A true pinnacle in sports gaming...

[Ian_Cummings_EA]

I just wanted to post over here in case the devs read this forum...

To the SCEA dev team: you guys have really set the bar as to what sports games should be. After a few of us got our hands on it, we have forced our entire Madden design team to go through the game, take notes, and come up with ideas that could apply to us - and the one universal happening has been that everyone has been 100% blown away by the detail and quality of the product. From the commentary to the animation to the graphics to the presentation to the depth...you guys knocked it out of the park (bad pun intended).

I don't want to make it look like our opinion matters more than anyone else or anything, but I did want to say - from the Madden design team - GREAT job to all those involved in making this year's game. You've set the bar extremely high for us and everyone else in this industry (which is a very good thing IMO).

- Ian

[Sportsforever]

Quote: Originally Posted by Ian_Cummings_EA

I just wanted to post over here in case the devs read this forum... To the SCEA dev team: you guys have really set the bar as to what sports games should be. After a few of us got our hands on it, we have forced our entire Madden design team to go through the game, take notes, and come up with ideas that could apply to us - and the one universal happening has been that everyone has been 100% blown away by the detail and quality of the product. From the commentary to the animation to the graphics to the presentation to the depth...you guys knocked it out of the park (bad pun intended). I don't want to make it look like our opinion matters more than anyone else or anything, but I did want to say - from the Madden design team - GREAT job to all those involved in making this year's game. You've set the bar extremely high for us and everyone else in this industry (which is a very good thing IMO). - Ian

This is a classy post...nice to see.

[vernond]

Quote: Originally Posted by Sportsforever

This is a classy post...nice to see.

Took the words out of my mouth. Very Nice.

[CS10029]

Great to see something like this.

I really think MVP influenced THIS game and I don't see why that couldn't happen to Madden via The Show.

[Goose158]

Quote: Originally Posted by Ian_Cummings_EA

I just wanted to post over here in case the devs read this forum... To the SCEA dev team: you guys have really set the bar as to what sports games should be. After a few of us got our hands on it, we have forced our entire Madden design team to go through the game, take notes, and come up with ideas that could apply to us - and the one universal happening has been that everyone has been 100% blown away by the detail and quality of the product. From the commentary to the animation to the graphics to the presentation to the depth...you guys knocked it out of the park (bad pun intended). I don't want to make it look like our opinion matters more than anyone else or anything, but I did want to say - from the Madden design team - GREAT job to all those involved in making this year's game. You've set the bar extremely high for us and everyone else in this industry (which is a very good thing IMO). - Ian

Wow, High praise from EA. Can't argue with that. All Dev teams could learn alot from the Show Dev team in every aspect especially community involvement.

[Russell_SCEA]

Quote: Originally Posted by Ian_Cummings_EA

I just wanted to post over here in case the devs read this forum... To the SCEA dev team: you guys have really set the bar as to what sports games should be. After a few of us got our hands on it, we have forced our entire Madden design team to go through the game, take notes, and come up with ideas that could apply to us - and the one universal happening has been that everyone has been 100% blown away by the detail and quality of the product. From the commentary to the animation to the graphics to the presentation to the depth...you guys knocked it out of the park (bad pun intended). I don't want to make it look like our opinion matters more than anyone else or anything, but I did want to say - from the Madden design team - GREAT job to all those involved in making this year's game. You've set the bar extremely high for us and everyone else in this industry (which is a very good thing IMO). - Ian

On behalf of the entire development team here at SCEA San Diego thank you it means a lot coming from a fellow developer.

[ThreeKing]

It is without a doubt Ian.

These SCEA guys are truly amazing.

For you to also come in a recognize that is pure class on your part also. I have nothing but good vibes about Madden 10.

[knick9mm]

this is a very beautiful thing

[PittPensMets07]

Excellent post, Ian. I couldn't agree with you're more. Everyone at SCEA is to be commended for creating such an exemplary game. This was my first time playing The Show and I've come away thoroughly impressed. This game along with MVP 05 has truly set the standard for what a quality baseball game should be. Great job SCEA.

[HustlinOwl]

Nice post