Couldn’t they just add an edge tag and a linebacker tag so the CPU knows not to play LB’s or IDL’s at edge? I feel like that could help the CPU determine what type of edge to sign or draft based on scheme fit
@@MGBillionaire we’ve been asking them to do this for like 5 years, and they haven’t. More likely for them to use it on this new feature they added. Although I do agree with you.
The Edge thing kind of hurts even more now. I had an opportunity during the 10 hour trial to acquire the OLB Josh Allen in FA and I needed an speed rusher but because he wouldn't fit the scheme (I was running 4-3 and Jags are a 3-4) his interest in my team was reduced to the point I'd have to overpay him and that sucked. It's a great step forward but it can get much better.
One of the biggest travesties with Madden is how they refer to PC as old Gen. Absolutely absurd that PC gets left out year after year even though it's as good if not better than new Gen consoles.
With the scouting, I really would've like to have seen a athletic score along with the relative abilities. That along with compensatory picks would've been a true free agency overhaul.
One thing that has been missing in roster management is the ability to renegotiate contracts. I think it could help with not having to blow up a team when salary cap restraints exist.
Same issue I have every year is that they aren’t lacking the ability to add a feature but they rarely improve on them the next year. There’s consistently a lack of depth to new features or they’re so clunky/buggy that it’s difficult to enjoy. Like coaching tree, or giving scouts real life traits and skills, or adding an entire coaching staff. The game lacks depth and personality overall, particularly the coaches, GM and owners. There is no incentive to continue a franchise with a character because there aren’t many fun and immersive to do’s or features to keep you hooked. These small updates are somewhat a positive but they need to eventually make a splash. Either start over with a new mode or make bigger updates each year.
@@michaelbeale559 Maybe I haven't found a way to turn off the opening music - thought I looked through everything. But sure, everything I can turn off, is.
@@grumpslowenleft9642 The opening music where it prompts you to press a button to load the game? I don't know if that can be turned off. All the in game and menu music can be turned off in the settings though
just looking at it I still hate this engine. The running, just looks funny, doesn't ever feel like you're in control like say ncaa 14. Idk, Ill prob buy but used so I don't help EA's sales
Long time watching your reviews of Madden. This feels like the first time you've been truly okay with the state of the game. Hopefully it continues to improve!
Been waiting for your review on this game thanks bruv. Hated 22, I felt it was a step back in fun factor from 21. I mean I still think APF 2K8 is still the best gameplay but I need my nfl fix on ps5. Big ups from Australia and go Steelers
I still play 2k8 to this day, but I'm like you I would like an up to date game, sadly Madden is all there is. Still not satisfied with it's current state compared to 2k8. But hey at least it looks good 😐
1. They need to add the ability to change player motivations and tags, especially with draft classes. 2. They need a comprehensive player creator i.e. facial and hair appearance. 3. Chin strap options i.e. low hookups like Aaron Rodgers and players in older eras wear. 4. Bringing back the Riddell VSR-4 for create a player. 5. Fixing the player models. They really made it look horrible for '23. The heads never match the bodies and the sleeves look horrible. 6. Fixing how helmets fit on player heads and how certain old school facemasks look i.e. the JOP. 7. The field towels are glitchy. 8. Adding more equipment features i.e. having 3/4 sleeves + short elbow tape (See: Desmond Ridder) 9. Being able to play a game without controlling said team. You used to be able to do that in the PS3 versions of the game (Madden 12 and earlier) 10. Coaching carousel with coordinators
@@vane5908 No I mean like if you went to the weekly schedule in Madden 12, 11, 10, 9, etc... you could select any match up and play it without being in control of the team in the rest of Franchise Mode i.e. I controlled the Steelers but I could play the Colts/Patriots game in Week 7
One random note - if anyone out there has Best Buy Total Tech, they include games (physical copies) as part of their TT program. I spend a decent amount at BBY and it gives you up to 2 years of warranty on the game. If you are done with it in the next 2 years, which is likely, return it under that and you'll get $61 of the $70 back for it. Not bad for a $9 game. :-P
Dude your just shrilling. The game is still horrible. The fact there are players that are saying they would rather play a madden game from way back in the day speaks volumes. Gameplay still trash, game modes still half assed, whole game is still based around micro transactions bs, no refs, you can’t even hear the crowd, and blocking mechanics still suck. I could go on and on. They didn’t even add A FREAKING GOOD HALFTIME PRESENTATION! If you believe this is stepping in the right direction, you and others are the problem and the reason EA doesn’t care to improve. EA sucks and hasn’t even tried for over a decade.
