Madden '25 Interview with EA's Josh Looman

[killgod]

I got a good series of questions.


1) Why did EA fail to deliver CFM info on the 6th?
2) Why did EA fail to deliver Defense info on the 13th?
3) After saying on the 13th it'll come tomorrow and you're sorry, why did EA then fail to deliver on the 14th?





In all seriousness, there's one area that EA/Madden never fucks around with...the marketing. But the past 8 days have been utterly pathetic for their marketing of Madden 25. Never in all the years I've played Madden have I seen this kind of a disaster in marketing the game. EA is falling apart.

[JimLeavy59]

Can we edit players ratings in Connected Franchise Mode? Not everyone plays this game online.

[ram29jackson]

did they get rid of all the freezing issues with MUT ?

[ram29jackson]

[Raidersabc123]

Lately I been only playing offline but in CC will:
Kick Returners be able to make the pro bowl this year?
Best Linebacker award be put into the game?
Will other players be able to make the hall of fame besides the first ballot guys?

[Raidersabc123]

double post

[x0xHumblex0x]

how about the ability to update ratings on players during any season in CCM for players that are clearly much better (or worse for that matter), after NFL season progresses. this shouldnt just be available for "play now" online of offline.
the ratings for players like A. Peterson, Wilson, RGIII and Morris were ridiculously low......
and players like D.Ware was a ridiculous beast and sucked this year.

also ; gaining XP really sucks unless you whoring via user control for WR, QB, HB/FB, TE, and any defensive position.
OL gets no love.......takes for ever to gain XP for OL.

XP whoring needs to be addressed.

a better way of understand, handling and adjusting sliders to be more effective. playing around with sliders for the last 7 months and the shit still broke.

a better use of reference and guideline for where and how XP is spent on Attributes for any player and position.
its total BS to to spend a ton of XP on AWR on a 85+ OVR Safety who runs the other way when a WR/TE catching and running for a TD.
like;
"spend XP to increase a players XXXXXXX rating.....", means nothing without the advantages/disadvantages, the benefites and effectiveness.

also playbooks......
"Anything" needs to be done with playbooks.
same stupid plays and cant edit, cant modify and cant change in CCM.
fix that shit!!

Redskins ran Pistol formation for like 12 weeks but playbook is almost the same as when i used to use Pat Ramsey with Skins


yet; Panthers had Pistol formation in their playbook and barely used any of it in NFL......

[BigBiss]

will we be able to edit positions this year IE RT to LT, RT to G, CB to FS, OLD to ILB

Also on a personal note are you going to do anything Austiny while intown ... you should hit up Pinballs while your here

[Golden Taters]

What improved logic has went into CPU teams resigning players? Too often I would see the reigning MVP be released and be replaced with someone older and more expensive.

Will CPU teams change a players position?

Can we set who our captains are? Will CPU do the same?

Can we use formation subs inside CCM?

[MrBill]

I am putting together the list of questions this evening guys. I spoke to the PR guy from EA this morning and he said that Josh will be waiting for me at the EA studios in Austin tomorrow at noon.

Here's the Connected Franchise Mode video that came out a few minutes ago. Check it out and let me know if you have any questions on it-

[TeflonDonny]

Ask if Restricted Free Agency made it back in

[ram29jackson]

when moving team..how much uniform customization is there ? the same as 5 years ago ? better? the truth is its been a joke for a decade and madden should finally respect the more creative aspects instead of putting them in, in what looks like an afterthought. But I assume they spent more thought on it this time.

[ram29jackson]

can you play any game all season without needing to be in control of a/the team/s like you could for 20 years before last year ?

its boring in a offline dynasty just playing one teams games.

[ram29jackson]

can I put owner on auto without losing key/famous/favorite players without my knowledge till its too late to change ?

[MrBill]

I've captured all of the questions submitted thus far and am grouping them into categories. Keep 'em coming.

If any of you are interested, there is a live gamechangers CFM breakdown going on now http://www.blogtalkradio.com/easgcra...playbook-event