Previously appearing in NCAA Football 14's Ultimate Team, Bo Jackson will now be appearing in Madden NFL 15's Ultimate Team and in Madden NFL Mobile.

The legendary real-life and video game running back will be available for those who log into either game between December 22 and January 1 in addition to in-game challenges and other events featuring the former Oakland Raider.

Continue on to read the full blog entry from EA SPORTS. ...

A new update for Madden NFL 15 is now available. The update provides improvements to gameplay (addressing an exploit and online grief) while also updating uniforms, among other changes.

The update also adds in 160+ player likeness (head) updates. Click here to see the full list of updated player heads.

Also, the Madden Ultimate Team Ultimate Feast has begun. "Sets themed as complete meals of Ultimate Feast Collectibles are the key to some of the best players in MUT." Click here for more on this MUT event. ...

Now available to download in the PlayStation Store is a player likeness update for Madden NFL 15. The free pack will provide updated, accurate player faces for an additional 150 players.

At this time, there has been no official listing of updated faces from EA SPORTS. Let us know what updated and new faces you notice.

UPDATE: The pack has been removed from the PlayStation Store with this note from Sony:
"Note: The Madden NFL 15 content made available this morning was released prematurely, and has been removed." ...

The second Madden NFL 15 title update is now available for Xbox One, Xbox 360, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3.

The update includes improvements and fixes to Madden 15 gameplay, presentation, Connected Franchise Mode, Madden Ultimate Team and more.

Continue on to see the full list of changes for each generation on consoles. ...

The media embargo for Madden NFL 15 has been lifted and The Gaming Tailgate will be posting new media all through launch. Do you have a team or player you would like to see video or screenshots of? If so, post your request below or in this thread. Madden NFL 15 videos and media from around the web can be found here.

Our media release begins with videos showcasing some of the new game mechanics being played for the first time in Skills Trainer and more videos and screens will be added leading up to launch.

Also, check The Gaming Tailgate Thursday evening for word on a MAJOR Microsoft and Madden NFL 15-related giveaway. ...

With the upcoming release of Madden NFL 15, EA SPORTS has released their 'Madden Season' trailer. Featuring Kevin Hart and Dave Franco, the trailer has been called "bizarre," "best worst trailer," and "weird," among other terms. Regardless, it is memorable and catchy. Continue on to see the two teaser videos and the full length trailer. ...

After a week of rumors on a possible release date for a Madden NFL 15 demo and then if one will even be available, it was confirmed today on Twitter by Community Manager Andrew Johnson that there will not be a demo for the game.

With EA Access now available for all Xbox One users, those who wish to play Madden NFL 15 (PS4 & XB1) will need to sign up for the subscription service. EA Access will allow users to play the game five days early, however there has no word on if there will be any limits to the amount of time played in that period.

Will the lack of a demo hurt your interest in the title? If on Xbox One, does this news make you more likely to subscribe to EA Access? Share your thoughts with the community. ...

After a slow tease to start, EA SPORTS has released all player ratings for Madden NFL 15.

Cover athlete Richard Sherman, Calvin Johnson, and JJ Watt are the highest rated players in the game, clocking in at 99 overall. The Seahawks are the highest rated team with an overall rating of 91.

Continue on to see the top players at each position and also download an Excel spreadsheet that lists ratings for every team roster. ...

Based on the leaked Madden NFL 15 cover at Amazon (now reportedly confirmed by EA SPORTS), it appears that Richard Sherman's lobbying efforts have failed. After winning the M15 cover vote, Sherman petitioned EA SPORTS to add his 'Legion of Boom' teammates - Earl Thomas, Kam Chancellor, and Byron Maxwell - to the cover. However, he stated that "EA has been fighting" him, and it appears the video game publisher won out. ...

Announced Friday night on ESPN, Seattle Seahawks defensive back Richard Sherman has been voted by fans to grace the cover of Madden NFL 15 defeating Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton.


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. ...

Hours after Colin Kaepernick signed a six-year, $110 million contract extension, EA SPORTS distributed the first Madden NFL 15 screenshot which featured the San Francisco quarterback. Most notable are his tattoos which indicates that Madden NFL 15 will feature them for the first time and also the scanned face of Kaepernick.

Several media sites (Stealthy Box and Operation Sports) have indicated more in-game screens of players are in their possession but currently embargoed. One possible guess is that they may be released when the cover athlete is announced this weekend.

UPDATE - From Polygon: For now, Kaepernick is the only player who will appear in Madden 15 with his authentic tattoos, because he's the only one who has obtained the permissions from the artists involved. "We want to do this with every player, frankly, and we're hopeful that more players over time actually go out and secure the rights so that we can use their tattoos as well," said Graddy. ...

"Madden Season" is upon us with the first game info and details being released by EA SPORTS and retailers. The initial Madden NFL 15 teaser trailer features Carolina Panthers LB Luke Kuechly and his transformation into his digital Madden self. With the tagline "See the transformation this June," speculation has been that the first major game reveals will come then with one of the major initial points being the improved face scanning technology. That same tech will be employed by both Madden NFL 15 (release date of August 26) and NBA Live 15 (available later this fall).

Continue on to see the teaser trailer as well as additional game information, news on the M15 cover vote, and the first pre-order bonus. ...

The Madden NFL team is looking to fans to help re-design team logos and uniforms for relocated teams within Connected Franchise.

The game currently features seventeen cities for re-location with three team options for each. Designs for new cities and teams will be accepted, however entrants are encouraged to use those currently in the game.

From Senior Designer Josh Looman: "The uniforms in our Relocation Mode looked good last year, but I thought we could take them to the next level. I wanted to make them feel a little more modern, a little more cutting-edge. Our whole goal in Madden is to create a product that looks like the NFL, that feels like the NFL. So we want something eye-catching, but not so crazy that it would look completely out of place in the NFL, or like something a high school team would wear."

There may be as few as three winning entries or as many as 20-25, depending on the quality of submissions. The deadline for entries is March 7. For official rules and downloads, visit EASPORTS.com. Further details and clarification can be found at ESPN Uni Watch. ...