Hmmm, I wonder what graphical improvements they are talking about. Is it just some better lighting, higher poli counts on the character models, 1080p 60 fps, or just more thinigs taking place and scattered about on the sidelines.
At least we see that EA isn't just sitting on their ass and doing a quick port. This bodes very well for Madden 13. I'm still holding out hope that they are using their next gen engine for Madden 13 but I'll take improvements over the current gen engine if need be.
It does make me wonder though. If EA is actually using their next gen engine for WiiU madden then I wonder if their reluctance to show it is so that their PS360 releases don't take a hit upon release. If they put out a video of Madden on WiiU with a completely new and improved look that puts the current versions to shame, then people will either A. be upset when they buy their PS360 version and it doesn't look like it does for the WiiU or B. hold off on purchasing Madden until the WiiU version drops which could hurt Madden's sales in the short term.
Now I know this is all wishful thinking on my part but EA testing their next gen engine on WiiU is a good idea for them particularly. I know it sounds Fed up to say but EA can use the WiiU to as a testing ground for their next gen engine. They can work out the kinks and have a better product ready next year when the next gen Madden becomes standard on WiiU and PS720. If anyone is a Madden fan here, they'll remember that when the current gen Madden first released on 360, it was an unfinished hot mess missing features left and right. If EA is smart, they'll begin the transition now with the release of the WiiU. I will say this though, they can't put out another half assed job like they did initially on the 360, they'll have to put up a much better effort.