I think you’re being too lenient with EA’s effort in improving franchise mode, I don’t wanna hear oh they had some unexpected bugs, every game has that… a company as big as EA should be able to absorb the blow and make simple changes like designating edge rushers and going more in depth with franchise menus and storylines
"good update" they arent paying attention they are drip feeding old contet to make it seem like they are doing something when this is just a marketing tactic please stop recommending madden play last years this is not enough they keep doing this because of youtubers like you giving the well at least its better than last year review making people buy it and keeping the course going nothing will change until youtubers like you stop giving in to the hopelessness or others who are doing it just to make more content to make more moeny when they know its shit for god sake #notjustbetter #getgud
I agree the next gen madden is definitely an improvement over the last few years. The precision passing and 360 cut running makes the gameplay much better. You feel like you have more user control. My biggest complaint with the previous maddens is the outcome of plays felt completely scripted and animation based. Madden 23 still heavily relies on animations and it is not physics based simulation by no means but the gameplay allows for more user control which makes it more fun. The defense has also improved... better zone coverages, better pass rush and the players react much faster to the ball when defending the pass. Defensive gang tackles is also a nice feature. Bottomline is the gameplay is more fun than previous years but the game still has a long way to go to be considered physics based simulation football
"In the previous maddens the outcome of plays felt completely scripted and animation based. Madden 23 still heavily relies on animations, and it is not a physics based simulation by no means but the gameplay allows for more user control which makes it more fun" This is the only reason I got Madden 23. Like he mention in the video the DBs still read plays a little to much for my liking, but being able to place the ball in different spots based on a decision I made with precision passing feels a lot better then just having a guy jump my route every other play and having no way to make any choices on my end that could make the play result differently.
Take advantage of the 10 hr trial for Game Pass and EA Play and then play M22 to decide whether to buy it now or wait until the discounts hit. The 10hr trial is the best way to decide what to do while videos like this help to explain key differences that may matter for players.
Literally the scouting update in 22 ruined the entire draft process for me. I hated it. Like, the fact that you had to scout a player to 80% just to see their scheme???? Absolute insanity. Oh, I need some late round offensive line depth? Welp, good luck getting one in your scheme. You need an Offball Linebacker? Well....most of the OLBs are Edge rushers, soooo good luck. But, them literally just adding the schemes back (because every team knows what every player's scheme will be, just based on the school they went to, if we're being honest), and the rating range is HUGE.
A key thing I haven’t seen addressed yet is the presentation. They don’t even have a halftime show let alone any other presentation elements. Who is in charge of that department and what exactly are they doing over there?
It’s a nitpick, but the jersey numbers on the front of the uni’s are too small on most uniforms. They get the jersey number sizes wrong about every 3rd Madden. Definitely not the most important thing to worry about but it does kind of annoy me.
EA should add either a cycle players button to the player card screen or let us see the ratings like the FA screen to scouting players cuz we have to go back and forth when comparing a player’s physical traits and that makes it tedious when scouting over 30+ players
Any upgrades to the presentation or graphics at all? Gameplay improvements are great but still you'd like to see some graphic improvements especially on new hardware
Amazon is doing invite only offers to buy a PS5 for $579(after tax). I applied last month and got invited to buy a couple weeks ago. IDK the success rate or what goes into getting the invite but that's my story and proof it's at least an option if you really want one and don't wanna drop $800+ for a PS5
I payed 1200 for my PS5 in January, haven’t regretted it one bit . Worth every penny . It’s a shame it came down to that but gaming is so much better for me now , I play games I don’t like just because the PS5 is so beautiful.
I just jumped to Series X instead! Got sick of waiting hoping to get a ps5. And not paying no 900 dollars to get one. And I easily got one on Microsoft’s store with no issues getting one at all. And at regular price
@@colingordon0986 congrats! I definitely considered getting the Series X instead and I still might get one later down the road. Can't go wrong either way in my opinion
I agree I think the madden hate has become too overblown to the point in which they just ignore any improvements the game has made and instead focus on any issues that still exist
@@scuproductions yeah well theres only so much they can do every year and I dont imagine them making paper airplanes in the office all day, theyre obviously working hard for the community
@@lucasr2050 madden 07 for the ps2 and OG xbox is still packed to the gills more than any madden this generation, so yeah they're just making paper airplanes while raking the money in.
Haven't picked up a madden game in a while (maybe 20), but remember the receivers just could hang on to the ball. everyone at 4-5 drops per game. is that still an issue?
