EA MMA Game

Zero-Cool

New trailer for this.

Soccer kicks FTW!!

After the disastor that was Undisputed 2010, I hope this has the gameplay to back up the class ideas of career mode and gameface!

scudzilla

what a crap trailer, sure the gym's all look pretty fcukin fantastic but hardly any footage of the gameplay that matters, in the ring/cage

Zero-Cool

Ya any gameplay I've seen so far isn't a touch on Undisputed. Will all come down to how the demo plays (if they release one)

rovert

The different rules is awesome.

Like others have said fingers crossed on the gameplay.

scudzilla

rovert wrote: »

The different rules is awesome.

Like others have said fingers crossed on the gameplay.

Not holding up much hope, if it was really good then they would have plugged it a LOT more in the trailer

ScareGilly

Head Stomps, Soccer Kicks AND Bas Rutten? That's enough for me

But on a side note, I've heard the ground game is fairly decent while the stand up lacks crispness and finesse. Some of the kicks I've seen look terrible compared to Undisputed..

calex71

I remain to be convinced MMA can translate to a game in a way that is as fun to play as it is to watch, can't see this changing my mind. Though it can't be much worse than the UFC games.

unknown13

UFC games bore the balls out of me. Every time it is the same rules with very little alterations to the rules IE 3 or 5 rounds. It will be nice to have some variety with EA MMA.

Gitb1

Looks a bit cartoony?

MrStuffins

Wonder how hard it would be for a gamer to really get into this game and want to eventually become "champion" in the end?

I mean, you end up being Strikeforce champ right?

It would be the equivilant of playing EA's new game "EA Carling Cup 2011".

3hn2givr7mx1sc

It does look fairly well thought out, I'll definately have a look at a demo if they release one.

rovert

MrStuffins wrote: »

Wonder how hard it would be for a gamer to really get into this game and want to eventually become "champion" in the end?

I mean, you end up being Strikeforce champ right?

It would be the equivilant of playing EA's new game "EA Carling Cup 2011".

You probably get the WAMMA belt before the title screen. :pac:

The Freeman

MrStuffins wrote: »

I mean, you end up being Strikeforce champ right?

It would be the equivilant of playing EA's new game "EA Carling Cup 2011".

nice!

i am a big gamer myself but couldn't get in to ufc undisputed 09, didnt even bother with this years version due to the fact the repaired some bits but made some of the a.i. players very uneven supposadley(bj penn, shogun afaik)

ea are very good at making sports games, if this one isin't up to scratch i expect them to have a high scoring game in the next few years.

its just a shame that you can't pick up an MMA game and play your two favourite fighters against each other due to the copyrighting issues with Strikeforce and UFC

YouSavedMyLife

scudzilla wrote: »

Not holding up much hope, if it was really good then they would have plugged it a LOT more in the trailer

Well yeah, its a trailer for the Career mode and how it all plays out. There is actual fighting gameplay trailers on various gaming websites

MrStuffins

Everytime i see any gameplay footage i think it looks horrible, clunky, sluggish and nowhere near as fluid as THQs game.

Is it just me?

Jayo_M

The reason for that is because it's all very much a work in progress, I think even the most recent gameplay footage didn't even have textures applied to some of the models. I'd bet on the finished product to be very slick, visually at least.

Zero-Cool

MrStuffins wrote: »

Everytime i see any gameplay footage i think it looks horrible, clunky, sluggish and nowhere near as fluid as THQs game.

Is it just me?

Nope, it def doesn't look as good or fluid as THQ. Just that EA have way better ideas on how to handle the MMA world. I mean I really want to play undisputed 2010 but even when I load it up, it punishes me for being logged into PSN by taking ages to get to the main menu. If I disconnect from PSN first, it loads much faster. I would love UFC gameplay with EA ideas but its still early days for EA, Will wait for demo anyway.

ironictoaster

The problem with MMA games is that it's simple button bashing or who can knock someone with a headkick. This button bashing makes it reminiscent of WWE games.

The only way an EA's game will be better IMO is if they introduce something innovative like what they did with the Fight Night boxing games with Total Punch Control where you can use the movement of the analogue sticks without pressing a single button to create combinations.

