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Your Thoughts on Madden NFL 25
It's officially launch day for Madden NFL 25 - though the Season Ticket release has taken some wind out of the yearly "big event" sails - and response to the game has been all over the board. My full impressions and run-through of Franchise mode attempted to paint a picture of the experience the game provides through nearly 30 hours of playing. A Press Row Hangout with Rich Grisham, who's somewhat more positive on the game, was recorded to discuss it from all angles at even greater length. ...
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First Free-to-Play Mobile Madden Releases for iOS Devices
Madden NFL 25 released today for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad while Android will have to wait until later in the year. It represents EA's first attempt at a free-to-play sports game on mobile that will be driven by microtransactions instead of the up-front price. The game has been available on the Canadian market since last week where has received somewhat unfavorable reviews due in part to that structure. Features for Madden NFL 25 include Ultimate Team, solo challenges for the team to p...
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Better Understanding Your Turn Football: Player Ratings and Upgrades
Last week Pick6 Studios developer Michael Saperstein provided insight on the general construction of the excellent mobile game Your Turn Football and some of the strategies to consider when playing. Make sure to check that out here if it was missed earlier. Next up is an opportunity to learn more about what the player ratings mean and how upgrading special teams, defense, and coordinators can impact on-field success. (more…)...
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Off-Screen FIFA 14 Next-Gen Gameplay Videos
The first opportunity to see next-gen FIFA 14 in action came with Gamescom last week. The game was running on the Xbox One, considering the partnership between EA and Microsoft those type of arrangements will be the norm in coming years, and a number of off-screen videos were captured. Though never the best way to evaluate a game they do offer a chance to assess the graphics, some of the new tech behind the Ignite Engine, and in general how the games flow. Continue on to check out the videos...
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The Line Drive for August 25
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. ♦There is still availability on the Madden NFL 25 Anniversary Edition which includes NFL Sunday Ticket for viewing on PC, tablets, and phones. ♦Manage and view Madden NFL 25 online franchises from the new website. ♦New blog for Madden NFL 25 takes a look at the trade system in franchise mode. ♦New blog for Madden NFL 25 takes a lo...
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DVD/Blu-ray for Week of August 27
Pain & Gain From acclaimed director Michael Bay comes Pain and Gain, a new action/comedy starring Mark Wahlberg, Dwayne Johnson and Anthony Mackie. Based on the unbelievable true story of a group of personal trainers in 1990’s Miami who, in pursuit of the American Dream, get caught up in a criminal enterprise that goes horribly wrong. The Great Gatsby The Great Gatsby follows Fitzgerald-like, would-be writer Nick Carraway as he leaves the Midwest and comes to New York City ...
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Press Row Hangout: Madden NFL 25 Review Edition
With the release of Madden NFL 25 yesterday through Season Ticket and various outlets reviewing the game - make sure to check out my extensive general impressions and look at Connected Franchise along with Rich Grisham's review at GamesRadar - the two of us discuss our thoughts on Madden this year and survey a number of tweets sent in by viewers in this Press Row Hangout. Late next week the Press Row Podcast will bring the whole panel together to debate the merits of current-gen Madden NF...
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Madden NFL 25 Complete Connected Franchise Owner Mode Impressions
The name change to Connected Franchise is accompanied by a whole new career path in Madden NFL 25. For some time Owner mode has appeared to be what will determine most the value of this year's edition in the series at least in terms of new features. What follows is a run-through of the Owner mode experience. There simply was not enough time to analyze every feature included within, but instead this represents a general overview of how the mode shapes up and its potential lasting appeal. E...
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