NCAA 09 Features Announced!

[GigemAGGIES13]

Wide Open and Authentic College Style Gameplay
* Bigger holes, cutback lanes, and open receivers, making the game feel more wide open than ever before
* Directional pump fake on the R stick
* New college specific tackling engine

Home of the 12th Man and Home Field Advantage with new mini-game components
* Pre-play confusion and difficulty making adjustments when on the road against tough teams
* All new toughest places to play with dynamic rankings

All-new Mascot Mode with User Controlled Celebrations
* Mascot Games
* Interactive TD celebrations

College Atmosphere
* All-new Dynamic Crowd System
* College sidelines are packed with additional players, mascots, cheerleaders, and more
* All-new authentic fields with new textures, lighting, and field degradation
* New college player models, including more than 50 alternate uniforms
* User Customizable Stadium Sounds & Music
* Breakaway crowd reactions

Depth & Innovation
* Online Dynasty is here!!!
* Roster file sharing online
* Improved recruiting system in Dynasty mode highlighting ease and accessibility
* New post game presentation and play by play commentary
* 1-4 player offline co-op
* Return missed field goals
* Bluff your play art to confuse opponents
* Formation audibles
* Smart routes
* Bobble catches
* Better passing control
* Post play continuation
* All-New Mini Games
* Random play selection in practice mode
* Quick replay
* CPU vs. CPU (watch mode)
* Smooth 60 FPS on PS3
* Even teams option in play now

looks like they put an emphasis on a lot of the small stuff missing from next-gen...this is actually a pretty good list compared to past years.

[detroitbasketball]

Mascot Mode? My life is complete.

[cooljayhu]

I don't get why they waste time with shit like that nobody plays that crap spend your time on something that actually matters like cutting down on the 500 ints I throw or 2000 fumbles a game

[bearcat]

Looks like I'll be keeping my 360 for now.

There is ZERO chance this all makes it to the Wii.

[Chief Bstn]

Any news on D1-AA?

[Buzz Killington]

Create-a-School?

[Loki]

cooljayhu said:

I don't get why they waste time with shit like that nobody plays that crap spend your time on something that actually matters like cutting down on the 500 ints I throw or 2000 fumbles a game

Pretty sure that wouldn't be a new added feature to the game, just some bugs they need to tweak in the game engine. I wouldn't expect to list that in that list.

[bearcat]

Even if they don't really fix the fumbles and INT's and whatnot, at least it looks like it will be more fun to play. The in-game atmosphere appears MUCH improved at first glance of this list.

I'm also digging the online dynasty mode and the new/improved recruiting.

[JacktheRipper]

All fluff. Not excited at all at this point to be perfectly honest. I may not even buy it when it comes out (doubt it, but I mean, it's possible for the first time in years)

[cooljayhu]

loki1230 said:

cooljayhu said:

I don't get why they waste time with shit like that nobody plays that crap spend your time on something that actually matters like cutting down on the 500 ints I throw or 2000 fumbles a game

Pretty sure that wouldn't be a new added feature to the game, just some bugs they need to tweak in the game engine. I wouldn't expect to list that in that list.

I'm hoping they fix that for sure and I know they wouldn't list it but I would much rather them spend time on bringing div-1aa or create-a-team in than on a mascot game

[GigemAGGIES13]

bamarulz2020 said:

All fluff. Not excited at all at this point to be perfectly honest. I may not even buy it when it comes out (doubt it, but I mean, it's possible for the first time in years)

i've kind of been waiting for some fluff though. i actually enjoyed last years version, so if they fix the gameplay issues, this stuff is added bonus.

[detroitbasketball]

gigemaggies13 said:

bamarulz2020 said:

All fluff. Not excited at all at this point to be perfectly honest. I may not even buy it when it comes out (doubt it, but I mean, it's possible for the first time in years)

i've kind of been waiting for some fluff though. i actually enjoyed last years version, so if they fix the gameplay issues, this stuff is added bonus.

Huge if.

[Just Blaze]

I hope they put some refs in the game

[bearcat]

Best to take a wait-and-see approach with this year's version, fellas.

[I am a huge CUNT]

There will still be no create a school.

And no, none of this stuff is making it into the Wii. Well, most of it anyway.

[Chief Bstn]

I probably won't pick it up if there is no inclusion of D1-AA or whatever the new name is. Seeing as how I'm probably going to UNH, it'll make me a very sad panda.

[GigemAGGIES13]

wii version will be a port of the current gen games, with added controls, so it should have fcs teams and all the stuff that's not on that list.

but at this point i think tiburon is making a conscious effort to NOT include create a school on NG.

[SilverChaosVII]

For the first time in years I won't be buying this the day it comes out. I'm taking the let others review then make a decision process... I just don't trust EA anymore. Same with Madden

[Just Blaze]

Apr 15, 2008 7:08:28 GMT -5 SilverChaosVII said:

For the first time in years I won't be buying this the day it comes out. I'm taking the let others review then make a decision process... I just don't trust EA anymore. Same with Madden

I know how you feel. I didnt buy NCAA last year and was disappointed when i rented it. But it looks like EA is making improvements in the game.....the field texture looks better. Stadium looks better. Player models look good. I just hope the gameplay wont be f'd up and there can be a little bit more college atmosphere during the game.

ad for madden, i ALWAYS buy madden. I cant help it lol.

[bdes]

I waited a while to buy Madden cause I knew it was the same (for PS2). I ended up getting it I though and was proud to. And now I got PS3 and online so I'm pumped for this... Dynasty Mode Online... WHAT?!