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Old Dirty Beckham : 8/25/2015 9:34 am
Anybody play yet? I'm picking it up later this afternoon but wont have time to play until tonight.

Gamespot gave it a good review.

Also hearing that Until Dawn is a great experience and the MGS being released on 9/1 received a 10 from gamespot.
Madden is a $60 roster update.  
bLiTz 2k : 8/25/2015 9:36 am : link
Had it for 5 days...pretty disappointed.
Played it 5 years ago  
MookGiants : 8/25/2015 9:37 am : link
actually
Played it on EA Access.  
Jon in NYC : 8/25/2015 9:40 am : link
Awful game. Couldn't have less interest.
FIFA comes out in a month  
Go Terps : 8/25/2015 9:41 am : link
All that matters.
RE: FIFA comes out in a month  
Jon in NYC : 8/25/2015 9:46 am : link
In comment 12434443 Go Terps said:
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All that matters.


x2. When are we finally going to match up?
for those unhappy  
Old Dirty Beckham : 8/25/2015 9:48 am : link
it seems to be getting good reviews from most sites.
Is FIFA any different than last year's?  
jgambrosio : 8/25/2015 9:50 am : link
I got a 360 last holiday season and haven't played Madden in years. Bought FIFA then, not sure if new FIFA is worth it or just suck it up and buy Madden. I only have FIFA and Halo at this point...
RE: FIFA comes out in a month  
Sean : 8/25/2015 9:51 am : link
In comment 12434443 Go Terps said:
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All that matters.


are you a fan of the NHL games?
RE: RE: FIFA comes out in a month  
Go Terps : 8/25/2015 9:52 am : link
In comment 12434452 Jon in NYC said:
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All that matters.



x2. When are we finally going to match up?


Shit man I'm still playing on the 360. I'm always up for a game but does anyone play on that anymore?
FIFA is definitely worth buying every year, IMO  
Go Terps : 8/25/2015 9:57 am : link
I really like the NHL games, but I didn't buy the last one because I really only play FIFA. I still play 2015 like it just came out (though once you have a kid your spare time seems to just melt away). I spent most of the year playing in career mode...I wanted to take an English fourth division side to the Champions League on legendary difficulty. The farthest I've gotten before being fired is the second division. It is unbelievably difficult.

Add Ultimate Team to that, and the game has more than enough to keep me entertained. It's the only game I own now.
RE: RE: RE: FIFA comes out in a month  
Jon in NYC : 8/25/2015 9:57 am : link
In comment 12434470 Go Terps said:
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All that matters.



x2. When are we finally going to match up?



Shit man I'm still playing on the 360. I'm always up for a game but does anyone play on that anymore?


Haha I dont think so
i'm hearing Fifa is going to be the same old as well  
UConn4523 : 8/25/2015 9:57 am : link
which will keep my from buying a game that i would otherwise really want. I'm done giving up my money for lazy developers to rehash the same garbage. Won't buy CoD anymore, left Madden years ago too.
Those complaining  
Old Dirty Beckham : 8/25/2015 10:16 am : link
that this is just a roster upgrade did you actually play the game? Reviews seem to suggest otherwise.
Review - ( New Window )
RE: Those complaining  
Jon in NYC : 8/25/2015 10:16 am : link
In comment 12434543 Old Dirty Beckham said:
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that this is just a roster upgrade did you actually play the game? Reviews seem to suggest otherwise. Review - ( New Window )


I played the game. It sucks.
I dont really see how it sucks  
yupbjac27 : 8/25/2015 10:22 am : link
Would agree that it is similar to last year but I for some reason enjoy playing this one a bit more than last years. What exactly are people looking for in these games that aren't there?
Think the problem with these games  
terz22 : 8/25/2015 10:29 am : link
Especially Madden is they all play the same and all it is is a $60 roster update. It shouldn't be that much.
I played  
jtfuoco : 8/25/2015 10:29 am : link
it and it has a few things updated from last year some of the glitch plays are now gone and a few of the mechanics are better. However, some of the fundamental issues are still there with the biggest for me is a AI that cant adapt. Also the most played mode of game Franchise was not touched at all. I think these sites that are giving it good reviews are part of the problem with this franchise.
Haven't played yet  
Fish : 8/25/2015 10:31 am : link
wI'll purchase soon. I'm mainly looking forward to nhl 16.
Just picked up Madden  
NYdeuce : 8/25/2015 11:08 am : link
but am more amped for NHL. Unfortunately, there in no online franchise in NHL on next gen yet. I still look forward to EASHL/club though, and maybe HUT if I'm bored, but club is where it's at.
I played it last night  
mik999999 : 8/25/2015 11:09 am : link
Seems like they made some real improvements with Passing and Playmaker controls. More realistic O and D for passed balls. I like it so far.

