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Madden NFL 25 Video - MNF Simulation: Colts vs. Chargers (Xbox One)

11:41 AM - October 14, 2013 by TheBuddyHobbs

Another next-gen Madden NFL 25 video has arrived, showing nothing but zoomed in footage from a simulation of tonight's match-up between the Indianapolis Colts vs. San Diego Chargers.

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# 241 kehlis @ 10/14/13 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Supersonic_BR


	Can we please, PLEASE, get rid of the exclusive license, NFL? you're not doing yourself a favor.

People keep saying this but what would this solve? What end would it accomplish for us right now?

I think it's a foregone conclusion that the exclusive license with the NFL is done because EA has cornered the market and I don't see them paying for it again.

It would take YEARS for any competitor to make a game that would challenge Madden.

They got what they wanted with the initial deal.

IMO, it's too late at this point.

We just have to cross our fingers and hope that at some point, the EA devs are able to convince those making the decisions that there is a good reason to make the game an actual representation of the football we see on Sundays....

# 242 kel16harris @ 10/14/13 06:53 PM

At this point EA might As well pull an eliete/live13 and just delay or cancel next gen until 15. Highly dissapointed

# 243 ABR173rd @ 10/14/13 06:53 PM

I remember when Madden first implemented the passing "windows" for receivers. I remember walking into an EB when the dreamcast and NFL2k first came out and some lady in line was commenting on how she felt like she was watching a real football game. The days of getting Madden home and loading it up waiting to be blown away are gone and never coming back... The last time I remember playing a Madden game and being truly excited was probably when they implemented the playmaker feature (Vick version).

Looking at the APF2k video really puts into perspective how far behind Madden has become in terms of innovation. Just based on how the players react after the play is over speaks volumes. This game is not even worth a ten dollar upgrade nor purchasing a next gen system so I can play Madden on release day.

# 244 Gosens6 @ 10/14/13 06:55 PM

Yep, even if the license were to end, how does anyone realistically expect a company to just swoop in and make an NFL game right away, if ever? I know some of you guys really love 2K5, and yes 2K8 was a GREAT game, but if the license were to end, 2K isn't going to come and magically rescue us from the situation we're in now.

# 245 Supersonic_BR @ 10/14/13 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by kehlis


	People keep saying this but what would this solve? What end would it accomplish for us right now? I think it's a foregone conclusion that the exclusive license with the NFL is done because EA has cornered the market and I don't see them paying for it again. It would take YEARS for any competitor to make a game that would challenge Madden. They got what they wanted with the initial deal. IMO, it's too late at this point. We just have to cross our fingers and hope that at some point, the EA devs are able to convince those making the decisions that there is a good reason to make the game an actual representation of the football we see on Sundays....

I agree that it would take years, but i would still feel better knowing that there's actually a possibility for companies to make a product representing NFL football. And, to be honest, i think a company like 2K could build on a strong core like APF 2K8. You're right, though, EA has cornered the market, and i blame the NFL more than i blame EA. From an strategic standpoint, EA, with all the money they had, made a good decision.

# 246 kehlis @ 10/14/13 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by TheBuddyHobbs


	We are going to have to wait years to get a good Madden game so what is the big deal waiting a few years for another football game to be developed? We have waited all this time for a good football game. What is another few years?

You missed my point....

# 247 djordan @ 10/14/13 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by SageInfinite


	Media picking up on this, Lol. Damn Tiburon.....guess we aren't alone.... ESPN Says It's Been Using Next-Gen Madden Footage. It Looks Terrible.

And this is when Madden's downfall begins!

# 248 Supersonic_BR @ 10/14/13 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ABR173rd


	I remember when Madden first implemented the passing "windows" for receivers. I remember walking into an EB when the dreamcast and NFL2k first came out and some lady in line was commenting on how she felt like she was watching a real football game. The days of getting Madden home and loading it up waiting to be blown away are gone and never coming back... The last time I remember playing a Madden game and being truly excited was probably when they implemented the playmaker feature (Vick version). Looking at the APF2k video really puts into perspective how far behind Madden has become in terms of innovation. Just based on how the players react after the play is over speaks volumes. This game is not even worth a ten dollar upgrade nor purchasing a next gen system so I can play Madden on release day.

The last madden that i really enjoyed was Madden 06 for the ps2 and xbox. I thought the vision cone was a brilliant idea, and the game was built from a really solid base in Madden 05. In this generation i actually enjoyed Madden 13, but not even close to the level of enjoyment i felt from last gen versions.

# 249 Supersonic_BR @ 10/14/13 07:01 PM

And you know it's bad when they are speaking of headsets for coaches and blades of grass as a feature.

# 250 Danimal @ 10/14/13 07:01 PM

The NFL loves exclusive licenses. EA is a great partner for them.

I just don't see a realistic scenario of this happening. You think the NFL cares if the game isn't realistic enough, hell they don't even want roughness penalties in the game.

