Archive for the ‘Madden’ Category
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Details on Ultimate Team for Madden NFL 15
With just four weeks until release EA Sports still has two main modes for Madden NFL 15 to discuss. Connected Franchise which has really slipped this year - typically news on that has come out in May and June - and Ultimate Team which is generally the last thing the company rolls information out on prior to release. Those concerned about Franchise will be even more so now that the company has moved on to talking Ultimate Team. A short video released today teases Ultimate Team for this ...
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Top Receivers, Tight Ends, Offensive Lineman and Defensive Ends in Madden NFL 15
EA Sports has continued to roll out ratings for the five highest players at each position in Madden NFL 15. After revealing the best of the rookies, the company followed up with quarterbacks and running backs, and have since moved on to ratings for the best of the wide receivers, tight ends, offensive lineman, and defensive ends. Wide Receiver Calvin Johnson (99), Brandon Marshall (96), Andre Johnson (95), A.J. Green (95), Dez Bryant (94) Tight End Jimmy Graham (97), Rob Gronkowski (...
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The More Hardcore-Targeted Gameplay Improvements Detailed for Madden NFL 15
EA Sports today released a breakdown of the specific improvements to gameplay that will appeal more to the hardcore crowd in Madden NFL 15. A lot of this was discussed in the recent live stream but it's nice to have it laid out in this manner as well. At the very least the company is demonstrating that they understand balance, realism, and options matter even if casuals have no idea they are there or ever take advantage of them. How effective it all is remains in question but that's...
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Top Rated QBs and RBs in Madden NFL 15
EA Sports will be stringing out Madden NFL 15 player ratings over the next two weeks. The company has now revealed the top rated quarterbacks and running backs which follow the highest rated rookies with 13 of them 78 or higher. Unfortunately "top" only means five best at each position so it wouldn't seem like there would be a great deal to analyze or argue about...though I'm sure plenty of that will still happen. Quarterback Peyton Manning (98), Aaron Rodgers (98), Drew Brees (96), ...
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Top Rated Rookies in Madden NFL 15
The player rating reveals for Madden NFL 15 begin today with EA Sports releasing the top rated rookies. All those who are 78 overall and higher are noted which amounts to 13 of them. To no surprise Jadeveon Clowney tops the list but only at an 83 overall. Greg Robinson, drafted right behind him, also gets an 83. Lineman in particular are often given an edge as rookies as the transition is considered to be somewhat easier than those in skill positions. Quarterbacks even when selected high gen...
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Gameplay Improvements for Madden NFL 15 Presented in Detailed Live Stream
EA Sports held a live stream yesterday for Madden NFL 25 to explain and show off the improvements to gameplay that have been the marketing focus since E3. It turned out to be a fairly valuable watch with a lot of information relating to the new features, issues the development team attempted to address, and the thinking behind it all. There's a difference between reading about all the various gameplay-related features and actually having them shown and discussed in a manner that gets acro...
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Improvements to Player AI Discussed in New Madden NFL 15 Video
EA Sports has released another in a series of videos meant to show off improvements and additions to Madden NFL 15. The latest is what they call "Player Sense 2.0" and relates to the intelligence of the players in making decisions and reacting to situations. "Player Sense" was introduced in Madden NFL 25 and though limited in scope it did show some promise. ZONE/MAN COVERAGE IMPROVEMENTS Zone Coverage ratings now have a bigger impact on how quickly defenders break on throws. Defenders w...
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Tackling Mechanics On Display in Latest Madden NFL 15 Video
EA Sports has released another video focusing on one of the new elements being introduced in Madden NFL 15. Tackling has received a lot of attention, going as far as to even add a "Tackle Cone" in order to help those who have struggled with it in the past. (more…)...
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