The latest entry in the long-running “Madden” franchise will launch on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 on Aug. 10, publisher Electronic Arts announced on Friday.
“Building on the success of last season, ‘Madden 19’ is set to provide a new level of control to more game modes to make this the best season in franchise history,” EA Sports writer Daniel Williams said in a post on Xbox Wire.
This season’s biggest additions include Real Player Motion (Rpm), which creates more realistic character movements and animations. It allows players to do things like push blockers to gain more yards and make quick, realistic cuts up-field after the catch.
A popular game mode called Madden Ultimate Team is getting some improvements. Mut Squads is back and lets players engage in online three vs. three matchups, while Solo Battles is a leaderboard-driven reward system that compares a player’s performances in daily single-player challenges.
“Madden...
“Building on the success of last season, ‘Madden 19’ is set to provide a new level of control to more game modes to make this the best season in franchise history,” EA Sports writer Daniel Williams said in a post on Xbox Wire.
This season’s biggest additions include Real Player Motion (Rpm), which creates more realistic character movements and animations. It allows players to do things like push blockers to gain more yards and make quick, realistic cuts up-field after the catch.
A popular game mode called Madden Ultimate Team is getting some improvements. Mut Squads is back and lets players engage in online three vs. three matchups, while Solo Battles is a leaderboard-driven reward system that compares a player’s performances in daily single-player challenges.
“Madden...
- 5/25/2018
- by Stefanie Fogel
- Variety Film + TV
Rex Dickson, creative director for Electronic Arts’ Madden NFL video game franchise for the last six years, has left the company. He announced his departure Wednesday on Twitter.
“Time to confirm the rumors,” he wrote. “I have left EA Tiburon and the ‘Madden’ team.”
Time to confirm the rumors. I have left EA Tiburon and the Madden team. Statement below. pic.twitter.com/4eiJlrkxUU
— Rex Dickson (@RexDEAFootball) May 3, 2018
Dickson said he made his decision to leave after numerous talks with other leaders on the team. “We collectively agreed this was the best path forward for everyone involved,” he said. “This is as much for me and my family as it is about giving the team, the community and the ‘Madden’ franchise a chance for a new direction.”
The last entry in the “Madden” franchise, “Madden NFL 18,” came out in August 2017 and received generally favorable reviews from critics. It’s the...
“Time to confirm the rumors,” he wrote. “I have left EA Tiburon and the ‘Madden’ team.”
Time to confirm the rumors. I have left EA Tiburon and the Madden team. Statement below. pic.twitter.com/4eiJlrkxUU
— Rex Dickson (@RexDEAFootball) May 3, 2018
Dickson said he made his decision to leave after numerous talks with other leaders on the team. “We collectively agreed this was the best path forward for everyone involved,” he said. “This is as much for me and my family as it is about giving the team, the community and the ‘Madden’ franchise a chance for a new direction.”
The last entry in the “Madden” franchise, “Madden NFL 18,” came out in August 2017 and received generally favorable reviews from critics. It’s the...
- 5/3/2018
- by Stefanie Fogel
- Variety Film + TV
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