Holy s*** I didn't realize that NHL 15 comes out in less than 2 weeks. And apparently the demo is out now. I'll be playing that tomorrow afternoon or tonight.

NHL 15 looks good, and the animations and presentation are improved. But unless it's just because it's a demo, this game is STILL very choppy and stutters. I mean, I'm not sure even one damn time the NBC logo animation came over the screen in real time. Every time it stuttered across or lagged. Actual gameplay didn't really lag, but cut scenes stuttered and the menu isn't fast either. This has been an issue for years now.

 

If that lag isn't fixed, I honestly wouldn't even get this game. It's very distracting and worse than previous years disc versions.

Anyone watch comedic "Let's Play" videos on YouTube?

 

Do you have any favorite channels?

Anyone watch comedic "Let's Play" videos on YouTube?

 

Do you have any favorite channels?

 

Critikal is hysterical. Channel is penguinz0

Critikal is hysterical. Channel is penguinz0

Okay!

 

I'm a Game Grumps fan, myself.

 

I also watch other review shows, but these guys are funnier than most.

Okay!

 

I'm a Game Grumps fan, myself.

 

I also watch other review shows, but these guys are funnier than most.

 

Egoraptor and JonTron. I like anything those guys do individually too.

Egoraptor and JonTron. I like anything those guys do individually too.

JohnTron left last year to go back to his own channel.

 

Danny Sexbang from Ninja Sex Party took his spot.

You kids are speaking another language.

You kids are speaking another language.

knightni is like 40

JohnTron left last year to go back to his own channel.

 

Danny Sexbang from Ninja Sex Party took his spot.

 

JonTron has been turning out some funny s*** lately.

I am absolutely taken aback by the graphics of the new Madden - and the new gameplay. They finally made an actual leap.

Yet last year was a letdown (true)

 

 

....

 

In other news, Madden came out yesterday. Trestman looks legit, and the gameplay and presentation is a true blast.

 

Madden 25 is a pretty great football simulation. I need to spend a lot more time with it before I sign off on telling you to spend your last $60 on it instead of on cocaine.

 

I adore this rendition of Madden.

 

 

The new Madden gets better with each game - and we haven't even gotten to the point where I can start my delicious offline franchise with game 1 rosters.

 

 

I'm debating NHL, but might as well wait because Madden owns my soul right now anyway.

 

 

 

Fish harder when I admit that after a few more hours of play, the constant interceptions weighed on me and I sold it.

Also, that cocaine line of mine was hilarious.

I am absolutely taken aback by the graphics of the new Madden - and the new gameplay. They finally made an actual leap.

 

 

.....

 

 

Eh, if you consider an entirely new physics engine, completely revamped running style and moves, brand-new read-option packages, and online modes out the yin yang nothing (among many other tweaks), then yeah, I guess nothing changed this year!

 

Compare the changes that go into Madden, there's a f***ton this year, by the way, to the changes in either of the games you mention above, and you'll find them to likely be more. I mean, my God, MLB the Show? It's the same f***ing game every year.

 

Steve is just easily taken aback by something new...only to hate it later when he realizes it kinda sucks.

Steve is just easily taken aback by something new...only to hate it later when he realizes it kinda sucks.

It's true.

Disappointing that NHL 15 wont have 6 vs 6 EASHL online team play on next gen. Im liking Madden though, much better than last years abortion.

I've never spent money on DLC or in-game purchases until I started playing Madden Ultimate Team this year.

 

I had $10 lying around in my PSN wallet that I didn't know about, so I spent that on 7 packs. Then I had a $20 credit from Amex and bought a $20 PSN card from Amazon.

 

So technically I haven't spent much of anything, but that's still $30 I just gave to EA.

I've never spent money on DLC or in-game purchases until I started playing Madden Ultimate Team this year.

 

I had $10 lying around in my PSN wallet that I didn't know about, so I spent that on 7 packs. Then I had a $20 credit from Amex and bought a $20 PSN card from Amazon.

 

So technically I haven't spent much of anything, but that's still $30 I just gave to EA.