On previous Gen they’ve polished up the engine. Is it huge upgrade over 22 eh it depends the changes to franchise with abilities and such is nice. On next Gen its been pretty good so far. I am noticing that we are heading towards a problem they will most likely address next year a blitzing meta more on the competitive scene bc you can’t roll out the pocket at all. Also if anyone is looking for a Next Gen Console Target stocks more often then not get the app and check instore pickup
just imagine, if they overhaul the Oline animations and blocking AI next year, and improve what they have. and keep adding more animations that are physics based and makes sense. The gameplay will be absolutely awesome if they continue the path they created here
I spent an hour setting up to realize that the Rams traded Allen Robinson to the Eagles for Javon Hargrave and the Buccaneers traded Russell Gage for Gardner-Johnson.😑
Has anything been done with the presentation or immersion this year? Madden presentation has been the same since Madden 20. Anything different with the halftime show, stat overlays..etc?
I play on PC and they left us lacking the new features in 22. Did they do the same in 23? Bc if they did I'm not buying it EDIT: They're still leaving PC in the same boat as last Gen consoles. Which makes zero fucking sense. Why the fuck do they think our $1-2k machines can't run the same shit current gen consoles run? Lazy sacks of shit. I'm mad.
I find it odd that we are celebrating EA putting things in the game that are an actual thing in the NFL. That stuff should always be there. Rollover cap, contract structures, retired numbers, proper position labels....that should all be there at a base, fundamental level. Things like Coaching Tree, player development system, scouting system is different because that is gaming stuff and the game needs a way to measure these things. But I just won't celebrate rollover cap and contract structures because if the NFL does it, the game should have it. When the position groups are still wrong, that is a fundamental issue in the game that they 100% just refuse to fix for some reason. It's laziness. It's just easier for them to plug in a code for 3-4, 4-3 defense at launch and then just leave it.
Franchise Mode (Custom Coach) on PS5... I feel like I'm playing Madden 22. The very LIMITED choices for your own Custom Coach are EXACTLY the same as last year, and with so few options to choose from it''s hard to feel like it's YOU coaching a team, which for me defeats the purpose of playing Franchise Mode at all. And when you buy the game to play Franchise Mode, it's a huge disappointment. I really thought they would have addressed this in Madden 23, especially considering it's a special John Madden Edition.
I will say about the gameplay part. Is I think what they did for the cpu on all madden where dbs crash on your routes and edge rushers come around the corner more realistic. But your user team will not get those same animations. My dbs wont crash on the cpu I still cant get pressure with 4 man rush. They need to tweak this
It always seems that way at the beginning because it’s a new game just wait until you see all the glitches and people spamming online and then the complaints come in but hey I love Madden I’ll walk through the storm as always
In franchise mode, do non QBs superstars and superstar x-factors have the ability to get more than 2 superstar ability slots? I know in play now they do, but franchise mode REALLY needs that
I was able to get every player with " Friendly player deals" no matter the interest, even the super low-interest players signed with me after I went like 3-14 and they wanted to be with a championship team. That kind of worries me. Also the next step I want to see madden take is the AI to play smarter throughout the game, I want the AI to flip plays if the defense doesn't look favorable for the play they called. I also want them to motion players other than for the play that's called that involves motion. I want them to call out the Mike LB. etc.
@@mr.irrelevent8956 I tried it with the "friendly" deals are usually and overpaid deals with multiple years. The team deals most of the time the player isn't going to touch, I tried multiple times all rejected. the neutral deals were hit or miss. Most of the time miss, I don't want to over pay all the time but I might have to
@@lghrns That sounds like the system is (mostly) working. If you are overpaying "everyone" to come play for you, eventually the salary cap will begin to squeeze, depending how many seasons you play.
Better sim stats, coaching Carousel, and positional terminology. Those are in my popping the biggest needs and really the only thing I truly want. Obviously there are more but this game with those improve btw I think would be great. Also Ik I’m a little late to this but hope all is good and that the European trip was as fun as it sounded my friend. Much love from mass and pats nation.
@@Fayn757 there’s a shit ton of amazing mods but for the people that want to play online you have to get the new game and getting mods takes a couple months.
@@Fayn757 I’m not too much of a PC guy! But I agree. I think they should at least offer next gen. Considering how well a high end pc can perform. wasn’t being a snob just wishing it was next gen.
Bro wtf is step in the right direction!! Bro no ref's no cheerleaders no chain gain and I bet u there's no Halftime show bro your a sell out that's why the game won't get better we have to wait for 2k!!
yea until they fix that its pointless to even try to play franchise mode. Like how are the positions still not fixed almost 10 yrs in a row .... I'm old enough to remember how perfect franchise mode was in 04 & 05.
