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ChaseB · 04-21-2011, 09:17 AM

At this point in a console generation, it feels like sports games are at an advantage and disadvantage. On the one hand, developers should have an immense amount of understanding of the consoles they are working on now. This means adding those extra little elements of joy and polish can be more easily worked into the development of a game. However, it seems like it would be almost crazy to talk about installing an all-new physics engine or something else along those lines at this point in a console's life cycle. Changes like that just seem to happen more often than not at the start of a new console generation.

And NCAA Football 12 might epitomize that double-edged sword. Some of the tweaks that I was shown and was able to mess around with are immediately noticeable and mostly positive, but for folks wanting widespread change, a new engine or some masterful stroke of development genius that will create this all-new football game should probably reel in their expectations a bit.

Read More - NCAA Football 12 Preview

The GIGGAS · 04-21-2011, 09:22 AM

Great article!

shanew21 · 04-21-2011, 09:27 AM

Custom playbooks IN!

Better defense IN!

Better ESPN Presentation IN!

Very excited, but the Dynasty and Commentary better be improved.

ChaseB · 04-21-2011, 09:27 AM

And guys, as usual with these previews I could have written more, so I probably can chime in more about certain things etc. or answer some questions relating to the preview throughout the day.

poopoop · 04-21-2011, 09:28 AM

Just out of curiosity is there a similar article from OS about last years game I can compare this to?

The GIGGAS · 04-21-2011, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by ChaseB


	And guys, as usual with these previews I could have written more, so I probably can chime in more about certain things etc. or answer some questions relating to the preview throughout the day.

By chance, Chase, was there any info on TeamBuilder given?

ChaseB · 04-21-2011, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by poopoop


	Just out of curiosity is there a similar article from OS about last years game I can compare this to?

By me? No, I don't think I did a preview for NCAA last year. There should be a preview or two up from last year by other writers though.

WildcatDawg · 04-21-2011, 09:30 AM

So, better presentation, zone coverage, tackling, and custom playbooks. I think I will take a pass this year. Did recruiting get some added presentation? What about player progression?

04-21-2011, 09:17 AM	#1
ChaseB #BringBackFaceuary OVR: 40 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 9,701 Blog Entries: 17	NCAA Football 12 Preview At this point in a console generation, it feels like sports games are at an advantage and disadvantage. On the one hand, developers should have an immense amount of understanding of the consoles they are working on now. This means adding those extra little elements of joy and polish can be more easily worked into the development of a game. However, it seems like it would be almost crazy to talk about installing an all-new physics engine or something else along those lines at this point in a console's life cycle. Changes like that just seem to happen more often than not at the start of a new console generation. And NCAA Football 12 might epitomize that double-edged sword. Some of the tweaks that I was shown and was able to mess around with are immediately noticeable and mostly positive, but for folks wanting widespread change, a new engine or some masterful stroke of development genius that will create this all-new football game should probably reel in their expectations a bit. Read More - NCAA Football 12 Preview Platform: PS3 / Xbox 360

04-21-2011, 09:22 AM	#2
The GIGGAS Timbers - Jags - Hokies OVR: 55 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Rose City Posts: 28,477 Blog Entries: 7	Re: NCAA Football 12 Preview Great article! __________________ Rose City 'Til I Die Duuuuuuuvvvvaaaaaaaal Hokie Hokie Hokie Hy Member: OS Uni Snob Assoc. OS OT Post Champ '11 Twitter: @TheGIGGAS_OS Xbox Live: TheGIGGAS 3DS: 1349-7755-3870

04-21-2011, 09:27 AM	#3
shanew21 Rookie OVR: 3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Austin, Texas	Re: NCAA Football 12 Preview Custom playbooks IN! Better defense IN! Better ESPN Presentation IN! Very excited, but the Dynasty and Commentary better be improved. __________________ Hook 'em Horns! Longhorn for life! Go Colts! Go Stars! Go Mavericks! Go Rangers!

04-21-2011, 09:27 AM	#4
ChaseB #BringBackFaceuary OVR: 40 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 9,701 Blog Entries: 17	Re: NCAA Football 12 Preview And guys, as usual with these previews I could have written more, so I probably can chime in more about certain things etc. or answer some questions relating to the preview throughout the day. __________________ I won't ask for Christmas or birthday gifts if you subscribe to the Operation Sports Newsletter (Not Just Another Roster Update). I write it, and it hits your inbox every Friday morning (for freeeeeee).

04-21-2011, 09:28 AM	#5
poopoop MVP OVR: 4 Join Date: Sep 2003	Re: NCAA Football 12 Preview Just out of curiosity is there a similar article from OS about last years game I can compare this to?

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04-21-2011, 09:30 AM	#8
WildcatDawg Rookie OVR: 4 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lexington	So, better presentation, zone coverage, tackling, and custom playbooks. I think I will take a pass this year. Did recruiting get some added presentation? What about player progression?