# 251 RandomPerson @ 10/14/13 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by kehlis


	People keep saying this but what would this solve? What end would it accomplish for us right now? I think it's a foregone conclusion that the exclusive license with the NFL is done because EA has cornered the market and I don't see them paying for it again. It would take YEARS for any competitor to make a game that would challenge Madden. They got what they wanted with the initial deal. IMO, it's too late at this point. We just have to cross our fingers and hope that at some point, the EA devs are able to convince those making the decisions that there is a good reason to make the game an actual representation of the football we see on Sundays....

What? It's Madden that wouldn't be able to compete with 2K. We all see how much better APF 2K8 is than the latest version of Madden, so what makes you think 2K wouldn't make a significantly better football game?

Honestly, Madden is done as soon as they lose the exclusive license.

# 252 LBzrule @ 10/14/13 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by tfer717


	but even if the first couple games sucked... it would be an new experience. I don't remember the last time a madden has felt new to me.

It wouldn't be about the first couple of games from anyone else being bad. Hell I fully believe 2k could make a game that would run Madden off the field. It would not be able to compete with Madden on the economic level because EA has cornered the market for the last 8 to 9 years so you have a new generation that when it comes to video football, that is synonymous with Madden.

# 253 Supersonic_BR @ 10/14/13 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Danimal


	The NFL loves exclusive licenses. EA is a great partner for them. I just don't see a realistic scenario of this happening. You think the NFL cares if the game isn't realistic enough, hell they don't even want roughness penalties in the game.

I know they don't care, and i even said that i blame the NFL way more than i blame EA for the exclusive license, i just think it's a bad business decision for them, and sales ARE going down, lately, Madden is nowhere near the sales juggernaut that it used to be.

How can't they track the level of satisfaction of their consumers?

# 254 NBASLAM2001 @ 10/14/13 07:06 PM

Is EA trolling us? Their is no way they can put this out on MNF for casuals if us hardcore sports gamers can't even tell much of a difference.

# 255 kehlis @ 10/14/13 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by RandomPerson


	What? It's Madden that wouldn't be able to compete with 2K. We all see how much better APF 2K8 is than the latest version of Madden, so what makes you think 2K wouldn't make a significantly better football game? Honestly, Madden is done as soon as they lose the exclusive license.

I never said they couldn't make a better game, did you read my post?

If you think a different studio would swoop in and all of a sudden make a game that competes with Madden you are fooling yourself.

Because of the deal, no studios even have a framework for football games that they are working on right now.

Like I said, it would take years. Sure, I will welcome a new game years from now if and when it comes but they face sales goals and what you aren't thinking of is the perspective of the company.

Hypothetically. If the deal was dropped and 2k came out and made a game next year, we, the sim players, would love it.

The public? Not so much. And unfortunately we are in the minority.

YOu need sales in order to continue to make games. There is a reason when 2k first make their game they sold it for $20. I'm not so sure a price drop would still be an option.

I'm not arguing with you guys, I want the same thing you do. I'm just being realistic.

# 256 Gosens6 @ 10/14/13 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ghettogeeksta


	Heck, APF 2K8 engine with updated rosters and next-gen graphics would be better than Madden. I can see the first couple of 2K football games being feature and game mode poor, but the game-play and presentation just outstanding! The features and game modes will come over time.

While I agree with this, it's not about the actual game itself, it's the money. Money drives EVERYTHING. Realistically, 2K couldn't just come in and get another NFL license without paying top dollar; And that's if the NFL even wants to do business with them again after their 20$ 2K5 fiasco.

It's all about making money, and that's what the NFL is doing right now with it's exclusive deal with EA. That's why when I hear all this 2K talk, I laugh. They will most likely not be making an NFL game again, and if they do, it won't be anytime in the near future

# 257 Dr. Poe @ 10/14/13 07:08 PM

Looks decent. I hope they have sports center highlights like this in the game. That would be hot.

# 258 Gjordan @ 10/14/13 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Gosens6


	Yep, even if the license were to end, how does anyone realistically expect a company to just swoop in and make an NFL game right away, if ever? I know some of you guys really love 2K5, and yes 2K8 was a GREAT game, but if the license were to end, 2K isn't going to come and magically rescue us from the situation we're in now.

Gotta start somewhere.

# 259 Supersonic_BR @ 10/14/13 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Poe


	Looks decent. I hope they have sports center highlights like this in the game. That would be hot.

I would imagine they have, otherwise this would be another fail in this game, IMO. EA paid a lot of money for the ESPN license and i have yet to see they properly use it in a game.

# 260 Gosens6 @ 10/14/13 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Supersonic_BR


	I would imagine they have, otherwise this would be another fail in this game, IMO. EA paid a lot of money for the ESPN license and i have yet to see they properly use it in a game.

And they haven't this year, and probably will continue to not use it. With the Madden devs, they want their own unique presentation in the game.

Can't give their customers realistic presentation, that would be giving us what we want! They'd be crazy to do that.

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