Description: Madden NFL 177 languagesArticleTalkReadEditView historyToolsFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaMadden NFL 17Standard Edition cover art featuring Rob GronkowskiDeveloper(s)EA TiburonPublisher(s)EA SportsSeriesMadden NFLEngineIgnite (PS4, Xbox One) Infinity 2 (PS3, Xbox 360)Platform(s)PlayStation 4 Xbox One PlayStation 3 Xbox 360ReleaseAugust 23, 2016Genre(s)SportsMode(s)Single-player MultiplayerMadden NFL 17 is an American football sports video game based on the National Football League and published by EA Sports for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox One and Xbox 360. As the 28th installment of the Madden NFL series, the game was released on August 23, 2016 and features New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski on the cover.[1] It was the last Madden NFL game to be released for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. The PS3 and Xbox 360 versions are based on Madden NFL 25.Development[edit]On May 12, 2016, EA Sports uploaded a trailer to YouTube. They also revealed the new features that were added to the game, which includes an upgrade of the Ground Game, a redesigned and better Franchise Mode, "Madden 365", a new Ball Carrier UI Prompts help teach moves available to you, while the new Path Assist helps you navigate and anticipate down field[2] and more. They have also announced that they would hire new announcers, Brandon Gaudin and Charles Davis.Cover athlete[edit]EA decided not to allow Madden players to vote for the Madden NFL 17 cover athlete, announcing it on May 12, 2016 via the SportsCenter Twitter account. After losing the Madden NFL 16 cover vote to New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski was announced as the cover athlete of Madden NFL 17.[3]Features[edit]Madden NFL 17 has developed a new ground game mechanic that provide players a more balanced experience. In addition to this, the new defensive AI puts players' teammates into positions to stop the run or pass game. Features such as Ultimate Team and Franchise mode will make a return, however, many of their features have been revamped and upgraded.[citation needed]Soundtrack[edit]On August 3, 2016, EA Sports announced the soundtrack for the game, which would feature 40 songs, including 2 Chainz, Flume, Steve Aoki, Logic, Blake Shelton, Brantley Gilbert, Bishop Briggs, Flo Rida, Flux Pavilion, Pusha T and Lil Wayne. The soundtrack was also made available for streaming on Spotify.[4] The original score of Madden NFL 15 also returns in game and can be played through EA Trax.Reception[edit]ReceptionAggregate scoreAggregatorScoreMetacritic(XONE) 83/100[5] (PS4) 82/100[6]Review scoresPublicationScoreGame Informer8.5/10[7]GameRevolution[9]GamesRadar+[8]IGN8.6/10[10]Polygon9/10[11]According to review aggregator Metacritic, Madden NFL 17 received generally favorable reviews. IGN awarded the game an 8.6/10, praising the improved franchise mode and defense, but were disappointed in the game's commentary. GamesRadar gave it 4/5, saying: "With major changes to some of the game’s core mechanics, and an impressive revamp of the now marquee Franchise Mode, Madden 17 has done its best to avoid [accusations of phoning it in and failing to make significant progress], and succeeded."During the 20th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards, the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences nominated Madden NFL 17 for "Sports Game of the Year".[12]According to the NPD Group, Madden NFL 17 was the best-selling retail game in the US in its month of release, but its launch month sales failed to surpass that of its predecessor, Madden NFL 16.[13]References[edit]^ "Rob Gronkowski named cover athlete for Madden NFL 17". DenverPost.com. Archived from the original on 2016-05-16. Retrieved 2016-05-12.^ "Madden NFL 17 Features Overview". www.easports.com. Archived from the original on 2016-05-13. Retrieved 2016-05-15.^ "Game on: Gronk gets cover of 'Madden NFL '17'". ESPN.com. 12 May 2016. Archived from the original on 2016-05-13. Retrieved 2016-05-26.^ "Madden NFL 17 Soundtrack". EA Sports. Electronic Arts Inc. August 3, 2016. Archived from the original on November 16, 2018. Retrieved August 8, 2016.^ "Madden 17-Xbox One". Metacritic. Retrieved August 22, 2020.^ "Madden 17-PS4". Metacritic. Retrieved August 22, 2020.^ "Madden NFL 17: Perfect Shouldn't Be The Enemy Of Good". Game Revolution. 2016-08-23. Archived from the original on 2016-08-26. Retrieved 2016-08-23.^ "Madden NFL 17 Review". GamesRader. 2016-08-19. Archived from the original on 2016-08-20. Retrieved 2014-08-20.^ "Madden NFL 17 Review: Who You Callin' Special?". Game Revolution. 2016-08-19. Archived from the original on 2016-08-26. Retrieved 2016-08-20.^ "With a New Focus on Team Personality, Madden Makes a Return to Form". IGN. August 17, 2016. Archived from the original on August 18, 2016. Retrieved August 17, 2016.^ "Review: Madden NFL 17". Polygon. 2016-08-22. Archived from the original on 2016-08-24. Retrieved August 23, 2016.^ "2017 Awards Category Details Sports Game of the Year". interactive.org. Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences. Retrieved 30 November 2023.^ Grubb, Jeff (September 15, 2016). "August 2016 NPD: Madden, No Man's Sky lift summer game spending". VentureBeat. Archived from the original on January 20, 2019. Retrieved September 17, 2016.
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