Archive for the ‘Madden’ Category
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Top Ten Rated Rookies in Madden NFL 12
Yesterday EA Sports released the names of the four players rated 99 overall in Madden NFL 12. They have followed that up with the top ten overall rated rookies. As anticipated the Cardinals snagged the highest rated rookie in the draft with Patrick Peterson but he will share the honor with the Bills' Marcell Dareus. Both players come in at an 82 overall. (more…)...
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Madden NFL 12: Players Rated 99 Overall
EA Sports is beginning to release some player ratings for Madden NFL 12 and is expected to stretch the process out over the next month. That has started by identifying the 99 overall rated players. Patriots QB Tom Brady, Chargers TE Antonio Gates, Steelers SS Troy Polamalu, and Jets CB Darrelle Revis are the four that will begin the 2011-2012 season with the coveted 99. Missing from the group is Peyton Manning who finally lost his 99 rating in a roster update last season and doesn't get i...
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Madden NFL 12 Hall of Fame Edition Now Eligible for Preorder Promotional Credit
The article last week detailing the lack of value with the Madden NFL 12 Hall of Fame Collector's Edition sparked hot debate. Though many had already opined with their thoughts on the $30 difference in price for an autographed Marshall Faulk card and a pack of Madden Ultimate Team 'legend' cards what pushed it over the top was a promotional credit from Amazon and Walmart that at the time was only being offered on the standard versions. Now both retailers have extended their $20 preorder p...
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Online Franchise Mode Goes Untouched for Madden NFL 12
As soon as EA Sports announced all the improvements for Franchise mode back in May the questions started flowing in on whether those enhancements would apply to Online Franchise mode as well. Having avoided addressing the topic since EA Sports today finally admitted that Online Franchise has gotten absolutely no additions in Madden NFL 12. When it comes to the tight schedule of an annual development cycle, we have to make tough decisions, and it became apparent as we continued to work throu...
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Madden NFL 12 Hall of Fame Collector’s Edition Offers Questionable Value
For anyone considering a purchase of the Madden NFL 12 "Hall of Fame" Limited Collector's Edition don't jump at the product solely because it is being marketed as something special. It's important to take a look at the total package and determine its true worth especially considering the difference in price between that and the regular version is substantial. For $90 the "Hall of Fame" edition includes the game, an autographed Marshall Faulk card, an exclusive pack of Madden Ultimate Team ca...
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Madden Player Traits Evoking Strong Response from Fans and NFL Players
Throughout the years the speed rating in Madden has not only largely dictated success on the field but also been the biggest point of contention from athletes in terms of getting their perceived respect. Overall rating of course was the first thing looked at but beyond that it always seemed to be the speed rating that players argued over. As soon as I started posting up images of the new 'Player Traits' being implemented in Madden NFL 12 it became evident that they were where the debate w...
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Bills Finally Unveil New Uniforms Originally Leaked in Madden 12 Video
Today the Buffalo Bills unveiled their new uniforms to the public for the first time. The uniforms however were first spotted in one of the early teaser videos for Madden NFL 12. EA Sports quickly pulled the video but it was too late. The company took some heat from the NFL over the slip-up though the league typically signs off on promotional materials before they filter out so the fault there was likely split. The uniforms were not available in the build on display at E3 given that th...
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Madden NFL 12 Soundtrack
One final piece of news out of E3 comes with the soundtrack for Madden NFL 12. After focusing on in-stadium music last year EA Sports returns to a more traditional playlist of songs with Madden 12. Continue on for the full track listing! (more…)...
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