Madden 2013

[ThaVirus]

Hmmm...

Maybe he was a poor fit for their scheme?

[-King-]

So... of course after saying I'm going to take this year off Madden, I'm getting tempted to buy '13.

Would you guys say it's worth buying?

[ThaVirus]

Originally Posted by -King-

So... of course after saying I'm going to take this year off Madden, I'm getting tempted to buy '13.

Would you guys say it's worth buying?

My experience with the Maddens is that I'd buy them every year and get bored with them mid-way through the season. I've never made it passed a second season in either franchise or superstar mode, have never done a fantasy draft, and don't particularly give a shit about practice mode, the card games and all that other bullshit.

In my opinion, online gameplay makes and breaks games these days. It keeps the game fresh and really defines whether or not you'll continue to play a game. This years Madden delivers on that front.

This year is all about the infinity engine. They tweaked the physics so it actually looks, and more importantly, FEELS real. Gang tackling means something in this game, as do size and momentum. I used to hate giving up the first down on a critical play because the computer would go through this bullshit, preordained animation that I had no control over. Back then it didn't matter if you had three or four guys on the ball carrier before he could get moving, this year it does. If the offensive player starts to run through the first defender, if you get another there in time, it will affect the rest of the play as he won't move any further.

That was the most important thing to me. Also, they changed the LBs jumping 12 feet in the air in pass coverage, as well as CBs making over-the-shoulder INTs when they weren't even looking.

I didn't buy Madden 12 but I had 11 and I can tell you this game is night and day from that one. I'd recommend picking it up if you're that interested. If it's just a so-so thing, redbox it for a couple days and decide.

[Sorter]

King, this was the first Madden I didn't buy since Madden 05. I am not regretting it. I just upload rosters on '12 and play my franchise there.

[Woodchuck]

I gotta tell you, I'm not impressed. Last year was the last version they made for PS2. This year I quit smoking and saved my money up and got a PS3 just for Madden. The new way of doing things sucks. You can't just have a franchise anymore. You can't load the NCAA College Football Drafts. You can't play a two player franchise with someone in your own house. You can't do fantasy drafts.

I am glad there is talk of competition. The game is fun but, it's not the same game it used to be.

NCAA College Football is better imo.

[Micjones]

I still don't have this.

Wonder if it's available at Redbox?
If so, don't they charge you $25 for never returning a disc?
Beats the hell out of $64.

[The Franchise]

Originally Posted by Micjones

I still don't have this.

Wonder if it's available at Redbox?
If so, don't they charge you $25 for never returning a disc?
Beats the hell out of $64.

Nope. $2.00 a day for a game. They let you go 30 days before charging you the full $60.

[-King-]

Originally Posted by Pestilence

Nope. $2.00 a day for a game. They let you go 30 days before charging you the full $60.

Didnt see this.

$2 a day is kinda steep.

[The Franchise]

Originally Posted by -King-

Didnt see this.

$2 a day is kinda steep.

Yep.....and their selection is limited.

[-King-]

Originally Posted by Micjones

I still don't have this.

Wonder if it's available at Redbox?
If so, don't they charge you $25 for never returning a disc?
Beats the hell out of $64.

They sell video games at Redboxes?

Same rules as movies? $1 per day?

[ThaVirus]

It's $27 for movies down here. I'd imagine they'd charge a lot more for games..

[kushed god]

Madden 13 is shit, franchise mode is god-awful. Someone in here said this game is levels ahead of madden 11, well what did you expect...it's been 2 years. Madden 12 was the best they've made for the next gen consoles, has everything you need. You're better off getting that for 15 20 bucks then cashing out 60 on this piece of shit. Don't get me wrong, i still play madden 13 but it doesn't have the same depth and feel to it that 12 did..the game feels empty even though they try and make it seem like it has so much in it. I just play NBA 2K13 and NCAA 13 and let me tell you, NBA 2K13 - best sports game in the last 10 years.

[ThaVirus]

If you play Madden (and are a Chief's fan) you should find this video pretty funny.

[ThaVirus]

Also, does anyone know how to signal your receivers on the fly? Like, when a receiver is in the middle of running a route, but he's totally covered, I've seen people send him in the other direction. The receiver stops on a dime and beats man coverage 100% of the time.

[Rugby Thompson]

Originally Posted by ThaVirus

Also, does anyone know how to signal your receivers on the fly? Like, when a receiver is in the middle of running a route, but he's totally covered, I've seen people send him in the other direction. The receiver stops on a dime and beats man coverage 100% of the time.

is there a youtube vid i wanna kno too