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Madden Ultimate Team Fact Sheet, Release Date and "How To" Video

01:07 AM - January 7, 2010 by Steve_OS

Madden Ultimate Team will be available for download on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 consoles at approximately 5:00 AM Pacific Time on Thursday, January 7th (NOTE: Exact time subject to change). This all-new game mode is offered with a free title update to Madden NFL 10. Just in case you missed our hands on preview, check it out right here.

Madden Ultimate Team is an all-new, strategic game mode for the critically acclaimed Madden NFL 10 on the PlayStation�3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360� video game and entertainment system. Take the challenge to create the definitive NFL team, by collecting virtual cards that include everything from NFL superstars, head coaches, stadiums and much more. Perfect for card collectors and fantasy football gurus, Madden Ultimate Team provides a unique football experience, giving you total control over building a single team in the quest to be crowned the ultimate Madden team. The Madden Ultimate Team game mode will be available free for Madden NFL 10 in January, via Xbox LIVE and PlayStation Network.

Features

� Build Your Ultimate Team � With complete customization, take control over every aspect of your team. Set your starting offense, defense, special teams and then take your team to the field by playing games in Madden NFL 10. Determine who will coach your ultimate team, and then tailor additional aspects like uniforms and home stadium.

� Nine Card Types � Collect bronze, silver and gold cards to form your ultimate team. Select from player, coach, playbook, injury, stadium, uniform, and contract card types. Go for the best with legendary player cards, as well as limited edition variants.

� Develop Team Chemistry � Get an on-field chemistry boost, by selecting players from the same pro or collegiate team. Choose playbooks, stadiums and coaches from the same team to get an added boost, or allow Madden Ultimate Team to dynamically update as the lineup changes.

� Acquire New Cards � Build your team in a variety of ways. Play games and earn coins to acquire new card packs, buy or sell cards with millions of Madden NFL fans at the auction block, or check weekly deals to purchase limited edition cards. Acquire additional card packs by using Microsoft Points on Xbox LIVE Marketplace or purchase them from the PlayStation Network.

� The Hub � The home base for building your Madden Ultimate Team, The Hub provides easy access to your card collection. Make team changes or acquire new cards via the auction block or in-game store. Easily view total coins accumulated, team chemistry, team skill level, team record and total card value.

� Online Leaderboards � Keep track of how your team ranks versus friends. Madden Ultimate Team online leaderboards will track your overall record, including head-to-head, versus the computer, and more.

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Member Comments

# 21 Cubit @ 01/07/10 02:01 PM

It is soo funny to play people who try to use their cheeseball tactics while controlling low 60s-rated quarterbacks. That 20-yard drop back and WR screen isn't gonna work dude!

# 22 LingeringRegime @ 01/07/10 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by DirtyJerz32


	I'd play you DEFT but, I have the 360 version.

Thanks man.

Just played this dude who onside kicked constantly. I know there are some legit players out there somewhere.

# 23 LingeringRegime @ 01/07/10 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Cubit


	It is soo funny to play people who try to use their cheeseball tactics while controlling low 60s-rated quarterbacks. That 20-yard drop back and WR screen isn't gonna work dude!

I know right. I kind of like it for that reason alone.

# 24 Bruin26 @ 01/07/10 04:16 PM

I am playing my franchise right now but plan on looking into this for sure tomorrow. I don't play online for a few reasons. One I really suck anyway so I am not fun to play against, but with this mode I would be willing to play with people from here looking for others that aren't buying packs. I am on 360 for all sports games (PS3 for baseball though) and my tag is the same as my name here. So if you aren't worried about playing a crappy player even if he has good players let me know.

# 25 LingeringRegime @ 01/07/10 04:28 PM

I think this game mode is tailored for online play. It isn't fun to get killed by the CPU when you have an all bronze team. If you can find some good people then it is pretty good.

# 26 Cubit @ 01/07/10 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Bruin26


	I am playing my franchise right now but plan on looking into this for sure tomorrow. I don't play online for a few reasons. One I really suck anyway so I am not fun to play against, but with this mode I would be willing to play with people from here looking for others that aren't buying packs. I am on 360 for all sports games (PS3 for baseball though) and my tag is the same as my name here. So if you aren't worried about playing a crappy player even if he has good players let me know.

Keep in mind too that if you are just into the collecting, you don't even have to play Ultimate Team against other people. You can just play against whatever AI team you want.

# 27 Silent Nature @ 01/07/10 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by DEFTFUNDAMENTALZ


	I think this game mode is tailored for online play. It isn't fun to get killed by the CPU when you have an all bronze team. If you can find some good people then it is pretty good.

I managed to beat the Steelers and Rams so far with my all bronze team on All Madden.

Stephen McGee as my QB, Colt Brennan as a back up QB.

# 28 sportyguyfl31 @ 01/07/10 04:31 PM

Dont care about this feature at all

# 29 Icarus2k9 @ 01/07/10 04:55 PM

As a FIFA ultimate team nut, I feel a little aggrieved as many of the worries I had coming into the Madden version were realised.

For a start, the new identity you are supposed to forge out of your team becomes non-existent with the proscriptive choices of kits. You can't seem to mix and match pants and tops, and each kit MUST have its real life logo too. I'm guessing this is an NFL thing and not EA being short sighted, but the fact whatever you call your team doesn't even show up on a chunk of the stat overlays (I get Redskins) takes you out of it too. It feels like X NFL team but weird, instead of your very own team.

