en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/610564 Comments by 65South http://www.pastapadre.com/2010/01/11/new-innovative-madden-on-the-way#IDComment51682450 Have you heard the one about Madden and innovation and the kickoff of the yearly EA Sports hype? ...Stop me if you've heard this one before. Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:25:47 +0000 http://www.pastapadre.com/2010/01/11/new-innovative-madden-on-the-way#IDComment51682450 http://www.pastapadre.com/2009/11/28/potential-features-for-ncaa-football-11#IDComment45301920 To be honest, I'd just like to have some kind of physics and make ratings matter for a change. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:50:45 +0000 http://www.pastapadre.com/2009/11/28/potential-features-for-ncaa-football-11#IDComment45301920 http://www.pastapadre.com/2009/11/30/roster-updates-take-step-back-this-year#IDComment45301336 Imagine if you learned some correct grammar so you didn't embarrass yourself every time you opened your little potty mouth on a message board? Awwwww, how proud would Mommy be if she saw the words that were coming out of her poor baby's mouth?? Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:45:24 +0000 http://www.pastapadre.com/2009/11/30/roster-updates-take-step-back-this-year#IDComment45301336 http://www.pastapadre.com/2009/11/30/roster-updates-take-step-back-this-year#IDComment45300839 Not as disappointed in Madden roster updates as I am about the "promised" online franchise updates or "server-side development that would make changes so much easier" bologna that was crammed down our throats. See the quote below from EA's own blog on Madden 10: -- Above all else, the most important change is that Online Franchise is built around a server-based architecture. What that means is that very little support for the mode lives on the game disc itself…it lives online on our servers. The main reason we went that route was so we could add more features and do extra tweaks and tuning based on community feedback even after the game ships (so our fans don’t have to necessarily wait until Madden NFL 11 for something new to appear). -- The only change I've seen to this day in online franchise is the correction to fix where the logos were flip-flopped on the game stats page after games when viewing your league online...so much for that feature huh? Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:40:34 +0000 http://www.pastapadre.com/2009/11/30/roster-updates-take-step-back-this-year#IDComment45300839 http://www.pastapadre.com/2009/11/28/potential-features-for-ncaa-football-11#IDComment45105823 1. Locomotion Gameplay with authentic momentum based physics (and hopefully better line play) 2. Presentation 3. Team entrances Sun, 29 Nov 2009 03:10:31 +0000 http://www.pastapadre.com/2009/11/28/potential-features-for-ncaa-football-11#IDComment45105823 http://www.pastapadre.com/2009/11/23/flashforward-shuts-down-production#IDComment44578144 I thought this thing had potential and was truly excited when I saw the initial previews and was glued the first couple weeks. But as the season has progressed, I have found myself turned off by the lethargic story speed and terrible character development. They're trying to have too many stories going on at one time without even completing one of them. My fiancee and I watched the last 3 episodes on DVR over the weekend and the most recent one we both commented to each other on the lack of progress. She even pointed out that they seemed to be trying to emulate LOST with this last story and how they revealed Bryce and his story/vision. Sorry, FF but you can't even hold a candle to LOST. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:39:26 +0000 http://www.pastapadre.com/2009/11/23/flashforward-shuts-down-production#IDComment44578144 http://www.pastapadre.com/2009/11/17/ncaa-basketball-10-release-thoughts#IDComment43810730 Right on. Thanks for replying! Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:38:01 +0000 http://www.pastapadre.com/2009/11/17/ncaa-basketball-10-release-thoughts#IDComment43810730 http://www.pastapadre.com/2009/11/17/ncaa-basketball-10-release-thoughts#IDComment43785948 Sroeland -- Do you enjoy College Hoops 2K7 more than 2K8? Asking because I had only played 2K8 since that was when I first got next gen, but I'm interested in getting your take on what makes you play 2K7 over 2K8. Could be something I'm missing out on. Thanks man. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:45:52 +0000 http://www.pastapadre.com/2009/11/17/ncaa-basketball-10-release-thoughts#IDComment43785948 http://www.pastapadre.com/2009/11/12/screenshots-of-the-new-secondary-jerseys#IDComment42986095 I agree. Jerseys (and color in general) look a bit desaturated in comparison to Live. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:15:37 +0000 http://www.pastapadre.com/2009/11/12/screenshots-of-the-new-secondary-jerseys#IDComment42986095 http://www.pastapadre.com/2009/11/05/ncaa-basketball-10-demo-impressions#IDComment42234236 I'm really hoping that they have the locker feature similar to what they have in NCAA football that will let people name/update the rosters and share with other users. Fri, 6 Nov 2009 15:53:40 +0000 http://www.pastapadre.com/2009/11/05/ncaa-basketball-10-demo-impressions#IDComment42234236 http://www.pastapadre.com/2009/11/05/ncaa-basketball-10-demo-impressions#IDComment42234095 I didn't really run into any points in the game where it would freeze, but I did have an issue with a very noticeable delay when passing. It seemed to happen almost exclusively when passing while an icon was present, whether it was icon passing in the backcourt or during a play where Y or B was above a cutting man. Very frustrating. I would hit the button to pass but it would take a second or so to actually pass causing a delay. It was really a problem for me because the pass would be delayed to guys cutting to the basket, coming off screens, trying to get out on a fast break or just trying to get around the press in the backcourt. Did anybody else notice any issues with this? Fri, 6 Nov 2009 15:51:28 +0000 http://www.pastapadre.com/2009/11/05/ncaa-basketball-10-demo-impressions#IDComment42234095 http://www.pastapadre.com/2009/10/28/ncaa-basketball-10-features-list#IDComment40971431 +1 For someone that plays single-player predominantly, couldn't agree more. