The company wanted a "next generation athlete" to be the M15 cover athlete. The selection of Sherman also coincides with the company's early Madden marketing efforts that have mentioned significant defensive gameplay improvements coming to the game.
The selection of Sherman is double-sided. His NFC Championship Game post-game rant has helped him become one of the league's most talked about players as he has received extensive national coverage since the event (including joining Michelle Obama's "Let's Move" campaign), providing a huge platform to now discuss and promote Madden NFL 15. However, he is unafraid to be outspoken - potentially a good and bad thing - and has gone on the record to criticize the NFL in a hypothetical situation, claiming they would not issue a lifetime ban to a (perceived) racist owner as the NBA has with Donald Sterling.
Continue on to see the M15 E3 2014 Gameplay Trailer and to learn more about M15 features & the Madden NFL 15 Ultimate Edition.
- The Madden NFL 15 product page has added additional information on game features along with game images. Some basic information on the Madden NFL 15 feature set:
Deliver on Defense: Set the tone on defense with more control thanks to an all-new arsenal of pass rush moves, contain the open field with intuitive tackling mechanics, and play as a team with redesigned zone and man coverage logic all while being immersed in the play from the other side of the line, with defensive player lock cameras. Madden NFL 15 delivers on defense.
NFL Films Inspired Presentation: Relive the greatest moments in games played with dynamic pre-game and halftime shows , and get your all-access field pass with NFL Films inspired in-game camera angles dropping you right in the heart of an NFL game. Gain a new perspective of the game with six new gameplay cameras to toggle through pre-snap on every play. Madden NFL 15 NFL inspired presentation.
Know Your Opponent: Call your plays with confidence using data from millions of online games played by Madden gamers and test your new found skills through intense challenges and conditions in The Gauntlet. Madden NFL 15 gives you the advantage to know your opponent.
- Also announced via the M15 product page is the Madden NFL 15 Ultimate Edition.
Transform into your rival’s worst nightmare with the Madden NFL 15 Ultimate Edition. For only $69.99, you will receive the standard edition of Madden NFL 15 PLUS 30 Madden Ultimate Team (MUT) Pro Packs and a Draft Class Pack featuring 10 of the first round draft picks from the 2014 NFL Draft.
- More news and media are expected to be released on Monday.
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