[Other Guy]

Quote: Originally Posted by RogerDodger

If the bottom line is the one, single defining factor that influences the design and implementation of developing existing or implementing new features then they would update the rosters and throw out the same game every year. We joke about Madden being just a roster update and at times it certainly feels like it is, but there's more influenceses than simply the bottom line imo. But maybe I'm just being naive and hopeful for a future that no longer exists but what EA have added to the FIFA 18 franchise mode this year gives me some hope at least.

I don't disagree with what you're saying at all. They certainly do add just enough features each year to keep us coming back.

The point of my initial post (I should have stated this more plainly) is that the focus of Madden is going away from CFM, and is being shifted towards MUT.