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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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# 461 IowaAJ @ 08/19/14 10:14 AM
For the Ea Access people it says 5 full days so does that mean Wednesday or Thursday.
 
# 462 Gorilla Glass @ 08/19/14 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by ricky24
Ea never made this out to be season ticket. If you thought that it is your own fault.
Well they only difference is the addition of "The vault" and an afforded monthly subscription.

The census seems to think it's Season Ticket plus more. The Internet is heated.
 
# 463 charter04 @ 08/19/14 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by IowaAJ
For the Ea Access people it says 5 full days so does that mean Wednesday or Thursday.

I thinks it's been confirmed that's it will start Thursday.


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# 464 ubernoob @ 08/19/14 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Gorilla Glass
The Internet is heated.
That's because "The Internet" can't read.
 
# 465 cam780 @ 08/19/14 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by roadman
I understand what you are saying, but there has been a gazillion videos shown within the past week and EA allowed that to happen last Friday at noon eastern time.

So, it didn't boil down to a confidence level in their game.
I respectfully disagree. We see videos every year that do not show issues that ultimately show up - a video wouldn't capture the Qb injury issue. The videos they release are about marketing and they also to an extent control the source.

My biggest doubt is they touted replayability in this years game. If they believed in that, then they would expect to retain sales despite offering unlimited access.

They have to be concerned about something because they've provided unlimited access in the past.
 
# 466 Gorilla Glass @ 08/19/14 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by ubernoob
That's because "The Internet" can't read.
The Internet can be a little selective at times.
 
# 467 ricky24 @ 08/19/14 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Smoke6
Im pretty sure you thought the same, if this was known before hand I'm pretty sure the reactions and amount of people signing up would have changed. If you are just interested in playing madden that bad then cool, but otherwise its not really worth it for 6hrs thru 5 days.

No I'm pretty sure I didn't think it was the same because I read the fine print before I paid my yearly fee.

People seem to forget there is other value to ea access. When I signed up madden was an after thought.
 
# 468 ChaseB @ 08/19/14 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Gorilla Glass
Well they only difference is the addition of "The vault" and an afforded monthly subscription.

The census seems to think it's Season Ticket plus more. The Internet is heated.
The Internet is never heated about anything, come on that's crazy talk!
 
# 469 ubernoob @ 08/19/14 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Gorilla Glass
The Internet can be a little selective at times.
I know.

I even said this here, multiple times. Almost exactly 3 weeks ago. You know how long it took for someone (that's even in this thread defending this 'decision' [which it never really was]) to tell me I was wrong? Five. Five minutes.

Everyone got their hopes up for no reason. They did this to themselves, in all honesty. I know everyone wanted it early but that was never going to be part of EA Access.
 
# 470 roadman @ 08/19/14 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by cam780
I respectfully disagree. We see videos every year that do not show issues that ultimately show up - a video wouldn't capture the Qb injury issue. The videos they release are about marketing and they also to an extent control the source.

My biggest doubt is they touted replayability in this years game. If they believed in that, then they would expect to retain sales despite offering unlimited access.

They have to be concerned about something because they've provided unlimited access in the past.
If 1 million people buy this within the first week, that's 2 million eyes looking for issues that pop up.

There is already a 1st day patch coming down the pike.

I highly doubt they are concerned about something leaking out or the game would be further delayed, ticking off more people, but, I've been wrong before.

I do agree it's a marketing ploy, no doubt.
 
# 471 Gorilla Glass @ 08/19/14 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by ChaseB
The Internet is never heated about anything, come on that's crazy talk!
Haha Its crazy because yesterday while on Twitter and sports feeds the census were heated, mainstream sites like IGN and Gamespot were all lollti-dottie. This morning some of the outrage has spilt over.

I wonder what's going through EAs minds right now. It may not change but it's definitely not being ignored. lol
 
# 472 ShavarHayes @ 08/19/14 10:45 AM
So am I the only one that feels like EA just may reverse this decision based on all the negative feedback? Sure, it'd be reactive, but they have the power to this for Madden. A LOT of people canceled their subscription after hearing this news. I'm not arguing the value of thedeal, it's actually a great deal...but I think it's safe to assume that a lot of gamers would've held out for a while had the Madden specifics been known from the jump. Madden is on its own island, and for many of us, this is the only game we get AS HYPED for, every year. Am I alone in thinking there may be a reversal? Is my fanboyism clouding my level of optimism?
 
# 473 ubernoob @ 08/19/14 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by ShavarHayes
Is my fanboyism clouding my level of optimism?
Very much so, to put it bluntly.

I'm not saying it's impossible for that to happen - nothing is impossible. There's a very very small chance that it would ever happen though.

I'd say "hopefully it does" for those that want it... but I don't want EA to continue getting paid (for reasons other than sports games. Their sports games are just fine for what they are.)

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Originally Posted by Mr.Smif
Messed up what EA did, theirs no way to justify not disclosing all terms upon announcement of the program.
Uhh... They absolutely DID disclose the terms, to everybody, the day it was announced. Except they said two and over-delivered here.
 
# 474 Beardown @ 08/19/14 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by ShavarHayes
So am I the only one that feels like EA just may reverse this decision based on all the negative feedback? Sure, it'd be reactive, but they have the power to this for Madden. A LOT of people canceled their subscription after hearing this news. I'm not arguing the value of thedeal, it's actually a great deal...but I think it's safe to assume that a lot of gamers would've held out for a while had the Madden specifics been known from the jump. Madden is on its own island, and for many of us, this is the only game we get AS HYPED for, every year. Am I alone in thinking there may be a reversal? Is my fanboyism clouding my level of optimism?
If EA had announced 6 hours in the beginning and there was backlash maybe there would be a chance but seeing as how they waited for no reason that tells you they knew gamers would not be happy. So this reaction is not unexpected and thus the chances for a reversal are low.
 
