Another game update is now available for Madden NFL 20. This update builds upon the previous September game update in correcting game issues, most notably using the standard 'general stability and connectivity improvements' terminology.

The most notable change is the addition of Colts WR T.Y. Hilton as a Superstar X-Factor to replace the recently retired Andrew Luck. Hilton will possess the RAC ‘em Up, Double Move Elite, and Route Technician abilities. It is worth noting that this upgrade will not be included in existing Franchises; it will only occur in Franchises created after this game update.

Continue on to see the blog from EA SPORTS detailing this game update. ...

September's Madden NFL 20 game update is now available and adds in a new mode, Superstar KO.

Superstar KO is a quick mode that allows users to customize their roster and play style in competing either solo or in squads online. Each team gets one drive from their own 25 yard line to score and stop their opponent. Whomever scores the most points wins, but in the case of a tie the game will then decided via Tug of War. View the Superstar KO developer's blog here.

This update also adds two new abilities: New Pat Tillman Superstar X-Factor Ability and New Superstar Kick Return Ability. Other aspects of the update include updated player likenesses and fixes/improvements to gameplay, presentation, and MUT. View full details of the game update here.

Continue on to see the Superstar KO press release from EA SPORTS and a look at Tug of War utilized to determine the winner. After you've tried the mode, let us know your results and thoughts on the mode here. ...

Game update 1.10 is now available for Madden NFL 20.

This update is sizable, adding Superstar abilities to offensive linemen, adding Pass Block Double Team mechanic to pre-play, updated player and coach likenesses, franchise fixes, presentation updates, and more.

Continue on to see full details of this update. ...

Game update 1.09 is now available for Madden NFL 20. This game update does not include gameplay, presentation, or PC aspects; but rather focuses on stability and usability issues. Improvements in those game areas will come in future title updates.

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[CENTER][center] This week's Madden NFL 20 developer livestream focused again on gameplay. This second gameplay stream took a closer look at playbooks, RPOs, and more.

Continue on to watch the livestream and check back afterwards for the archived stream as well as the TGT Recap. ...

The latest Madden NFL 20 developer livestream focuses on improvements and changes coming to Madden Ultimate Team.

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The latest Madden NFL 20 dev stream provided the first look at gameplay in the title, showcasing the new Superstar X-Factor feature, player signature animations, and more.

Check out the dev stream below, complete with the TGT Recap. ...

The first Madden NFL 20 dev stream provided a look at a new mode coming to the game, Face of the Franchise: QB1, as well as information on some of the improvements coming to Franchise Mode.

Continue on to see an archive of the stream as well as the TGT Recap. ...

As part of tonight's Madden NFL 20 cover athlete reveal, EA SPORTS also announced the new mode 'Face of the Franchise: QB1' and the inclusion of the College Football Playoff and ten college football programs.

This new mode is being labeled as a career campaign centered around the user. Players will create a quarterback that they can then compete in the College Football Playoff en route to being drafted and entering the NFL.

The ten programs that users can select to place their created quarterback are Clemson, Florida, Florida State, LSU, Miami, Oklahoma, Oregon, Southern Cal, Texas, and Texas Tech.

Following the cancellation of the NCAA Football franchise in 2013, Madden NFL 18's Longshot mode was the first to include any form of college football with users playing as Texas versus Oregon in Darrell K. Royal Stadium. With M20 adding the College Football Playoff and ten total programs, could EA SPORTS be planning an eventual return to college football gaming? At the very least, it would seem that the company has realized including college football in Madden - and making it one of their first major marketing announcements - is a selling point for the product. ...

Chiefs quarterback and 2018 NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes has been announced as the Madden NFL 20 cover athlete, available August 2.

The cover reveal also included the announcement of Face of the Franchise: QB1, a new career campaign mode. In it, users will create a quarterback that they can place on one of ten colleges to compete in the College Football Playoff, participate in the NFL Combine, and hope to leave their mark in the National Football League.


As part of their streaming schedule, on May 2 the M20 development team will share details on the new Face of the Franchise: QB1 mode and also on Franchise Mode improvements, including the new Scenario Engine.


Continue on to read the press release from EA SPORTS as well some of the first game details and information. ...

The February title update for Madden NFL 19 is now available.

Among the items included in this update: Additional logging to track online desyncs, reduced effectiveness of Aggressive Catches in traffic, and additional improvements to Cover 4 Quarters Trips logic, among others.

