Madden 17 Review: Gameplay Videos, Features and Impressions

EA Sports’ Madden games have become an offseason institution and one of the best ways for football fans to pass the long last few weeks until the regular season starts.

That is no different this year, as Madden NFL 17 hit stores on Tuesday with a number of upgrades, new features and gameplay changes that will thrill novices and experts alike. Seeing as how entrenched the Madden franchise is in popular culture as the marquee football game on the market, EA Sports didn’t have to reinvent the wheel with the latest edition that features New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski on the cover. 

Rather, it made a number of subtle alterations that improve the overall product and experience with the game. Here is a look at a few of them, as well as some general impressions of Madden 17.

Trailer and Basic Changes

EA Sports released a trailer on its YouTube channel that highlighted some of the new graphics and gameplay:

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As is the case every year, there are some basic upgrades such as roster changes and new stadiums. Former running back Maurice Jones-Drew highlighted those features, such as the best players in the league who are ranked 99 overall and the new stadiums in Minnesota and Los Angeles, per NFL Now:

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