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Madden NFL 15 Makes Retail Debut
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – August 26, in the year of our
Lord 2014 – Madden Season is in effect as Electronic
Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) officially launched Madden NFL 15 on Xbox
One, the all-in-one entertainment system from Microsoft, and the
PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system. Madden NFL 15
allows fans to own their rival with a new arsenal of defensive
pass rush moves and tackling mechanics, as well as a new and
improved playcalling system. The game also showcases the most
impressive visuals in franchise history, and a comprehensive
Skills Trainer that teaches not only game skills, but football
strategy as well.
Madden NFL 15 delivers on defense, providing a variety of new
pass rush moves to help players disrupt the backfield, as well
as new tackling mechanics that make it easier than ever to wrap
up your opponent or make the big hit in the hopes of making him
cough up the football. Furthermore, the revamped playcalling
system presents suggested plays in a whole new way, providing
context for each recommended play as well as a snapshot of its
historical success. You can also utilize the wisdom of the
Madden Community, with constantly updated community-suggested
plays that are pulled from actual Madden NFL 15 matchups from
around the world.
The improvements extend beyond gameplay, with new gameday
presentation that tells the story of your matchup, including new
pregame and halftime shows with highlights, commentary and
analysis. Fans can also utilize the enhanced Skills Trainer mode
to not only improve their mastery of Madden NFL 15, but also
learn basic football concepts. Once you feel confident head over
into the brand-new Gauntlet to put your skills to the ultimate
test.
“Madden NFL 15 has taken a huge leap forward in so many areas,
including the visuals, new presentation and defensive gameplay”,
said Cam Weber, VP and Group GM at EA SPORTS. “But what I’m most
pleased with is how the whole package hangs together as a
cohesive, high quality experience. I think people are going to
love it.”
Madden NFL 15 allows players to transform into their rival’s
worst nightmare with a new breed of defense, built to challenge
the best offenses in the NFL. A new arsenal of pass rush moves,
an intuitive tackling system, improved coverage logic, and
immersive new camera angles make defense more exciting and fun
than ever. Fans can call plays with confidence thanks to an
all-new crowd-sourced recommendation engine built from millions
of online games played by the Madden NFL community. Add in
all-new NFL Films inspired presentation and it’s not just
football, it’s Madden Season.
Those looking for a NFL experience on the go can jump into
Madden Mobile, available today for free on the App Store and
Google Play. This all-new NFL experience will allow fans to
build a dominant team composed of the league’s best talent from
past and present. Players can take their squad into head-to-head
matchups against friends, play their favorite team’s full NFL
season or jump into the always fresh Live Events.
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 and the PlayStation®4. A version of
Madden NFL 15 is also now available for the Xbox 360® video game
and entertainment system and the PlayStation®3 computer
entertainment system.
All player participation has been facilitated by NFL Players
Inc., the licensing and marketing subsidiary of the NFL Players
Association (NFLPA).