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Remember when Madden used to be fun, and you couldn't wait to play your friends, well that game has returned, and returned well. The Madden 16 Dev Team has done an outstanding job capturing the little things as well as the big things, and that what's made this game one of the best in Madden history. Does that mean this game is perfect? NO! What it does mean though?... It's awesome! The all new passing mechanics, and WR/DB interactions have elevated this series to the next level. There needs to be some tuning, but the overall feel of these new additions to game play, have made the game come alive like never before. I'm sure by now you've heard the new mode called, Draft Champions. Let me tell you this game mode is straight fire, and worth the time to play. I know Madden Ultimate Team can be expensive, and once you fall behind those guys who have 99 everything it can be very challenging to compete, well all that is solved in Draft Champions. One it's free to play, and you draft your team through a 15 round drafting system, that allows you to play with current stars, and Legends all in one. You can compete vs the cpu, or online head to head verse others like yourself. With this mode you can't just play it once, and it will become addicting very quickly. Connected Franchise has taken some steps in the right direction, and you can already see the vision for this mode for many years to come. CFM has had some changes in scouting, and the way you run your draft board in the offseason, and those changes are great little additions to the game. CFM is on the rise, and I'm really looking forward to what is ahead for this mode. There are some bugs, that needs addressing, but all in all this game has captured the vision of Ghost of Madden past, and is looking very, very bright for the future. *Tip* Stay off the triangle button when playing Defense. If you want to get beat deep every time go for the pick every throw, and you will look like a chump, play smart football, and you will win your share of games!

Madden 25 is one of those games that you love to hate, or hate to love, because most gamers are afraid of getting burnt by what they disliked about past installments. There is no denying that the Madden Franchise has failed at a few things, but they have also hit on others There was such a vast improvement on the offensive side of the ball this year with the all new "Run Free" emphases taking center stage of the game. With that being said I also feel defenses is lacking in so many areas, and coverage being the worst can make the game at times for me very frustrating, but hopefully some of these issues can be fixed with tuner updates. I would also recommend to look into adding more defensive strategy to tell players to not just watch the outside or play inside coverage, but watch the fade, slant, or screen pass that sort of chess match that seems to be missing in online head to head. I do feel like EA SPORTS had the right intentions with the additions, but came up a little short to what I was anticipating for the full game when it came to both sides of the ball. The Good: 1.) The Infinity Engine 2.0 physics, and new foot planting mechanics that allow Run Free in Madden this year is the best addition to Madden since the Hit Stick 2.) The New Connected Franchise Mode is by far the best this Generation Console has seen, and sadly it was it's last, but better late than never! 3.) Madden Ultimate Team nothing but good things about this mode, and new face lift. The Reward system that is in place that gives you coins for previous Madden NFL games played is a very nice touch. The Bad: 1.) Defense, defense, defense... I see to often when you take control of a player he slows down, or seems to stiff, and unresponsive to command that it makes playing against even the cpu a crap shoot. 2.) Zone coverage needs a lot of help. 3.) A lot of minor stuff like Fantasy Draft takes to long, WR/DB interaction is better, but still needs help. Why Not?: 1.) Why have we not gotten to the point of being able to play with a created player online like NHL, FIFA, and even NBA 2K. I get to play with Romo, Brady and whoever else all the time, it's time to allow created players for Online Team Play. Well with all that could be and still can be improved upon I do still believe this is the best Madden to date during this gen. There is always room for improvement, and Madden has continued to improve every year, but not as fast as we would have liked. Overall game play is fun, and enjoyable, but defense is not where it needs to be in my opinion.

NCAA Football 14 not only set the bar for football games this year they raised it up 2 notches... This is truly the best football game on this Gen and possibly ever. Ultimate Team coming to NCAA was one of the biggest and boldest decisions that the team at EA SPORTS made, and by far one of the best, and could make a run at big brother Madden in my opinion. With Physics in the fold powering the all new running game in NCAA 14 it has never been more fun and exciting to run different offences like the Spread and Option. Truly I'm excited to see what the New Gen holds for the series down the road! With all the positive there also comes negative like Road To Glory not getting love this year or seeing OTP come to the series, or full commentary/halftime show is disappointing, but the rest makes the negative not seem as big a deal anymore. Enjoy!!!