New Gameplay Features, Franchise Enhancements, a New Commentary Team
and More Highlight this Year's Edition
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Today Electronic
Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) launched Madden NFL 17, the latest
edition of the storied franchise. This year's title raises the bar once
again, with new gameplay features and improvements to all three phases
of the sport; offense, defense and special teams. The game also features
a whole new way to play Franchise games, as well as the completely new
commentary team of Brandon Gaudin and Charles Davis, who bring a fresh
perspective to the on-field action.
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Take Your Team All the Way in EA SPORTS Madden NFL 17 (Graphic: Business Wire)
New players and returning vets alike will find something to love about Madden
NFL 17. Automatic skill moves for runners on lower difficulty levels
open up the opportunity for amazing plays in every game, while new skill
moves and animations will give veteran players a way to set themselves
apart from the competition. Franchise players looking to quickly advance
through a season can take advantage of Play the Moments - the fastest
way to play Madden NFL 17- to jump into the game at key third
downs, game-winning drives and more. Would-be GMs can utilize new
Big Decisions to manage every facet of their team in the quickest and
most convenient way ever. No matter your play style or favored game
mode, this year you have the tools to take your team all the way.
Madden NFL 17 introduces the new commentary duo of Brandon Gaudin
and Charles Davis, who not only bring new voices to the game, but also
will be recording additional commentary throughout the year which can be
added to Madden NFL 17 as it becomes available. The natural
chemistry of Brandon and Charles, along with their deep football
knowledge, serve as the perfect companion to the action unfolding on the
gridiron, and they will be players' constant companions throughout the
game. Brandon and Charles will be regularly recording new lines
in light of what's happening around the league. In fact, the game has
already received a pre-launch commentary update with an eye toward NFL
pre-season storylines.
"Every year our challenge is taking a franchise the fans know and love,
and finding ways to make it even better," said Madden NFL 17
Executive Producer Seann Graddy. "I'm consistently impressed by the
passion and creativity of this team, and when I look at this game I see
their love of the sport and of this franchise shine through. We are so
glad the fans are finally getting their chance to see the game for
themselves, and look forward to hearing their feedback."
Mobile players can get their football fix as well, as EA SPORTS
Madden NFL Mobile recently launched Season 3. The game showcases new
features, new challenges and a whole new roster so players can build a
dominant team, take on fresh challenges every day and compete with their
friends to determine who has the ultimate team. Madden NFL Mobile is
free-to-download* and is available on the App
Store and Google
Play.
Madden NFL 17 is developed in Orlando, Florida by EA Tiburon and
is available now for Xbox One, Xbox 360, PlayStation®4 and
PlayStation®3. To learn more about Madden NFL 17, visit http://www.easports.com/madden-nfl.
EA Access members receive a 10 percent discount when they purchase a
digital version of the Madden NFL 17 on Xbox Live.
All player participation has been facilitated by NFL Players Inc., the
licensing and marketing subsidiary of the NFL Players Association
(NFLPA).
The EA SPORTS™ brand is one of the leading sports entertainment brands
in the world, with top-selling videogame franchises, award-winning
interactive technology, fan programs and cross-platform digital
experiences. The EA SPORTS studios create connected experiences that
ignite the emotion of sports through videogames, including Madden NFL
football, EA SPORTS™ FIFA, NHL® hockey, NBA LIVE basketball,
Rory McIlroy PGA TOUR® golf, SSX™ and EA SPORTS UFC®.
For more information about EA SPORTS games, including news, video,
blogs, forums and game apps, please visit www.easports.com
to connect, share and compete.
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About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) is a global leader in digital interactive
entertainment. The Company delivers games, content and online services
for Internet-connected consoles, personal computers, mobile phones and
tablets. EA has more than 300 million registered players around the
world.
In fiscal year 2016, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $4.4 billion.
Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognized for a
portfolio of critically acclaimed, high-quality blockbuster brands such
as The Sims™, Madden NFL, EA SPORTS™ FIFA, Battlefield™, Dragon Age™ and
Plants vs. Zombies™. More information about EA is available at www.ea.com/news.
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