Archive for the ‘Football’ Category
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First Madden NFL 16 Features Not Generating Excitement; Desire for More Penalties High
The initial reveal of improvements for Madden NFL 16 largely lacked substance outside of receiver-defender interactions. That was an area of the game desperate for attention but on its own hasn't been enough to inspire greater anticipation towards the game. Two polls were posted early in the week to gauge reaction to the feature news along with how penalties should play a role in Madden. The results of both paint a clear picture. (more…)...
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New Batch of Madden NFL 16 Screenshots
EA Sports today released a second set of screenshots from Madden NFL 16. These images follow several that were released along with the teaser trailer and the initial feature reveal. The new screens keep with the theme of receiver-defender interactions which appears to be the primary gameplay-related focus this year. Check them all out in the FB album for Madden 16. No improvements related to the graphics have been cited except how "improved time of day and lighting helps highlight M...
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Change to PATs May Be The Best News for Madden NFL 16
It may not be a new feature or mode for Madden NFL 16 that lifts potential enjoyment of the game the most but rather the effect of rules change. Today at the NFL owner's meeting a new rule was passed related to the most boring play in football - that being the point after touchdown. Not only will it greatly benefit NFL games but the video game that represents the league will also become more fun due to the ramifications of the change. (more…)...
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Your Thoughts on the First Madden NFL 16 Feature News
Last week EA Sports rolled out the first information related to Madden NFL 16. For the most part it was underwhelming and nondescript. The exception related to receiver-defender interactions including new controls for each side and more situations that will draw penalties. That will be the focus of the two polls today. The first asks how much does the news on receiver-defender interactions matter. Is this a big deal that has increased anticipation towards Madden 16? Or is it not enough...
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Press Row Hangout Short: First Feature Details for Madden NFL 16
The first details related to Madden NFL 16 arrived this week and for the most part the new features revealed to this point are limited to pass-catcher and defender interactions. Still that's a big deal for the series which has always struggled in representing that aspect of the sport. In the latest Press Row Hangout Short we discuss our general reactions to the first roll-out of information, how well new controls introduced for receivers and defenders may be utilized, whether penalties...
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Madden NFL 16 Pre-Order Incentive and Deluxe Edition Announced
Yesterday represented the promotional kick-off for Madden NFL 16 with the first feature details plus the cover announce and first trailer. In addition to those things EA Sports also provided information related to the standard game's pre-order incentive and the "Deluxe Edition" which will go for $10 more. To the surprise of absolutely no one the pre-order incentive is related to Ultimate Team Mode. The bonus is retailer wide, not specific to any particular one, and includes 10 Pro P...
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Odell Beckham Jr. Named Cover Athlete for Madden NFL 16; First Teaser Trailer Released
From the very start he was the favorite to get the cover of Madden NFL 16 and after a brief voting process Odell Beckham Jr. has prevailed over the competition. Beckham was named the cover athlete for Madden 16 today. He becomes the youngest player ever to receive the honor and only the second to make it following a rookie campaign. (more…)...
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More Feature Descriptions for Madden NFL 16
Retailer information earlier provided a hint of what was to come with Madden NFL 16 regarding new controls related to receiver-defender interactions. Now expanded details have gone up that describe more to do with that aspect of the game and it's accompanied by vague improvements to presentation and Connected Franchise. (more…)...
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