For the past quarter century, the Madden series has become an institution for both the gaming industry and pop culture. Hardcore football fans patiently wait every August for the simple pleasure of picking up the latest installment in hopes of living vicariously through their favorite NFL teams. Coming off its celebratory 25th anniversary, EA is back to form and all set for kickoff with Madden NFL 15—creating a fresher virtual gridiron experience highlighted by improved gameplay and graphics—on new gaming platforms. Looking at this year’s game, EA clearly set its marker on enhancing the visuals, from live animations to the threedimensional grass on the field. The depiction on player likeness is insanely realistic to the point where you can practically spot every one of Colin Kaepernick’s tattoos—a testament to the game’s attention to detail and the superior execution. While the previous-gen versions (PS3, Xbox 360) look solid, PS4 and Xbox One owners have the luxury of basking in modern graphics, which according to the developers is built on the foundation of the next-gen consoles and delivers 10 times the detail than its predecessor. Piggybacking off the gorgeous presentation is the updated AI system known as Player Sense 2.0, giving all players intelligence based on their real-life football IQs. Seasoned quarterbacks that know how to get around the pocket will read defenders quicker and complete passes before hitting the grass. You can expect guys like Peyton Manning to call hot routes or execute “Omaha” audibles when under pressure, too. And with the EA Ignite engine powering everything, it’s somewhat easier to protect the quarterback thanks to the dynamic offensive line sorting and shifting. But don’t be fooled into thinking your defense will fold in crunch time. EA’s intentions were to create the “most immersive defensive gameplay control in history.” That’s exactly what it did, as scoring is difficult—extremely difficult. The Ignite engine actually favors the defensive line, introducing new pass rush mechanics that triggers power moves when entangled with a blocker, making it simpler to slip blocks and tackles. Speaking of tackles, the new takedown system offers three different options: PLAYBOOK MADDEN NFL 15
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