For me, it's just not as fun. The physics may be finally coming around, but I guess does real football physics make for a good football game? A.I. is weaker than the previous gen games, that's not debated I don't think... I still break out Madden 10, 25 and 15 and I have a more enjoyable experience than I do with 18 or 17 (which I did like btw).