Madden NFL Football rushes to 3DS launch
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EA Sports' Madden franchise will make it in time for the day of the 3DS launch, EA has confirmed at a recent preview event. But is that really a good thing?
Unfortunately, it seems the title will be missing a few features in its wild rush to make the 3DS launch date. For example, there is no multiplayer support whatsoever -- a huge omission for fans that like to play Madden with other people (read: everyone). And although you can draw your own plays using the stylus, none of the 3DS's other features, like StreetPass, gyroscopic motion control, or cameras, are utilized at all. Even the visuals are barely on par with what the PSP has to offer.
But, hey, at least 5-on-5 arcade mode is intact?
Unfortunately, it seems the title will be missing a few features in its wild rush to make the 3DS launch date. For example, there is no multiplayer support whatsoever -- a huge omission for fans that like to play Madden with other people (read: everyone). And although you can draw your own plays using the stylus, none of the 3DS's other features, like StreetPass, gyroscopic motion control, or cameras, are utilized at all. Even the visuals are barely on par with what the PSP has to offer.
But, hey, at least 5-on-5 arcade mode is intact?
Reader Comments (13)
Posted: Feb 17th 2011 6:05PM Xupmatoih said
Watch them as they add these features with each new game and not make them available for people who buy them used.
Posted: Feb 17th 2011 6:17PM Urethra Alfredo said
@Xupmatoih
A Madden game with no multiplayer of any kind?
Jesus, that's the stupidest thing I've heard all week. Seriously, EA? Seriously???
Tune in next week when Riccitello announces that Dead Space 3 will be rushed for the NGP launch. Only without weapons. Or necromorphs. Or space engineers...
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A Madden game with no multiplayer of any kind?
Jesus, that's the stupidest thing I've heard all week. Seriously, EA? Seriously???
Tune in next week when Riccitello announces that Dead Space 3 will be rushed for the NGP launch. Only without weapons. Or necromorphs. Or space engineers...
Posted: Feb 17th 2011 6:09PM warren2345 said
Ouch. Really?
Super Ouch.
Super Not Buy.
Super Ouch.
Super Not Buy.
Posted: Feb 17th 2011 6:27PM Captain Planet Planeteer Power said
What a shame...don't know what to look forward to now =/
Posted: Feb 17th 2011 6:33PM superdarrin said
Well, there goes my purchase. Good job, EA.
Posted: Feb 17th 2011 6:35PM Muu said
First impressions count. This is going to make a lot of people think twice about getting another game with an EA logo on it.
Posted: Feb 17th 2011 7:01PM xTetheredWingsX said
I don't think the graphics are really that far off from a PSP game. At least it won't get pirated as much as the PSP version..
Posted: Feb 17th 2011 7:34PM CaptainProtonX said
WOW...I mean,...WOW
"No multiplayer"? Did EA think this was a passing fad with precious consoles? Talk about a money grab.
DELAY THE F#@KER!
"No multiplayer"? Did EA think this was a passing fad with precious consoles? Talk about a money grab.
DELAY THE F#@KER!
Posted: Feb 17th 2011 9:34PM DarkSonata said
Ok EA, let me put it this way:
mediocre launch game lacking most defining features and having an outdated roster
mediocre launch game lacking most defining features and having an outdated roster
Posted: Feb 17th 2011 9:35PM DarkSonata said
@DarkSonata
BAAH fkn comment system chopped my comment in half ):
full game 6 months after launch with entertaining features, good graphics and updated roster >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> mediocre launch game lacking most defining features and having an outdated roster
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BAAH fkn comment system chopped my comment in half ):
full game 6 months after launch with entertaining features, good graphics and updated roster >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> mediocre launch game lacking most defining features and having an outdated roster
Posted: Feb 18th 2011 6:07PM TheBigKing1 said
This is even worse than that last fail they made!
Posted: Feb 22nd 2011 9:54AM Kungpowking said
"Even the visuals are barely on par with what the PSP has to offer."
What are you talking about? Have you seen madden on the PSP? This looks MUCH better.
What are you talking about? Have you seen madden on the PSP? This looks MUCH better.
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