Breaking Down the First Madden NFL 16 Trailer (Video Breakdown)

[RaychelSnr]

The initial Madden NFL 16 trailer arrived earlier today, along with the first information on this game which confirms what we first reported — that Madden NFL 16 is going to be focusing heavily on the passing game.

This is all well and good, and the first trailer actually shows a few new add-ons that you might miss if you aren’t paying close enough attention. You can watch the video above or read on below...

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[MHammer113]

How close should I really have to look in order to see new things in the new madden title. Blow me away EA...I'm tired of this bs. You show footage that looks like madden 15 and play some new rap music to make it feel jazzed up...not falling for it

[cowboy_kmoney]

Looking good EA. Now to see what this scouting and draft system has to offer.

[Desucof]

looks similar to last year, especially graphically, Im assuming a lot of those are canned animations also but of course we dont know for sure yet, just based on history. Havent bought Madden since 2009( Madden 10) and so far not buying but only based on this trailer, still a couple more months to go, well see!

[kjcheezhead]

Re: Breaking Down the First Madden NFL 16 Trailer (Video Breakdown)

I noticed the cover athlete has full sleeve tattoos, but none in the trailer. Kaep going to be the only one again this year?

[roadman]

Re: Breaking Down the First Madden NFL 16 Trailer (Video Breakdown)

I noticed the cover athlete has full sleeve tattoos, but none in the trailer. Kaep going to be the only one again this year?

Depends if the players received authorization from the artists.

[dxyyz1]

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Depends if the players received authorization from the artists.

why does ea need players to recieve confirmation but 2k doesnt?

[atomant94]

Re: Breaking Down the First Madden NFL 16 Trailer (Video Breakdown)

They finally included new animations but it's too damn robotic. I'm not feeling it. I applaud EA for trying but....

[TheBuddyHobbs]

Re: Breaking Down the First Madden NFL 16 Trailer (Video Breakdown)

I can't get over the OBJ catch. The CB used the same old I'll just jump in the air animation and not finding the ball.

[SageInfinite]

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Only new catch is the Odell. The other catches were in the game already, the landing, or interaction after the catch is just changed. You can't build sim on top of arcade. It's never going to be pretty. That's all they're doing, but people love it so hey.....

[Hooe]

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why does ea need players to recieve confirmation but 2k doesnt?

EA has been sued in the past with respect to their use of tattoos in video games, notably for including tattoos on players in NFL Street 2 (not sure if it was just the cover art or the software itself, but the game involved was definitely NFL Street 2). They now explicitly require artist permission (and I'd speculate a waiver outright) to use a player's tattoos in the game as to avoid any further litigation.

[TheBuddyHobbs]

Re: Breaking Down the First Madden NFL 16 Trailer (Video Breakdown)

EA has been sued in the past with respect to their use of tattoos in video games, notably for including tattoos on players in NFL Street 2 (not sure if it was just the cover art or the software itself, but the game involved was definitely NFL Street 2). They now explicitly require artist permission (and I'd speculate a waiver outright) to use a player's tattoos in the game as to avoid any further litigation.

True, but why is it allowed in other sports games? I'm confused as to why it's only an EA thing.

[Mr.Smif]

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Didnt see any wr/db interactions

[Mr.Smif]

Re: Breaking Down the First Madden NFL 16 Trailer (Video Breakdown)

EA has been sued in the past with respect to their use of tattoos in video games, notably for including tattoos on players in NFL Street 2 (not sure if it was just the cover art or the software itself, but the game involved was definitely NFL Street 2). They now explicitly require artist permission (and I'd speculate a waiver outright) to use a player's tattoos in the game as to avoid any further litigation.

Other sports games including EA's own UFC and NBA Live dont' seem to have an issue, no excuses why Madden can't have more than one player with tatts.

[Hooe]

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True, but why is it allowed in other sports games? I'm confused as to why it's only an EA thing.

It's a decision EA has made at a corporate level, presumably, as to avoid inviting more lawsuits. EA's been sued plenty enough in the past decade, lol.

I can't answer as to why 2K hasn't been sued over NBA 2K player tattoos because I don't know. Maybe Visual Concepts actively seeks out a waiver / has a long-standing policy in place (whereas Madden didn't)? Maybe 2K avoids getting sued because it flies relatively under the radar whereas EA is a multi-billion dollar behemoth of a corporation and Madden is one of the publisher's prominent crown jewels? Unfortunately I don't really have a good answer to this question, only speculation.