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Madden NFL 15: Three Things To Be Excited About

12:28 PM - August 9, 2014 by RaychelSnr

Madden NFL 15 is coming in a few weeks, and at this point we've really begun to learn what this year's title is bringing to the table. Here are three things we are excited about with this year's game, be sure to add your own in the comments!

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# 41 oneamongthefence @ 08/10/14 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by TheRealHST


	I still want Total Control Passing: In Madden 13 and Madden 25 as well as previous Maddens, I could not put the ball where I wanted. It is something that has killed Madden for me. Example: A WR is running an out route down the sidelines. The WR has the CB beat and has good separation. The SS/FS is overtop but will not have enough time to get there. In Madden, It has been impossible (for the most part) to put the ball in that window. Either the CB will miraculously catch up to the ball (the ball should be faster) or the SS/FS will get there in time. Also, you just cant throw over the shoulder and away from DBs. I hate to bring up 2K, but in that game I could put the ball wherever I wanted and away from DBs. I could even throw at a guys feet if I wanted too. All I want from Madden (as well as the other additions) is Full control over where I can put the ball.

In past Maddens it was way overpowered to the point that you could change the receivers route using it. I've been saying this for years but Madden lacks contextual awareness such as back shoulder throw situations. The abs don't posses very much touch on the ball. Its either a straight bullet or a lob pass. I feel like with the triggers we could have much more control over how much touch we have on it.

# 42 ForUntoOblivionSoar∞ @ 08/10/14 04:14 AM

I'm cautiously optimistic about two things:

(1) Passing inaccuracy

(2) Outside run contain

I don't like how they say they solved outside run contain (should instead use gap assignments based on front/offensive formation and the play as it evolves), but I'm hoping it at least works.

# 43 headzapp @ 08/10/14 04:23 AM

kicking and the punt arrow!

# 44 KBCS_Jefferson @ 08/10/14 02:12 PM

I would honestly be all in for a Madden game that would allow users in a Connected Franchise to be themselves as a created player go through the draft process or pick a current player to control. I enjoy defensive side of the ball, specifically SS. Say another user in the franchise chooses to be an RB. I want to be able to be locked in just on my guy and he on his. If my player or his would get fatigued, injured or was backup only playing occasional snap while the other is on the field they should be just a spectator watching each play until they return or if both are off the field you should have a choice to sim to next appearance. Madden isn't the only franchise that needs to implement this, I believe 2K which is already on a different planet as far as gameplay would create a game that is hands down a must have for any sports fan or gamer. I hope that all makes sense to those who read this and if I have copied what someone else posted, my bad. I'm curious what others think on this matter.

# 45 friscob @ 08/10/14 02:24 PM

Shocking that a thread about things in Madden 15 that people are excited about turned into Madden bashing and 2k comparisons. Just let it go already

# 46 fightingirish595 @ 08/10/14 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by friscob


	Shocking that a thread about things in Madden 15 that people are excited about turned into Madden bashing and 2k comparisons. Just let it go already

its not bashing its constructive criticism

# 47 fightingirish595 @ 08/10/14 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by darknmild


	Respect his opinion.... Alot of people like presentation

i do respect his opinion, im just trying to understand it, if he likes the gameplay, then he should be looking forward to presentation. for me presentation is icing on the cake, but right now the cake isnt very good, hopefully it gets better

# 48 friscob @ 08/10/14 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by fightingirish595


	its not bashing its constructive criticism

"Constructive" is very debatable. Thread is about things you're excited about in the upcoming game, not Madden vs 2k comparisons. If someone isn't excited about the game there's countless other places to provide some "constructive criticism"

# 49 timisone @ 08/10/14 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by oulzac


	I'm actually not excited for Madden this year, at all. First time in a long time. I'm just not feeling it. They didn't make any of the changes that needed to be made to franchise or the actual game play itself. Its just more new fluff and its going to be the same broken game underneath. Still going to buy it, but just not excited it for it.

Agreed, but I am not buying at least into I get it for 40.

# 50 LorenzoDC @ 08/10/14 03:23 PM

In fairness to EA, I don't think I have the capacity to get "excited" for Madden this year. Last year I got the deal from Amazon to get old gen and then trade in for current gen for an additional $10. The gameplay and CFM were so unbalanced and stale, with little improvement to the new console, that I just had no fun playing. It's like I got two disappointments from them in one cycle, and that's a lot to overcome.