What would they add to the coaching tree? They can’t add anything until they completely revamp coaching. They need to add real strategy game mechanics. I mean you can’t even scheme to have a specific corner man a specific player, 2k5 had that. Scheming is 4 options… the nfl is partially won in the coaching room. This isn’t reflected in madden at all. They keep trying to skip steps. That’s why scouting weak, scouting should incorporate live drills that you run. But they don’t have that infrastructure so all you get is assigning them to a region. Weekly training is literally some 2008 sht. It’s so pathetic, because it’s so simple. They know this though. THEY DONT CARE. How after 20 years of an exclusive license, no part of your game is GREAT.
Couldn’t they just add an edge tag and a linebacker tag so the CPU knows not to play LB’s or IDL’s at edge? I feel like that could help the CPU determine what type of edge to sign or draft based on scheme fit
That would be an incredible addition / fix. I really hope this idea gets to EA somehow.
why a tag? Just make them edge rushers, defensive lineman and linebackers. Problem solved.
@@MGBillionaire yes in a perfect world that’s what would happen but it’s obvious EA Will never change positional terminology so we have to compromise
@@MGBillionaire we’ve been asking them to do this for like 5 years, and they haven’t. More likely for them to use it on this new feature they added. Although I do agree with you.
@@CMP_18 I think it gets changed next year tbh. Bc it also affects new/ upgraded features like free agency or scouting.
The Edge thing kind of hurts even more now. I had an opportunity during the 10 hour trial to acquire the OLB Josh Allen in FA and I needed an speed rusher but because he wouldn't fit the scheme (I was running 4-3 and Jags are a 3-4) his interest in my team was reduced to the point I'd have to overpay him and that sucked. It's a great step forward but it can get much better.
It's even worse than that. It's also specific types of 3-4 like whether you run 3-4 under or 3-4 disguise. Really dumb
That’s always been an issue. Schemes and fits have always been iffy
One of the biggest travesties with Madden is how they refer to PC as old Gen. Absolutely absurd that PC gets left out year after year even though it's as good if not better than new Gen consoles.
Facts😐
Yeah not buying any madden until this gets fixed I don’t care if it never happens I’ll just be done with madden
Absolutely
@@neonwhitea.1548 you should already be done with madden
@@zacharyhampton9978 but football, I know just makes me sad 😔
With the scouting, I really would've like to have seen a athletic score along with the relative abilities. That along with compensatory picks would've been a true free agency overhaul.
If you go back and watch his Madden 21 review you can feel a vast difference in tone it's honestly insane
One thing that has been missing in roster management is the ability to renegotiate contracts. I think it could help with not having to blow up a team when salary cap restraints exist.
Frfr, teams do it all the time now. Would think it'd be in the game by now..
Same issue I have every year is that they aren’t lacking the ability to add a feature but they rarely improve on them the next year. There’s consistently a lack of depth to new features or they’re so clunky/buggy that it’s difficult to enjoy. Like coaching tree, or giving scouts real life traits and skills, or adding an entire coaching staff. The game lacks depth and personality overall, particularly the coaches, GM and owners. There is no incentive to continue a franchise with a character because there aren’t many fun and immersive to do’s or features to keep you hooked. These small updates are somewhat a positive but they need to eventually make a splash. Either start over with a new mode or make bigger updates each year.
Personally even the hiring of OC/DC would’ve helped a lot imo for the coaching trees.
Did they get rid of the "music"? Maybe made it more appealing to a wider demographic? My demographic, grumpy old fart, obviously. ;)
I mean you can always just turn the music off in the sound settings.
I play basically all sports with music turned off and listen to my own stuff, shouldn’t be to much of a problem
@@michaelbeale559 Maybe I haven't found a way to turn off the opening music - thought I looked through everything. But sure, everything I can turn off, is.
@@grumpslowenleft9642 The opening music where it prompts you to press a button to load the game? I don't know if that can be turned off. All the in game and menu music can be turned off in the settings though
@@michaelbeale559 Yep, that "music", I already have the rest turned off. Hey, I'm old...hip-hop / rap, no thanks for me.
just looking at it I still hate this engine. The running, just looks funny, doesn't ever feel like you're in control like say ncaa 14. Idk, Ill prob buy but used so I don't help EA's sales
Long time watching your reviews of Madden. This feels like the first time you've been truly okay with the state of the game. Hopefully it continues to improve!
Been waiting for your review on this game thanks bruv.
