Comments on: John Madden: Concussions have to be a part of the video game http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/04/03/john-madden-concussions-have-to-be-a-part-of-the-video-game/ ProFootballTalk on NBCSports.com Tue, 21 May 2013 18:30:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: boondocksaint224 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/04/03/john-madden-concussions-have-to-be-a-part-of-the-video-game/#comment-1018063 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 07:33:43 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=121046#comment-1018063 A concussion is just another injury, and one that’s been in the game for as long as I can remember, at that. Adding commentary relating to concussions and calling it a “new feature” doesn’t do anything for me. Let the parents, Pop Warner coaches and actual teachers deal with the teaching. Just make me a better football game.

]]> By: marylandelphiamouse http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/04/03/john-madden-concussions-have-to-be-a-part-of-the-video-game/#comment-1017685 Sun, 03 Apr 2011 20:11:47 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=121046#comment-1017685 We can all make jokes and say “if concussions need to be in the newest Madden, so does players breaking the law,” but, in reality, this is a good idea. The game is already unrealistic enough in many ways- they can at least make it realistic in the sense that no player returns to the game after having his brain rattled into a concussed state. This isn’t to say those jokes about virtual players getting in trouble for “making it rain” in the virtual strip club aren’t funny – they certainly are, lol.

]]> By: footballisking http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/04/03/john-madden-concussions-have-to-be-a-part-of-the-video-game/#comment-1017671 Sun, 03 Apr 2011 19:48:47 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=121046#comment-1017671 This game sucks they worried about depicting players tats instead of depicting all of the game play flaws…and now to add insult to injury they are throwing in a Collinsworth public service announcement……all the more reason to save that $50 for lap dance

]]> By: stampnhawk http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/04/03/john-madden-concussions-have-to-be-a-part-of-the-video-game/#comment-1017614 Sun, 03 Apr 2011 18:23:11 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=121046#comment-1017614 I’m also guessing the term “he got his bell rung” and “boom” is also gone, circa the early Madden Games (Sega Genesis FTW).

+1 for the return of the ambulance screaming out on the field, ironically knocking over 8 players to get to the injured one.

]]> By: baronvonmonocle http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/04/03/john-madden-concussions-have-to-be-a-part-of-the-video-game/#comment-1017604 Sun, 03 Apr 2011 18:13:27 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=121046#comment-1017604 “I don’t know too many people who play Madden and think of themselves as being educated by a teaching tool”

Judging by some of the comments that I’ve seen on message boards, I think quite a few people see Madden as an educational tool.

]]> By: fortysixntwo http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/04/03/john-madden-concussions-have-to-be-a-part-of-the-video-game/#comment-1017598 Sun, 03 Apr 2011 18:03:31 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=121046#comment-1017598 concussions have always been a part of the video game, as well as random, b.s. reasons to have a player exit the game. the only difference is instead of a canned response that vaguely refers to all injuries, the anouncers will now specifically get soapboxy about concussions.

and to those who say players should get arrested: they do that too already

]]> By: nackul http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/04/03/john-madden-concussions-have-to-be-a-part-of-the-video-game/#comment-1017565 Sun, 03 Apr 2011 17:22:19 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=121046#comment-1017565 So if it’s realistic, are we going to get a press confrence after every Ravens game complaining about how the refs screwed them?

]]> By: vikes1 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/04/03/john-madden-concussions-have-to-be-a-part-of-the-video-game/#comment-1017531 Sun, 03 Apr 2011 16:49:56 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=121046#comment-1017531 The best football game was espn football and it was 10 to 20 dollars less then madden. Then Madden went an bought out espn and now has all the rights. I’m not going to play Madden or watch the NFL because I’m tired of all the rules an bullcrap.

]]> By: v6volume http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/04/03/john-madden-concussions-have-to-be-a-part-of-the-video-game/#comment-1017522 Sun, 03 Apr 2011 16:34:40 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=121046#comment-1017522 sterilizecromartie says:
Apr 3, 2011 9:46 AM
I don’t care. I’m still playing Madden 2003. They have all been downhill since then.
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I still play NFL 2K5 to this day

]]> By: juancorsair http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/04/03/john-madden-concussions-have-to-be-a-part-of-the-video-game/#comment-1017520 Sun, 03 Apr 2011 16:32:37 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=121046#comment-1017520 thedirtybird91 says:

If EA is so concerned with children then they should stop making games that make kids sit on their asses all day becoming anti-social little fatties.

