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EA Access Gives You Just Six Hours Of Madden NFL 15 Gameplay

  01:21 PM - August 18, 2014 by Steve_OS

The official EA Access twitter account today confirmed that the platform will only support six hours of Madden NFL 15 gameplay. Considering EA Sports Season Ticket offers Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 users access to the game for three full days, this news comes as a disappointment for Xbox One fans.

Without a Madden NFL 15 demo, EA Access and EA Sports Season Ticket is the only way consumers can play the game early. Unfortunately, EA Access is exclusive to the Xbox One, which means PlayStation 4 gamers are left out in the cold on any early access period.

While EA Access certainly has its benefits with The Vault, the sports gamer looked at the deal as a no-brainer, since it offered early access to games. However, with time limits set to just six hours of gameplay, that could deter many of them.

While EA Sports has confirmed demos for both NHL 15 and FIFA 15, we would like to hear from the community concerning the six hour gameplay limit for Madden NFL 15 on EA Access.

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# 381 kehlis @ 08/19/14 12:24 AM
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Originally Posted by charter04
I think they were trying to be a little misleading. The same EA Access Twitter account was asked by Steve of this OS a couple of days ago about the time limit on Madden. No answer. Today some random guy asks a question that wasn't even as specific and gets an immediate answer of the 6 hr specifics that we have wondered this whole time. If it wasn't a big deal why wait to answer the question?
I wouldn't say that's misleading as much as the communication about this whole thing was atrocious which I haven't denied since people have been asking this question for weeks.
 
# 382 kiing 360 @ 08/19/14 12:25 AM
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Originally Posted by kehlis
No you really can't.

If they said in the terms of agreement that you would get Madden for as much as you wanted for the five days leading up to release you would have a point.

Can you show me where they said that?


Or for that matter, show me what part of the contract was deceptive?



And again, I don't like it, I just think you are going overboard on the whole intentionally deceptive part.

I'm mad enough with EA for what they've done with the NHL series that I promise you I am not their biggest fan right now, I'm just being realistic with this scenario.
By NOT saying "Madden 15 early release will be limited to a 6 hour timed trial" they were being deceptive. Only vaguely Stating that "some" titles will be limited, fully knowing from the start which titles will be limited is deceptive. Im having a hard time understanding how you cant see that as deceptive
 
# 383 McG @ 08/19/14 12:26 AM
This is directly off the XBOXONE EA ACCESS APP, under the member benefits. It doesn't state anything about a 6 hour limitation. That should be something that is included on the benefits, if it is part of the membership "benefits". Seems more like a membership limitation if anything. This is really sad considering I probably will cancel this now and not pick up the game purely out of spite...
 
# 384 Millennium @ 08/19/14 12:26 AM
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Originally Posted by GAV
Why are you fighting to defend them giving us a poop sandwich?
I'm giving you fair warning. I tried to engage in constructive conversation, but you are teetering on trolling with what you are posting. Please correct it.
 
# 385 Millennium @ 08/19/14 12:28 AM
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Originally Posted by McG
This is directly off the XBOXONE EA ACCESS APP, under the member benefits. It doesn't state anything about a 6 hour limitation. That should be something that is included on the benefits, if it is part of the membership "benefits". Seems more like a membership limitation if anything. This is really sad considering I probably will cancel this now and not pick up the game purely out of spite...
http://www.ea.com/eaaccess/

Click the link. Exact quote:

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PLAY FIRST

If you’re an EA Access member, you can download upcoming EA games five days before the release date to play for a limited time. Madden NFL 15, NHL 15, FIFA 15, NBA LIVE 15 and Dragon Age: Inquisition are all included, with more to come. If you love it, buy it, and you can pick up right where you left off.
I understand the anger, folks. But do not think that it is an excuse to flame on these boards.
 
# 386 charter04 @ 08/19/14 12:33 AM
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Originally Posted by kehlis
I wouldn't say that's misleading as much as the communication about this whole thing was atrocious which I haven't denied since people have been asking this question for weeks.

You really don't think that's misleading? You don't think they knew Madden 15 early access would be the big selling point right now? That's why they released it now IMO. They new some would spend $5 to get to play Madden early and they held off on telling us it's 6 hrs just because they knew they could make a few more bucks.

Of course it's our fault. I only spent 5 just because I knew there might be more of a limited time than I expected.

I personally still think it's worth 30 a year. I have played 3 games of the 4 that I didn't have.

It's possible they waited to tell exactly what the time limit would be because they hadn't made a decision yet but, I doubt it. I expected a time limit based on how it was described but, I feel most thought it would be more than 6 hours. If it was 2 or 3 days early then 6 sounds better but, 5 days? IDK sounds a little shady. I guess we will have to agree to disagree.
 
# 387 ChaseB @ 08/19/14 12:34 AM
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Originally Posted by A_Quiet_Pro
You know I just thought of something... I mentioned a couple weeks ago, if they were close to finishing the game, why they couldn't bump the street date up a week. And given the proof that people have it already and the retail copies are out there; they COULD'VE done this! So not only is the game ready, and they release it earlier to appease their fan base, but then this whole EA Access thing NEVER happens, and create turmoil. SO, if they just release it tomorrow instead of next week, not only do they make the fans happy; but they avoid pissing them off. WINS all around for everyone..
While I get your point, the game has a set release date every year. There are about a million reasons why you can't do that even if you wanted to or could both from a marketing and business standpoint in terms of deals in place and so forth. In short, it's the same reason movies don't get moved up just because they're done months in advance and so on.
 