# 475 Gorilla Glass @ 08/19/14 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by ubernoob
I know.

I even said this here, multiple times. Almost exactly 3 weeks ago. You know how long it took for someone (that's even in this thread defending this 'decision' [which it never really was]) to tell me I was wrong? Five. Five minutes.

Everyone got their hopes up for no reason. They did this to themselves, in all honesty. I know everyone wanted it early but that was never going to be part of EA Access.
Many were under the impression that this was a service to replace the Season ticket, especially since the service was pulled and EA stalled out on the Madden Demo.

I'm very curious on when the decision to come up with 6 hours of gameplay. In the context of Madden 15 what's the telemetry on that number 6.
 
# 476 ubernoob @ 08/19/14 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Gorilla Glass
Many were under the impression that this was a service to replace the Season ticket, especially since the service was pulled and EA stalled out on the Madden Demo.

I'm very curious on when the decision to come up with 6 hours of gameplay. In the context of Madden 15 what's the telemetry on that number 6.
Unsure where the 6 hours decision came from, but those under that impression is only their own fault.

It was stated many times. Both by EA and Microsoft/Major Nelson and users here.

Mob mentality here had everyone drooling over getting the game early when that was never the case, and they didn't want to listen.
 
# 477 aholbert32 @ 08/19/14 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by ubernoob
I know.

I even said this here, multiple times. Almost exactly 3 weeks ago. You know how long it took for someone (that's even in this thread defending this 'decision' [which it never really was]) to tell me I was wrong? Five. Five minutes.

Everyone got their hopes up for no reason. They did this to themselves, in all honesty. I know everyone wanted it early but that was never going to be part of EA Access.

I think thats a little disingenuous. There were multiple reasons to get your hopes up.

1) With the exception of the Vault, this program is very similar to EA's Season Ticket. Its not unreasonable to assume that Access would be similar to Season Ticket when it came to game trials.

2) There is no reason to limit sports games to amount as low as a 6 hrs. This isnt Dragon Age where someone could beat the game within those hrs. Shoot, even with Season Ticket I wasnt able to complete a mode in any sports game with the entire weekend.

3) EA was being purposely vague about the length of time for sports games with the "no shorter than 2 hrs" line. They knew people would assume it would be similar to ST and Madden fans who were overeager would jump the gun and subscribe to the service. "No shorter" is open ended and could mean the entire weekend or 2 hrs and 1 minute. The only thing people had to go on was the time they give for ST.

Now should people have waited before purchasing? Sure. Thats why I'm not mad about the one month I paid for. But lets not act like EA didnt play a role in people getting their hopes up.
 
# 478 ubernoob @ 08/19/14 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by aholbert32
I think thats a little disingenuous. There were multiple reasons to get your hopes up.

1) With the exception of the Vault, this program is very similar to EA's Season Ticket. Its not unreasonable to assume that Access would be similar to Season Ticket when it came to game trials.

2) There is no reason to limit sports games to amount as low as a 6 hrs. This isnt Dragon Age where someone could beat the game within those hrs. Shoot, even with Season Ticket I wasnt able to complete a mode in any sports game with the entire weekend.

3) EA was being purposely vague about the length of time for sports games with the "no shorter than 2 hrs" line. They knew people would assume it would be similar to ST and Madden fans who were overeager would jump the gun and subscribe to the service. "No shorter" is open ended and could mean the entire weekend or 2 hrs and 1 minute. The only thing people had to go on was the time they give for ST.

Now should people have waited before purchasing? Sure. Thats why I'm not mad about the one month I paid for. But lets not act like EA didnt play a role in people getting their hopes up.
I hate doing this, because (as I said above) I despise EA and I have to shower after 'defending' them... but they didn't really mislead anyone here. They may have been vague about the specific time, but not about what the program entails.

Their press release specifically said that it would be a trial of all games.

This is pulled directly from their press release on their site that was posted July 29.

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Play First – Membership in EA Access lets you experience trials of new EA games up to five days before the release date.* It starts with Madden NFL 15, NHL 15, FIFA 15, NBA LIVE 15, and Dragon Age: Inquisition, but more are on the way. If you decide to buy the game, your progress will carry over so you can pick up right where you left off.
It's just a case of groupthink getting to people in this instance.

(edit: I don't despise EA Sports, just EA in general. Sports is actually the one part of EA I don't absolutely despise.)
 
# 479 aholbert32 @ 08/19/14 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by ubernoob
I hate doing this, because (as I said above) I despise EA and I have to shower after 'defending' them... but they didn't really mislead anyone here. They may have been vague about the specific time, but not about what the program entails.

Their press release specifically said that it would be a trial of all games.

This is pulled directly from their press release on their site that was posted July 29.



It's just a case of groupthink getting to people in this instance.

(edit: I don't despise EA Sports, just EA in general. Sports is actually the one part of EA I don't absolutely despise.)
I dont get your point here. A trial can be a whole weekend or 1 hr. Season Ticket was considered a trial too.
 
# 480 Mauer4MVP @ 08/19/14 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by ubernoob
I hate doing this, because (as I said above) I despise EA and I have to shower after 'defending' them... but they didn't really mislead anyone here. They may have been vague about the specific time, but not about what the program entails.

Their press release specifically said that it would be a trial of all games.

This is pulled directly from their press release on their site that was posted July 29.



It's just a case of groupthink getting to people in this instance.

(edit: I don't despise EA Sports, just EA in general. Sports is actually the one part of EA I don't absolutely despise.)
A trial could be mean no time limit. There are 14 and 30 day trials for plenty of services. No reason it couldn't have been a full 5 day trial. That is a bad example.
 


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