Madden NFL 16 is coming at a blessed time, since the real-life NFL has been riddled with bullets of scandal and controversy. Here are some of the issues: Domestic violence, concussions and CTE, ball-deflating Super Bowl champions accused of rampant cheating.

"Madden 16 offers plenty to core gamers, and now caters to those wanting to pick-up-and-play."

Simply put, changes the way you play the game. The risk vs. reward aspect of the new passing and defending mechanics adds a level of realism the franchise has never seen. You can catch and throw the ball pretty much exactly how you want, and it feels great when you can pull a big play because of it.

Improved passing game; Expanded pass defense; Draft Champions is quick and fun; Increased risk and reward

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I'd definitely say the good outweighs the bad with Madden NFL 16 however, thanks in large part to the excellent addition of the Draft Champions mode, and the overall positive changes made to passing and receiving.

Just in time for NFL pre-season festivities, EA's annual Madden franchise is back to satiate our appetite for football. Last year featured substantial upgrades to presentation and defensive mechanics while this year emphasizes meaningful offensive additions that have a dramatic impact on the way...

Last year Madden NFL 15 was all about the defense. In fact the defenses became pretty powerful. If you are a defensively minded player then you loved Madden NFL 15. I really liked Madden NFL 15 because of the defensive nature of the home console sports video game.

At the end of the day, my minor gripes with the game are far outweighed by what is a fantastic game of football. The additions to Madden NFL 16 are superb. Draft Champions has changed the game. It's an addicting new mode that I really hope to see continue to develop and morph in future games.

I can instantly replay both in my mind's eye. In the first, at the end of Super Bowl 49, New England's Malcolm Butler recognized the Seattle Seahawks' offensive pattern, stepped in front of quarterback Russell Wilson's pass at the 1-yard line at the right moment, and muscled the receiver out of the...

So we are in September now, AKA EA SPORTS release month. So far failed to impress, but now it's Madden's turn to step up to the plate. Last year's entry in the franchise went down well here so hopefully EA haven't done anything to mess it up!

Product arrived earlier than expect, the price was lower than any other retailer I've seen, and the game looked as if it had never been opened! For a pre-owned game at this price, this was amazing.