Excellent point!

]]> By: drkknght2000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/04/03/john-madden-concussions-have-to-be-a-part-of-the-video-game/#comment-1017519 Sun, 03 Apr 2011 16:31:59 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=121046#comment-1017519 Will it show the Jets tripping on the sidelines? The Pats videoing the opponents teams? T.O. and Ocho throwing tantrums on the sidelines? Random drive bys? Spousal abuse? and so on and so on

]]> By: tbbucs1638 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/04/03/john-madden-concussions-have-to-be-a-part-of-the-video-game/#comment-1017494 Sun, 03 Apr 2011 15:50:47 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=121046#comment-1017494 we’ll always have our whiners about the no matter how much they do to it. people just cant be happy, but what if they took madden away or if they get bought out bc they arent trying anymore, like what happened to triple play/mvp baseball! THE BEST BASEBALL GAMES EVER!!! SO I DONT WANT TO SEE THIS HAPPEN TO MY FOOTBALL GAMES!

]]> By: mashoaf http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/04/03/john-madden-concussions-have-to-be-a-part-of-the-video-game/#comment-1017484 Sun, 03 Apr 2011 15:33:15 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=121046#comment-1017484 EA should stick to making the game play better. They haven’t done that since they gained their monopoly on the NFL rights. I guess the next addition after concussions will be labor negotiations.

]]> By: whatevnfl http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/04/03/john-madden-concussions-have-to-be-a-part-of-the-video-game/#comment-1017483 Sun, 03 Apr 2011 15:33:07 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=121046#comment-1017483 So if there is a lockout, is the game not coming out at all? If they want to be accurate and all.

]]> By: dillpx183 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/04/03/john-madden-concussions-have-to-be-a-part-of-the-video-game/#comment-1017480 Sun, 03 Apr 2011 15:28:22 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=121046#comment-1017480 i guess concussions are on the rise now because the current generation NFL player learned to tackle using the truck stick……

]]> By: cylondetector http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/04/03/john-madden-concussions-have-to-be-a-part-of-the-video-game/#comment-1017477 Sun, 03 Apr 2011 15:25:10 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=121046#comment-1017477 Apparently when you play the new version as the NY Jets the game immediately ends.

You’ve already won the SB before any games were played.

Again.

]]> By: bcvv http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/04/03/john-madden-concussions-have-to-be-a-part-of-the-video-game/#comment-1017469 Sun, 03 Apr 2011 15:11:15 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=121046#comment-1017469 This is a good time to mention the monopoly the NFL and EA have created on video game football with their exclusive contract.

When you compare a game like Madden to practically any video game out there today it shows they are years behind in graphics and gameplay. It is a very poor simulation and deal breaking gameplay issues never seem to be addressed.

If other companies were allowed to use NFL teams and players it give EA the competition they need to create a quality product, or simply put an end the the game all together when it is replaced by a better one.

Madden football is not available on the PC because EA said so. If you want to play video football, you need to buy a console.

]]> By: ggeden http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/04/03/john-madden-concussions-have-to-be-a-part-of-the-video-game/#comment-1017463 Sun, 03 Apr 2011 15:03:38 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=121046#comment-1017463 Great, now that’ll mean every quarter of Madden 12 will have at least one player per team sidelined with concussion.

]]> By: thefiesty1 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/04/03/john-madden-concussions-have-to-be-a-part-of-the-video-game/#comment-1017459 Sun, 03 Apr 2011 14:54:34 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=121046#comment-1017459 Give it a break. It’s JUST a video game.

]]> By: thedirtybird91 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/04/03/john-madden-concussions-have-to-be-a-part-of-the-video-game/#comment-1017453 Sun, 03 Apr 2011 14:51:55 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=121046#comment-1017453 Madden games are not teaching tools, they are entertainment and that is OK. I am sick and tired of the “what about the children” argument. It is time to accept that some things don’t need to be be catered toward kids. The best way for a kid to grow up is to not treat them like kids. They know concussions are serious because any kid who watched football has the issue drilled into their head durning EVERY telecast. Why can’t the VIDEO GAME be just a video game?

If EA is so concerned with children then they should stop making games that make kids sit on their asses all day becoming anti-social little fatties.

