Madden NFL 16 News Post

Some Madden NFL 16 Features Revealed, Pre-Order & Deluxe Edition Details

06:06 PM - May 13, 2015 by Steve_OS

Amazon has just released some of the new features for Madden NFL 16. There are some details on Total Control Passing, receiver and defender controls, playmaker broadcast and more.

Check out the details below and let us know what you think.

Be the playmaker in Madden NFL 16 with all-new controls that allow you to dominate in the battle for air supremacy. New QB mechanics including body-relative throws and touch passes provide unprecedented depth and control while under center. Combined with a new risk/reward catch and pass-defend system, get ready for the biggest WOW moments in franchise history.

KEY FEATURES

New to Madden

Battle for Air Supremacy

Total Control Passing - Place the ball where only your receiver can get it with body-relative throws including high-point, low-point, back-shoulder, and the ever-popular touch pass. Become the ultimate dual-threat and terrorize defenses with new pressure avoidance and QB scramble controls.

Receiver/Defender Controls - Dictate the outcome of each passing play while the ball is in the air for the first time ever in Madden. For receivers, go for the highlight reel with the �aggressive� catch or move the chains with the �possession catch�. On defense, disrupt the outcome of each play using the new �play ball� and �hit receiver� mechanics. Receivers and defenders deliver the most authentic exchanges to date with new press and zone-chuck interactions, contextual hand-fighting, and a variety of 2-man interactions at the catch point including pass interference penalties, tip balls, knock outs and simultaneous possession catches.

Playmaker Broadcast

Integrated Broadcast Graphics � Your playmaker highlight reel has arrived with new player spotlights, dynamic goals and achievements, and innovative on-the-field cameras bringing you closer to the game than ever before. Making plays has never been this much fun and rewarding!

GAME MODES

Connected Franchise � Whether playing solo or online with friends, your quest to build an NFL dynasty comes complete with a brand new scouting and draft system as well as all-new dynamic goals throughout each game. Develop players with Game Prep and build your teams� confidence through performance and front office transactions. Balance keeping players� confidence up, to increase abilities and build player XP.

Madden Ultimate Team � Build your ultimate team with your favorite NFL players from the past and present while dominating the opposition in head-to-head seasons, solo challenges, and more. Earn coins to buy packs through the online store, where you can trade and auction off items on the road to building the Ultimate Team. Engage with the NFL year round thanks to live content and service updates in the fastest growing mode in Madden.

Skills Trainer � With 60+ tutorials and drills, Skills Trainer focuses on teaching the strategy behind different passing and run concepts, as well as how to play Madden for new users to the series. Fan favorite Gauntlet mode returns with all-new Boss Battles, Extra Life challenges and opportunities to jump or fall levels in a single play.

UPDATE: Pre-order info added based on details posted on EA's site.

"Madden NFL 16 is now available for pre-order at all major retailers, and fans who place their orders now will receive $15 in Ultimate Team content including 10 Pro Packs and a Playmaker Pack for use in Madden Ultimate Team (MUT). The Playmaker Pack grants fans with an Elite player who they can use to give their Ultimate Team an extra boost right out of the gate and start making the huge plays right away.

Those looking for even more content can upgrade to the Deluxe Edition, which ups the ante with 36 Pro Packs and a Playmaker Pack, all for $69.99."

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# 221 SageInfinite @ 05/17/15 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by PeoplesChampGB


	That's cool that there is some other stuff that will be mentioned down the road. I just hope that it is implemented correctly and for gosh sakes, can we have penalties that we can adjust without sacrificing gameplay?

It would be nice, but all we have to go off of is Tiburon's track record, and with the way even their own devs have pushed penalties to side as being detrimental to the game's "fun", it's hard to imagine them fully being addressed, and things working to full potential.

# 222 roadman @ 05/17/15 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by SageInfinite


	Yeah check it out Road. Alot of the show was community talk I just couldn't get with, but there were some little things in there that talked how disappointed in the trailer they were, and how there was alot we're missing out on(which is obvious since it's a teaser trailer), but they seemed to hint toward some major stuff.

Yeah, I agree big time with the community talk, but I'm assuming it needed to be addressed.
I heard a part early on where they said the trailer isn't made for us.

