anyone who buys this weed plate luck, and hope they get what they were wishing for from Madden.

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