Madden NFL 15 News Post

Early Access to Madden NFL 15 is Working For EA Access Subscribers

03:33 PM - August 21, 2014 by Steve_OS

Microsoft has resolved the Madden NFL 15 early access issue for EA Access subscribers. For some odd reason, users were able to download it, but couldn't actually play the game.

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.

Game: Madden NFL 15Reader Score: 6.5/10 - Vote Now
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# 161 mestevo @ 08/22/14 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by dkp23


	Can't have a "new" feature if it is the same. What they did was take the existing playcall screen and reversed scrolling pretty much everything. So instead scrolling down to look at different formations within a formation, you scroll sideways. Instead of scrolling sideways to look at different formations like 4-3, nickel, you scroll down. That is EA's trick. it is "new", but it is the same, but reversed.

Are you suggesting there's nothing new at all about play calling but just scrolling?

# 162 dkp23 @ 08/22/14 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Mauer4MVP


	And we may adjust. It may just suck right now because we have been looking at the same thing for such a long time.

same crap they did with strat pad. They should of kept option to bring it back to traditional.

# 163 ODogg @ 08/22/14 01:25 PM

Is there a way to see exactly how much time you have left?

# 164 ckarlic @ 08/22/14 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by MAXIPAD2K


	Yup, exactly that

Man...sorry to hear that...that is not cool at all.

# 165 ODogg @ 08/22/14 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by MAXIPAD2K


	Is it just me or is the computer on All-pro ridiculous hard

It's not just you...I'm 0-3 on all pro as well

# 166 friscob @ 08/22/14 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by MAXIPAD2K


	Is it just me or is the computer on All-pro ridiculous hard

I feel like playing defense is pretty easy on AP and AM. Offense can be challenging, I'm having problems throwing the ball and running between the tackles. All in all just happy that defense is better

# 167 rockman2k2 @ 08/22/14 01:36 PM

Been playing the early access and for the life of me I can't figure out why I don't have any announcers or commentary. I checked the menu's and I have everything set to 100%. I have crowd noise and everything, just no commentary, pre-game announcer, or stadium announcer.

Sorry if this has been asked before, but I searched the thread and found nothing.

Any ideas?

# 168 rockman2k2 @ 08/22/14 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by TheOncomingStorm


	Go to Xbox One settings, make sure it's on "Stereo uncompressed" for digital audio, not 7.1 or whatever it might be on.

Wow thank you. Much appreciated. Have no idea how it got on that setting since I haven't used surround sound.

# 169 B1MM3R @ 08/22/14 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by MAXIPAD2K


	Is it just me or is the computer on All-pro ridiculous hard

Yea, the CPU is wayyyyyy better. All my games have been close, so much more fun.

# 170 thedream2k13 @ 08/22/14 01:59 PM

EA fat cats sitting back exploiting the lack of patience people have today. Got people paying 5 dollars for 6 hours over and over smh

# 171 Rain816 @ 08/22/14 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by MAXIPAD2K


	Is it just me or is the computer on All-pro ridiculous hard

I know right...I feel terrible having to play on pro level now...gotta step my game up lol

# 172 B1MM3R @ 08/22/14 02:13 PM

I'm not paying more. My buddy has ea access so we are using mine up first and then his haha.

# 173 ODogg @ 08/22/14 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by thedream2k13


	EA fat cats sitting back exploiting the lack of patience people have today. Got people paying 5 dollars for 6 hours over and over smh

Giving the people what they want...that's capitalism!

# 174 dfwrazorback @ 08/22/14 03:29 PM

I'm PS4 user who has been on the fence whether to get this year's game or not. Scrolling through here I am seeing mostly positive reviews from those with early access. Even if it's based on just a few hours of play, can you guys post some quick ratings on a basic scale of 1-10 and mention if you will or won't be buying based on what you've seen so far?

# 175 labelmeoriginal @ 08/22/14 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by dfwrazorback


	I'm PS4 user who has been on the fence whether to get this year's game or not. Scrolling through here I am seeing mostly positive reviews from those with early access. Even if it's based on just a few hours of play, can you guys post some quick ratings on a basic scale of 1-10 and mention if you will or won't be buying based on what you've seen so far?

I'd give it a solid 8.5 from the time I've had with it already. Better presentation, smarter AI on defense, UI enhancements (specifically for MUT) and a graphics boost from last year. Though... let's be honest, that wouldn't have been too hard given Madden 25 for the Xbox One/PS4 was pretty hideous.

It's much of the same, but the strides in gameplay improvements this year are impressive and make it worthy of a buy IMO. All depends on how big of an NFL fan you are!

I've only gotten around 4 hours under my belt FYI. Just tossing out my .02.

# 176 labelmeoriginal @ 08/22/14 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Franchise408


	No, I said I would not continue to reward them financially for this crap exploitation (and borderline false advertising) tactic. I WILL reward them financially for creating an unlimited use disc copy of a product that I will get probably hundreds of hours of use out of.

You expect a lot for $2.50 a month.

# 177 B1MM3R @ 08/22/14 03:42 PM

I'd give it a SOLID 9 out of 10. This is by far the best madden iv'e played. No more guranteed 45+ yard run and pass plays. DL are smart and sniff out screen plays sometimes. WR will go up and get the ball in air and try to get 2 fit in. Also you can push the pile and fight for extra yards to get a first down/touch down. QB will miss wide open recievers sometimes like in real life. That's just my opinion of course.

# 178 GruffyMcGuiness @ 08/22/14 03:54 PM

If I use my friend's XBL account on my system will he have 6 hours of play time?

# 179 aholbert32 @ 08/22/14 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Franchise408


	What's $2.50 a month? I spent $5 for 6 hours of access. And while you might not think that's a lot, I for one see that as a horrible precedent to set - "charge for a set amount of access time" With all the people saying they are going to sign up for multiple X-Box Live accounts to buy more time (and a growing shift to digital media), how long until these companies - instead of charging a one time $60 to own the game and play as much as you want - start charging you $5 for a set amount of hours? $5 for 6 hours, $9 for 12 hours, and $20 for 20 hours? If I pay for access to something, I want unlimited access to it. Especially when the advertising for it implied that by getting EA Access, you'd have full access to Madden 15 for 5 days. Not 6 hours of access. It's a bad model that was falsely advertised. Had I known that EA Access would only give me 6 hours of access, I would have saved my $5 and waited until Tuesday. Like someone said earlier in the thread - people keep giving in because "oh $5 isn't that bad", that gives these companies the go ahead to gradually make things worse. The game, however, is solid, and being part of a great 32 man online franchise, I will get lots and lots of use out of my $60 retail purchase.

OK. Like I said earlier, you made your point. Stop derailing the thread with this stuff. Let the people who dont think its a bad precedent enjoy themselves. Last warning.

# 180 ODogg @ 08/22/14 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by dfwrazorback


	I'm PS4 user who has been on the fence whether to get this year's game or not. Scrolling through here I am seeing mostly positive reviews from those with early access. Even if it's based on just a few hours of play, can you guys post some quick ratings on a basic scale of 1-10 and mention if you will or won't be buying based on what you've seen so far?

I'd give it a solid 9..

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