With that taste in my mouth, after all the hype we had gotten from e3 onward about last year's title, especially on new consoles, I just can't get excited, no matter what they say, no matter what the videos and blogs say.

I will say I absolutley recognize that this team is working on moving things in the right direction. It seems like gameplay could be meaningfully improved even if robotic player movement is still in the game. Presentation is improved. CFM may have made some strides but continued lack of customization and user control options is disappointing. No word on sliders or off the field CPU logic/AI is a problem for me.

So, while I recognize and appreciate hearing about what sounds like progress, I'm going to wait and see. What OS users say by around September 15 will tell me whether or not I want to buy the game.

# 51 regroc88 @ 08/10/14 06:52 PM

Im Excited about HEADSETS!!!! in the game this yr Hopefully will see HEADSETS!! on all the Coaches on all modes of the Game. HEADSETS!! are a Big part of the immersiveness of the game. All Coaches sould have on HEADSETS!!! on All Game Modes Oh! and PlayBooks!! this is so simple ok EA. Don't Muck this up HEADSETS on All Coaches on the Sidelines. I could be complaining about a lot of Other Thing but ill just keep it simple and just........ HEADSETS on All Coaches on the Sidelines on all MOdes and Playbooks. ok HEADSETS!!!! HEADSETS!!!!!!! DAmnit!!! HEADSETS!!!!

# 52 underdog13 @ 08/10/14 07:05 PM

Having the correct wind meter is gonna be great!

# 53 Khanchus @ 08/10/14 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by KBCS_Jefferson


	I would honestly be all in for a Madden game that would allow users in a Connected Franchise to be themselves as a created player go through the draft process or pick a current player to control. I enjoy defensive side of the ball, specifically SS. Say another user in the franchise chooses to be an RB. I want to be able to be locked in just on my guy and he on his. If my player or his would get fatigued, injured or was backup only playing occasional snap while the other is on the field they should be just a spectator watching each play until they return or if both are off the field you should have a choice to sim to next appearance. Madden isn't the only franchise that needs to implement this, I believe 2K which is already on a different planet as far as gameplay would create a game that is hands down a must have for any sports fan or gamer. I hope that all makes sense to those who read this and if I have copied what someone else posted, my bad. I'm curious what others think on this matter.

I think they had that in superstar mode and it wasn't too successful ..... Well at least with the community I played with... We gave it a try but I guess we were cfm guys and like controlling the entire and franchise

Idk if they scrapped that mode but I stopped looking for it... Sounds exciting when you explain and that's how we felt going into the superstar cfm but it didnt work for us

But i do understand there are ppl like that type of gameplay you are describing epecially the my player 2k heads( sorry for the 2k reference )

# 54 Khanchus @ 08/11/14 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by TheRealHST


	I still want Total Control Passing: In Madden 13 and Madden 25 as well as previous Maddens, I could not put the ball where I wanted. It is something that has killed Madden for me. Example: A WR is running an out route down the sidelines. The WR has the CB beat and has good separation. The SS/FS is overtop but will not have enough time to get there. In Madden, It has been impossible (for the most part) to put the ball in that window. Either the CB will miraculously catch up to the ball (the ball should be faster) or the SS/FS will get there in time. Also, you just cant throw over the shoulder and away from DBs. I hate to bring up 2K, but in that game I could put the ball wherever I wanted and away from DBs. I could even throw at a guys feet if I wanted too. All I want from Madden (as well as the other additions) is Full control over where I can put the ball.

It may seem like that but give me a good qb and good we and that out route will be money unless you cover the route yourself or set the right coverage....

My point is does depend on timing analog stick control and how hard you press the icon button and what's the ratings over the involved players

I can't comment on how 2k did it because I haven't played 2k since 2005 and I can barely remember how the game wa but do remember it gave madden a run for its money

It may need touching up and some other areas are lacking but I think gpthe positive out weighs the negative but a lot IMO

I always enjoy Madden they always had something wrong with them...Ican list it out from 1st gen madden up tto M25 but my down yes were 06-08 personally M13 is where I started to see the progress I finally was pleading for and now this yr all the news and additions and theology that's going into madden...

