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1. a W ie MADDEN Z 2014 NFLPA A WARNING PHOTOSENSITIVIT Y EPILEPSY SEIZURES A very small percentage of individuals may experience epileptic seizures or blackouts when exposed to certain light patterns or flashing lights Exposure to certain patterns or backgrounds on a television screen or when playing video games may trigger epileptic seizures or blackouts in these individuals These conditions may trigger previously undetected epileptic symptoms or seizures in persons who have no history of prior seizures or epilepsy If you or anyone in your family has an epileptic condition or has had seizures of any kind consult your physician before playing IMMEDIATELY DISCONTINUE use and consult your physician before resuming gameplay if you or your child experience any of the following health problems or symptoms gt dizziness gt eye or muscle twitches gt disorientation any involuntary movement gt altered vision loss of awareness gt seizures or convulsion RESUME GAMEPLAY ONLY ON APPROVAL OF YOUR PHYSICIAN USE AND HANDLING OF VIDEO GAMES TO REDUCE THE LIKELIHOOD OF A SEIZURE gt Use in a well lit area and keep as far away as possible from the television screen gt Avoid large screen televisions Use the smallest television screen available gt Avoid prolonged use of the PlayStation 3 system Take a 15 minute break during each hour of play gt Avoid playing when you are tired or need sleep Stop usi2. MISCELLANEOUS CONTROLS BLUFFING PLAY ART To bluff your playcalling during multiplayer games press and hold the button that corresponds to the play you wish to select This secretly selects the appropriate play Continue holding the button while scrolling to other plays in order to bluff your opponent and then exit the playcalling screen by releasing the button FADED RECEIVER ICONS Your receiver s icon may be faded for the first few moments of the route before becoming more solid This indicates your receiver s awareness Your receiver won t be looking to catch the ball within the first five yards of a long streak pattern A fully lit icon means that your receiver is ready for a pass but make sure he s open before throwing the ball MASTERING PRE PLAY ADJUSTMENTS If you re looking to become a pro at making pre play adjustments visit the Skills Trainer Skills Trainer gives you a chance to take part in drills designed to make pre play adjustments second nature for seasoned players MAIN MENU HOME PANEL Select to jump right into a game watch the latest On Demand videos keep up with challenges and access your Fantasy Football PLAY PANEL Access Connected Franchise Online Head to Head Madden Ultimate Team Skills Trainer Play Now and More Modes You can also access Communities Share and Customize GAME SCREEN Home team Score Play clock Away team Timeouts Down and remaining distance Possession Starting line Qua
3. and catching where as an offensive lineman is weighed on run pass and impact blocking Intangible Rating Calculated off of a player s intangible ratings Player type and position are also taken into consideration For example a QB s intangible rating would be weighed heavier on short medium and deep accuracy while a defensive end is weighed on block shed ding power and finesse moves Size Rating Calculated from the height and weight of a player while also factoring in the position and player type of that individual For example a Power RB who is 6 0 247lbs would have a 99 size rating But if he were a Speed HB his size grade would be considerably lower Production Rating Calculated from the player s season and career stats position and age It is important to understand that a rookie will enter with a production rating of zero That will increase as he begins to produce on the field Durability Rating Calculated from a player s durability rating Injury stamina and toughness are all factored in when determining the durability rating The age and position of a player are taken into consideration as well PLAYER TYPES amp SCHEMES It is important to understand the scheme your team runs and what player type they look for at a specific position Since each NFL team evaluates players differently it s essential to know what peaks their interest and in turn value you even higher For example if you re a receiving
4. opponent s 10 yard line on a breakaway touchdown Jump hurdle button Dive QB slide button tap to slide hold to dive Protect ball EEEE button Pitch ball button Juke right stick 4 gt Truck right stick Fake pitch right stick Sprint when auto sprint is turned off EE button PRECISION MODIFIED MOVES Precision stiff arm button button Precision spin button button Precision hurdle button button Precision dive button button Precision juke button right stick lt gt Precision truck button right stick T Precision back juke button right stick DEFENSE Defensive assist button Switch player button Dive button Swat button BEEE button Strafe button Hit stick right stick Defensive assist amp button hold before the snap and throughout the play Switch player button Hands up bat ball button Swim move right stick lt gt Bull rush right stick J PRE PLAY DEFENSE Choose a player to control button amp button tap to change players one by one or move the left stick and hold press a directional button to scroll through defenders Defensive adjustments button Show play art EE button Show hide pre play menu C button Pump up crowd right stick Line shifts button Linebacker shifts gt button Hot Route button Coverage audible T button