# 388 kehlis @ 08/19/14 12:35 AM
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Originally Posted by kiing 360
By NOT saying "Madden 15 early release will be limited to a 6 hour timed trial" they were being deceptive. Only vaguely Stating that "some" titles will be limited, fully knowing from the start which titles will be limited is deceptive. Im having a hard time understanding how you cant see that as deceptive
Even by vaguely stating some games would be limited (which is far from the truth since it was made pretty clear) you are still countering your point yourself as that doesn't negate Madden from being that title that is limited.

If they said that no sports title would be limited you would then have a point but they didn't.
 
# 389 HealyMonster @ 08/19/14 12:35 AM
This ea program sounds legit.
 
# 390 kiing 360 @ 08/19/14 12:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Millennium
http://www.ea.com/eaaccess/

Click the link. Exact quote:
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PLAY FIRST

If you’re an EA Access member, you can download upcoming EA games five days before the release date to play for a limited time. Madden NFL 15, NHL 15, FIFA 15, NBA LIVE 15 and Dragon Age: Inquisition are all included, with more to come. If you love it, buy it, and you can pick up right where you left off.



I understand the anger, folks. But do not think that it is an excuse to flame on these boards.

That statement right there "to be played for a limited time" is verbage that the brains of the company put in there to save them selves. Its to vague to know exactly what they mean by that. It could mean, you can play for a limited of time, meaning not forever but up to the 5 days, or it could mean limited time as in 6 hours. EA isn't dumb. So when we the people complain about them not saying anything about time constraints, they can direct us to that very vague, read between the lines, interpret how you want statment
 
# 391 SmashMan @ 08/19/14 12:37 AM
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Originally Posted by GAV
He said the games' playtime 'may' be limited, but said nothing concrete about Madden 15.
That's true, but you replied that you hadn't seen a mention of a limit of as low as two hours, when that information was available from day one. Everyone signing up for this service had to ability to see that games may only be available for as little as two hours.
 
# 392 charter04 @ 08/19/14 12:39 AM
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Originally Posted by GAV
I'm not happy, my man and I'm not alone. If vocalizing that I'm not happy and speaking truth is trolling to you, then you are biased. I'm just a longtime Madden player who wants to be treated fairly by the company that puts out the game that I've supported since 2001. I'm not being treated fairly because I bought EA Early Access before it was disclosed that playing Madden 15 would be limited to playing for 6 hours. The only reason to limit that time is if there is a fear that players could play the game out in 5 days. If that fear wasn't there, then there would be no such limitation.

Your saying your not trolling but, some things your saying as fact just aren't.

"The only reason to limit that time is if there is a fear that players could play the game out in 5 days. If that fear wasn't there, then there would be no such limitation"

To say "The only reason..." Is your opinion. Not fact. EA has shown no signs that they are afraid of letting a person play too long. There is gameplay everywhere. They seem like they are hiding less than ever.
 
# 393 McG @ 08/19/14 12:40 AM
[quote=A_Quiet_Pro;2046493078]
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Originally Posted by McG;2046493059 I probably will cancel this now and not pick up the game purely out of spite...QUOTE

Well, canceling your sub is one thing, but to not pick the game up too? you're just hurting yourself.
Honestly, from the videos I've been watching, 6 hours may be all I need. Nothing groundbreaking, sim stats on career still broken... I'm not a MUT player, which why I'd assume they are limiting the access. They didn't want get flooded with people saying it's unfair people are able to build their UT 5 days early. Simple fix, block it like they did on 360. This blows too, I wanted to get the game being a Seahawks fan with Sherm on the cover, but I've been doing this dance for too long with EA and Madden. I seriously just may pass.
 
# 394 charter04 @ 08/19/14 12:46 AM
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Originally Posted by GAV
...but these players already have the full game. They are not buyers.


Players that have EA Early Access can still buy, or not buy, the game.


I've been in contact with some of the game's past developers, so I have a pretty accurate picture of how things work.

Clearly you don't. Quit saying things are fact that are just your opinion. It's not fact that the only reason for a time limit is as you say. Another poster just gave another reason. MUT being accessed for 5 days straight is unfair to some.

Your reason is your opinion. Not fact
 
# 395 IrOnKoBe @ 08/19/14 12:49 AM
should at least make it so you can buy more hours
 
# 396 charter04 @ 08/19/14 12:50 AM
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Originally Posted by GAV
Then, why didn't they just limit playing MUT to 6 hours? Why limit the other game modes other than out of fear that it can be played out?

Why give demo's? Why give early access at all? If they are that worried why not just let people wait and buy it? Again you have an "opinion". It's not fact.
 
# 397 ChaseB @ 08/19/14 12:51 AM
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Originally Posted by IrOnKoBe
should at least make it so you can buy more hours
Haha, somehow I don't think that would go over well with people interested in the game.
 
# 398 lnin0 @ 08/19/14 12:55 AM
Disappointing, but why I only opted for a month. Month rental of BF4 and a 6hr demo offull, unreleased Madden was worth the $5. I'll just unsubscribe until another good month rolls around. Feel sorry for all the fans that trusted ea and went all in if just for sports early access. Vaguely misleading.
 
# 399 kehlis @ 08/19/14 12:56 AM
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Originally Posted by GAV
Its kind of hard to play a game out with a demo.


Because they want that extra money for the service.


It's not an opinion when its nothing but the truth.


What's your motivation for defending this?
When have you ever paid for a demo?
 
# 400 charter04 @ 08/19/14 12:56 AM
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Originally Posted by GAV
Its kind of hard to play a game out with a demo.


Because they want that extra money for the service.


It's not an opinion when its nothing but the truth.


What's your motivation for defending this?

Of course it's your opinion. What is your motivation for your stance? I give up. I'm not responding anymore to you. Your right I'm wrong. I agree to disagree. We are giving opinions. Clearly you can't admit your giving opinion, not fact. Peace out.
 


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