Madden NFL 13 Demo Arrives August 14th, Details Included

[seasprite]

Quote: Originally Posted by DookieMowf

Why did you post this? That's my post from Friday before we knew the details.

You famous now DM lol

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[speedy9386]

Does anyone know the exact time of the demo for 360?

[STLRams]

So Demo will allow us to play a full game and have commentary, nice

[MarcDub]

Quote: Originally Posted by speedy9386

Does anyone know the exact time of the demo for 360?

I've been trying to figure out that exact same thing.

[shavane]

Quote: Originally Posted by EASPORTS_AJ

Hey guys, this is AJ. I'm a Community Manager at EA SPORTS (you may have heard me on the Madden or NCAA Podcasts.) I was gonna hop on and explain what the Ball Hawk mechanic is, since I see some questions. Basically, it's kind of like the Defensive Assist button (A/X), but for making a play on a ball in the air. When the ball is in the air, you click onto the defender - hold Y/Triangle - and it will take you to the highest point (aggressive point) and attempt to make a pick. This does NOT replace the old use of timing your picks by tapping Y, just as defensive assist didn't replace making tackles for yourself. You can still control your player and move him to a spot exactly as you could before. This just helps the people who struggle to get their defensive players in the right spot before attempting a pick. You can still swat the ball with LB/L1. Hope this helps clarify things a bit.

This can end up being one of the better additions or quite possibly the greatest nightmare to hit Madden ever. I say this because there are some user pick jedi's out there and I love playing them because you have to absolutely read the defense and find your passing windows and lanes. Personally I suck at user picking..I can break up a lot of passes but picking them is another thing.

I have a cousin who picks everything in the air...once the ball is released he basically runs the route for you and picks the ball. This was further complicated by the LBers with super vertical leaping abilities so that you couldn't place the ball behind the LBs and in front of the safeties. Playing him with the current controls is a absolute nightmare...the thought of him having an assist makes it even more daunting. I'm a really good passer so I can beat him with play calling, design, and running the ball but it is a serious struggle.lol

I'm just hoping that the improvements to the total control passing ball trajectory, and elimination of the super LBs balances the passing and defensive passing game nicely.

[Brandwin]

Quote: Originally Posted by MarcDub

I've been trying to figure out that exact same thing.

Usually early morning on 360. By 7 am EST

[XplosiveRunna26]

ITS...ABOUT..TIMEEE!!!

[gRiNz]

Can't wait to play this tomorrow! Looks amazing.