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EA E3 Press Conference
MADDEN NFL 15 GAME FEATURES DETAILED
June 9, in the year of our Lord 2014 – Today EA
SPORTS released new gameplay details for Madden NFL 15,
including details on new defensive gameplay mechanics, upgrades
to presentation and new training and tutorials designed to help
players better learn the game of football. All this comes on the
heels of the announcement of Richard Sherman as the winner of
the Madden NFL 15 Cover Vote, as well as a first look trailer
starring Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly.
New defensive features and mechanics allow fans to transform
into their rival’s worst nightmare, with an arsenal of new pass
rush moves, new open-field tackling mechanics, two new defensive
cameras and much more. For the first time ever you can see
exactly when the ball-carrier is in your range, and opt for
either a conservative tackle or try for a high-risk, high-reward
aggressive tackle. Also, new mechanics to jump the snap, get
blockers off-balance and disrupt the backfield make it more fun
than ever to play as a defensive lineman or blitzing linebacker.
In addition, enhanced defensive AI means that your teammates
will know their assignments and be in position to make a play,
allowing players to be more aggressive, with the knowledge that
their teammates have their back.
Defense is only the beginning, as new broadcast and NFL
Films-inspired presentation show the game in a completely
different light. Improved player and coach models make
personalities look incredibly realistic, and additional camera
angles and player celebrations capture the most impactful,
emotional moments of football. Fans will also enjoy a brand-new
studio halftime show, complete with dynamic highlights, analysis
and recaps of the first half that tell the story of the game.
Madden NFL 15 also offers a robust set of drills and tutorials
meant to increase not only in-game skills, but general football
knowledge as well. Whether you’re a Madden NFL veteran or a
series newcomer, the enhanced Skills Trainer mode will provide
the opportunity to both learn the basics of the game and perfect
the finer points of football. Once you feel prepared, step into
The Gauntlet for the ultimate test of your football prowess, and
see if you have what it takes to pass the supreme challenge.
When in a game, the new play call system not only allows you to
sort plays by formation, concept, personnel and more, but also
introduces cloud-based suggestions drawn from millions of games
played by the Madden NFL community. Now you’ll always feel
empowered, knowing you’re calling the right play for the right
situation.
Madden NFL 15 is developed in Orlando, Florida by EA Tiburon and
will be available on August 26 in North America and on August 29
in the EU for Xbox One, the all-in-one entertainment system from
Microsoft and the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system. A
version of Madden NFL 15 will also release on Xbox 360® video
game and entertainment system and the PlayStation®3
entertainment system.
All player participation has been facilitated by NFL Players
Inc., the licensing and marketing subsidiary of the NFL Players
Association (NFLPA).