CONFIRMED: No Madden NFL 15 Demo

[Pixx4Sixx]

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Funny now i wonder what happens to those who ordered EA season ticket?

Season Ticket was discontinued, not sure how anyone would have ordered it. I believe EA Access is the new Season Ticket.

[DBMcGee3]

This is the luxury of having no competition. EA knows that millions of people will buy this game upon release regardless, so they sh!tcan the demo to add value to their "Season Pass" BS. It's probably a great move financially, but for those of us on the fence after several years of virtually the same broken game, it's basically a line drawn in the sand.

Unless the game gets outstanding reviews, by which I mean 9 or higher, I will definitely pass. I've just been disappointed with Madden so many times after spending a hard earned $60.

[kehlis]

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This is the luxury of having no competition. EA knows that millions of people will buy this game upon release regardless, so they sh!tcan the demo to add value to their "Season Pass" BS. It's probably a great move financially, but for those of us on the fence after several years of virtually the same broken game, it's basically a line drawn in the sand.



Unless the game gets outstanding reviews, by which I mean 9 or higher, I will definitely pass. I've just been disappointed with Madden so many times after spending a hard earned $60.

If your not willing to do a bit of due diligence on your own part by renting the game and trying it yourself you are in no place to complain about the lack of a demo.

[Klocker]

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I know people want a Demo but, correct me if I'm wrong, did Madden 25 next gen have a demo? I'm not being sarcastic. I looked at the threads I've posted in and never saw a Demo impressions thread. If there was a demo I would have played it and gave an impression for sure.

My point is if it didn't have a demo then what's the big deal? Not many games have them any more. Open beta's will probably be the only demo's not long from now.

Correct


No madden 25 demo so no, it's not a conspiracy. Demos are proven to make impressions of most games worse and so companies by and large are forgoing the extra expense and time of a crappy limited product demo. I'm glad I have EA Access and can try the full game .....better than a demo.


Also to PS4 owners, it was Sony's decision to not participate in EA access as it conflicts with their own online plans

[l8knight1]

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Agree with Klocker above. Madden 13's demo was really bad, not the final build when it came out, and gave a bad impression of the game. That demo was torn to shreds on this board.

[Sheba2011]

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Correct


No madden 25 demo so no, it's not a conspiracy. Demos are proven to make impressions of most games worse and so companies by and large are forgoing the extra expense and time of a crappy limited product demo. I'm glad I have EA Access and can try the full game .....better than a demo.


Also to PS4 owners, it was Sony's decision to not participate in EA access as it conflicts with their own online plans

As a fan I disagree with PS4 and am all for individual choice. As a business owner I 100% agree with their decision, they see EA Access as a rival to their own product PS+.

[ManiacMatt1782]

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If it's because of EA Access why is NHL getting a demo?

NHL is one of those games where it could entice a fringe hockey fan to get the game. Madden, most of their sales were people that were gonna buy it regardless. Hockey itself doesn't have as big of a hardcore fanbase, so any tool to help bring in the fringe fan would still be used. I don't think its because of EA Access, but because a demo simply wouldn't add sales to Madden.

That's my opinion anyway, someone else might think I am talking out of my ***, but it makes a bit of sense from a business standpoint to me anyway.

[jeremym480]

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I get what you are saying and I kind of feel you are probably right, but I just feel renting should not be the way to go. Then again renting is there for just that reason. I guess it's where I've always hated renting games so it makes me biased when it comes into the equation. Oh well.

I haven't actually rented a game in 10+ years, but I essentially 'rent' all of my games by buying them and selling them (mostly on eBay) if/when I get tired of them.

[BigBadTom]

I don't mind this because I have never really enjoyed a demo (I hated the 2k11 demo but 2k11 was my favorite game last gen) so i don't mind this--the only issue is that the announcement is so late that it makes me think there are some serious bugs still being ironed out by the dev team and knowing Tiburon, that is terrifying.

[kehlis]

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NHL is one of those games where it could entice a fringe hockey fan to get the game. Madden, most of their sales were people that were gonna buy it regardless. Hockey itself doesn't have as big of a hardcore fanbase, so any tool to help bring in the fringe fan would still be used.



That's my opinion anyway, someone else might think I am talking out of my ***, but it makes a bit of sense from a business standpoint to me anyway.

Nope, spot on and that's pretty much my point.

I expected a demo for nhl because of the reasons you mentioned and because this is their first game this gen.

Madden had none of those reasons.


Point being, both games have reasons either to release a demo or not to none of which have anything to so with EA access. If that were the reason for no demo ea would be consistent across the board.

[NDAlum]

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Thanks for the info about Sony not being on board with the subscription. I have faith in the Sony/PS4 upper management to make the right decisions. I've been thoroughly pleased with my next gen experience to date.

[Rockie_Fresh88]

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I haven't bought madden in years , 06 or 07 , so I was looking Foward to a demo. Guess I'll have to rent it then .

[Footski10]

I have bought nearly every Madden since 2001. I already wasn't planning on buying Madden 15, but I was going to try the demo like I normally do. I guess EA doesn't want a chance to impress me? (And yes I know I could rent it) but it seems like poor marketing for EA to NOT want me to have an easy download to try. Whatever, I guess I'll just spend my $60 bucks elsewhere.

[A_Quiet_Pro]

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I haven't bought madden in years , 06 or 07 , so I was looking Foward to a demo. Guess I'll have to rent it then .

You haven't bought one since 06/07. When's the last time you PLAYED one? If 06/07 is the answer again, then get it. M25 next gen was WAY beyond what 06/07 was; and 15 is just pushing it further.

[JaymeeAwesome]

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I have bought nearly every Madden since 2001. I already wasn't planning on buying Madden 15, but I was going to try the demo like I normally do. I guess EA doesn't want a chance to impress me? (And yes I know I could rent it) but it seems like poor marketing for EA to NOT want me to have an easy download to try. Whatever, I guess I'll just spend my $60 bucks elsewhere.

So you have been through 13 years of madden purchasing, including M06 to M11, and THIS is the year you are not buying? You have to provide some more insight on that decision, because it seems IMO ludicrous.

Please help me understand your reasoning.