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CONFIRMED: No Madden NFL 15 Demo

09:15 AM - August 11, 2014 by Steve_OS

Looking at the list of upcoming demos for the week (via PlayStation.Blog), it doesn't appear as though we will see a Madden NFL 15 demo this week and odds are we won't see one next week either.

Things could change, but it doesn't look like we get a Madden demo this year. It could have something to do with EA Access, but that is an Xbox One exclusive. Who really knows, but it certainly doesn't look promising.

We have sent a note to EA Sports and if we get an official response we will update this post.

UPDATE: Just received an official response from EA Sports. Confirmed: No Madden NFL 15 demo.

UPDATE #2: (Polygon received a more detailed response)

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	Update: While EA initially declined to comment on the reasons for the lack of a Madden 15 demo, an EA representative reached out to Polygon after the publication of this story with the following statement to provide some additional context: "The difficult decision not to do a demo for Madden was strictly a result of the team's commitment to deliver the highest-quality game possible. We chose to put 100 percent of our development resources toward the full game."

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# 181 CaliDude916 @ 08/12/14 02:25 AM

I had a feeling this was gonna be the case when they announced EA Access.

# 182 charter04 @ 08/12/14 02:43 AM

I know people want a Demo but, correct me if I'm wrong, did Madden 25 next gen have a demo? I'm not being sarcastic. I looked at the threads I've posted in and never saw a Demo impressions thread. If there was a demo I would have played it and gave an impression for sure.

My point is if it didn't have a demo then what's the big deal? Not many games have them any more. Open beta's will probably be the only demo's not long from now.

# 183 DaSmerg @ 08/12/14 03:29 AM

Part of me says, so what? This year's Madden release is the (apparently) last year of this awful generation (Xbox 360/PS3) built Maddens. Colour it a lot of different ways if you like to but Madden 14 is another in a long line of yearly release with modest incrementally different from the previous year (or 2 or 3) changes...but shiny-er helmets and new menu's.

Then the other part of me says...a group of well meaning, but self invested community gamer advisors. No more full game beta testing before gold certification. EA Sports/Tiburon are waiting another full year for a true 'next gen' built Madden release. Early release program, on the lowest selling 'next gen' console only (XB1...hey man, peeps like them some PS4 early on...don't blame me) and now no demo release?

This kids, is what happens when bean counters start running the show. It made total sense to save a million bucks in one quarter of one year while continuing to train your customers to associate disappointment with the product AND anger at the company that makes it. Brilliant business strategy! Must have taught that one in the MBA classes! SMH

Look this is a bad, small ball decesion that might look real good on the bottom line of one quarter but it's a bad idea. AAA titles release demos. Its been that way for almost 2 decades. With Madden's revenues, there's no reason for this and its a double negative on the long term for both the Madden brand and the parent EA, who makes like what, half the games we play now, or something near that?

# 184 geezy @ 08/12/14 04:21 AM

I don't think I need a demo of Madden it looks and plays so similar year after year and everything I've seen so far wasn't impressive, I really thought they'd do a major overhaul of the game this year 4 PS4 & Xbox but having no competition EA can basically put out more or less the same product and it's our only option.

# 185 Skyboxer @ 08/12/14 04:28 AM

Prsonaly I don't need a demo.
From the VLOGS etc.. I see that I will enjoy the improvements they've made, especially on D.
I simply need release day to come.
Can't wait to watch some videos of those that get it on the X1 early program.

# 186 kehlis @ 08/12/14 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by CaliDude916


	I had a feeling this was gonna be the case when they announced EA Access.

If it's because of EA Access why is NHL getting a demo?

# 187 kjcheezhead @ 08/12/14 09:02 AM

I think this will increase sales for Madden this year. I've been on the fence about supporting the madden 15 direction or not supporting exclusivity.

In the end, knowing there would be no demo and best buy offering the game for $40, I decided to take the best buy deal while I could. I supported exclusivity, but if I don't like the game I can get my $40 back easily.

# 188 Candymandagreat @ 08/12/14 10:54 AM

no demo, no biggie....demo are just to give you a preview...we all know what madden is about at this point.

# 189 Candymandagreat @ 08/12/14 10:57 AM

http://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2014/08/11/madden-nfl-15-demo-locked-behind-ea-access-paywall/

# 190 hg27 @ 08/12/14 11:23 AM

Funny now i wonder what happens to those who ordered EA season ticket?

# 191 Pixx4Sixx @ 08/12/14 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by hg27


	Funny now i wonder what happens to those who ordered EA season ticket?

Season Ticket was discontinued, not sure how anyone would have ordered it. I believe EA Access is the new Season Ticket.