Its a football game, the general premise is always going to be the same, but it seems this is a step in the right direction. Though I am bummed no attention was paid to online franchise which is my favorite mode. Also the mode we have a league in for BBI on the xbox one
I still really really miss the vision cone.  
RicFlair : 8/25/2015 11:10 am : link
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RE: I still really really miss the vision cone.  
Go Terps : 8/25/2015 11:43 am : link
In comment 12434694 RicFlair said:
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I agree, that was a brilliant concept.

The fundamental problem with Madden has been the AI. Once you figure out the glitches and unstoppable plays it's basically the same game as in 2002.
The only way madden would be hated by more on here  
jlukes : 8/25/2015 11:59 am : link
is if Dane Cook was on the cover
RE: The only way madden would be hated by more on here  
kelsto811 : 8/25/2015 12:00 pm : link
In comment 12434773 jlukes said:
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is if Dane Cook was on the cover


Or if they were sponsored by Olive Garden
RE: FIFA is definitely worth buying every year, IMO  
Jim in Scranton : 8/25/2015 12:14 pm : link
In comment 12434481 Go Terps said:
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I really like the NHL games, but I didn't buy the last one because I really only play FIFA. I still play 2015 like it just came out (though once you have a kid your spare time seems to just melt away). I spent most of the year playing in career mode...I wanted to take an English fourth division side to the Champions League on legendary difficulty. The farthest I've gotten before being fired is the second division. It is unbelievably difficult.

Add Ultimate Team to that, and the game has more than enough to keep me entertained. It's the only game I own now.


Portsmouth would be a good pick, plus Fratton Park is being featured in the game this year.
RE: RE: FIFA is definitely worth buying every year, IMO  
Go Terps : 8/25/2015 12:22 pm : link
In comment 12434801 Jim in Scranton said:
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I really like the NHL games, but I didn't buy the last one because I really only play FIFA. I still play 2015 like it just came out (though once you have a kid your spare time seems to just melt away). I spent most of the year playing in career mode...I wanted to take an English fourth division side to the Champions League on legendary difficulty. The farthest I've gotten before being fired is the second division. It is unbelievably difficult.

Add Ultimate Team to that, and the game has more than enough to keep me entertained. It's the only game I own now.



Portsmouth would be a good pick, plus Fratton Park is being featured in the game this year.


I'm playing right now with Accrington Stanley and doing ok. I tried several teams looking for the right fit: Tranmere, York City, Plymouth Argyle.

But if Fratton Park is in 2016, I'll definitely go with Portsmouth.
RE: RE: RE: FIFA is definitely worth buying every year, IMO  
Jim in Scranton : 8/25/2015 12:27 pm : link
In comment 12434810 Go Terps said:
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In comment 12434481 Go Terps said:


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I really like the NHL games, but I didn't buy the last one because I really only play FIFA. I still play 2015 like it just came out (though once you have a kid your spare time seems to just melt away). I spent most of the year playing in career mode...I wanted to take an English fourth division side to the Champions League on legendary difficulty. The farthest I've gotten before being fired is the second division. It is unbelievably difficult.

Add Ultimate Team to that, and the game has more than enough to keep me entertained. It's the only game I own now.



Portsmouth would be a good pick, plus Fratton Park is being featured in the game this year.



I'm playing right now with Accrington Stanley and doing ok. I tried several teams looking for the right fit: Tranmere, York City, Plymouth Argyle.

But if Fratton Park is in 2016, I'll definitely go with Portsmouth.


They have a really squad for that division, they should walk the league. Plus they have a lot of history. I like to play them in Football Manager.
Terps..  
FatMan in Charlotte : 8/25/2015 12:30 pm : link
I'm still on the 360.

Gamertag is CharlotteFatMan

I was able to try the Beta for FIFA 16 - better passing control and you won't have jackasses abusing pace on the wings anymore to win.

It is much more realistic - if they stick to the beta. Already reserved my copy for September 22.
The vision cone?  
Bramton1 : 8/25/2015 12:35 pm : link
Ugh...seriously? Hated it.

Last Madden I bought was 2 or 3 years ago. Haven't been all that tempted.

Still waiting for a true franchise mode that merges Madden gameplay with NFL Head Coach management.
RE: RE: RE: RE: FIFA is definitely worth buying every year, IMO  
Audible : 8/25/2015 12:37 pm : link
In comment 12434820 Jim in Scranton said:
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They have a really squad for that division, they should walk the league. Plus they have a lot of history. I like to play them in Football Manager.


Did you say Football Manager?

RE: Terps..  
Go Terps : 8/25/2015 12:42 pm : link
In comment 12434829 FatMan in Charlotte said:
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I'm still on the 360.

