• Beckham Jr. Wins Madden 16 Cover Vote; More Features Revealed

    New York Giants WR Odell Beckham Jr. has won the Madden NFL 16 cover vote. The talented wideout burst onto the scene following a superb one-handed catch last season versus the Dallas Cowboys. He defeated Pats TE Rob Gronkowski in the finals following the elimitaion of the Cardinals Patrick Peterson and the Steelers Antonio Brown.


    Amazon has posted additional game info and feature descriptions for Madden NFL 16. As expected from GameStop's earlier posting, the game will feature new controls and QB mechanics as well as new WR/DB interactions.

    Continue on to see the full listing from Amazon.

    Be the playmaker in Madden NFL 16 with all-new controls that allow you to dominate in the battle for air supremacy. New QB mechanics including body-relative throws and touch passes provide unprecedented depth and control while under center. Combined with a new risk/reward catch and pass-defend system, get ready for the biggest WOW moments in franchise history.

    KEY FEATURES

    New to Madden

    Battle for Air Supremacy

    Total Control Passing - Place the ball where only your receiver can get it with body-relative throws including high-point, low-point, back-shoulder, and the ever-popular touch pass. Become the ultimate dual-threat and terrorize defenses with new pressure avoidance and QB scramble controls.

    Receiver/Defender Controls - Dictate the outcome of each passing play while the ball is in the air for the first time ever in Madden. For receivers, go for the highlight reel with the ‘aggressive’ catch or move the chains with the ‘possession catch’. On defense, disrupt the outcome of each play using the new ‘play ball’ and ‘hit receiver’ mechanics. Receivers and defenders deliver the most authentic exchanges to date with new press and zone-chuck interactions, contextual hand-fighting, and a variety of 2-man interactions at the catch point including pass interference penalties, tip balls, knock outs and simultaneous possession catches.

    Playmaker Broadcast

    Integrated Broadcast Graphics – Your playmaker highlight reel has arrived with new player spotlights, dynamic goals and achievements, and innovative on-the-field cameras bringing you closer to the game than ever before. Making plays has never been this much fun and rewarding!


    GAME MODES

    Connected Franchise – Whether playing solo or online with friends, your quest to build an NFL dynasty comes complete with a brand new scouting and draft system as well as all-new dynamic goals throughout each game. Develop players with Game Prep and build your teams’ confidence through performance and front office transactions. Balance keeping players’ confidence up, to increase abilities and build player XP.

    Madden Ultimate Team – Build your ultimate team with your favorite NFL players from the past and present while dominating the opposition in head-to-head seasons, solo challenges, and more. Earn coins to buy packs through the online store, where you can trade and auction off items on the road to building the Ultimate Team. Engage with the NFL year round thanks to live content and service updates in the fastest growing mode in Madden.

    Skills Trainer – With 60+ tutorials and drills, Skills Trainer focuses on teaching the strategy behind different passing and run concepts, as well as how to play Madden for new users to the series. Fan favorite Gauntlet mode returns with all-new Boss Battles, Extra Life challenges and opportunities to jump or fall levels in a single play.
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    Comments 9 Comments
    1. steelerfan's Avatar
      steelerfan -
      Had to know this was coming.
    1. CLW's Avatar
      CLW -
      Doesn't look like they improved the defense.
    1. cdj's Avatar
      cdj -
      Unknown on how they will be used in-game (perhaps in opening experience?) but here is a look at the Steelers doing VO for M16:

    1. Jayrah's Avatar
      Jayrah -
      Receiver/Defender Controls - Dictate the outcome of each passing play while the ball is in the air for the first time ever in Madden. For receivers, go for the highlight reel with the ‘aggressive’ catch or move the chains with the ‘possession catch’. On defense, disrupt the outcome of each play using the new ‘play ball’ and ‘hit receiver’ mechanics. Receivers and defenders deliver the most authentic exchanges to date with new press and zone-chuck interactions, contextual hand-fighting, and a variety of 2-man interactions at the catch point including pass interference penalties, tip balls, knock outs and simultaneous possession catches.

      FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!
    1. steelerfan's Avatar
      steelerfan -
      That sounds good. I'll keep an eye on it but I'm not hopeful.
    1. skipwondah33's Avatar
      skipwondah33 -
      Quote Originally Posted by CLW View Post
      Doesn't look like they improved the defense.
      You found Defense difficult this version?

      That is a shocker to me...not being funny either.
    1. CLW's Avatar
      CLW -
      Quote Originally Posted by skipwondah33 View Post
      You found Defense difficult this version?

      That is a shocker to me...not being funny either.
      There is no defense in this game - particularly in user v. user games. Its last guy with the ball wins or who screws up and throws a pick or randomness decides when your guy fumbles.
    1. skipwondah33's Avatar
      skipwondah33 -
      Quote Originally Posted by CLW View Post
      There is no defense in this game - particularly in user v. user games. Its last guy with the ball wins or who screws up and throws a pick or randomness decides when your guy fumbles.
      There isn't much D in CPU games on All-Madden

      But that is definitely not the case in user vs user games in my experience.

      Forgive the quality but here is a entire league game from Tuesday night. My opponent likely wouldn't have scored 10 points if not for the fumble in the 2nd half. My Defense outscored him alone 21-10 with 3 interceptions returned for TD's

      And this is with me playing NCAA mostly the past 4 months which player movement is light years different in terms of twitchy movement and just different gameplay in general

    1. Rudy's Avatar
      Rudy -
      Those changes sound very good. I'd like to hear more about the QB changes.