I dk about you guys but I havent seen a game listen and try to please the community as they are doing now ...granted it may have taken them too long they finally have...I was starting to be influenced by some ea bashing going on around the net but hearing about this and seeing some other good games they offer let alone the new ea access deal which is sweet... I'm not a fanboy just giving my opinion thanks I'm s xbox guy so I can get the game on 21 with out going around searching every store in new York to fine the game for 70-75$

Sorry I got off topic but that's just somethings I'm excited about and a response to a post

# 55 Sheba2011 @ 08/11/14 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Khanchus


	with out going around searching every store in new York to fine the game for 70-75$ Sorry I got off topic but that's just somethings I'm excited about and a response to a post

Where do you buy your games that they are charging you $10-15 over retail price???

# 56 CT Pitbull @ 08/11/14 04:27 AM

No doubt ON PAPER, there are some legit improvements made to make M15 a better game. All the defensive improvements should help balance out a game that has been largely one sided in the recent past.

One thing I have learned however is to temper my excitement with this franchise. Like I said ON PAPER all these improvements to gameplay and presentation look great. They all will mean nothing though if they don't function correctly or consistently enough.

Hey I hope the improvements are the real deal for sure because if they are I have a feeling we are all in for a very nice game of football in a couple weeks.

# 57 Sheba2011 @ 08/11/14 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by CT Pittbull


	No doubt ON PAPER, there are some legit improvements made to make M15 a better game. All the defensive improvements should help balance out a game that has been largely one sided in the recent past. One thing I have learned however is to temper my excitement with this franchise. Like I said ON PAPER all these improvements to gameplay and presentation look great. They all will mean nothing though if they don't function correctly or consistently enough. Hey I hope the improvements are the real deal for sure because if they are I have a feeling we are all in for a very nice game of football in a couple weeks.

I have learned that with all video games, you never know how any features are going to work until you have a chance to test them out yourself. Skyrim on PS3 is a great example.

# 58 Demoncrom @ 08/11/14 09:44 AM

I am waiting to see if the AI has been improved to play a fair game win or lose on All-Pro.
Key issues I will be looking out for are:
1. CBs reacting to routes before Wideouts make their cuts.
2. CPU predetermining outcome of game at the beginning of the game. Specifically in previous years the AI was not that good so you would be stream rolling teams and say based on stats you have the best Defense in the league. There is always one game in that season (could be the superbowl) where you statistically have an inferior team yet that day your defense is clueless and your offense cannot execute any plays. If you restart the game 10 times you will get the same result. This is pre-defined outcome and it the worst kind of cheating. So I am hoping to see more fair contested games where the stats matter.
3. Will defensive line moves be over powered?
4. Will the run game be effective this year and will blocking behavior pick up obvious reads - IE guard pulls to lead run play but ignores the assignment and heads up field instead of sealing in the mic-backer.

Lastly I want to see how the new presentation holds up over multiple seasons. I like what I've seen so far and I hope it equals a FUN and intense game this year.

# 59 Khanchus @ 08/11/14 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Sheba2011


	Where do you buy your games that they are charging you $10-15 over retail price???

sorry i was typing from my tablet for any kind of misspells that doesnt make sense

Why i pay 10-15$ over retail price was because i can never wait for the tuesday to arrive to play madden so basically the week before i go on a hunt around new york looking for the game and whenever i find it early they usually charge me extra and i have no problem paying for it, especially im not really strapped for 10-15 extra $ for something that i enjoy

# 60 Sheba2011 @ 08/11/14 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Khanchus


	sorry i was typing from my tablet for any kind of misspells that doesnt make sense Why i pay 10-15$ over retail price was because i can never wait for the tuesday to arrive to play madden so basically the week before i go on a hunt around new york looking for the game and whenever i find it early they usually charge me extra and i have no problem paying for it, especially im not really strapped for 10-15 extra $ for something that i enjoy

Impatience gets the better of all of us sometimes. I actually live in Thailand for work most of the year. You can usually find most games in the electronics markets a week early. All games here though are overpriced because they are all imported. Some Brand new games can cost as much as $80. The only good thing is they almost have the special editions of games for the same price.

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