# 223 SageInfinite @ 05/17/15 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by roadman


	Yeah, I agree big time with the community talk, but I'm assuming it needed to be addressed. I heard a part early on where they said the trailer isn't made for us.

It got really bad when they got to the calls, I had to turn it off because some of the stuff being said was just ridiculous and they were cosigning it, so I was done, but right before then there was some good things being said.

"I think Madden 16 is gon make you believe that it's a brand new day...." Simfballcritic

I'm waiting to see....

# 224 l8knight1 @ 05/17/15 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by roadman


	I would tend to disagree with this. All QB's played like Aaron Rodgers, they were just too accurate. One needed to nerf all the sliders to get the AI QB's to play like they should. Also, if QB's were pressured, the AI QB would not take off and run or throw the ball out of bounds. Not very smart QB AI.

I didn't comment on AI, which I agree with you on. I was talking about user controlled passing.

# 225 roadman @ 05/17/15 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by l8knight1


	I didn't comment on AI, which I agree with you on. I was talking about user controlled passing.

Agree, but I feel that is overpowered as well.

Had to set low sliders on user QBA to not have your user controlled QB not go over 80 to 90% passing.

This was over several months of testing sliders.

If using sliders out of the box, I didn't see passes go wide, high or low, no matter what QB I used.

# 226 kjcheezhead @ 05/17/15 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by roadman


	I really don't pay much attention to the Twitterworld or Youtube world. I've heard of the split, but that's all I've heard and all I care to know. I listened to first 38 minutes and I need to listen to the rest. I was cautiously optimistic listening to what I did and Sage has me interested in listening to the whole thing. and I trust Sages opinion in here. I recall within those 38 minutes one of the them stated that they discovered something in 16 that isn't even marketed and they asked the team if they were going to market it and EA said no. Every year, seems like people bring up the wining and dining aspect, but people also forget these guys are going down on their own time and trying to represent the community. ie their own personal vacation time away from work, family time...(there are sacrifices they endure to be wined and dined) There are a few GCers I will listen to and respect. They don't tell you to go out and buy the game.

I wouldn't call it sacrificing. They are doing what they enjoy and would do in their free time for nothing. It's akin to a star wars fan getting invited to watch a scene get filmed for the new movie and then telling the director what they think.

I personally believe it simply compromises what they set out to do too. Sure they offer feedback and tell these guys what they think, but only to a point. Once they get on the inside, they don't want to be kicked out. They become more forgiving to the game for fear of getting shunned like coach ruckus.

Like others have said too, they are not the voice for me. They do not represent my views all the time. Besides, for every "SIM community" gcer there is a tourney guy fighting for user control at every turn.

To me, the best youtuber is Ryan Moody these days and that's because he is not a gcer. I don't always agree with him either, but he is much more direct with Clint or Rex with this game because he isn't worried about losing that GC status.

One last note. Last year, gcers were pumping qb inaccuracies as a great edition. The feature didn't show up in any prerelease vids and robo qb was one the biggest problems in madden 15. GCers never mentioned this. They were compromised or had their rose colored glasses on or whatever but they dropped the ball as a voice of the simheads on that in my opinion. It happens to them all.

# 227 roadman @ 05/17/15 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by kjcheezhead


	I wouldn't call it sacrificing. They are doing what they enjoy and would do in their free time for nothing. It's akin to a star wars fan getting invited to watch a scene get filmed for the new movie and then telling the director what they think. I personally believe it simply compromises what they set out to do too. Sure they offer feedback and tell these guys what they think, but only to a point. Once they get on the inside, they don't want to be kicked out. They become more forgiving to the game for fear of getting shunned like coach ruckus. Like others have said too, they are not the voice for me. They do not represent my views all the time. Besides, for every "SIM community" gcer there is a tourney guy fighting for user control at every turn. To me, the best youtuber is Ryan Moody these days and that's because he is not a gcer. I don't always agree with him either, but he is much more direct with Clint or Rex with this game because he isn't worried about losing that GC status. One last note. Last year, gcers were pumping qb inaccuracies as a great edition. The feature didn't show up in any prerelease vids and robo qb was one the biggest problems in madden 15. GCers never mentioned this. They were compromised or had their rose colored glasses on or whatever but they dropped the ball as a voice of the simheads on that in my opinion. It happens to them all.

So, KJ, you don't recall that blog/webinar that EA had that showed inaccurate passes? Man, after that, I was looking forward to 15. Can't blame CGers on that one.

