Madden 2011 - who else got the fever?

[QUOTE=ukballer]Release date is today in Europe, and my copy arrived woohoo! Put in a bit of time on Superstar mode. Made a HB and got drafted by the Broncos, did about 6 games of that and did pretty well before I tried an online game, and got absolutely destroyed. :lol

My only excuse is that I'm still pretty clueless about NFL and I'm still learning haha. About to start franchise mode, with the Raiders.

It's pretty addictive, even though I don't understand everything. You can tell I'm a first time Madden player![/QUOTE]

What are some things you dont understand?

I think I am going to sell this game and go back to madden 10. Offense is just too easy, defense is really watered down this year. Overall its basically the same game as Madden 10 minus the gameflow system which I never use. All the game modes like franchise, be a superstar are exactly the same, so whats the point? I am not even convinced that the graphics are better this year.

[QUOTE=KeylessEntry]I think I am going to sell this game and go back to madden 10. Offense is just too easy, defense is really watered down this year. Overall its basically the same game as Madden 10 minus the gameflow system which I never use. I am not even convinced that the graphics are better this year.[/QUOTE]

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Madden is a cult following game. People buy it because its well Madden. Kinda like the Jordans sneaker. Could be ugly but they are Jordans. Another factor is everyone has Madden. Your friends, the people you game with online. So you feel the need to get it just to play against them. I dont have Madden yet but I know I'll end up getting it soon if not today. I do hate buying games like this year after year tho. I didnt get Madden 08, 09 for 360. But Madden 10 I did and that was the best Madden in a long time.

[QUOTE=GOBB]What are some things you dont understand?[/QUOTE]

I've surprisingly picked it up pretty quickly now. I know gameflow is there to help you now, but at first it was a case of knowing what plays to run, and even with gameflow there, as someone who has probably only watched 3 NFL games in his lifetime? At times it was a job to understand exactly how to 'execute' the play. But I picked it up quickly, it's pretty straightforward. Maybe took me 45 mins or so to grasp the basics.

All-Pro is too easy now. But at the same time All-Madden is too hard, so I'm probably gonna customize my levels for a bit, adjust it and see what it's like. Destroying teams in franchise mode with the Raiders on All-Pro. Won 73-7 against the Cowboys (might have to tell -primetime-/-playmaker- about that one) which of course yeah, it's great, but I'm after realism, and a reasonable challenge.

Online is a joke for me though. Tried 4 games now, 2 I've had the connection lost message after ridiculous network lag between me and my opponent, 1 time we suffered a powercut, and the 1 game I did manage to complete was another lagfest. Not my connection either, it's always been superb in other games. Must be because I'm playing guys from across the ocean, but I don't have these troubles playing 2K10. Oh well, think I'm done with online play unless someone I know gets a franchise mode going. I've got a 75% rating for disconnecting now, so even if I wanted to play, most people look at that and just think I'm gonna quit all the time, so they leave the lobby.

Never had a madden game before, play nba 2k and GTA IV on my 360 but I will try a football game. Guess I'll buy Madden 10, much cheaper and based on the reactions in this thread not much worse than 11.

three times in the last 24 hours ive been slamming opponents only for them to quit before half time, and i dont get anything for it? wtf is ea sports thinking **** do something right you retards

GOBB, Skywalkers, you guys down to do another league again? I started some really good leagues last year after the IshFl ones. and I know I can get 12 in a week. A few people I know still have to buy the game. No cheesing. More realistic franchise with FA bidding. I remember Skywalker was the Vikings in the ISHFl and GOBB was the Eagles right? FJFL.webs.com. Check out the rules and if you're interested join.

Got the game a couple of days ago and I have noticed that the difference between all pro and all madden is quite insane. I started my Chiefs franchise on all pro last night and beat the Chargers 51-3 with Brandon Carr getting 3 interceptions (2 of them being returned for a TD). I want realism in my games and I like a challenge and nothing I just said would ever happen.

So after readin some reviews on here and other people's feedbacks, before doin all that I said I'm gettin this game for sure cuz I got a PS3 now, but then after readin all this, and finding out about GT5, I'm thinkin of jus buying Madden 10, but then u also gotta think why not just get the latest one...and also what GOBB said, everyone would be playing the latest one. Also, the last Madden I bought was 08. So idk...I'm in a dillema lol.

[QUOTE=SayQueensbridge]GOBB, Skywalkers, you guys down to do another league again? I started some really good leagues last year after the IshFl ones. and I know I can get 12 in a week. A few people I know still have to buy the game. No cheesing. More realistic franchise with FA bidding. I remember Skywalker was the Vikings in the ISHFl and GOBB was the Eagles right? FJFL.webs.com. Check out the rules and if you're interested join.[/QUOTE]
Im down for this again

Just got Madden 11. Haven't had a Madden game before so can't compare to previous releases but I really like this game. Have only played a couple of games but I like it.

Jus rented it! Tired of the demo, been playin w/the same team since the demo came out lol. Bout time I start playin w/my team!

man they really need to fix the sh!t when the other player pulls his or her plug you don't get the W. Now has happened to me 5 times I should be 14-9 instead im 9-9. Weak.

[QUOTE=SayQueensbridge]GOBB, Skywalkers, you guys down to do another league again? I started some really good leagues last year after the IshFl ones. and I know I can get 12 in a week. A few people I know still have to buy the game. No cheesing. More realistic franchise with FA bidding. I remember Skywalker was the Vikings in the ISHFl and GOBB was the Eagles right? FJFL.webs.com. Check out the rules and if you're interested join.[/QUOTE]

Yo I'm down to play as long as there is no fantasy draft and what system would it be for because I'm on the 360..

i finally got it, did the trade in 2 and get for $20 thing at EA. very cool.