Madden '10

[Just Burny]

I'm getting this for Wii on Friday. It better not suck and I hope all of the new draft/ franchise changes apply to that version.

 

[Loaded Glove]

Game is out now at a lot of Mom and Pop shops that sell early. Call ones in your area and see. I just picked it up in Long Beach, CA. Gamertag is Perfect Cr1me if anyone wants to play online.

 

[Obi Chris Kenobi]

My copy should arrive this week, probably Wednesday, can't wait. If anyone gets it early, and if you can be bothered, let us know what you think.

 

[KingPK]

I'm leaning towards just picking it up because I do really like the fact that they made it a priority to slow the gameplay down a bit. In '09 you really had no time to make decisions and playing defense was a chore sometimes (especially secondary when your defenders always seemed a step or two behind). I played the 1 minute quarter demo and liked it.

 

[NoCalMike]

I dunno if the Cardinals pass rush just sucks in the game, but the one thing I found impossible was getting to Rothelisburger, except on those fluky coincidinces when the DE has an open path to the QB, other then that, my D-lineman got stoodup and pushed back on passing plays.

 

[Jaxxxson Mayhem]

Stealth Shot on Justin.tv


Some guy has the game and is playing it right now, streaming it.

 

[Obi Chris Kenobi]

VX just pissed himself at that guy streaming Madden haha

 

[Obi Chris Kenobi]

The guy playing it is shite, even a dumb brit like me could do better.

 

[tonyjaymz03]

just played the demo, really liked it, but are those lame snickers ads going to be in the final game?

 

[Obi Chris Kenobi]

Probably. Computer games have been doing this crap for nearly a decade now, each year they become a little more obvious and blatant.

 

[tonyjaymz03]

Just an FYI for everyone: Apparently if you sign up for Sports Illustratedm you get Madden '10 for free.

https://subs.timeinc.net/SI/si_madden09.jhtml

 

[Vitamin X]

That's pretty good since you get both SI (for 6 months, but good enough to cover the whole NFL season) and Madden for $49, $10 off the cover price.

I wonder how long it'll take to receive Madden, though? Maybe with the first issue or something? That would actually be pretty tight.

 

[Black Lushus]

Has anyone heard about or tried the Wii version? Since the Wii is all I have, my options are limited (my PC is too shitty to handle the game). I'm not expecting state of the art graphics, I'm fine with that...my concern is the franchise mode. The point and throw option sounds pretty good.

 

[tonyjaymz03]

That's pretty good since you get both SI (for 6 months, but good enough to cover the whole NFL season) and Madden for $49, $10 off the cover price.

I wonder how long it'll take to receive Madden, though? Maybe with the first issue or something? That would actually be pretty tight.

apparently, per the email I received, they'll send it out as soon as it's released, so I'll probably get it sometime next week.....which is cool, i can wait. I mean, 6 months of SI, Madden '10, and that dvd for less than the cost of the game? no brainer.

 

[Dobbs3K]

Wow, thanks for the tip. I had been thinking of subscribing to SI anyway, so this was a no-brainer for me. Getting to save 10 bucks on a game I was probably going to buy anyway is cool.

 

[Tino Standard]

Just one word of warning with this deal: You're agreeing to automatic renewal, so if you don't pay attention to your SI subscription, you'll get charged for more than you originally bargained for.

 

[Dobbs3K]

Just one word of warning with this deal: You're agreeing to automatic renewal, so if you don't pay attention to your SI subscription, you'll get charged for more than you originally bargained for.

Yeah, just like anything else these days...gotta watch your credit card statements, etc.

 

[CanadianGuitarist]

I've been off the board for a bit - are we still going to and try a TSM Online Dynasty? I've got my copy ordered and paid for, but likely won't have XBL back until the 21st.

 

[NoCalMike]

Is the Midnight release tonight or tomorrow night?

 

[Aero]

It should be tomorrow night, as the release day is Friday.

 

[Matt Young]

I'm still up for doing a TSM dynasty. Packers all the way!

As for the Wii version, Lushus, it sports a unique graphical style and looks like it'd be really fun to play. I'd like to try it out, though I can't see myself buying 2 versions of Madden.

 

[Black Lushus]

I'll probably end up getting it anyway as I have a few games collecting dust that I need to trade in. The graphics are bit more cartoonish...not terribly cartoonish, but obviously not super realistic either. They almost look like NFL Blitz type character models.

 

[fazzle]

I'm still up for the Dynasty. Planning on getting it Friday after work.

 

[Cartman]

Definitely still up for a PS3 dynasty should someone run one.

 

[Aero]

Still up for a PS3 dynasty, as the Jets.

 

[Vitamin X]

I'm still up for doing a TSM dynasty. Packers all the way!

Don't think so, Matt.

360

Also, I call dibs on the Packers.

 

[Just Burny]

While i'll get the Wii version (& have my own dynasty!...if it's even possible on wii) the best way you guys should do it is getting the teams but having a draft. Draft franchises were always the most fun with my housemates.

 

[Wario Lemieux]

I'm totally up for an Xbox franchise, I just have no idea who I'd be. Tentative dibs on Dallas because they're my favorite team by far, but I might change so I can be in a TSMer's division.

 

[Obi Chris Kenobi]

Got it this morning, and its awesome, best Madden in a long long while. Gameplay is a lot smoother and the menus are a lot more steamlined.

Word of caution: Online Franchise has to be 'unlocked' with a code on the back of your manual (or purchased via xbl marketplace) so no love for the pre-owned crew or the download pirates.

 

[Black Lushus]

While i'll get the Wii version (& have my own dynasty!...if it's even possible on wii) the best way you guys should do it is getting the teams but having a draft. Draft franchises were always the most fun with my housemates.

Will we even have online play? I haven't read a single thing about online play. That may have been sacrificed for other "features".

Also, you have to unlock Franchise and Superstar modes, I believe...