Gitb1

creggy wrote: »

The only way an EA's game will be better IMO is if they introduce something innovative like what they did with the Fight Night boxing games with Total Punch Control where you can use the movement of the analogue sticks without pressing a single button to create combinations.

Theyre using this! I think its the same as fn but with body shot and kick modifier buttons

Jayo_M

creggy wrote: »

The problem with MMA games is that it's simple button bashing or who can knock someone with a headkick. This button bashing makes it reminiscent of WWE games.

The only way an EA's game will be better IMO is if they introduce something innovative like what they did with the Fight Night boxing games with Total Punch Control where you can use the movement of the analogue sticks without pressing a single button to create combinations.

I'm pretty sure thats what they are doing. You've got two sets of controls, one a traditional button set up and the other where strikes are controlled by the analogue sticks. AFAIK they've been working closely with the Fight Night team on the control set up, so it should be very similar. Still, only time will tell. October 19th release date apparently.

rovert

DRAGON LADY~!

Love how quick Bas's liver kick rocked Shamrock.

Professey Chin

Im liking it.Looks like theyve added a lot more weight behind the punches.
Plus Lenne Hardt & Bas automatically = win

Zero-Cool

Does look better but still not as fluid as Undisputed. I never used the fight night controls, mad to try out the demo. I like the fumble when a fighter falls on the ground rocked and the other guy scrambles to get down on top of him to finish it. I want to play this demo so bad!!

Wolfe Tone

It looks decent

MrStuffins

This new gameplay looks much improved on the sluggish gameplay seen before!

Zero-Cool

Anyone know if Fight Night round 4 is any good? (Is 3 on ps3?) I want to play one of them to get a feel for the striking that will be in EM MMA. Not a huge boxing fan but have seen it cheap around and one of the lads is always raving about fight night on the PS2

Edit: Found vid of Mayhem Miller going mad at a dev once he sees his low fighter stats in the game!

callaway92

sheehy83 wrote: »

Anyone know if Fight Night round 4 is any good? (Is 3 on ps3?) I want to play one of them to get a feel for the striking that will be in EM MMA. Not a huge boxing fan but have seen it cheap around and one of the lads is always raving about fight night on the PS2

Edit: Found vid of Mayhem Miller going mad at a dev once he sees his low fighter stats in the game!

I absolutely love FNR4, but if you check forums around the web everyone says it is rubbish

Zero-Cool

Found a great read about a tester's hands on experience with a pre alpha build. A lot of info about the gameplay, what the buttons do, how subs work, how stand up, takedowns and transitions work. A lot of info I didn't know till now so well worth the read.

Apparently this is "going to kill THQ!"

The deal with the subs sounds strange but better than that stupid shine!!!

Also, if you counter a takedown attempt at just the right time, you can catch the guys head in a guillotine!

http://forum.ea.com/eaforum/posts/list/556353.page

EDIT: Video below has new gameplay, much better than what we have seen already, this along with the info from the link above shows this game is definitely shaping up to be better than Undisputed

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MrStuffins

sheehy83 wrote: »

Found a great read about a tester's hands on experience with a pre alpha build. A lot of info about the gameplay, what the buttons do, how subs work, how stand up, takedowns and transitions work. A lot of info I didn't know till now so well worth the read.

Apparently this is "going to kill THQ!"

The deal with the subs sounds strange but better than that stupid shine!!!

Also, if you counter a takedown attempt at just the right time, you can catch the guys head in a guillotine!

http://forum.ea.com/eaforum/posts/list/556353.page

EDIT: Video below has new gameplay, much better than what we have seen already, this along with the info from the link above shows this game is definitely shaping up to be better than Undisputed

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Link didnt work for me, but if it's the same write up that was posted here before, it was written by an Admin on the EA Forums...... so there's definately gonna be a bias!

ShagNastii

Really looking forward to seeing this. Have FNR4 and too be honest after playing the fluid Undisputed 2010 it does seem very sluggish.

This has soo many things going for it, the differences to UFC games (rings, etc.), very impressive roster, I think the fact it is EA is a bigy as well. I'm sure someone will point out a stinker but when it comes to game development, especially sports games, EA are top of the pile.

