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Madden NFL 17 Releases
August 23, in the year of our Lord 2016- Redwood
City, CA – 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.
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.”