Madden NFL 15

The presentation, in-game graphics, and the IGNITE engine shine through with the most realistic NFL gaming experience to date, which serves as an excellent precursor to the season that is about to start. As the first truly next-gen Madden game to get the full focus from EA Sports and a complete lack of NCAA Football this year, Madden NFL 15 is one that fans of football will certainly not want to miss.

Sports games like Madden are often chided for being too iterative, but in this case I hope we're witnessing the first steps in a larger progression. Future Maddens need to support Madden 15's additions so we don't wonder why once-prominent features haven't evolved. The series can't withstand another rebuilding year or worse - an entire console generation thrown away.

Graphically, what can I say? It’s beautiful. The stadiums have always looked great, the crowds in the seats have personality, players move fluidly on and off the field, and the weather effects are wonderfully captured. Complimenting the graphics are the authentic gridiron sounds. ...Regardless, the voice work is solid and authentic. This has always been one of the more accurate aspects of the Madden titles.