As far as sacrificing, I guess it boils down to personal opinion. I have a family with kids and I'd be headed for the divorce court if I asked permission to go to Florida and burn personal vacation time vs family vacation time, but to each their own.

And as I mentioned, I wouldn't know inside/outside Twitter/Youtube.

I want to make it clear, there are only a few CGers opinions I respect.

# 228 kjcheezhead @ 05/17/15 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by roadman


	So, KJ, you don't recall that blog/webinar that EA had that showed inaccurate passes? Man, after that, I was looking forward to 15. Can't blame CGers on that one. As far as sacrificing, I guess it boils down to personal opinion. I have a family with kids and I'd be headed for the divorce court if I asked permission to go to Florida and burn personal vacation time vs family vacation time, but to each their own. And as I mentioned, I wouldn't know inside/outside Twitter/Youtube. I want to make it clear, there are only a few CGers opinions I respect.

I don't recall that. I remember watching every vid that came out looking for inaccuracies from E3 on and not seeing them. Maybe it's the cynic in me with this team, but I would watch webinar or vids of clips designed by EA to highlight an improvement with a lot of skepticism. I've been fooled a few times so I watch raw gameplay and it was evident from the start inaccuracy wasn't anything close to advertised. GCers with an inside track should've picked up on it instead of just pimping a new feature that clearly didn't work well.

And with sacrificing, I have a family and kids too. A 3 day weekend of fishing or hunting with my friends would be ok with the wife once or twice a year. In the gcer program, I could even make the case that I was doing it for my youtube channel. Extra subs or watches makes us more money sweetheart, I have to make this "sacrifice", wink wink.

# 229 roadman @ 05/17/15 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by kjcheezhead


	I don't recall that. I remember watching every vid that came out looking for inaccuracies from E3 on and not seeing them. Maybe it's the cynic in me with this team, but I would watch webinar or vids of clips designed by EA to highlight an improvement with a lot of skepticism. I've been fooled a few times so I watch raw gameplay and it was evident from the start inaccuracy wasn't anything close to advertised. GCers with an inside track should've picked up on it instead of just pimping a new feature that clearly didn't work well. And with sacrificing, I have a family and kids too. A 3 day weekend of fishing or hunting with my friends would be ok with the wife once or twice a year. In the gcer program, I could even make the case that I was doing it for my youtube channel. Extra subs or watches makes us more money sweetheart, I have to make this "sacrifice", wink wink.

Well, both of us know from Lbz what they saw at EA, wasn't all we got at the end.

# 230 howboutdat @ 05/17/15 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by roadman


	Well, both of us know from Lbz what they saw at EA, wasn't all we got at the end.

And that right there is one of the biggest issues with Madden imo. They show one thing, and produce something different for us consumers. Not saying everything they show is like that, but fact is, that is the very type of thing people get so ticked off at EA over. I saw the video your talking about , and thought , finally... but then final product , they watered it down.... for the casuals.

# 231 SolidSquid @ 05/17/15 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Gridiron


	I can't even listen to those dudes anymore. The say the same thing every year.

Yea it's pretty disheartening. The guys that were supposed to be ambassadors for the us ended up drinking the kool aid.

Honestly if EA would tell us why things aren't being done or why they can't be done I'd have an easier time dealing with madden. Tell us why equipment hasn't been updated or what is going on with True-Step.

# 232 roadman @ 05/17/15 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by MissionMaximus


	Yeah @SimFBallCritic needs to change his twitter handle to @MaddenFBallLover It's amazing when these guys become GC's they must have to partake in a RE-Education class or something. They become a Marketing ploy for sites like ours. It's like becoming friends with someone, You no longer want to be too critical of them.

Not sure what goes on Twitter or YouTube, etc...., but it appears that news is fed into Twitter and YT before it appears on OS, so, not sure how it becomes a marketing ploy when they don't promote their links here, instead other people do or make mention of it.

# 233 aholbert32 @ 05/17/15 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by SolidSquid


	Yea it's pretty disheartening. The guys that were supposed to be ambassadors for the us ended up drinking the kool aid. Honestly if EA would tell us why things aren't being done or why they can't be done I'd have an easier time dealing with madden. Tell us why equipment hasn't been updated or what is going on with True-Step.

