Archive for the ‘Madden’ Category
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Deal on Madden NFL 16 today
[Update] After running as the "Deal of the Day" on 9/10 it's no longer available. Madden NFL 16 is the highest rated licensed sports game since 2013 and has already gotten better after being patched to fix many of the bugs that had been plaguing it since release. The deals keep on coming for the game also. After being offered for $50 in the lead-up to its release, Amazon has made it the "Deal of the Day" today with the game being sold for $40 on every system. The price will be av...
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First patch has gone out for Madden NFL 16, addressing many of the reported bugs
The first patch for Madden NFL 16 is available now on Xbox One and PlayStation 4. The focus of the update is to fix the numerous bugs that have proved to be detrimental to enjoyment since the game's release. The turnaround time on the patch was excellent, considering it's only been three weeks since the game went out through EA Access, and just over two weeks since it out wide to all. With representatives from EA going as far as to recommend people wait to start their Franchises and th...
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Tuning update for Madden NFL 16 addresses aggressive catch success rates
A tuning update for Madden NFL 16 went out today, the primary purpose of which appears to be adjusting the risk/reward aspect of deep passes. Tuners allow EA to push out tweaks to the way the game plays without going through the lengthy patch process. While some have felt the balance proved close to fair between pass-catchers and defenders, there have definitely been some head-shaking situations where catches were pulled in that probably shouldn't have been - and those not being limited t...
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Madden NFL 16 stands alone as the highest rated sports game since 2013
As many Madden NFL 16 owners continue wait on starting their Franchise (on the advice of many including EA themselves) and the fixing of other detrimental bugs, the game has cruised to a very good score of 84 on Metacritic. Reviewers as a whole are rewarding the game with a score that has jumped significantly from Madden 15 (81) and Madden 25 (74). In fact, Madden 16 now rates out as the highest rated traditional sports game since 2013. The community seems more vocal about this year's ...
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The downside to Draft Champions
Draft Champions mode in Madden NFL 16 has earned near universal praise. It's a compelling concept involving the selection of players and construction of a team without the necessity of a long-term commitment or investment of money. Unfortunately what has become apparent in recent days is that the lack of stakes affects how people play the games online. (more…)...
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The NFL’s 28 clutch players according to Madden NFL 16
There are some new "Traits" that have been added for Madden NFL 16. One of them affects the frequency penalties are called on each particular player, and the others relate to the new types of catches (aggressive, possession, run after catch) implemented in the game. The concept of "Clutch" though remains one of the more hotly debated things in sports and Madden continues to offer up a trait related to that. Players designated clutch get a ratings boost in late-game high pressure situat...
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Patch being worked on to address many Madden NFL 16 bugs
While there's a lot to like about Madden NFL 16, it's also arguably the buggiest release for the series in recent memory. At the top of the list is the encroachment bug during gameplay, as well as several that are extremely detrimental to Connected Franchise. It's probably wise to wait on starting up a franchise until a patch has been delivered that fixes the known issues. [Update] Even EA is now publicly stating to wait on starting a franchise until a patch goes out. There may not be...
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Review: Madden NFL 16
Madden NFL 16 offers up some intriguing additions and improvements on the field, with new receiver-defender interactions and controls, inaccuracy from quarterbacks, and more realistic penalties - plus the introduction of the brand new Draft Champions Mode. How are those things reconciled with what appears to be an especially buggy release for the series and disappointment with general presentation and Connected Franchise? All of that is examined and more in my reviews of the game which ha...
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