E3: Thoughts on Connected Careers in Madden NFL 13
EA Sports has struggled with communicating just what Connected Careers in Madden NFL 13 is all about and going with a new name to reflect the revolutionary advancement is playing a big part in that. Confusion still abounds from those believing the company has "removed Franchise mode" and any recognition of what is actually being offered remains cloudy at best.
Essentially being a "Coach" in Connected Careers is what Franchise mode used to be while choosing to be a "Player" is more along t...
E3: Third Batch of Madden NFL 13 Videos
Here is the third and final batch of Madden NFL 13 gameplay videos captured from the show floor of E3. These specific ones were grabbed within the first few hours of the first day so user play is somewhat behind those that were posted yesterday - it took some time to adjust to the improved defensive play. Still this is more opportunity to check out the Infinity Engine physics in action along with some of the other gameplay improvements.
Time permitting the write-up on Connected Careers, w...
E3: Second Batch of Madden NFL 13 Videos
Here is a second set of Madden NFL 13 videos capture at E3. One more post tomorrow will contain the remainder of the videos including a stretch that amounts to just about an entire game. A detailed write-up on Connected Careers will follow later in the day. This batch of videos features Bears @ Seahawks, Redskins @ 49ers, and Lions @ Vikings. All games are played on All-Pro difficulty with a user vs CPU.
Continue on for all today's Madden NFL 13 videos and after checking them out leave...
E3: Madden NFL 13 Canton Greats
There is a surprise bonus team being included in Madden NFL 13 which goes by the name 'Canton Greats'. Coached by a young John Madden on the sideline the team features a mix of legends and current superstars. Home field is Fawcett Stadium (Hall of Fame Field) and they have their own unique uniforms. Because depth charts were inaccessible with the E3 build it's unclear if the starting lineups contain all the legends or if others are present - and whether any more legends obtained (via pre-ord...
E3: First Batch of Madden NFL 13 Videos
Here's the first 5 videos from the show floor of E3 for Madden NFL 13. There are tons (24) more saved, and even additional ones to capture today, but given the speed of the hotel wifi this group was all that could be uploaded by the morning. Look for the others to start being posted this evening and throughout the rest of the week.
This batch features opening intros for the Bills vs Patriots and Redskins vs Colts and gameplay segments with the Patriots @ Bills, Cowboys @ Eagles, and Bronc...
E3: Madden NFL 13 Day One Thoughts
EA Sports made a splash yesterday by announcing the "Infinity Engine" and Connected Careers for Madden NFL 13. The latter really isn't on display at E3 - nor would it really be feasible to play through in such an environment - so the former is getting most of the glory and rightfully so. The physics-driven engine isn't completely changing the way Madden plays but it is definitely enhancing it to a great degree. (more…)...
EA Sports E3 2012 Day Zero Trailer Roundup
This has been a day filled with hugely impactful news announcements related to sports games as well as a great of expansion on information for various upcoming titles. This was just the start too as the press conferences only kick off E3 which officially begins tomorrow. Here then is the set of trailers released by EA Sports featuring Madden NFL 13 and FIFA 13 along with the trailer/announcement of the UFC acquisition. (more…)...
Connected Careers for Madden NFL 13
The reveal of NHL 13's GM Connected mode did in fact largely spoil that of Connected Careers for Madden NFL 13. The mode essentially combines standard Franchise, Online Franchise, and Superstar Modes into a single initiative with the user choosing to be a player, control a team in a traditional manner or as a coach, and even integrates legends as an option to choose from to run through a career with.
Up to 32 teams can be user-controlled so again this is an expansion on what Online Franch...