NCAA Football 13 Features New Passing System, Enhanced Commentary and More

[vertigho]

Glad to hear that they're working on the passing game the defensive AI. Hopefully this means that physic DB's and LB's will be gone, and that they will, as stated, actually read and react. Also hope this means they're including route-based passing (being able to throw before the receivers break) and that they plan on fixing the ball trajectory.

With that said, I am somewhat disappointed that there was no mention of improving the interaction between players, specifically between offensive-linemen and defensive-linemen, and in the blocking game. The game needs upgrades in terms of interactions all over the field, but in the trenches and in the blocking game need it the most.

[Dr Death]

Quote: Originally Posted by WazzuRC

I'm cautiously optimistic. After last year's debacle I can't trust EA ever again, period.

Agreed. Though they didn't say anything in there, we can only HOPE that all the issues w/ NCAA 12 have been addressed. Like if I want to create a custom playbook and only have 40 plays in it, then by God I should be able to do that w/ out having to have certain formations stuck in there automatically.

With a year to work on all the complete F/Ups from last year, we all have to believe they fixed those before moving forward. Otherwise... well... what good will more stuff be if many of the same problems exist that ruined the game last year???

At this point fingers are crossed... but we've all been down the EA Hype Road before. Time will tell...

[LionsFanNJ]

I'll be more interested if the features work properly. I want to see what they have to say about the passing game.

[gator3guy]

Like others have said, cautiously optimistic.

The teasers are nice and encouraging, but only if they are done right.

I like the timeline. Fans were always left wondering when will such and such be released. Well now we know. A small thing, but maybe a sign the team is trying to get organized.

[bad_philanthropy]

My biggest concern is that the new features will be poorly implemented or break older previously functioning ones. This has been Tiburon's track record with the game of late.

[mm boost]

I hope the mid-game updates show Reese in the studio telling us that Matt Barkley threw for 6 touchdowns against Cal in a game earlier today or possible a game winning field goal was blocked and an undefeated top tier team lost to an underdog, unranked team. Oh wow I am getting pumped. Trophy presentations will add a lot of new excitement and I am glad to see they are improving audio and commentary.

The gameplay I will hold off on until they release the blog because I know everyone will complain and moan about that until then. Give me the goods that keeps me coming back to play the game and make it feel like that gameday atmosphere with superb presenation, and they will have my $60. I am still playing NCAA 12, so I am happy with the gameplay.

[fcboiler87]

I am most excited about the dynasty news. I need to hear something about the coaching carousel to bite, but the scouting system in recruiting is already biting at me to buy the game just for it.

Avoid hype machine... avoid...

avoid...

[Legend Killer]

Ok I'm glad they are finally working on the passing this year and trying to make it better. Also loving to hear that the Defense will be reading and reacting now. Hopefully that will take away the Super Linebacker and CB mirror imaging the WR route crap. But what concerns me is that there is no mention on wheather there will be better Dline/Oline interaction. New passing system doesn't mean nothing if my oline is allowing the AI D front four to get pass them and not give my QB time in the pocket. But overall I'm loving what I'm hearing so far. But like everyone else. I need to see video before deciding to buy it. I hope it turns out to be good this year. It is a wait and see game now.

[NoDakHusker]

Looks promising, but that's easy to say when you have just 5 blurbs of hyped features.
I like that they have set dates for the release of the info.
I think Wazzu said it best, I'm cautiously optimistic.

[GlennN]

No Vita version it appears?