Archive for the ‘Madden’ Category
  • Connected Franchise News for Madden NFL 25 Delayed Two Weeks
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    Posted May 6th, 2013 at 10:45 am 29 Comments »
    The first news on Connected Franchise - previously known as Connected Careers - in Madden NFL 25 had been scheduled to release today. Focus was to be on the Coach and Player paths with the Owner mode aspect getting the spotlight on May 20. Now everything related to Connected Franchise will come on that day. Word comes from Shopmaster of MyMaddenPad who had content ready to go today upon lifting of an embargo that has now moved.  (more…)...
  • Another Video Showing Off Variety of Runner Moves in Madden NFL 25
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    Posted May 2nd, 2013 at 4:45 pm 54 Comments »
    Trailing behind the initial teaser trailer and first gameplay related feature announcements EA Sports has released another look at Madden NFL 25's "Run Free" in action. The "Precision Modifier" will give ball-carriers the ability to make up to 30 different moves and string them together to create what EA describes as "devastating combos". The new video is unlikely to quell any of the concerns from those disturbed by the influence this combo implementation could have on the game. That the ...
  • Wii U Officially Going Without Madden
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    Posted May 2nd, 2013 at 8:00 am 8 Comments »
    When Madden NFL 25 was announced the Wii U was left out of the promotion. That followed the admission that Tiger Woods 14 wouldn't be coming to the recently released console and even still EA has no games officially announced headed to the system in the future. On the heels of growing speculation that EA might go exclusive to Microsoft in some form or fashion the company has finally confirmed that Madden NFL 25 will not appear on the Wii U. Nintendo World Report was able to wrangle up ...
  • Your Thoughts on the First Madden NFL 25 Gameplay News and Trailer
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    Posted April 30th, 2013 at 5:15 pm 27 Comments »
    Last week EA Sports rolled out the first info relating to gameplay improvements for Madden NFL 25 along with a teaser trailer. "Run Free" provides enhanced user-control for the ball-carrier, the "Infinity Engine" has been refined for the physics system's second year, blocking is said to have been worked on, and the defense gets another assist feature with "Heat-Seeker tackling". EA also has proudly touted how users will be able to "string together devastating combos" with runner moves by com...
  • Full List of Retailer Pre-Order Incentives for Madden NFL 25
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    Posted April 26th, 2013 at 4:15 pm 8 Comments »
    Earlier this month the first pre-order bonus for Madden NFL 25 was spotted and that was followed by another which implied there will be a form of Owner mode added to Connected Franchise (formerly Connected Careers). Now other retailers have followed by detailing the "team" packs they are offering which as expected are among the more storied franchises.  (more…)...
  • Rookies Added to Ultimate Team in Madden 13 Provide Glimpse at Ratings for Madden 25
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    Posted April 26th, 2013 at 11:15 am 21 Comments »
    Though to a lesser extent than last year - when they created nearly 40 rookies during the NFL Draft and dropped them into Madden Ultimate Team - EA Sports has created 10 from the 2013 class and added them to packs in Madden NFL 13. The ratings provide insight on what to expect when they debut in Madden NFL 25. (more…)...
  • More on Madden NFL 25 Run Free and Improvements to Physics and Defense
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    Posted April 25th, 2013 at 10:15 am 39 Comments »
    Following up on the trailer released last night EA Sports has posted two blogs detailing the improvements to the running game and the influence that comes with the advancing physics for Madden NFL 25. "Run Free" is getting pushed hard as something buzz-worthy by the company but widespread response to the trailer and first info has been anything but kind. Check out the first blog on running here and the other on the physics and defense here. Run Free includes a "precision modifier" utilizing t...
  • First Madden NFL 25 Trailer Spotlights Running in the Open Field
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    Posted April 24th, 2013 at 6:15 pm 60 Comments »
    The first trailer for Madden NFL 25 has arrived and the focus is on the run game matching the initial reveal for NCAA Football 14 three weeks ago. Both games feature a refined "Infinity Engine" physics system paired with an enhanced running game that offers greater control over realistic cuts, jukes, hurdles, stumbles, and acceleration bursts. Know that there is not much of substance here in this trailer - rather it's a compilation of highlights that will make Packers fans wonder what the...