The highly anticipated release of the video game Madden 17 happened on August 23. This has given the players a few weeks to get a feel for the game and really see if they like the game and how it compares to previous versions. This game has gotten mostly positive reviews and I for one am a fan of the game as it has improved in a lot of ways since Madden 16.

Madden 17 has made a number of changes to the game but the biggest change is how you kick a field goal. Madden has also updated to the players to make them look a lot more realistic and makes you feel like you are watching a real football game. Also the updated rosters have all of the players on the teams they are currently on so that makes the game a lot more interesting.

The updated rosters really make this game fun to play and keeps it interesting. The players look real and it makes you feel like you are watching a real football game on tv.

Senior Matthew Johnson said, “I think the biggest change is the high defintion of players.”

Draft champions is another popular feature in Madden 17. Draft champions is where you have to pick between three different players that the computer gives you and you have to build the best possible team and play against other people online.

Johnson states,”Draft champions is a cool new feature and I think they will expand on it in the future.”

EA sports also made it easier to intercept passes which makes playing defense a lot easier where as in years past where it would be near impossible to get defensive stops. This update really gives the edge to better player where they get a chance to show off their skill at reading their opponents plays instead of the computer dropping easy interceptions and having that be a big part in deciding the overall outcome of the game.

Johnson says, “I like this Madden a lot more because interceptions are easier instead of players just dropping them.”

The biggest complaint about Madden 17 is about pulling elite cards in Madden Ultimate team or MUT. Elite cards are the best cards in the game and range from 85 overall to 99 overall. This complaint is easy to understand because most players either put lots of hours into the game to be able to buy the packs with coins they have been saving up or they spend lots of money to buy the packs.

Junior Jesse Harmon said,”When I open 50 packs and never get an elite.”

Sophomore Sam Hasan said,”Put more elites in the packs.”

Another complaint about Madden is some of the weird unexplainable stuff that happens during a game that allows your opponent to get back into the game. Such as random penalties and dropped passes.

Harmon said,”I get so mad. I want to throw my controller.”

Overall Madden 17 is a much improved game from last years version and is very well put together. This video game is a must get for football fans or sports fans in general.