Hated 22, I felt it was a step back in fun factor from 21. I mean I still think APF 2K8 is still the best gameplay but I need my nfl fix on ps5.
Big ups from Australia and go Steelers
I still play 2k8 to this day, but I'm like you I would like an up to date game, sadly Madden is all there is. Still not satisfied with it's current state compared to 2k8. But hey at least it looks good 😐
I’d buy it but I’m tired of PC not getting next gen version of madden, I refuse to support this nonsense
"A step in the right direction" IGN used this phrase for 10 straight Madden game reviews for 10 straight years. I am so fucking tired of this.
1. They need to add the ability to change player motivations and tags, especially with draft classes.
2. They need a comprehensive player creator i.e. facial and hair appearance.
3. Chin strap options i.e. low hookups like Aaron Rodgers and players in older eras wear.
4. Bringing back the Riddell VSR-4 for create a player.
5. Fixing the player models. They really made it look horrible for '23. The heads never match the bodies and the sleeves look horrible.
6. Fixing how helmets fit on player heads and how certain old school facemasks look i.e. the JOP.
7. The field towels are glitchy.
8. Adding more equipment features i.e. having 3/4 sleeves + short elbow tape (See: Desmond Ridder)
9. Being able to play a game without controlling said team. You used to be able to do that in the PS3 versions of the game (Madden 12 and earlier)
10. Coaching carousel with coordinators
If you want to be able to play a game without controlling the team go to the sim option. Put it at slow and sim to end of game .
I do that sometimes when I wanna sit back and see how I've built my team
@@vane5908 No I mean like if you went to the weekly schedule in Madden 12, 11, 10, 9, etc... you could select any match up and play it without being in control of the team in the rest of Franchise Mode i.e. I controlled the Steelers but I could play the Colts/Patriots game in Week 7
One random note - if anyone out there has Best Buy Total Tech, they include games (physical copies) as part of their TT program. I spend a decent amount at BBY and it gives you up to 2 years of warranty on the game. If you are done with it in the next 2 years, which is likely, return it under that and you'll get $61 of the $70 back for it. Not bad for a $9 game. :-P
Dude come on! This is a patch, same BS blocking, animations, your not being authentic, this is not a 60 dollar game.
Dude your just shrilling. The game is still horrible. The fact there are players that are saying they would rather play a madden game from way back in the day speaks volumes. Gameplay still trash, game modes still half assed, whole game is still based around micro transactions bs, no refs, you can’t even hear the crowd, and blocking mechanics still suck. I could go on and on. They didn’t even add A FREAKING GOOD HALFTIME PRESENTATION!
If you believe this is stepping in the right direction, you and others are the problem and the reason EA doesn’t care to improve. EA sucks and hasn’t even tried for over a decade.
I think you’re being too lenient with EA’s effort in improving franchise mode, I don’t wanna hear oh they had some unexpected bugs, every game has that… a company as big as EA should be able to absorb the blow and make simple changes like designating edge rushers and going more in depth with franchise menus and storylines
"good update" they arent paying attention they are drip feeding old contet to make it seem like they are doing something when this is just a marketing tactic please stop recommending madden play last years this is not enough they keep doing this because of youtubers like you giving the well at least its better than last year review making people buy it and keeping the course going nothing will change until youtubers like you stop giving in to the hopelessness or others who are doing it just to make more content to make more moeny when they know its shit for god sake #notjustbetter #getgud
The fact my $1500 pc cant have next gen is mind boggling
Reminder: Madden is still on old gen on PC for no reason.
I loved the review. You seemed like you were 💯 on everything. I appreciate your truthful review.
It pains me that anyone who wants to play on PC gets the old gen version of the game
My one big gripe is how you can’t edit tags on Franchise. I could be wrong, but I found no way to change it on players.
Real OGs played skyrim. Respect
I agree the next gen madden is definitely an improvement over the last few years. The precision passing and 360 cut running makes the gameplay much better. You feel like you have more user control. My biggest complaint with the previous maddens is the outcome of plays felt completely scripted and animation based. Madden 23 still heavily relies on animations and it is not physics based simulation by no means but the gameplay allows for more user control which makes it more fun. The defense has also improved... better zone coverages, better pass rush and the players react much faster to the ball when defending the pass. Defensive gang tackles is also a nice feature. Bottomline is the gameplay is more fun than previous years but the game still has a long way to go to be considered physics based simulation football
"In the previous maddens the outcome of plays felt completely scripted and animation based. Madden 23 still heavily relies on animations, and it is not a physics based simulation by no means but the gameplay allows for more user control which makes it more fun"
This is the only reason I got Madden 23. Like he mention in the video the DBs still read plays a little to much for my liking, but being able to place the ball in different spots based on a decision I made with precision passing feels a lot better then just having a guy jump my route every other play and having no way to make any choices on my end that could make the play result differently.
