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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.

Quote:


	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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# 121 Gorilla Glass @ 08/21/14 01:26 PM

Does anybody know if we have to be in the hub, once things are resolved.

I pinned it to dash, but don't know.

# 122 falconfansince81 @ 08/21/14 01:27 PM

Could also be a problem on the Microsoft end, who knows, so long as it's up by the time I get home I'll be happy.

# 123 usaaaaaa @ 08/21/14 01:27 PM

was hoping i'd be able to play before work bahhhh

good to know they're aware

# 124 therealsmallville @ 08/21/14 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by sevencent


	I'm hoping somebody at EA realizes this will fix this PR disaster they created

It's probably much too late to change how the program works. IF anything, I would think they might throw gamers a free mut pack or something.

But honestly...I dunno. I'm not bothered by it. We were only promised 6 hours over the course of these 5 days, so as long as we get the 6 hours I don't really think they owe us anything. It would be different if it was touted as unlimited, 5-day access...but 6 hours will happen between now & then, no worries.

# 125 vagrantwade @ 08/21/14 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by falconfansince81


	Could also be a problem on the Microsoft end, who knows, so long as it's up by the time I get home I'll be happy.

The trial system is something Microsoft added to the Xbox One in a somewhat recent update. And since EA just said Microsoft is working on it, it makes it pretty obvious that its not EA. Keep in mind it is the first game ever to be pre purchasable on the Xbox One.

# 126 ryan36 @ 08/21/14 01:29 PM

Well, regardless of who's fault it actually is it's an EA product and if they can allow extra time or something, they definitely should.

If it's Microsoft's fault, then in theory they could go to them for costs associated etc.

# 127 aholbert32 @ 08/21/14 01:30 PM

Im in the preview program and am getting the same error. What a disaster.

# 128 SladeWilson @ 08/21/14 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by vagrantwade


	The trial system is something Microsoft added to the Xbox One in a somewhat recent update. And since EA just said Microsoft is working on it, it makes it pretty obvious that its not EA. Keep in mind it is the first game ever to be pre purchasable on the Xbox One.

I noticed that. Can non access users pre load the game as well?

# 129 vagrantwade @ 08/21/14 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ryan36


	Well, regardless of who's fault it actually is it's an EA product and if they can allow extra time or something, they definitely should. If it's Microsoft's fault, then in theory they could go to them for costs associated etc.

For what purpose though? How many are going to not be able to finish their 6 hours of trial time if they end up fixing it sometime this evening?

It would be great I just don't see it happening or feel like they are obligated to do so.

# 130 ricky24 @ 08/21/14 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by aholbert32


	Im in the preview program and am getting the same error. What a disaster.

The NHL situation is a disaster. This is far from it. Like someone just said you will get your six hours of playtime.

# 131 ryan36 @ 08/21/14 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by aholbert32


	Im in the preview program and am getting the same error. What a disaster.

Well maybe not, if this hits any major news outlets a bunch of casual fans might sign up for EA access that hadn't heard of it (maybe, I said) lol

# 132 vagrantwade @ 08/21/14 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by SladeWilson


	I noticed that. Can non access users pre load the game as well?

They can pre purchase for $59.99. The pre downloading is tied to the early access trial. That officially doesn't launch until next month.

# 133 aholbert32 @ 08/21/14 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ricky24


	The NHL situation is a disaster. This is far from it. Like someone just said you will get your six hours of playtime.

I didnt pay for NHL. I paid for EA Access. What is important to me may not be important to you.

# 134 VTPack919 @ 08/21/14 01:33 PM

Complain loudly, let EA hear you on twitter. If one thing is for sure, this generation has proven these companies here the complaints. Maybe you see them lift the time limit due to their inability to function properly.

This is really not intended to flame EA, I am one of the few who like the company. I just can't wrap my head around how they can drop the ball on something with seemingly everything they release.

Anywho, I started my early access download when I went home at lunch. I hope it gets straightened out before I get home.

# 135 ryan36 @ 08/21/14 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by vagrantwade


	For what purpose though? How many are going to not be able to finish their 6 hours of trial time if they end up fixing it sometime this evening? It would be great I just don't see it happening or feel like they are obligated to do so.

PR , broken promises, we said you have something by now, and you don't... etc. etc. etc.

# 136 jmurphy31 @ 08/21/14 01:38 PM

According to EA access on twitter it says some members can play. Is anyone on here able to play.

Also. I dint get the error message shown earlier mine just keeps saying install. I click it says 100% but then I get install again. Is this what everyone else is getting.

# 137 ricky24 @ 08/21/14 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by aholbert32


	I didnt pay for NHL. I paid for EA Access. What is important to me may not be important to you.

What are you losing here though? You are going to get your play time. I didn't pay for NHL either which to me is much bigger deal than 6 hours of early playtime we will get regardless if this little hiccup.

People not buying one of their favorite games because it's stripped down on next gen is a disaster.

# 138 DaveDQ @ 08/21/14 01:40 PM

I wonder if it is confusing the retail with the trial. The description of the game says you can't play until the actual release date. That may be why it won't load up.

# 139 B1MM3R @ 08/21/14 01:41 PM

I figured there may be a hiccup with this, I mean this is the first pre release access and was bound to run into some type of issue. I really hope they give more time for inconvenience, but as long as I get to play it for my 6 hours that they promised then I'll be happy. Hope it's fixed when I get off work.

# 140 jmurphy31 @ 08/21/14 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by DaveDQ


	I wonder if it is confusing the retail with the trial. The description of the game says you can't play until the actual release date. That may be why it won't load up.

Solid educated guess.

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