John Madden Rips Into Developers Early in Development, Didn't Like 7 on 7 (NSFW)

[Only1LT]

Quote: Originally Posted by roadman

Do you really think Madden feels the game is lousy? His name is on the box and they go to his ranch once during the making of Madden, plus he is in constant consultation with them. He's not going to get out of the game, he feels the game is fine.

We really don't know what he thinks of the game, good or bad. And even if we did, I'm not sure that I would put much stock in it.

He isn't a gamer. He may know Football, but he doesn't know game mechanics. I would think that his critiques would be more along the lines of are these real NFL plays, versus something simply gameplay related.

For example, I'm sure he was thrilled with the product back in 89. It was 11 on 11. Had real teams, players, had pro type plays. Did that game play realistically? Not so much.

Now obviously tech was different back then and not as capable, but somehow I doubt if John gets into what is capable today and really demands that the game reflect that.

Bottom line, I'm not sure if we should be really put too much stock in whether Madden is happy with the state of the game, considering he gets paid. There's probably a lot of Miller Lite endorsers that drink Bud Lite.

[lofeazy]

Quote: Originally Posted by spankdatazz22

He ripped into the Dev team back in 2005 after seeing how over the top the game was in 2004 (when they tailored the gameplay around Michael Vick) - I remember seeing a piece on ESPN about it. It'd be cool for them to put him back on the cover, but only after they get the game right

Yes he did and thats why 2005 was the year of the D.(Ray lewis cover.)

[TDKing]

***8220;**** that and **** you people. Either we do it ****in***8217; right or we don***8217;t ****in***8217; do it at all.***8221;
EA should remember this quote when the attempt to add a new feature or mode! It should be their wallpaper !

[roadman]

Quote: Originally Posted by Only1LT

We really don't know what he thinks of the game, good or bad. And even if we did, I'm not sure that I would put much stock in it. He isn't a gamer. He may know Football, but he doesn't know game mechanics. I would think that his critiques would be more along the lines of are these real NFL plays, versus something simply gameplay related. For example, I'm sure he was thrilled with the product back in 89. It was 11 on 11. Had real teams, players, had pro type plays. Did that game play realistically? Not so much. Now obviously tech was different back then and not as capable, but somehow I doubt if John gets into what is capable today and really demands that the game reflect that. Bottom line, I'm not sure if we should be really put too much stock in whether Madden is happy with the state of the game, considering he gets paid. There's probably a lot of Miller Lite endorsers that drink Bud Lite.

To make my point simpler, if someone interviews Madden about Madden, he will promote the game, not demote it.

[blklightning]

Quote: Originally Posted by roadman

Do you really think Madden feels the game is lousy? His name is on the box and they go to his ranch once during the making of Madden, plus he is in constant consultation with them. He's not going to get out of the game, he feels the game is fine.

i think his honest opinion of the game wouldn't be a good one. what he says to the public is a different story for obvious reasons.

[PGaither84]

John Madden does it, and the game gets a lot better. OS users do it and get banned. lols.

[roadman]

Quote: Originally Posted by blklightning

i think his honest opinion of the game wouldn't be a good one. what he says to the public is a different story for obvious reasons.

We'll never know what his personal opinion of the game is.