# 192 DBMcGee3 @ 08/12/14 11:30 AM

This is the luxury of having no competition. EA knows that millions of people will buy this game upon release regardless, so they sh!tcan the demo to add value to their "Season Pass" BS. It's probably a great move financially, but for those of us on the fence after several years of virtually the same broken game, it's basically a line drawn in the sand.

Unless the game gets outstanding reviews, by which I mean 9 or higher, I will definitely pass. I've just been disappointed with Madden so many times after spending a hard earned $60.

# 193 kehlis @ 08/12/14 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by DBMcGee3


	This is the luxury of having no competition. EA knows that millions of people will buy this game upon release regardless, so they sh!tcan the demo to add value to their "Season Pass" BS. It's probably a great move financially, but for those of us on the fence after several years of virtually the same broken game, it's basically a line drawn in the sand. Unless the game gets outstanding reviews, by which I mean 9 or higher, I will definitely pass. I've just been disappointed with Madden so many times after spending a hard earned $60.

If your not willing to do a bit of due diligence on your own part by renting the game and trying it yourself you are in no place to complain about the lack of a demo.

# 194 Klocker @ 08/12/14 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by charter04


	I know people want a Demo but, correct me if I'm wrong, did Madden 25 next gen have a demo? I'm not being sarcastic. I looked at the threads I've posted in and never saw a Demo impressions thread. If there was a demo I would have played it and gave an impression for sure. My point is if it didn't have a demo then what's the big deal? Not many games have them any more. Open beta's will probably be the only demo's not long from now.

Correct

No madden 25 demo so no, it's not a conspiracy. Demos are proven to make impressions of most games worse and so companies by and large are forgoing the extra expense and time of a crappy limited product demo. I'm glad I have EA Access and can try the full game .....better than a demo.

Also to PS4 owners, it was Sony's decision to not participate in EA access as it conflicts with their own online plans

# 195 l8knight1 @ 08/12/14 12:33 PM

Agree with Klocker above. Madden 13's demo was really bad, not the final build when it came out, and gave a bad impression of the game. That demo was torn to shreds on this board.

# 196 Sheba2011 @ 08/12/14 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Klocker


	Correct No madden 25 demo so no, it's not a conspiracy. Demos are proven to make impressions of most games worse and so companies by and large are forgoing the extra expense and time of a crappy limited product demo. I'm glad I have EA Access and can try the full game .....better than a demo. Also to PS4 owners, it was Sony's decision to not participate in EA access as it conflicts with their own online plans

As a fan I disagree with PS4 and am all for individual choice. As a business owner I 100% agree with their decision, they see EA Access as a rival to their own product PS+.

# 197 ManiacMatt1782 @ 08/12/14 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by kehlis


	If it's because of EA Access why is NHL getting a demo?

NHL is one of those games where it could entice a fringe hockey fan to get the game. Madden, most of their sales were people that were gonna buy it regardless. Hockey itself doesn't have as big of a hardcore fanbase, so any tool to help bring in the fringe fan would still be used. I don't think its because of EA Access, but because a demo simply wouldn't add sales to Madden.

That's my opinion anyway, someone else might think I am talking out of my ***, but it makes a bit of sense from a business standpoint to me anyway.

# 198 jeremym480 @ 08/12/14 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by canes21


	I get what you are saying and I kind of feel you are probably right, but I just feel renting should not be the way to go. Then again renting is there for just that reason. I guess it's where I've always hated renting games so it makes me biased when it comes into the equation. Oh well.

I haven't actually rented a game in 10+ years, but I essentially 'rent' all of my games by buying them and selling them (mostly on eBay) if/when I get tired of them.

# 199 BigBadTom @ 08/12/14 12:43 PM

I don't mind this because I have never really enjoyed a demo (I hated the 2k11 demo but 2k11 was my favorite game last gen) so i don't mind this--the only issue is that the announcement is so late that it makes me think there are some serious bugs still being ironed out by the dev team and knowing Tiburon, that is terrifying.

# 200 kehlis @ 08/12/14 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ManiacMatt1782


	NHL is one of those games where it could entice a fringe hockey fan to get the game. Madden, most of their sales were people that were gonna buy it regardless. Hockey itself doesn't have as big of a hardcore fanbase, so any tool to help bring in the fringe fan would still be used. That's my opinion anyway, someone else might think I am talking out of my ***, but it makes a bit of sense from a business standpoint to me anyway.

Nope, spot on and that's pretty much my point.

I expected a demo for nhl because of the reasons you mentioned and because this is their first game this gen.

Madden had none of those reasons.

Point being, both games have reasons either to release a demo or not to none of which have anything to so with EA access. If that were the reason for no demo ea would be consistent across the board.

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