This is a small thing, I know, but I really wish the CPU generated players in franchise had the face customization of face of the franchise
Lol madden ain’t even add new faces to the game. They do not care
Did they fix the franchise bug where it says you have negative salary cap when trying to resign players when you really have plenty of cap space
Sounds great!
I skipped 22, and didn't hardly play 21 so this looks great compared to 20!
I just got my xbox series x just in time for madden 23!
I was hoping the player tags would fix the edge/olb problem but I guess I was just naive
FEELS LIKE ANOTHER STEP FORWARD. DOES EA PAY YALL INFLUENCERS TO SAY THAT LINE
Take advantage of the 10 hr trial for Game Pass and EA Play and then play M22 to decide whether to buy it now or wait until the discounts hit. The 10hr trial is the best way to decide what to do while videos like this help to explain key differences that may matter for players.
Literally the scouting update in 22 ruined the entire draft process for me. I hated it. Like, the fact that you had to scout a player to 80% just to see their scheme???? Absolute insanity. Oh, I need some late round offensive line depth? Welp, good luck getting one in your scheme. You need an Offball Linebacker? Well....most of the OLBs are Edge rushers, soooo good luck.
But, them literally just adding the schemes back (because every team knows what every player's scheme will be, just based on the school they went to, if we're being honest), and the rating range is HUGE.
got my PS5 at Walmart- inside the store stock- they get a fresh stock about every 2 weeks- had ps5 in stock this morning in the store-
This game absolutely sucks. ea sucks they got rid of the pro bowl helmets half time show sucks..looks like Madden 20. 21. 22. 23 sucks don't buy it..
A key thing I haven’t seen addressed yet is the presentation. They don’t even have a halftime show let alone any other presentation elements. Who is in charge of that department and what exactly are they doing over there?
Every year, a let down.
It’s a nitpick, but the jersey numbers on the front of the uni’s are too small on most uniforms. They get the jersey number sizes wrong about every 3rd Madden. Definitely not the most important thing to worry about but it does kind of annoy me.
I actually think it looks better this year.
@@chrisjames9446not to me. They’re waaaay off. The numbers are fairly large on both the front and back in real life. They’re tiny in the game.
Finally picked up a Series S today. Excited to get your roster even sooner than usual with PS4/PS5!
Yay!!! Welcome to the Xbox world!
the game is worth it this year its getting better thank God
Thanks for the review, this year’s looks respectable
EA should add either a cycle players button to the player card screen or let us see the ratings like the FA screen to scouting players cuz we have to go back and forth when comparing a player’s physical traits and that makes it tedious when scouting over 30+ players
Any upgrades to the presentation or graphics at all? Gameplay improvements are great but still you'd like to see some graphic improvements especially on new hardware
Graphics are beautiful, stop it
@@Fayn757 that’s a stretch. Compared to the other big title games coming out, madden is pretty behind
Here in Australia PS5's are STILL NOT AVAILABLE IN STORE.
Amazon is doing invite only offers to buy a PS5 for $579(after tax). I applied last month and got invited to buy a couple weeks ago. IDK the success rate or what goes into getting the invite but that's my story and proof it's at least an option if you really want one and don't wanna drop $800+ for a PS5
I payed 1200 for my PS5 in January, haven’t regretted it one bit . Worth every penny . It’s a shame it came down to that but gaming is so much better for me now , I play games I don’t like just because the PS5 is so beautiful.
I just jumped to Series X instead! Got sick of waiting hoping to get a ps5. And not paying no 900 dollars to get one. And I easily got one on Microsoft’s store with no issues getting one at all. And at regular price
@@Fayn757 I'm sorry you had to pay so much but glad you're enjoying the console. These games do look immaculate
@@colingordon0986 congrats! I definitely considered getting the Series X instead and I still might get one later down the road. Can't go wrong either way in my opinion
Any chance they brought back the NFL Films music?
I'm really loving it tbh
Absolutely a massive step forward
I agree I think the madden hate has become too overblown to the point in which they just ignore any improvements the game has made and instead focus on any issues that still exist
@@lucasr2050 been that way for a couple years now even if stuff has sucked sometimes
@@scuproductions yeah well theres only so much they can do every year and I dont imagine them making paper airplanes in the office all day, theyre obviously working hard for the community
@@lucasr2050 madden 07 for the ps2 and OG xbox is still packed to the gills more than any madden this generation, so yeah they're just making paper airplanes while raking the money in.
