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Early Access to Madden NFL 15 Has Arrived For EA Access Subscribers

11:23 AM - August 21, 2014 by Steve_OS

Early access to Madden NFL 15 has arrived for EA Access subscribers.

Exclusive to Xbox One users, EA Access subscribers get six hours of gameplay. So make sure you close out of the app when it's not in use. The timer starts when you start the game and pauses when you exit and close the app.

UPDATE: EA Access subscribers can download it, but can't actually play it. We will update when they get it working...

UPDATE #2: Just received this Twitter response from EA Access.

UPDATE #3: Everything works now, post your impressions in the new post.

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	Hey Steve, we're aware of an issue with the trial. Microsoft is working on a fix. We'll make sure everyone gets their full time.

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# 181 George954 @ 08/21/14 02:41 PM

They should add a hour for however long it takes to fix. Agree ppl???

# 182 B1MM3R @ 08/21/14 02:41 PM

Download times that long are b/c of your internet. I can download a full game on my xbox one with disc in 20 minutes or so. That is unrelated tho so I appologize.

# 183 mestevo @ 08/21/14 02:41 PM

Seems like a licensing issue, I'm not expecting we'll have to redownload it.

# 184 SladeWilson @ 08/21/14 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by aholbert32


	This isnt the case. I would be just as mad if this was Sony, MS or 2k doing this. I'm amazed that there are people trying to rationalize this. I bought something and one of the key components of what I bought isnt working and we have no idea when it will start working. Its really that simple.

Oh yea I get it. Im just stating that the service is more than just Madden 15, rather or not thats why you signed up.

And again, in EA's defense, they didnt say you'd be able to play the game at any specific time, they just stated when the trial would start to open up throughout the day. They were very, unspecific, so to say, in that regard.

# 185 SladeWilson @ 08/21/14 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by B1MM3R


	Download times that long are b/c of your internet. I can download a full game on my xbox one with disc in 20 minutes or so. That is unrelated tho so I appologize.

Thats not downloading a game, thats installing. BIG difference.

# 186 mestevo @ 08/21/14 02:43 PM

The trial is available, that's not a defense.

# 187 fightingirish595 @ 08/21/14 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by SladeWilson


	Oh yea I get it. Im just stating that the service is more than just Madden 15, rather or not thats why you signed up. And again, in EA's defense, they didnt say you'd be able to play the game at any specific time, they just stated when the trial would start to open up throughout the day. They were very, unspecific, so to say, in that regard.

they told us 5 days early, i can be techincal and say we shouldve been able to play at midnight

# 188 SladeWilson @ 08/21/14 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by fightingirish595


	they told us 5 days early, i can be techincal and say we shouldve been able to play at midnight

They also told us at the start we could play the full retail game. Last time i checked, full retail titles don't lock out after 6 hours. EA seems to enjoy being vague

# 189 aholbert32 @ 08/21/14 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by SladeWilson


	Oh yea I get it. Im just stating that the service is more than just Madden 15, rather or not thats why you signed up. And again, in EA's defense, they didnt say you'd be able to play the game at any specific time, they just stated when the trial would start to open up throughout the day. They were very, unspecific, so to say, in that regard.

You know damn well that "roll out across the globe" isnt referring the US. Also this isnt an availability issue. The game is available. EA/MS are just having issues with the install functionality.

# 190 Klocker @ 08/21/14 02:45 PM

seems to be a Live issue, being worked on

http://support.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-live-status

# 191 therealsmallville @ 08/21/14 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by cavsfan2


	When people paid for this product they did it with certain assurances. They spent their money and didn't get what they paid for. I'm not sure why anyone wouldn't be upset.

To be fair, I've gotten to play about 30 hours of Battlefield 4 & my fianc� has played the crap out of Peggle 2. I got my 10% discount on Madden this morning. I'd say I've gotten 99% of what I paid for so far, and between now & Monday night I'll get that other 1%.

# 192 therealsmallville @ 08/21/14 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by SladeWilson


	Same. Mine downloaded in just over 2 hours. Rather not wait through that again haha.

2 hours, I'd kill for 2 hours lol Started my d/l at 7am pacific, and 4 hours later it was at 40% lol

# 193 mestevo @ 08/21/14 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Klocker


	seems to be a Live issue, being worked on http://support.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-live-status

Xbox Support says they're working with EA on the issue.

# 194 B1MM3R @ 08/21/14 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by SladeWilson


	Thats not downloading a game, thats installing. BIG difference.

Very true, I should have used better terminology. I downloaded BF4 from ea access hub last night in about 30ish minutes also tho.

# 195 N51_rob @ 08/21/14 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by SladeWilson


	They also told us at the start we could play the full retail game. Last time i checked, full retail titles don't lock out after 6 hours. EA seems to enjoy being vague

They also said limited access to the full game. So unlike Season Ticket where you couldn't play MUT and could only play online against other people who had the season ticket program. During this trial you can play any and all features that the full game provides.

# 196 fightingirish595 @ 08/21/14 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by B1MM3R


	Very true, I should have used better terminology. I downloaded BF4 from ea access hub last night in about 30ish minutes also tho.

thats like a gig a minute, i didnt know that was possible, so it looks like this problem on more of microsoft than ea right

# 197 SladeWilson @ 08/21/14 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by B1MM3R


	Very true, I should have used better terminology. I downloaded BF4 from ea access hub last night in about 30ish minutes also tho.

Wow, thats pretty fast. Whats your internet connection speed? Gotta be over 50Mbps right?

# 198 DaveDQ @ 08/21/14 02:55 PM

Imagine if, when EA went to charge my account for Access, I put a stop payment on the transaction. Would they still allow me to use Access?

I mean, if I sent out a tweet and said, "Hey, EA...I know you tried to get payment but I need to wait until payday. I'm working on it.." Would they oblige?

I'm paying them. It should work.

# 199 ricky24 @ 08/21/14 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by SladeWilson


	They also told us at the start we could play the full retail game. Last time i checked, full retail titles don't lock out after 6 hours. EA seems to enjoy being vague

They clearly stated it would be the full game for a limited time.

# 200 Richardcg @ 08/21/14 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by DaveDQ


	Imagine if, when EA went to charge my account for Access, I put a stop payment on the transaction. Would they still allow me to use Access? I mean, if I sent out a tweet and said, "Hey, EA...I know you tried to get payment but I need to wait until payday. I'm working on it.." Would they oblige? I'm paying them. It should work.

Funniest thing I read all day lol. Well besides Madden not working. Lol.

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