Really? All it would take is honesty?

If Ea said we don't update equipment often because polling shows us that most people don't care about mouthpieces or accurate helmets, you would be cool with that?

My guess is u would still be annoyed and come down just as hard on Ea for its priorities. The fact is we know why ea does what it does.

The primary focus has always been on adding features that can be on the back of the box. New equipment and true step for all 22 players aren't those types of features.

# 234 MajorSupreme @ 05/17/15 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by aholbert32


	New equipment and true step for all 22 players aren't those types of features.

Realistic movement, foot-planting, step-taking, pursuits for all players etc. are not back of the box features?

# 235 PeoplesChampGB @ 05/17/15 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by aholbert32


	Really? All it would take is honesty? If Ea said we don't update equipment often because polling shows us that most people don't care about mouthpieces or accurate helmets, you would be cool with that? My guess is u would still be annoyed and come down just as hard on Ea for its priorities. The fact is we know why ea does what it does. The primary focus has always been on adding features that can be on the back of the box. New equipment and true step for all 22 players aren't those types of features.

IMO an answer is better than no answer. It may annoy me but it's better than just shrugging me off.

# 236 Hassan Darkside @ 05/17/15 05:54 PM

I don't understand the purpose of having two different catch buttons. When would you use an aggressive catch over a possession catch?

You rarely ever see receivers consciously choose to make a highlight reel catch unless you're watching and OBJ or Julio Jones pregame warm up. The overwhelming majority of those highlight reel catches are purely contextual. They're performed in situations where they can't catch the football conventionally and have to make a last minute adjustment as a result of a bad throw, defense, or misread of the ball.

# 237 kjcheezhead @ 05/17/15 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by aholbert32


	Really? All it would take is honesty? If Ea said we don't update equipment often because polling shows us that most people don't care about mouthpieces or accurate helmets, you would be cool with that? My guess is u would still be annoyed and come down just as hard on Ea for its priorities. The fact is we know why ea does what it does. The primary focus has always been on adding features that can be on the back of the box. New equipment and true step for all 22 players aren't those types of features.

Yeah, I don't expect it from EA. They are selling a product. If they had to admit the mouth pieces couldn't be added because they keep warping into faces or whatever they would be ripped all day.

Gcers though, especially ones that supposedly speak for the SIM community should do what they did before the program. If EA says they added qb inaccuracies, I'd expect them to take EA to task if it fails or make vids showing it in action instead of suddenly towing the company line about how you'll feel the difference when you get to try the game.

I can see why they do it, but because of that I know longer trust their opinions. I can get the same results from reading the back if the box.

# 238 DeuceDouglas @ 05/17/15 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by kjcheezhead


	Gcers though, especially ones that supposedly speak for the SIM community should do what they did before the program. If EA says they added qb inaccuracies, I'd expect them to take EA to task if it fails or make vids showing it in action instead of suddenly towing the company line about how you'll feel the difference when you get to try the game.

I think one of the problems is that a lot the GC'ers have a mostly online, user v. user mindset as well and that heavily alters what they might want to see out of the game. I remember one of them saying last year that FG kicking was going to be rough and that sounded really good but in reality it meant maybe missing one or two FG's out of every 30 kicked. And maybe that is rough when it comes to playing online but it's not even close to real for the most part.

Despite however 'sim' it might be, there's very few people that want to go through stuff like the Lions did early last season and even more so when it comes to online whether it's an online league or just random matchmaking. Same thing goes for QB accuracy.

# 239 SolidSquid @ 05/17/15 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by aholbert32


	Really? All it would take is honesty? If Ea said we don't update equipment often because polling shows us that most people don't care about mouthpieces or accurate helmets, you would be cool with that? My guess is u would still be annoyed and come down just as hard on Ea for its priorities. The fact is we know why ea does what it does. The primary focus has always been on adding features that can be on the back of the box. New equipment and true step for all 22 players aren't those types of features.

For me yes honesty would be good. They would say that and I'd be able to give up on the game and move on. Instead they always make it seem like they are going to adress what users like my self want adressed and I end up getting burned.

# 240 RACZILLA @ 05/17/15 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by roadman


	the wining and dining aspect

We used to take those guys to Applebees and make them sing karaoke on Thursday nights when they were visiting.

Maybe it's more glamorous now. Like Macaroni Grill or something.

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