Haven't picked up a madden game in a while (maybe 20), but remember the receivers just could hang on to the ball. everyone at 4-5 drops per game. is that still an issue?
On previous Gen they’ve polished up the engine. Is it huge upgrade over 22 eh it depends the changes to franchise with abilities and such is nice. On next Gen its been pretty good so far. I am noticing that we are heading towards a problem they will most likely address next year a blitzing meta more on the competitive scene bc you can’t roll out the pocket at all. Also if anyone is looking for a Next Gen Console Target stocks more often then not get the app and check instore pickup
Nice Video. Even nicer decoration in the background 👍🏈
Can you disable that momentum bar?
just imagine, if they overhaul the Oline animations and blocking AI next year, and improve what they have. and keep adding more animations that are physics based and makes sense. The gameplay will be absolutely awesome if they continue the path they created here
Hey where are his realism sliders for Madden 23 Franchise?
So the ps4 and ps5 madden is different?
It's disappointing that madden for PC is not next gen like why is it not ???
I spent an hour setting up to realize that the Rams traded Allen Robinson to the Eagles for Javon Hargrave and the Buccaneers traded Russell Gage for Gardner-Johnson.😑
Has anything been done with the presentation or immersion this year? Madden presentation has been the same since Madden 20. Anything different with the halftime show, stat overlays..etc?
A little bit more pregame animations but that’s about it
I got old gen. Anyone know the difference for franchise mode between the new console?
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I play on PC and they left us lacking the new features in 22. Did they do the same in 23? Bc if they did I'm not buying it
EDIT: They're still leaving PC in the same boat as last Gen consoles. Which makes zero fucking sense. Why the fuck do they think our $1-2k machines can't run the same shit current gen consoles run?
Lazy sacks of shit. I'm mad.
I believe so
EA remains an absolute clown show what’s new
Wish I could play Madden but the Madden experience on PC is absolutely garbage and I'm not going to buy a console just to play Madden :/
Bro When are you dropping your roster?
Adding rosters and draft classes to PlayStation???
How does it feel to control players? It felt Madden 22 players were running in mud, it made playing reactive positions like CB almost impossible.
I find it odd that we are celebrating EA putting things in the game that are an actual thing in the NFL. That stuff should always be there. Rollover cap, contract structures, retired numbers, proper position labels....that should all be there at a base, fundamental level.
Things like Coaching Tree, player development system, scouting system is different because that is gaming stuff and the game needs a way to measure these things. But I just won't celebrate rollover cap and contract structures because if the NFL does it, the game should have it.
When the position groups are still wrong, that is a fundamental issue in the game that they 100% just refuse to fix for some reason. It's laziness. It's just easier for them to plug in a code for 3-4, 4-3 defense at launch and then just leave it.
Definitely downloading your roster !!!!
“They’re listening to us they got better”
AFTER A DECADE all is not forgiven
That first dive tackle looked sick
Franchise Mode (Custom Coach) on PS5... I feel like I'm playing Madden 22.
The very LIMITED choices for your own Custom Coach are EXACTLY the same as last year, and with so few options to choose from it''s hard to feel like it's YOU coaching a team, which for me defeats the purpose of playing Franchise Mode at all. And when you buy the game to play Franchise Mode, it's a huge disappointment. I really thought they would have addressed this in Madden 23, especially considering it's a special John Madden Edition.
This is 100 not a honest review watch someone else. He clearly supports the the game puts money into it no matter what prob was gifted it from Ea.
I will say about the gameplay part. Is I think what they did for the cpu on all madden where dbs crash on your routes and edge rushers come around the corner more realistic. But your user team will not get those same animations. My dbs wont crash on the cpu I still cant get pressure with 4 man rush. They need to tweak this
Do the CPU use the 5th year option with their 1st round rookie
can u make a list of teams to rebuild
Game feels really good - I’m impressed so far
It always seems that way at the beginning because it’s a new game just wait until you see all the glitches and people spamming online and then the complaints come in but hey I love Madden I’ll walk through the storm as always
@@maddweezy6801 shut up
Agreed
Where the hell are the PC upgrades? We're more than "next-gen" tech in regards to the consoles, we should get at least what they do
My friend and I play a 10 year sim then build from there. Im excited to see how free agency works with auto genrated players
In franchise mode, do non QBs superstars and superstar x-factors have the ability to get more than 2 superstar ability slots? I know in play now they do, but franchise mode REALLY needs that
It's been that way since the last 2 maddens lol
@@jahbrilplaysgamesandstuff326 yep, and it needs to change yesterday
@@stephencalhoun3034 nvm every position has 3 slots I think
@@jahbrilplaysgamesandstuff326 that would be a good start. I say 85+ get 3 slots. 90+ get 4. 95+ get 5. Or something similar. It can be figured out
I was able to get every player with " Friendly player deals" no matter the interest, even the super low-interest players signed with me after I went like 3-14 and they wanted to be with a championship team. That kind of worries me.
