It is almost Football season and of course you know what the means. Another installment of Madden 17 which is hitting shelves or digital download August 23rd 2016. The trend so far with sports games I have been noticing is that they are overhauling a lot of in-game mechanics as well as new modes. Also older game modes are getting finely polished as well. Let’s Kick Off with some new details.   [embedyt] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEmQEFCBp2c[/embedyt]   Ground Game New ball carrier special moves are now spread out across all the different player types in the NFL. Big backs have better trucks and stiff arms, while smaller backs have better jukes and spins, giving you more creative control than ever. For players new to Madden, special move prompts recommend moves expanding your ball carrier tool set so you can breakdown your opponent and become a better Madden player. Path Assist Marker New ball carrier path assist helps you anticipate where you are going further down field, improving field awareness and improving your ability to hit the hole.   Tackle Breakers Tackle battles add a new, fun in-game mechanic allowing you try to break free for extra yardage.   Run and Pass Counter Moves Simplify play-calling on defense and force your opponents to stop being so one-dimensional. Think you know what your opponent is going to do, but don’t know the defensive formation to stop it? Decide to defend the run or the pass, pick from a small number of recommended plays and let your defense do the rest.   Gap Play Our most authentic defensive AI to date delivers authentic “gap play” across the field. Grounded in current NFL strategies, all-new “gap play” puts your defenders in a position to stop the run.   Special Teams Update Special Teams has entered a modern era in the NFL with changes to the PAT in the kicking game and creative trick plays. Our new kick meter strives to match the challenge we now see in today’s kicking game, while the “ice the kicker“ mechanic allows you to put pressure on those late game winning field goal attempts. Additionally new elements of risk and reward through trick plays and blocked kicks can change the outcome of any game in one play.         Looks like we will be seeing a decent change in the franchise mode for the installment. I hear EA has been finally listening to the community on a lot of addition to the franchise which is fucking fantastic!!     Madden 17 New Franchise Overhaul Take your team all the way and put yourself at the center of your team’s Championship run in Franchise mode, delivering new ways to play and more decisions to make.   Listening to the Community Several Madden NFL community’s top requested features round out Franchise Mode with the addition of the practice squad, full-player editing, and the in-game ticker that keeps you updated with scores from around the league.   Game Planning Know your opponents’ tendencies every week, then pick the right drills to attack and counter those tendencies in-game. This new level of strategy delivers more variety and more fun when preparing for your next opponent, whether it’s a user or a computer simulated player.   You Are In Control Big moments come to you, with the right information at the right time. Do you start your star QB with a lingering injury or go to your unproven back-up with a playoff spot on the line? Big Decisions begins a new direction in your career mode, delivering more strategy, more control and more fun.   Big Moment Plays Experience Franchise faster than ever. Jump into game-defining plays, drives and situations that matter to you, speeding up your experience and delivering more fun.   Big overhaul in the presentation for this new installment. The game looks fucking gorgeous to be honest and really looking forward to picking this title up. Interesting to see how this new broadcast feel comes to life on your t.v   Lights, Camera, Touchdown New, authentic broadcast cameras put you at the center of the story, creating a more immersive experience from practice all the way to the Super Bowl.   Sound Check In game audio has never sounded so real, from hits to crowd reactions and everything in between. Every sound in the game has been re-designed and re-recorded at the world-class Pinewood Studios.   Highlights of the Game We’ve extended our broadcast graphics package into replays highlighting star playmakers who deliver impactful moments in a game.   The last big change to this game is the new Madden 365. Never miss a beat with this update as whatever happens in the NFL in real-time you will receive updates in-game as well.     [embedyt] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vX6BVrWusxQ[/embedyt]   There you have it. Some interesting new updates for the series. Looking forward to deflating some balls and playing this bad boy with some friends.     Cheers!