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:29:06 +0000 http://www.pastapadre.com/2009/10/28/ncaa-basketball-10-features-list#IDComment40971431 http://www.pastapadre.com/2009/10/28/ncaa-basketball-10-features-list#IDComment40971358 With this, in my eyes, being a combination of NBA Live and College Basketball, I was really beginning to look forward to the game with the new presentation etc. being a plus. I was REALLY looking forward to online dynasty or at least an improved dynasty mode, but it doesn't seem like it will be available this year. I'd like to see what they officially release, but at this point I'm guessing they've been holding back on releasing info on no dynasty improvements or online dynasty to keep from buzzkilling what interest they have generated thus far. Just a disappointment really... Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:28:04 +0000 http://www.pastapadre.com/2009/10/28/ncaa-basketball-10-features-list#IDComment40971358 http://www.pastapadre.com/2009/10/20/nba-2k10-patch-details#IDComment39614181 WOW! That is a pretty exhaustive list o.0 Are they sure they didn't release a beta version of the game on release date?? Wed, 21 Oct 2009 01:16:50 +0000 http://www.pastapadre.com/2009/10/20/nba-2k10-patch-details#IDComment39614181 http://www.pastapadre.com/2009/10/13/ncaa-basketball-10-demo-dated#IDComment38712986 The presentation is a great step in the right direction and worthy of news, but I'm looking forward to the demo more-so to see if/how the gameplay has improved. If the gameplay is realistic and playable, then presentation is just icing on the cake. If they've modeled gameplay after NBA Live, and I sure hope so, then I'd almost be ecstatic. I know not to usually get my hopes up with EA's pre-release hype and media packages, but I'm hoping this is the one to let me put CHoops 2K8 to rest. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:38:23 +0000 http://www.pastapadre.com/2009/10/13/ncaa-basketball-10-demo-dated#IDComment38712986 http://www.pastapadre.com/2009/10/07/fifa-10-fastest-selling-sports-game-ever#IDComment37728300 :o WOW! Pasta, that's truly an eye opener. I know FIFA 09 was very well done, maybe this new one warrants a little more attention than I've been showing it. Will you be doing impressions on this title? Wed, 7 Oct 2009 20:57:47 +0000 http://www.pastapadre.com/2009/10/07/fifa-10-fastest-selling-sports-game-ever#IDComment37728300 http://www.pastapadre.com/2009/10/04/nba-live-10-initial-impressions#IDComment37605460 Well stated and clear explanation...and I couldn't agree more! I agree with everything you just stated. It's right along the same lines I was tip-toeing, you're just a lot better at support and wording it correctly, LOL. Thanks for the insight but even-more-so for being able to have a CONVERSATION back and forth without attacking or flaming the other poster. It's definitely a welcomed thing around here, especially given the subject (sliders and sim gameplay) and timing (release of a new sports game). Much appreciated! Cheers bro! Wed, 7 Oct 2009 11:32:47 +0000 http://www.pastapadre.com/2009/10/04/nba-live-10-initial-impressions#IDComment37605460 http://www.pastapadre.com/2009/10/04/nba-live-10-initial-impressions#IDComment37335816 Mculberson I agree heavily with the sliders portion of your post, but not completely. I'm not a slider developer or 'tweeker,' I'm far from it, LOL. I usually hit the forums and message boards and mooch off of the great ideas others have found that work. :-) To me sliders can seem as much a curse or crutch as they are a gift, but the main reason I like sliders is only because they at least give me an option to play the game the way I like to play -- especially since I'm usually not a candidate for who it was designed for coming out of the box. I agree that things should just 'work' out of the box, but for the majority of today's options sadly I just can't expect that. For example, Madden 10, if it weren't for sliders in that game I feel that it would have been a total waste of my money because it was just terrible out of the box. Not saying that sliders make the game a game of the year candidate because there are many other issues -- but this isn't the place or time for that -- but it gave me the ability to make it more enjoyable for ME to play. Now, on the other hand, NHL10 is a prime example of a game that just works out of the box! Mon, 5 Oct 2009 19:16:25 +0000 http://www.pastapadre.com/2009/10/04/nba-live-10-initial-impressions#IDComment37335816 http://www.pastapadre.com/2009/10/04/nba-live-10-initial-impressions#IDComment37334373 What an idiot...and I'm not even referring to the grammar. I just don't get the ppl who continue to call Pasta a fanboy? It's not like he's telling anyone to pick one over the other. Maybe it's the readers and not the writer that needs to take off the 2K or Live tinted glasses. As an exclusive 2K owner, I've come to the site to read both of his impressions on Live and NBA2k with an open mind and I think he's been objective in his reporting of both. If you don't like his writing or analysis then you don't have to visit 'his' site or read 'his' work. There are plenty of other options available out on the internet. Just find the one that tells you what you want to hear and stick to that one. In the meantime I'll continue to read his impressions that offer the good and bad views of both games and has no allegiance to one or the other. Mon, 5 Oct 2009 19:01:30 +0000 http://www.pastapadre.com/2009/10/04/nba-live-10-initial-impressions#IDComment37334373 http://www.pastapadre.com/2009/10/04/nba-live-10-initial-impressions#IDComment37310884 Regarding the high percentages that are being reported in 2K10, has anyone had a chance to experiment with sliders to see if that changes the effectiveness of the made shots? Same for the 'lack' of made shots for 3s in Live? Just interested to see if/how sliders work in each respective game. Mon, 5 Oct 2009 15:11:59 +0000 http://www.pastapadre.com/2009/10/04/nba-live-10-initial-impressions#IDComment37310884