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Madden NFL 11 interview

Here is a recent interview that I did with Phil Frazier, Senior Producer for Madden NFL 11.

The interview is just a bit over 38 minutes in length, but we cover quite a few topics.

- Gameflow and how there are some issues with time management if you use it.  (right after intro)

- The implementation of the Strategy Pad and the issues in regards to the computer's speed when using the Strategy Pad. (3:41)

- Online scouting and how coins that are earned can be changed on the fly by EA if people are buying too many coins.  (7:53)

- The decision to hold back any changes to Online Franchise mode.  (11:40)

- Online team play discussion. (15:05)

- The change to the 3-click kick meter and how play-testing brought about the change. (17:40)

- Issues with AI, kick returning, sound problems that were in the demo and whether or not they will be fixed in the retail version (20:45)

- Adding Gus Johnson to the play-by-play booth (23:35)

- Will their be adjustments to the advertising drops (Verizon and Old Spice) (26:10)

- Camera angle changes?  (27:45)

- Are in-game saves in this version? (28:15)

- How money plays are handled ... and the concept of Whack-a-mole.(29:25)

- Discussion of blocking AI and locomotion (32:45)

- Lighting changes (34:10)

Ok, so you can see that there was a lot to cover there.

Hope you enjoy the interview!