While EA states that the actual number of desyncs is low, they recognize the issue has occurred during online competitions and must be solved to preserve the competitive format.

Continue on to read the full details of the February title update. ...

EA SPORTS has released the official Madden NFL 19 Super Bowl LIII simulation and it predicts that the Los Angeles Rams will defeat the New England Patriots 30-27. The simulation calls for Aaron Donald to be Super Bowl MVP with four sacks.

If the Super Bowl has you itching to finally purchase the game, the Madden NFL 19 Ultimate Super Bowl Edition is available for just $26.40 (XBL) or $23.99 (PSN) through February 5. This version of the game is - you guessed it - MUT-centric, giving users one Super Bowl Elite player, an Elite Active Super Bowl Player, and Gold Team Fantasy Packs.

Continue on to read the official press release with details of the official Madden NFL 19 Super Bowl LIII simulation. ...

The December Madden NFL 19 title update is now available.

Here are the main highlights of this update: Additional Cover 3 logic, Ice the Kicker improvements, Defensive AI play calling update, Return of the Franchise Player-lock Camera, and the addition of Play-a-Friend to MUT Squads via password matchmaking.

Continue on to see the full details of this update. ...

The November Title Update is now available for Madden NFL 19.

Among the items addressed in this update: updated playbooks, zone coverage and pass blocking improvements, and more.

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Game update 1.12 is now available for Madden NFL 19.

Another sizable update, 1.12 allows injured players to placed into the line-up in Play Now and Online H2H modes, improved CPU draft logic based on team needs, and restored the functionality to allow injuries in Franchise leagues using the Competitive Game Style setting, as well as numerous other items.

Continue on to see the full list of improvements made in this update. ...

The October Madden NFL 19 game update is now available. Update 1.10 comes in at over 1.5 GB in size.

The biggest additions with this update include doubling the number of available team celebrations, adding retractable roofs and commentary for created Draft Classes in Franchise Mode, as well as addressing a Field Goal Block exploit. Visually, Nike 99 Club Gear enters the game in Franchise and Play Now modes while additional face scans have also been added.

Perhaps the most noteworthy addition comes in MUT and is a new 'ability called “Route Specialist” that gives receivers unique hot routes based on their position and ratings.'

Continue on to read the full update notes courtesy EA SPORTS. ...

The September Madden NFL 19 update is now available and comes in at just over 1 GB in size with updates and improvements coming to nearly every game mode.

According to EA, here are the key highlights of the game update:

GAMEPLAY
- Added Signature Celebration by Douglas Veney, the Touchdown Dance Challenge winner from EA Play
- Updated formula for defenders' ability to play the ball in the air
- Followed new NFL Rules Point of Emphasis – Dives by the ball carrier will be considered as giving himself up on the play, and will be ruled the same as QB slides

FRANCHISE
- Added new To Do items for Weekly and Yearly Awards, Pro Bowl, and Upgrading Players
- Added new filter options to the Roster and Draft Recap menus, so you can see the best players in the league at a glance

Continue on to read the lengthy details of the Madden NFL 19 September update. ...

The August game update (1.07) is now available for Madden NFL 19.

A significant update (over 2 GB in size), it incorporates a new formula for the Hit Stick, blocking upgrades for playaction passes, a new banner displaying player name on off-ball injuries, as well as numerous additional improvements to gameplay, Franchise Mode, and MUT.

This update adds new commentary and facescans for players such as Kareem Hunt, Bradley Chubb, and Nick Chubb.

Continue on to read the entire patch notes courtesy EA SPORTS. ...

The launch title update is now available for Madden NFL 19.

This update addresses numerous issues and items, including one that stoked significant debate and discussion online Thursday and Friday. Colin Kaepernick's name has been unedited and restored to YG's track "Big Bank" on the game soundtrack.

Gameplay improvements include the ability for players to hit their top speed faster as well as adjustments to pre-play QB animations. These pre-play adjustments have drawn some scrutiny from those in the community who feel it may allow for an unrealistic number of pre-snap adjustments.

Other improvements include updated facescans for players such as Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, Jimmy Garoppolo, Josh Rosen, Saquon Barkley, and Tyreek Hill, among others.

What do you think of the adjustments made in this patch? Continue on to read the entire patch notes made public by EA SPORTS and then share your thoughts with the community. ...