The complete lack of tournaments makes it almost redundant as a mode too. You can only play exhibition games, and if the key is to get to the top of the leaderboard, then you know some 14 year old stat boosters are going to beat you to it.

As for building the best team, EA have seemingly sacrificed the game it could be to make some extra money through microtransactions (which FIFA did to nearly the same degree). However, when last time you had only 11-16 players to keep in contract as opposed to 50+ this time, and the points earning is much slower, and teams are already sporting Packers Favres and lots of gold players...you get the impression that you have to pay for at least one platinum pack (only a minimum of 15 games to earn one, of course, all the while not spending a single token on keeping any of your players playing for you) to remain competitive.

If it offered more as a mode, it might be worth devoting time to it. But it feels so empty and so obviously bent towards buying a few packs to survive let alone compete, it's a bit of a damp squib.

# 30 CreatineKasey @ 01/07/10 04:58 PM

The leaderboard is only your friends too. You can't see overall leaders.

# 31 LingeringRegime @ 01/07/10 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Icarus2k9


	If it offered more as a mode, it might be worth devoting time to it. But it feels so empty and so obviously bent towards buying a few packs to survive let alone compete, it's a bit of a damp squib.

Yeah, it seems to be a lot harder to grind out some coins. 1500 for a silver pack. For me that would take close to 5 games maybe more. I really wish there was a subdivision for "Coin Only" players. No fun playing against some little kid who has been buying platinum packs all day.

# 32 Icarus2k9 @ 01/07/10 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by DEFTFUNDAMENTALZ


	Yeah, it seems to be a lot harder to grind out some coins. 1500 for a silver pack. For me that would take close to 5 games maybe more. I really wish there was a subdivision for "Coin Only" players. No fun playing against some little kid who has been buying platinum packs all day.

It takes me about the same. Or I could just pay 40p (70 cents? under 100 gamer points?) to buy a pack, which is peanuts.

Including "coin only" would be ideal, and your team would be "coin only" if no cards in your deck were bought (little coin symbol in corner to show you which is which?). But that kind of destroys the point of the content - a way to get some extra money from this year's Madden franchise, in the same way not allowing you to edit franchise stats was so you may buy the accelerators. That's not bashing them, BTW, just saying sometimes business plans can hold back products.

On a positive note, two bronze teams against each other, just like two bronze teams on FIFA, is some of the best fun I've had out of Madden. Game problems aside, you get the feeling these matchups are how some people would prefer the top teams to play in the proper game - QB mistakes, sacks and a real need to understand what each player does well.

# 33 VTPack919 @ 01/07/10 05:37 PM

Any ps3 guys want to play this feel free to add me! I need some buddies for this.

VTPack919

# 34 PlatooN @ 01/07/10 05:39 PM

is there a way to change your teams jersey? i don't want the stinkin' chiefs!

Over all impressions so far 2 games in are good.

its more fun IMO playing this online then regular ranked matches.

**edit** the ability to buy coins for a feature like this does taint it tho. people should have to earn their teams.

# 35 Jeetah @ 01/07/10 06:10 PM

This is a joke. My players are so bad I can't beat the CPU. And when I'm heavily beating someone that just lose their connect which results in no coins and my players lose a contract game. Lose, Lose.

# 36 baseballsim @ 01/07/10 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Icarus2k9


	The complete lack of tournaments makes it almost redundant as a mode too. You can only play exhibition games, and if the key is to get to the top of the leaderboard, then you know some 14 year old stat boosters are going to beat you to it.

If you are only concerned about winning something than you are right but I think the majority of players play online for the fun and enjoyment. Now add a card collecting experience and fantasy team management and it gets even more interesting.

# 37 baseballsim @ 01/07/10 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by DEFTFUNDAMENTALZ


	Yeah, it seems to be a lot harder to grind out some coins. 1500 for a silver pack. For me that would take close to 5 games maybe more. I really wish there was a subdivision for "Coin Only" players. No fun playing against some little kid who has been buying platinum packs all day.

Don't let those "high salaried teams" discourage you.

This morning before going to work, I went to the online matchup screen to see who I would match up against. Most of the matchups were 60 OVR opponents but I did come across one with 82 OVR which still would have been a nice challenge.

# 38 CreatineKasey @ 01/07/10 06:20 PM

Okay, from what I can tell the strategy is even somewhat limited. If you think about it, you really don't make many choices as to how your team functions. You basically take a group of bad players and play Madden. You can only user player for a certain amount of time so it's not like you can put together the perfect 3-4 for the perfect power run team.
On top of that, you can't even compete against others on a real leaderboard.

To be honest, without playing friends, I just am not sure if I get the point of this. I really think this mode is made for kids who have money to waste and want to torture opponents by playing junk teams with loaded ones since you really can't hold onto a great team unless you purchase cards.

What happens if you never buy new players after their contracts expire? Does the mode implode? lol

# 39 LingeringRegime @ 01/07/10 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Falzon


	is there a way to change your teams jersey? i don't want the stinkin' chiefs! Over all impressions so far 2 games in are good. its more fun IMO playing this online then regular ranked matches. edit the ability to buy coins for a feature like this does taint it tho. people should have to earn their teams.

The only way you can change uni's is to get a uniform card with a new team.

# 40 Altimus @ 01/07/10 06:26 PM

No custom uniforms... shame.

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