RoryMac

You should defo pick up Fight Night, great game for wasting a few hours or with mates over for some beer.

EA MMA is looking very good, i'm a fan of the UFC games but i think this will blow them out of the water.

Zero-Cool

Ya that post was from Mod on EA boards, sounded very biased untill he said he is very critical of the game and the devs actually made a lot of gameplay changes based on the feedback (can def see the difference in the new vids) and they are still trying to fix things.

Also said you can change to strikes with buttons if you don't like using the sticks but the sticks actually sound class.

iluvcheese92

Fight night round 4 ftw!!

Zero-Cool

New trailer up. Really really looking forward to this game. The different rings and cages look refreshing and career mode just sounds class. You want to learn a move? go to that gym and practice it, then use it in your fights. Not search a list of 100 gyms for 1 move and have to do shiitty sparring loads of times for 1 move....a head kick. Damn I hate UFC Undisputed 2010. Gonna give it another go tho when I download the 117 event.

SuperWoody101

sheehy83 wrote: »

Gonna give it another go tho when I download the 117 event.

How do you do this? Have never went online with this game yet, just played a few games of it with friends.

Zero-Cool

SuperWoody101 wrote: »

How do you do this? Have never went online with this game yet, just played a few games of it with friends.

thanks to http://community.ufcundisputed.com/blog-post/play-ufc-117-main-event-fight-card?&p=ps

HOW TO PLAY THE FIGHT CARD in UFC UNDISPUTED 2010 With UFC Undisputed 2010's "Event Mode" you can now play out the main fight card matches as experienced with the full Pay-per-view presentation. The UFC 117 fight card is now available for a quick download and ready for you to play! Follow these simple steps to get it:

1. Log Online, go to Online, then "Event Card Download"
2. Select UFC 117, view the fight card available, download
3. After download confirmation, back out to Main Menu
4. Go to Game Mode --> Event Mode --> Data Load
5. Use R2 or Right-Trigger to select Download Data
6. Select UFC 117, hit play, and you'll jump right in!

Zero-Cool

The complete HW division for EA MMA was realeased and if you pre order the game on best buy, you get Big John McCarthy as a playable fighter!!!

http://www.easports.com/mma/blog/entry/title/new-ea-sports-mma-weight-class-annouced

Minstrel27

I didn't realise that this game would be using the fight controls of the Fight Night series. That rules me out.

Professey Chin

Minstrel27 wrote: »

I didn't realise that this game would be using the fight controls of the Fight Night series. That rules me out.

You can swap and use the face buttons too

ScareGilly

Where the hell is Bas?

rovert

ScareGilly wrote: »

Where the hell is Bas?

Unlockable?

ScareGilly

rovert wrote: »

Unlockable?

Hopefully...

Zero-Cool

Good point! where is he?! He must be unlockable.

Ya, I never played the fight night system but its good they give you a choice anyway. October is too far away!

YouSavedMyLife

Forget Bas, where is Fujita? FUUU JIII TAAA?!!?!

rovert

YouSavedMyLife wrote: »

Forget Bas, where is Fujita? FUUU JIII TAAA?!!?!

Too many fake pro wrestlers in game so they had to take him out. It was beginning to resemble Fire Pro.

MrStuffins

rovert wrote: »

Too many fake pro wrestlers in game so they had to take him out. It was beginning to resemble Fire Pro.

Is that why Josh Rosenthal isn't in it? :pac:

rovert

Another trailer feature lots of cool touches but short on gameplay:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZAwJF70uLs

Zero-Cool

The gameplay bits still look a bit dodgy but I don't care. Instant day one purchase for me. There's a reason THQ decided to take more time making their game and not pump one out every year, I hope they're taking note!

The features look class. We could make a Boards fight card, watch each other's fights and even commentate on them. That would be some laugh! Excellent the way you can just find your friends created fighters as well and the belt system sounds good.

October is too far away!

Zero-Cool

Light Heavy Weights announced

BAS RUTTEN!!!!

http://www.easports.com/mma/blog/entry/title/new-ea-sports-mma-weight-class-annouced

MarcusFenix

Fail!

Zero-Cool