]]> By: Kave Krew http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/04/03/john-madden-concussions-have-to-be-a-part-of-the-video-game/#comment-1017435 Sun, 03 Apr 2011 14:41:15 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=121046#comment-1017435 sterilizecromartie says:
Apr 3, 2011 9:46 AM
I don’t care. I’m still playing Madden 2003. They have all been downhill since then.
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In the pre-2007 Madden’s, if you check very closely, you will see Belichick has a visor-cam on it.

]]> By: freddyfelder http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/04/03/john-madden-concussions-have-to-be-a-part-of-the-video-game/#comment-1017429 Sun, 03 Apr 2011 14:29:55 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=121046#comment-1017429 So John Madden can’t go BOOM! anymore?

]]> By: freddyfelder http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/04/03/john-madden-concussions-have-to-be-a-part-of-the-video-game/#comment-1017423 Sun, 03 Apr 2011 14:27:16 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=121046#comment-1017423 I hope they bring back the Amberlamps..

]]> By: jcdavey2011 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/04/03/john-madden-concussions-have-to-be-a-part-of-the-video-game/#comment-1017413 Sun, 03 Apr 2011 14:08:52 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=121046#comment-1017413 can we get a madden game where seasons are missed every once in a while, due to work stoppages/cba issues?

that would be cool

]]> By: sterilizecromartie http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/04/03/john-madden-concussions-have-to-be-a-part-of-the-video-game/#comment-1017387 Sun, 03 Apr 2011 13:46:08 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=121046#comment-1017387 I don’t care. I’m still playing Madden 2003. They have all been downhill since then.

]]> By: arm57romg http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/04/03/john-madden-concussions-have-to-be-a-part-of-the-video-game/#comment-1017384 Sun, 03 Apr 2011 13:42:19 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=121046#comment-1017384 For the record,

Whoever is complaining about Madden Gameplay, It’s probably operator error.

]]> By: luciano26 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/04/03/john-madden-concussions-have-to-be-a-part-of-the-video-game/#comment-1017381 Sun, 03 Apr 2011 13:38:42 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=121046#comment-1017381 Kids play video games and kids play football, even if its just a video game, concussions will be in there mind and I know as an assistant defensive coach on a young men football team(8 and 9 y/o’s) we are going to try to really emphasize the right and wrong way to hit players this season. We had a kid get knocked out cold last year in one of our last games that scared us. And in the end, if the NFL wants the game to be changed, they need to invest in youth leagues and teach us how they want it coached. I think it is a little unreasonable to expect a player like Harrison to change the way he plays, overnight….but if the NFL invests in youth leagues and high school football and tells defensive coaches how they would like to see it coached, they can change things in some years but I think what they did last season, changing rules overnight was a bit unreasonable. This is something that will take years, and in the end the game of football is going to have to change a bit. We’ll never see a Ronnie Lott in this league again, but maybe that is a good thing for the NFL. I like hard-hitting football as much as the next guy but if it causing brain injuries(it does seem related) then maybe the game does need to change.

]]> By: oranjellojones http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/04/03/john-madden-concussions-have-to-be-a-part-of-the-video-game/#comment-1017378 Sun, 03 Apr 2011 13:32:04 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=121046#comment-1017378 FAIL. The key word in the phrase is game as in video game. Concussions? Can you accurately control if a player is leading with his head? The Madden franchise AI just isn’t that good, seems like cutting off your nose to spite your face to me. This along with some of the other absurd practices by EA (like making you pay real money to buy cars after paying 60 bucks to buy a racing game), prove that company is not on an upswing. Pull your collective heads out of your posteriors EA, you’re biting the hand that feeds you.

]]> By: Kave Krew http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/04/03/john-madden-concussions-have-to-be-a-part-of-the-video-game/#comment-1017374 Sun, 03 Apr 2011 13:27:49 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=121046#comment-1017374 This is probably the most effective method to educate the masses…..not just the youngsters, but college and pros play this game incessantly….

]]> By: mannynh http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/04/03/john-madden-concussions-have-to-be-a-part-of-the-video-game/#comment-1017372 Sun, 03 Apr 2011 13:26:34 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=121046#comment-1017372 I’m not much of a John Madden fan, but I’ve got nothing against what he’s doing concerning concussions in the video game. Lets face it, millions of kids spend A LOT of time playing Madden. This can only help in the awareness of concussions, and when kids get older and start playing football they will know that concussions are a serious injury that has to be taken seriously..

man I really wish football would end this lockout, because this site kinda sucks without it.

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