Madden 22 (PS4)

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The announcement of official Madden 22 ratings was a mammoth element of the game’s pre-release press campaign, and this year just five players earn spots in the esteemed '99 Club', scoring the maximum possible overall rating. Whatever sense of joy Madden might have seems to be reserved for its resident arcade modes, which are, for the most part, a cut above the core simulation modes. Instead focus on tuning the core gameplay mechanics, AI, animation and bring back features to Franchise Mode that added more depth. It seems a little less spotty than it was during the playtest, but still too frequent for my tastes.

Alan Roach, who has been the PA announcer for the Super Bowl, the Pro Bowl and the NFL International Series, as well as the Minnesota Vikings, will be once again serving as the announcer. It showcases a spectacular Stefon Diggs catch, Derrick Henry bulldozing a defender, and the numerous other ways in which EA hopes to make each match feel like a real NFL gameday. These debuted on PS5 and Xbox Series X in Madden 21, and are now a significant element of franchise mode, enabling you to see key intel such as an opponent’s passer rating on particular types of throws, their likelihood to scramble with a QB, and so on.Still, you may as well grab your tipple of choice and settle in for all the Madden 22 info you'll ever need. This is on top of improvements being made to sideline detection, tackling mechanics, and other gameplay features. You are introduced to a diverse and inclusive cast of characters, but nothing actually happens with them.

The idea is that a little momentum meter will tick up whenever a team makes a big play, unlocking perks like stamina boosts while potentially scrambling your opponent’s playart and causing the screen to shake. The Yard is Madden’s “other half” – a surprisingly fully-featured co-op mode that dispenses with any hint of realism in favor of pure arcade silliness. Once the story arch kicks off you’re introduced to a few annoying characters who will be your hype team and trainer in the lead up to the NFL Draft. This means you’ll be able to start your own Franchise, build an Ultimate Team, and even take control of various fantasy college rosters in the Superstar KO mode.Learn how to earn Staff Points as quickly as possible and how to apply your Staff Points to your coaching Talent Trees.