Madden NFL 16 News Post

Madden NFL 16 Trial Available Now For EA Access Subscribers, Play For 10 Hours

05:08 PM - August 19, 2015 by Steve_OS

The trial version of Madden NFL 16 is available now for EA Access subscribers. To start the download process, open up the EA Access hub, scroll over to Madden NFL 16, click View in Store and download the trial.

NOTE: It appears as though it isn't showing up for everyone in the EA Access hub. If you don’t see Madden NFL 16 in the hub, try searching for it in the Store, then download the trial.

For those of you that can download it, play a few games and let us know what you think!

REMINDER: You get 10 hours of gameplay, so make sure you exit out of the game if you are not playing. Don't pause and lose those precious minutes.

Game: Madden NFL 16Reader Score: 7/10 - Vote Now
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# 41 Law504 @ 08/19/15 07:46 PM

Mines on 90%, i started downloading yesterday night, I bought the game digitally

# 42 Gerg04 @ 08/19/15 07:57 PM

I get we're all amped to play... But is there a need for 10% incremental updates on the status of your downloads? Sorry, had to get that off my chest.

I'm stuck on "Connecting to EA Servers ". They must be getting hammered.

Anyone else seeing it just go search the store and download from there. Much more efficient.

# 43 kwebbvols4423 @ 08/19/15 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Law504


	Mines on 90%, i started downloading yesterday night, I bought the game digitally

Geez

10char

# 44 bravesvolsfan @ 08/19/15 08:04 PM

Update: Had 2 penalties: Block in the back & holding as Winston out-threw Mariota to lead the Bucs to the 34-17 win. Fun and frustrating at times with the WR/DB interactions. Felt like I was stuck in an animation at times.

# 45 bigboyc @ 08/19/15 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by grodbetatted


	Played it for 5 minutes and I will not be buying it. I buy madden every year but this year overly animation based, complexity of controls is unnecessary and cutting doesn't feel like I can stop on a dime and change directions I don't like it.

LOL......

Stop on a dime? That has sort have been a problem. Momentum prevents
HUMANS from stopping on dime like u could do in previous Madden's.

Im not sure you are serious..........lol.

# 46 xa0wnerx @ 08/19/15 08:20 PM

any1 have a problem where their connection runs really well when not downloading something, then when u download a game or app it drops? Like i got 50 mb/s , then i start downloading and drop to like 6 mb/s. xbox only obviously

# 47 marshallfever @ 08/19/15 08:31 PM

I'm downloading it now, just when I thought about going to sleep, gonna play a game or two tonight

# 48 jake214 @ 08/19/15 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by grodbetatted


	Played it for 5 minutes and I will not be buying it. I buy madden every year but this year overly animation based, complexity of controls is unnecessary and cutting doesn't feel like I can stop on a dime and change directions I don't like it.

Damn Bro 5 and out that's too bad. If $60 makes or breaks you, it's probably better to get another job and spend less time playing games anyway.

I like it so far been playing the XBOX1 version through EA cause its only way to play but will buy on PS4 no problem. This game is never perfect but year after year it seems to get a little better as long as they don't revamp game play. If i wanted the perfect football experience I'd get my football and go play at the park. It's a fun game I enjoy it every year and it fills time till NBA2K comes out.

# 49 jeraldisdope @ 08/19/15 08:35 PM

Is it 10 hours of game play or the game period? Trying to see if I should start making my playbook or would I waste my hours.

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# 50 IUxHOOSIERS @ 08/19/15 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by jeraldisdope


	Is it 10 hours of game play or the game period? Trying to see if I should start making my playbook or would I waste my hours. Sent from my SM-N910T using Tapatalk

your timer will be running if you work on your playbooks, unfortunately.

# 51 OhMrHanky @ 08/19/15 08:39 PM

I pre-downloaded the version earlier in the week. Glad I read this forum while watching twitch. Trial started right away. First impressions . . . Holy crap, does this look crisp! After watching twitch all day and previous sub quality video streams, playing this game in HD looks fantastic! Hope the gameplay is as tight as it looks. I'm looking forward to the different catch options. I love that level of control. The SB intro was cool, imo, too. Fairly quick intro to a few new catch options. Gotta go back and play more. Peace!

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# 52 4thQtrStre5S @ 08/19/15 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by grodbetatted


	Played it for 5 minutes and I will not be buying it. I buy madden every year but this year overly animation based, complexity of controls is unnecessary and cutting doesn't feel like I can stop on a dime and change directions I don't like it.

Complexity makes u rage quit? You are not college material..lol

(sorry, off topic, but this was just open for a slam) I will refrain from here on out..

# 53 OhMrHanky @ 08/19/15 08:44 PM

2nd impressions. As much as I didnt care whether or not they have music/spotify, it is already SO MUCH better than the last several versions with the constant nfl theme song or no music at all. Lol

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# 54 BadAssHskr @ 08/19/15 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by jeraldisdope


	Is it 10 hours of game play or the game period? Trying to see if I should start making my playbook or would I waste my hours. Sent from my SM-N910T using Tapatalk

Each time you fire it up the countdown begins. Save your playbook making.

# 55 jeraldisdope @ 08/19/15 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by BadAssHskr


	Each time you fire it up the countdown begins. Save your playbook making.

That sucks, but I guess I'll be waiting cause I am way too thorough, I could blow 2-4 hours just doin that lol.

Is the counter visible?

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# 56 BreakingBad2013 @ 08/19/15 08:55 PM

Been stuck at 29% for like 15-20 minutes. Started up quickly, and now just about frozen.

# 57 Exile04 @ 08/19/15 09:13 PM

downloaded it last night wasn't expecting it to be available this early now im stuck at work for another 20mins smh...

# 58 TexasFan2005 @ 08/19/15 09:21 PM

My ps4 downloads games almost 3x faster than my xbox. What gives? I've been stuck on the Rory McIlroy EA Access download for 3 days straight and it's only at 78%. Granted I turn on the console a couple of hours a day, but it's so slow. I paused it so I can install the Madden access, but it's only at 10% after an hour and a half. EA Sports games are not the biggest files in the world, either.

- Plugged in via ethernet

- No netflix/videos playing on any other device (live alone)

Any tips?

# 59 marshallfever @ 08/19/15 09:22 PM

I thought last year's opening was great but wow, the intro really blew me away. I didn't think the graphics were gonna impress me but the lighting makes such a difference! !!!!!!! this is the best looking Madden easily, and I didn't think so before actually getting hands on.

I love the banter between the players in the intro, I would love every close game to feel like that, but I can see it becoming a nuance after the first couple times.

So far only played the intro but the game feels like its moving at 60 fps, just smoother than usual.

Im going to learn the basics then play Vs against my brother. So far I'm liking it and I was on the fence before

# 60 Gerg04 @ 08/19/15 09:26 PM

I love how you have to do a hard reset AND disconnect the power supply (not sure that step is mandatory but whatever) just to get passed the initial loading screen is friggin bogus, especially if it's a known issue to EA. Which it seems it is, since the fix I found was a post from the same issue last year... EA making sure to milk every second from us.

Even that eternally drawn out, contrived to the enth degree, "Super Bowl ". Which imo is going to be the new norm, to take advantage of us timed users and EA access.

First things first... Fast, aracdy, glitchy. I'll hold my judgment til a few games have been played and sliders have been slid. First impressions are not great though to be honest.

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