 

Ive spent about $50 on ultimate team so far. My wife is going to kill me if she notices the charges on our account.

Ive spent about $50 on ultimate team so far. My wife is going to kill me if she notices the charges on our account.

 

It's like I know that it's nothing but a money grab for EA...yet I keep playing.

 

I collected football/baseball cards when I was a kid, so maybe that's why I have this urge to make my team better.

 

After spending $30, I've only gotten 1 elite card on my team and that was because I got two Mike Evans cards and made them into an elite one.

Edited September 1, 201411 yr by chw42

Got excited to play Madden 25 again last night. Spent 20 minutes updating the rosters to this year and getting my franchise set up. Played approximately 1.5 quarters of a game before broke ass Madden came back and I turned it off.

 

Near the start of the game I had an awesome, wide open screen play with Forte. One defender within 25 yards, Forte behind 2 lineman......neither lineman blocked the defender, 4 yard loss. This happened twice.

 

On defense, I had several opportunities to sack the QB, but the player - my human controlled player - inexplicably bumped into the QB but refused to tackle him with his arms, despite my frantic button pushing. QB got away. On several other plays, the computer RB would break 8 tackles in a 5 yard area by the line of scrimmage. When i'm the RB, one guy with a finger can bring me down.

 

I quickly turned that s*** off. Madden f***ing blows. Every game I have gotten in the last 10 years has blown. I don't know why every 2 years I get excited about it when I know i'm ultimately going to get upset and quit playing.

Edited September 3, 201411 yr by Jenksismybitch

Got excited to play Madden 25 again last night. Spent 20 minutes updating the rosters to this year and getting my franchise set up. Played approximately 1.5 quarters of a game before broke ass Madden came back and I turned it off.

 

Near the start of the game I had an awesome, wide open screen play with Forte. One defender within 25 yards, Forte behind 2 lineman......neither lineman blocked the defender, 4 yard loss. This happened twice.

 

On defense, I had several opportunities to sack the QB, but the player - my human controlled player - inexplicably bumped into the QB but refused to tackle him with his arms, despite my frantic button pushing. QB got away. On several other plays, the computer RB would break 8 tackles in a 5 yard area by the line of scrimmage. When i'm the RB, one guy with a finger can bring me down.

 

I quickly turned that s*** off. Madden f***ing blows. Every game I have gotten in the last 10 years has blown. I don't know why every 2 years I get excited about it when I know i'm ultimately going to get upset and quit playing.

 

That's probably why you didn't tackle him.

Got excited to play Madden 25 again last night. Spent 20 minutes updating the rosters to this year and getting my franchise set up. Played approximately 1.5 quarters of a game before broke ass Madden came back and I turned it off.

 

Near the start of the game I had an awesome, wide open screen play with Forte. One defender within 25 yards, Forte behind 2 lineman......neither lineman blocked the defender, 4 yard loss. This happened twice.

 

On defense, I had several opportunities to sack the QB, but the player - my human controlled player - inexplicably bumped into the QB but refused to tackle him with his arms, despite my frantic button pushing. QB got away. On several other plays, the computer RB would break 8 tackles in a 5 yard area by the line of scrimmage. When i'm the RB, one guy with a finger can bring me down.

 

I quickly turned that s*** off. Madden f***ing blows. Every game I have gotten in the last 10 years has blown. I don't know why every 2 years I get excited about it when I know i'm ultimately going to get upset and quit playing.

 

Thats because Madden 25 wasnt that great. Madden 15 is awesome though, you should try that.

Thats because Madden 25 wasnt that great. Madden 15 is awesome though, you should try that.

 

Except for those times your own blockers get in your way. I had a screen play yesterday result in a fumble because Tony Fiametta thought it'd be a good idea to run into Jay Cutler while he was throwing the screen. It's like the AI thinks they can use your own players to play defense. Not to mention the numerous times where the FB would block a hole I was going to run through up the middle, resulting in at least 4-5 less yards.

 

Other than that, good game so far.