Gamertag is CharlotteFatMan

I was able to try the Beta for FIFA 16 - better passing control and you won't have jackasses abusing pace on the wings anymore to win.

It is much more realistic - if they stick to the beta. Already reserved my copy for September 22.


Cool. I'm Nutella 78. I'll look for ya next time I'm on.

I like when people rely on pace. That's why I typically have my back for sitting back deep. What drives me nuts is crazy goals from 35 yards out. Those are tough to defend against. But overall I find the game to be fair and tough to exploit.

Pace is important, but I find it more useful in my CDM and CBs. Gotta be able to maintain shape quickly in transition.
RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: FIFA is definitely worth buying every year, IMO  
Jim in Scranton : 8/25/2015 12:51 pm : link
In comment 12434846 Audible said:
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They have a really squad for that division, they should walk the league. Plus they have a lot of history. I like to play them in Football Manager.



Did you say Football Manager?



It's like crack. Are you going to get it this year? I know you skipped 2015.
Havent played Madden since 2010  
#10* : 8/25/2015 4:33 pm : link
because it was horrible and disappointing. Picked up a copy of 2015 and it was slightly less horrible but still disappointing. Got bored within a week. Its pretty much the same game with a new menu. What do they do over there all day besides create rookies and new animations? My guess a whole lot of ping pong.
RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: FIFA is definitely worth buying every year, IMO  
Audible : 8/25/2015 4:38 pm : link
In comment 12434874 Jim in Scranton said:
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It's like crack. Are you going to get it this year? I know you skipped 2015.


Time permitting, yeah. I really need to start another video game thread, maybe tomorrow. I'm trying to be more responsible spending-wise (saving up for my wedding) and my video game backlog is out of control, so I've stopped buying games unless I'm ready to play them immediately after purchase. So basically it depends on whether I hit a point where I don't want to dive into my backlog... oh who am I kidding I'm going to buy it. Maybe not until Christmas but I'm definitely buying it.
Definitely an upgrade  
Howyadoin : 8/25/2015 7:44 pm : link
Those of you who say it's the same...Obviously have your head up your Ass
This  
MotownGIANTS : 8/25/2015 9:03 pm : link
Is a different game .... You can play D for a change.
I was really psyched..  
FatMan in Charlotte : 8/25/2015 10:04 pm : link
when FC Heidenheim was promoted into Bundesliga 2 last year. I took them in FIFA to the Champions League after year 2 and they won the entire Bundesliga that year too. But I was only playing on World Class level.
RE: Definitely an upgrade  
RasputinPrime : 8/25/2015 10:17 pm : link
In comment 12435562 Howyadoin said:
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Those of you who say it's the same...Obviously have your head up your Ass


When someone says its the same they are probably simply expressing the level of disappointment has remained unchanged from 2014 through to 2015. This is a football forum and there is little interest in the only licensed console football game. That speaks for itself.
PS4 games are now mostly  
RasputinPrime : 8/25/2015 10:18 pm : link
79$ in Canada. No thanks.
Beckham is unstoppable in the game  
nygiants16 : 8/26/2015 10:09 am : link
all you have to do is throw it up and hit Y and he catches the ball...he even caught 2 hail marys...maybe it gets harder as i level up but i thought it was a little insane..

I had fun playing though...wish they would add more story to myplayer like 2k does with their games...NBa 2ks my player is awesome...

Franchise is still the same and it is a little different but again you can add so much to each game mode...
I downloaded the IOS version  
Hammer : 8/26/2015 10:42 pm : link
and it seems like a ton of fun. Playing on a touch screen is way superior to playing using whatever the hell they call those controllers that consoles come with.
I think that they did a great job  
Jim Burt64 : 8/26/2015 10:50 pm : link
Many improvements, additional controls & AI tweaks..
RE: I downloaded the IOS version  
BigBlueShock : 8/27/2015 7:02 am : link
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and it seems like a ton of fun. Playing on a touch screen is way superior to playing using whatever the hell they call those controllers that consoles come with.

Did you really just say that playing on a phone/tablet is "superior" to playing on a console?

Sounds like somebody doesn't have a console and is trying to make himself feel better.
RE: RE: I downloaded the IOS version  
Hammer : 8/27/2015 2:32 pm : link
In comment 12437686 BigBlueShock said:
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and it seems like a ton of fun. Playing on a touch screen is way superior to playing using whatever the hell they call those controllers that consoles come with.


Did you really just say that playing on a phone/tablet is "superior" to playing on a console?

Sounds like somebody doesn't have a console and is trying to make himself feel better.


Well, actually, I have two consoles, an old Playstation and an old Wii. I'm not fond of playing anything on either of them, now that I think of it.
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