Archive for the ‘Football’ Category
  • Top rated quarterbacks in Madden NFL 17 come in slightly lower rated than last year
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    Posted July 21st, 2016 at 10:30 am 11 Comments »
    EA Sports today revealed the top five rated QBs in Madden NFL 17. Four players return to the group from where they finished last season. Carson Palmer is no longer in the top of the class with Russell Wilson edging his way in. #5 Russell Wilson - 91 Overall #4 Ben Roethlisberger - 93 Overall  (more…)...
  • Top rated rookies in Madden NFL 17; ratings scale looks to have stayed the same
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    Posted July 20th, 2016 at 2:00 pm 13 Comments »
    With the rollout of the player ratings for Madden NFL 17 now underway EA Sports began today with a look at the highest rated rookies. #10 Hunter Henry, TE, Chargers (Rd 2, Pick 4) 78 Overall #9 DeForest Buckner, DE, 49ers (Rd 1, Pick 7) 78 Overall #8 Corey Coleman, WR, Browns (Rd 1, Pick 15) 78 Overall  (more…)...
  • Madden NFL 17 trailer goes over what will make it the most authentic entry in the series
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    Posted July 11th, 2016 at 2:30 pm 13 Comments »
    Please enable Javascript to watch this video EA Sports has released a brand new trailer for Madden NFL 17, and while there's nothing new it does a good job of summarizing many of the improvements that have been made for the game this year in terms of audio and gameplay. Those include the new ball-carrier moves, the enhanced defensive AI, long overdue work done to special teams, and new commentary team. ...
  • Updated equipment in Madden NFL 17
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    Posted June 29th, 2016 at 1:15 pm 5 Comments »
    In recent years the Madden franchise has failed to properly represent the equipment that players wear on gameday. It's especially embarrassing when even the covers prominently feature equipment not found in the game. That's about to change with Madden NFL 17, as a lot of new licensed gear has been added and the equipment carrying over has been scanned in order to look much better.  (more…)...
  • Quick look at how Gameplans will influence Madden NFL 17 Franchise Mode
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    Posted June 22nd, 2016 at 10:15 am 4 Comments »
    Please enable Javascript to watch this video This year in Madden NFL 17's Franchise mode the gameplanning process will actually have an effect on how players perform in the next game. "Know your opponent’s tendencies every week then pick the right drills to attack and counter those tendencies in game. This new level of strategy delivers more variety and more fun when preparing for your next opponent, whether it’s a user or the CPU. Once you’re in game, expect to see a tea...
  • The new replays in Madden NFL 17
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    Posted June 22nd, 2016 at 9:45 am 6 Comments »
    Please enable Javascript to watch this video It isn't just the pylon cam which was looked at earlier that'll be new to replays in Madden NFL 17 and the latest video for the game briefly shows some of that off. "We've extended our broadcast graphics package into replays highlighting star playmakers who deliver impactful moments in a game. From Pylon Cam to Time Scale replays, new cameras provide you an all-new angle to the biggest moments."...
  • No, Madden NFL 17 won’t be on PC
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    Posted June 21st, 2016 at 4:00 pm 3 Comments »
    Early this morning Amazon added a retail page for a PC version of Madden NFL 17 that would activate through Origin and was open and accepting pre-orders. Unfortunately EA has confirmed to me and other outlets that there will be no PC version this year and the listing will be removed as it was an error on Amazon's part. Currently the page still exists but pre-orders can't be made. Even just the brief possibility that there might be a PC version created a fairly decent amount of...
  • A look at Madden NFL 17’s new game intros
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    Posted June 20th, 2016 at 9:30 am 22 Comments »
    Please enable Javascript to watch this video The latest quick video for Madden NFL 17 takes a look at the new introductions to games that are a part of the broadcast presentation package. Included are lead-in sequences and lineup intros that will vary depending on the stature of the games being played. ...