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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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# 221 cokill @ 08/21/14 03:21 PM

Can someone explain how I can start dl from smart glass I can't find the game. Thanks!

# 222 nmeurett @ 08/21/14 03:22 PM

I was having the same issue as everyone else. Just tried it a min ago and I got in!

# 223 usaaaaaa @ 08/21/14 03:22 PM

it works!!

# 224 Acrobat @ 08/21/14 03:22 PM

It's working now

# 225 DaveDQ @ 08/21/14 03:24 PM

If it is up and working, I'm going to miss the milk, gas and pizza analogies.

# 226 CT Pitbull @ 08/21/14 03:25 PM

glad it works but it doesn't matter EA needs to do the right thing for the folks (not me) that actually took the day off from work in order to dedicate time to their product. Add a few hours to the trial.

Make it right.

# 227 SladeWilson @ 08/21/14 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by nypresspass


	Why the rush to defend companies that plainly blew it? The point shouldn't be whether customers have a right to be upset about not receiving something they paid for. They should of course be upset and hold the companies' feet to the fire. And of course his analogy is apt. You buy a product/service, you get that product/service. If not, you can sue or contact a regulator or at the very least make sure fellow customers know to avoid that seller.

Im not defending them, Im just trying to help others understand how technology works. By comparing a digital code to milk, its clear users aren't quite sure what they are dealing with.

EA didnt wake up this morning with the intention of having the Access trial not work, people seem to have a hard time understanding that. Something went wrong with the data transfer(a VERY common occurrence) to MS's servers. It happens.

Both EA and MS have commented on the issue. Hell we've even got a rep from EA in this very thread commenting on said issue.

Again, im not at all saying we shouldn't be frustrated, but people have got to understand whats actually going on. People think stuff like this is just done with an Easy button and left. Its NEVER that simple.

# 228 McG @ 08/21/14 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by SladeWilson


	They're WHOLLY different, particularly when we are talking about digital titles. EA had everything set to go, when the data was sent to MS to be uploaded to their servers, they hit a snag. Most likely due to the recent update to MS's system that allowed Pre Installation of games. The service seems to have trouble differentiating from Access users and non access users. Again, im not saying you cant be frustrated. Im frustrated myself. So your analogy of buying milk or gas is in NO way relevant.

How is that different? So you buy your milk directly from the dairy? No, you buy it from a grocery store. So if the milk company delivers the milk, but the grocery store puts it up and there is a problem with it (makes people sick, w/e). It's going to be the Dairy's problem along with the store you bought it from. Either way, there will be retribution for the party who bought the product, right?

I believe that my analogy is 100% relevant, it's just when you interpret it to better your argument, then of course you can manipulate it to be in your favor. Just like I did above.

# 229 Risin @ 08/21/14 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by EASPORTS_AJ


	By the way, everyone will still get their full allotment of time on the trial. The delays to this working will not affect that. You will all get your play time.

How about an extension on the allotment? It's a bit irritating that you even bring this up. None of us assumed we'd lose our alloted time, we actually hoped ea would increase the time.

I know you are the messenger, so please understand it's not a personal thing. Thanks for the update.

# 230 DanH35 @ 08/21/14 03:28 PM

For those saying it's working now, did you have to restart your system or anything? I'm still getting the same error.

# 231 EASPORTS_AJ @ 08/21/14 03:28 PM

Hey guys - Try again. It should be working now.

# 232 jahswill @ 08/21/14 03:29 PM

I noticed that Live 14 is in the vault. About $30. I didn't realize the vault was going to have games for purchase.

# 233 SladeWilson @ 08/21/14 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by McG


	How is that different? So you buy your milk directly from the dairy? No, you buy it from a grocery store. So if the milk company delivers the milk, but the grocery store puts it up and there is a problem with it (makes people sick, w/e). It's going to be the Dairy's problem along with the store you bought it from. Either way, there will be retribution for the party who bought the product, right? I believe that my analogy is 100% relevant, it's just when you interpret it to better your argument, then of course you can manipulate it to be in your favor. Just like I did above.

Technology isn't like milk. If you cant see that, I cant help you.

Everything moot now as it appears MS and EA have worked out the issues.

# 234 vagrantwade @ 08/21/14 03:30 PM

Looks like its fixed. Told it to install again and it blinked 100% and finished. In and playing.

# 235 HoundsOfHowl @ 08/21/14 03:30 PM

Where is the timer showing how much time you have l

# 236 SladeWilson @ 08/21/14 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by DanH35


	For those saying it's working now, did you have to restart your system or anything? I'm still getting the same error.

Yea thats what I did and it worked with no issues.

# 237 Steve_OS @ 08/21/14 03:31 PM

If someone can grab a screenshot of the timer, that would be great. (And how to see it)

# 238 DanH35 @ 08/21/14 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by SladeWilson


	Yea thats what I did and it worked with no issues.

I just got it working by hitting menu, and selecting Resume Installation.

# 239 aholbert32 @ 08/21/14 03:34 PM

locked...new thread.

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