Archive for the ‘Football’ Category
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Draft Champions Mode Announced for Madden NFL 16
EA Sports today announced a brand new mode coming with Madden NFL 16. Known as "Draft Champions" the mode is being described as fantasy football meets Madden. It's another opportunity to build a fantasy team that can be used online or against the CPU. Of course EA didn't detail what way they'll be monetizing the mode today, if at all, but given its relation to Ultimate Team it wouldn't be surprising if money or "coins" played some role. (more…)...
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Madden NFL 16: Improvements to AI, Penalties, and Defense; E3 Gameplay Trailer
Along with everything else today, including the announcement of a new mode called "Draft Champions", EA Sports today revealed more to do with gameplay. Improvements to AI, new features on defense, and how penalties will be better implemented have been brought into focus. (more…)...
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The Situation with College Sports Video Games Examined
Though the developments related to college-based video games have been covered extensively here over the years, the reasoning for their disappearance and the potential of their return remain the most inquired about subject from readers. It's difficult to summarize everything that led to their downfall or the chances of another being made without going through the entire history behind it all and how we got to where we are now. With that in mind, one of the launch articles I put together a...
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Reaction Has Been Mixed to Madden NFL 16 Connected Franchise News
EA Sports recently revealed a wide range of improvements and additions on the way for Connected Franchise mode in Madden NFL 16. Initial response to the news seemed to be decidedly mixed within the community, with some looking forward to consumer-requests being met, while others find themselves lamenting features still absent or questionable ones that EA seems to have doubled-down on. (more…)...
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Madden NFL 16 To Have a Proper Soundtrack; New Spotify Music Channel Features Songs From Past Games
In late April on Twitter, EA Sports let it be known that Madden NFL 16 would have a real soundtrack rather than utilize NFL Films music again. EA had gone away from soundtracks with the last three editions in the series but now EA Trax will return. The songs featured in the game will not be revealed however until this summer. The company also announced that they have teamed up with Spotify to offer a new Madden NFL channel on the streaming service. You can check it out here. The ch...
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Your Thoughts on Connected Franchise Improvements with Madden NFL 16
Late last week EA Sports revealed the new features and improvements that have been made for Connected Franchise Mode in Madden NFL 16. Many of the features hit on requests from those who have played the mode in recent years, including the ability to sim a specific result, Combine information being available without the need to spend scouting points, and the ability to practice freely with the team. On the flip side the "Goals" system has its merits but also drawbacks and it's been expa...
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Press Row Podcast: Deep Dive Into Madden NFL 16 Connected Franchise Mode
Earlier in the week EA Sports unveiled the improvements that have been made for Connected Franchise mode in Madden NFL 16. In the latest Press Row Podcast, host Richard Grisham interviews creative director Kolbe Launchbaugh and designer John White about everything to do with the mode including the reworking of "goals" and "confidence", the addition of open practice, changes to scouting, and new tools for those running Online Franchises. Check out the podcast through iTunes for iOS a...
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Details on Connected Franchise Improvements for Madden NFL 16
EA Sports today revealed details on what new to expect out of Connected Franchise mode in the upcoming Madden NFL 16. Connected Franchise has been one of the strongest areas for the series in recent years, particularly as it's the only fully-featured Online Franchise that consistently works in all of sports gaming, but areas such as presentation, practice, player progression, and scouting have still disappointed to various extents. New features include completely open practice, the abi...
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