Also the next step I want to see madden take is the AI to play smarter throughout the game, I want the AI to flip plays if the defense doesn't look favorable for the play they called. I also want them to motion players other than for the play that's called that involves motion. I want them to call out the Mike LB. etc.
Did you way overpay? or give like neutral deals?
@@mr.irrelevent8956 I tried it with the "friendly" deals are usually and overpaid deals with multiple years. The team deals most of the time the player isn't going to touch, I tried multiple times all rejected. the neutral deals were hit or miss. Most of the time miss, I don't want to over pay all the time but I might have to
So you overpaid. How is that worrisome?
That’s typical madden lol just laugh at it and move on , it’s nothing to worry about . The game is great this year .
@@lghrns That sounds like the system is (mostly) working. If you are overpaying "everyone" to come play for you, eventually the salary cap will begin to squeeze, depending how many seasons you play.
yooooo how done is your roster?
Idk why it’s Madden 2023 and the tattoos has gone backwards since Madden on PS2 and OG XBox. If 2K can do it so can EA
As a Steelers fan i LOVED that 42-3 week 1 L
It’s amazing we have to be excited about them finally doing simple things like carrying over the salary cap lol
So my brand new PC that makes a next-gen console look like a toaster gets current-gen Madden. Righttttttt EA
I've been saying that by yearly or take a year off to make the game good and just put out the updated roster.
The good news is the roster are updated. The bad news is your camera will be changing and moving around every play which makes the game unplayable.
Better sim stats, coaching Carousel, and positional terminology. Those are in my popping the biggest needs and really the only thing I truly want. Obviously there are more but this game with those improve btw I think would be great. Also Ik I’m a little late to this but hope all is good and that the European trip was as fun as it sounded my friend. Much love from mass and pats nation.
Well youre not in luck. Slot receivers overwhelmingly lead the league at WR and TDs are still a disaster.
Everything added was good. I just think it needs more
Do be honest out of all 3 sports titles Ea makes Madden seems to have the most improvement and the Devs actually do listen unlike Fifa and NHL
yea the NHL devs actually do nothing every year
I still want my hologram field goal posts from Madden 03
its really a shame they cant fix the sim engine it has been miserable for a while
Is Next-generation on PC?
Nope. PC is last gen again.
Maybe one day the PC will get the New Gen update
Y’all are so much better than console right? Why can’t you make the last gen version better than the next gen version on your godly PC?
@@Fayn757 there’s a shit ton of amazing mods but for the people that want to play online you have to get the new game and getting mods takes a couple months.
@@Fayn757 I’m not too much of a PC guy! But I agree. I think they should at least offer next gen. Considering how well a high end pc can perform. wasn’t being a snob just wishing it was next gen.
Bro wtf is step in the right direction!! Bro no ref's no cheerleaders no chain gain and I bet u there's no Halftime show bro your a sell out that's why the game won't get better we have to wait for 2k!!
Gonna Pass year after year now and just wait until it’s on game pass to play it.
Bro I’m not broke I have all the consoles but not being available on PC as next gen is insanely stupid and unacceptable will not be buying this year
yea until they fix that its pointless to even try to play franchise mode. Like how are the positions still not fixed almost 10 yrs in a row .... I'm old enough to remember how perfect franchise mode was in 04 & 05.
I used to be a football player like you. Then I took a cleat to the knee.
Elite reference
What would they add to the coaching tree? They can’t add anything until they completely revamp coaching. They need to add real strategy game mechanics. I mean you can’t even scheme to have a specific corner man a specific player, 2k5 had that. Scheming is 4 options… the nfl is partially won in the coaching room. This isn’t reflected in madden at all. They keep trying to skip steps. That’s why scouting weak, scouting should incorporate live drills that you run. But they don’t have that infrastructure so all you get is assigning them to a region. Weekly training is literally some 2008 sht. It’s so pathetic, because it’s so simple. They know this though. THEY DONT CARE. How after 20 years of an exclusive license, no part of your game is GREAT.