wshngtn1 Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 I tried searching with the search function and kept getting errors, so I manually searched for a while and didn't see anything related to this... For those that don't know: http://www.easports.com/nflheadcoach/index.jsp New game from EA sports due to ship on Tuesday - Best Buy will have it for sale on Wednesday. Target already has a place setup for when the game arrives -selling it for 39.99. While it sounds like a pretty cool game, can't you do all this in Madden? I thought in Madden there was a coach only mode (or at least there was a long time ago) where you can call the plays and just watch. I know you can draft and trade and stuff in Madden now, so what does this new game offer that Madden doesn't? I'd like to buy this game, but if I can do everything it can do (and also actually play) in Madden, why shouldn't I just buy Madden? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinfan2k Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 i think this game will get old realyl quick.. i have a modded xbox, so i migth be tempted to burn it on my Hd and then sell it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidenreich Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 i think this game will get old realyl quick.. i have a modded xbox, so i migth be tempted to burn it on my Hd and then sell it I think I'm going to get a burned copy myself, I haven't seen it out yet. This game could be neat, but I agree it will probably get old after a while, probably right when madden comes out..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterPinstripe Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 I am looking forward to this game, should be pretty good. But I am going to wait till it is twenty bucks. At least its not starting out at fifty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinfan2k Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 I think I'm going to get a burned copy myself, I haven't seen it out yet. This game could be neat, but I agree it will probably get old after a while, probably right when madden comes out..... where do u get your burnedcopy from? when madden comes out, i usually buy it and resell it on ebay... last year i made a profit somehow.. i buy the game the first day and sell it the next? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EersSkins05 Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 It doesn't look like this will be a glorified version of Madden Coach Mode- I think it's got plenty of tidbits included that you can't find in Madden that will make it worth having. Personally, I love the franchise/coaching modes of Madden and get as much entertainment out of that as I do the actual game, so I'm going to be getting this game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sith lord Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 OK, now they're really milking you guys. They might as well hold you guys upside down by your ankles until all your money falls out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gchwood Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 anyone get it and play it yet? I know that it isn't even noon but I want an ES review Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinfan2k Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 is theres a pc version? would someone provide the link where we can d/l it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gchwood Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 there is a PC version I have been trying to figure out if it will work with my current crappy system (64mb graphics card) or do I need to upgrade at this time (I have an AGp GeForce FX 5600 256MB but I have not AGP card on this current computer, just PCIE) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilmer Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 OK, now they're really milking you guys. They might as well hold you guys upside down by your ankles until all your money falls out. :laugh: The previews I have read so far make this game sound like playing a spreadsheet. Booooring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Terminator Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 I think it's hilarious that they had the audacity to put Bill Cowher at the end of it. What a joke. As for the game, I would actually enjoy that. On Madden, I usually sim most of the games and stick more to the franchise development anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wshngtn1 Posted June 20, 2006 Author Share Posted June 20, 2006 is theres a pc version? would someone provide the link where we can d/l it? Here is the PC demo - about 300 mb I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaRock Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 anyone get it and play it yet? I know that it isn't even noon but I want an ES review I'll have it tomorrow, and will have a chance to play it tomorrow night. Will let everyone know how it is, if someone hasn't already. I love the strategic planning on/off the field and also, will love the excitement of calling a play and having no control. Seeing Portis break a 60 yard run off of a play I called and had no control over him or the any blockers will definitely be fun to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gchwood Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 anyone played it yet? are the voice controls available for the PC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidenreich Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 I got it last night, but I only played it for 1/2 an hour or so before my poker game started. The game starts on 2/13/2006 (one week after the super bowl) You are a "top coordinator" from the steelers who is in line for a new coaching position. You take an interview, then the teams that are interested give you offers. I got offers from the Jets, raiders, vikings, Chiefs, and Redskins(!) Of course, I took the Redskins job, but the goals are harder than for the Jets or raiders. They just wanted you to win 8 games, show improvement, etc. One of the redskins goals is to win the division, among other things. Once the game starts, you talk to the owner (who is not Dan Snyder, BTW). Then you interview your current coaching staff & keep who you want. For some reason, the Skins defensive coordinator only rates a 53. It is Gregg Williams, though, which somehow makes it worse. Al Saunders is a 95. The whole staff is there. Blache, Ernest Byner, etc. After you hire your coach, then it's time to move on to re-signing your own players. That's as far as I got. Just know, if you're waiting to coach a game, it's easily 15 hours of playtime first. From what I've gathered, there's re-signing players, courting & signing free agents, going to the scouting combine, the NFL draft, mini camp(s), training camp, plus all the meetings & such before you can get to the first preseason game! It does seem neat, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gchwood Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 that sounds better than I expected Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TODD Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 I would buy it if there is a dynasty mode type of online play for PC, but there doesn't seem to be much promise. That would be so much fun to do with ES. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gchwood Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 Is there online play at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaRock Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 Is there online play at all? I have the game, and there is an option for "play online", not sure what it entails, because I wasn't connected at the time. What about a freaking roster update! Why in the world would you put out a game with rosters before all the moves this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gchwood Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 I have the game, and there is an option for "play online", not sure what it entails, because I wasn't connected at the time.What about a freaking roster update! Why in the world would you put out a game with rosters before all the moves this year. I think that the rosters are deliberatly left undone. Remember you are taking over right after the super bowl, and you have to take your team through free agency, why would the free agents already be signed if they aren't on the team at the point of the game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaRock Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 I think that the rosters are deliberatly left undone. Remember you are taking over right after the super bowl, and you have to take your team through free agency, why would the free agents already be signed if they aren't on the team at the point of the game? What they should have done is start the time period similar to the release date. Would have made a lot more sense. I would prefer to have all this year's rookies and FAs on the right teams, having it already happened. Edit: Also, if I am doing something incorrectly. All the FAs that were actually FAs this year, aren't even FA in the game, so how is that gonna help!? Edit again: O, I see you haven't played it yet...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gchwood Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 I just ordered the game as well as a Diamond Radeon 9250SB 256MB card to run it (yes I was running integrated graphics before). I will have it tomorrow. I am sooooo excited! I hope that it is as good as I have heard. I love how in depth it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PresidentClinton07 Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 Hey guys click on this link...... http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/sports/nflheadcoach/media.html Then click on NFL Head Coach Official Movie 4 link. Watch the movie, it tells you alot of the features. Hope this helps. Later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EersSkins05 Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 Online play is actually kinda fun, but when I was on there on Sunday, there were only 3 other people online. (Not a big time experience) I only played one game, and the guy quit on me in the first quarter after Springs ran back two straight Hasselbeck picks for TD's... lol BTW- the game is very cool. The more you practice a play, the better the team performs that play in a game. If you try calling plays in a game that you haven't practiced, a result occurs that would be similar to the same scenario in real life. How well your team knows the plays is indicated in the top right hand corner where it says, "Money" and has a % by each play. 100% = money play. I thought that was pretty sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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