Archive for the ‘Madden’ Category
  • Madden NFL 16 impressions discussion video
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    Posted August 21st, 2015 at 9:45 am 23 Comments »
    Madden NFL 16 has been out through EA Access since Wednesday, supplying ample time to have formed base impressions of the new game. After about 12 hours of play (over two different accounts) Rich Grisham joins me to discuss our thoughts on the game to this point. Areas covered include gameplay, penalties, Draft Champions, online play, the prologue, and bugs. This show will also be put out in podcast form later today and will be posted tomorrow! ...
  • Full online game of Madden NFL 16 with impressions commentary
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    Posted August 20th, 2015 at 12:45 pm 12 Comments »
    While those with an Xbox One have the ability to check out Madden NFL 16 prior to release, everyone else is left on the outside looking in. Thanks to the widespread presence of streams though at the very least people are able to assess the game based on footage and the impressions of those who have been able to play through EA Access. In this first complete game video, played online, my Seahawks take on Rich Grisham's Eagles. During the game we discuss early impressions and react to the e...
  • Madden NFL 16 EA Access Live Stream
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    Posted August 19th, 2015 at 3:15 pm 28 Comments »
    Madden NFL 16 is available now through EA Access, and I'll be streaming much of the day. Join and watch, and chat along! If active the live stream will be embedded. If not currently live the archived streams and other videos will be there instead. (more…)...
  • 10 hour trial for Madden NFL 16 now available through EA Access
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    Posted August 19th, 2015 at 2:15 pm 19 Comments »
    Madden NFL 16 is out now to download as a timed trial with EA Access on Xbox One. Subscribers to the service will get 10 hours of playtime after which it will expire. The timer is ticking down whenever the game is loaded regardless of whether it is being played, menus are being navigated through, or if there is any activity taking place at all. So make sure to exit out and close the application from the Xbox One home screen when not in use. The 10 hours are there to play whether its...
  • Save money on your Madden NFL 16 pre-order
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    Posted August 18th, 2015 at 6:30 pm 4 Comments »
    Madden NFL 16 is nearly here, it releases next Tuesday while those on Xbox One with EA Access will be able to start playing Thursday, and there are still some enticing deals on the game to take advantage which is somewhat rare for pre-orders. Amazon continues to offer the game on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 to Prime members for $50. Take the order to checkout to see the discount applied. Those that have a copy of Madden NFL 15 to get rid of will want to consider the trade-in of...
  • Giveaway: Madden NFL 16
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    Posted August 17th, 2015 at 11:30 am 13 Comments »
    In entering the heart of the sports gaming season the semi-regular site giveaways now return! The first of many to come is for a copy of Madden NFL 16 on the system of choice. For a second opportunity at winning a copy of Madden NFL 16 make sure to enter the giveaway currently running through Hit The Pass as well. There are several ways to qualify and each one counts for entries so the more you complete the more chances to win. The giveaway is open now and will run through August...
  • EA’s new “draft” modes in Madden and FIFA generating mixed response
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    Posted August 15th, 2015 at 2:15 pm 23 Comments »
    EA Sports has multiple reasons to be heavily motivated in developing new modes for their games that could beecome money-makers in the years to come. Following the explosion of Ultimate Team, the search for the next one is on, and the first attempt at that are the "draft" modes in Madden NFL 16 and FIFA 16. Initial reaction to the announcements appeared tepid but those making up the crowd being targeted aren't necessarily the ones who are most engaged in the products. Based on the poll ...
  • The good, the bad, and the ugly of Madden NFL 16’s player ratings
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    Posted August 14th, 2015 at 12:30 pm 29 Comments »
    The highly anticipated annual list of player ratings for the upcoming Madden went out earlier this week. It's one thing to scan the list and look over the rankings at the top or from a favorite team, but there's plenty of intriguing details to be dug out of all those numbers found in the full ratings spreadsheet. In the latest piece put together for Sporting News some of the top players in particular attributes for Madden NFL 16 are highlighted, those that find themselves as the wo...