5. SEEKER Heat Seeker is a more accurate way to target a ball carrier and bring him down You activate Heat Seeker by holding the button and continuing to steer toward the runner by moving the left stick Heat Seeker may be a more sure fire way to tackle but you do leave yourself open to being exposed by Precision Modified Moves CUSTOM PLAYBOOKS Have you ever wished your favorite offensive playbook had more formations or plays that you ve seen on other teams Creating a custom playbook solves that problem First pick a base playbook that you are already familiar with and then add any other play that is available in the game You can also create a defensive custom playbook You can even customize your set audibles as you are creating your custom playbook You can find custom playbooks by navigating to the Customize tab on the main menu selecting COACH OPTIONS then CUSTOM PLAYBOOKS HEAD TO HEAD SEASONS Play a Head to Head Season to begin your championship career Match up in a game with another Madden Ultimate Team player at random Each game you play during the season schedule has specific goals and rewards Keep winning to advance to a higher bracket make the playoffs and win the championship 20 SKILLS TRAINER The Skills Trainer contains a variety of training sessions and instructional videos If you re having trouble familiarizing yourself with certain maneuvers or if you simply feel like you need a little more time practici
6. TO HEAD SEASONS UNOPENED PACKS REFER A FRIEND and HELP amp SETTINGS Complete a Skills Trainer drill and earn a Gold Medal reward and you ll also receive a bonus Madden Ultimate Team player 24 WHAT IS TEAM CHEMISTRY Decide what kind of team you re going to build by using Team Chemistry Each one of the eight different chemistry choices helps to provide a boost for your players If you re going to have the best of the best you ll need to select chemistry that fits your play style and build your lineup to make the most of your choices There are four offensive and four defensive Team Chemistry choices The offensive choices are Ground and Pound Speed Run Short Pass and Long Pass The defensive choices are Run Stuff Pass Rush Man Defense and Zone Defense Your team captain s chemistry was chosen for your starting lineup Only starting players who have chemistry that matches your Team Chemistry will provide a boost For example a Speed Run halfback doesn t add to your Team Chemistry if you ve chosen Ground and Pound Examine your Team Chemistry on the Starting Lineup panel When your team achieves the specified overall rating you ll unlock a second Team Chemistry Choose an offense and a defense or double up on one side of the ball Define your style You can create additional lineups and assign different chemistry choices to them Your active lineup s Team Chemistry choices are shown on the Team panel on the Starting
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8. entire fan base If you guarantee a Super Bowl and miss the playoffs your fans will be calling for your job You ll be notified when it s time to address the media in the Actions tab STADIUM UPGRADES Keeping your stadium up to date with the latest and greatest technology will keep your fans dying to come back to the stadium and pay top dollar You can choose to renovate or upgrade various parts of the stadium If things are really bad you can even choose to rebuild the stadium from the ground up RELOCATE In case things just aren t working out or you feel the grass is greener on the other side you can opt to relocate your entire franchise to a different city There are a certain number of cities to choose from and some might even help pay for you to pack up the moving trucks CHOOSE CITY Relocating the franchise is a four step process Where you ll be moving to is the first important decision The 17 eligible cities to relocate to are gt London England gt Chicago Illinois gt Los Angeles California gt Sacramento California gt Mexico City Mexico gt Columbus Ohio gt Toronto Canada gt Portland Oregon gt San Antonio Texas gt Austin Texas gt Orlando Florida gt Dublin Ireland gt Salt Lake City Utah gt Houston Texas gt Brooklyn New York gt Oklahoma City Oklahoma gt Memphis Tennessee 13 CHOOSE NAME The next week you ll have to decide on a team name and logo You ll have
9. have no knowledge of any player once the draft comes along Trying to blindly select a player will come back to bite you more than ever in Madden NFL 25 For example if your team runs a 3 4 defensive scheme but you end up drafting a 4 3 defensive end your team will strongly downgrade that defensive BRANCHING STORYLINES Each year there are a handful of players whose path to the draft may take several twist and turns If you don t keep up with the storylines you may run the risk of banking on the can t miss running back only to find out later that he s switched positions or even pulled out of the draft altogether 14 RATINGS Six ratings are an integral part of Connected Franchise and play a big role in how you shape your team These ratings give each team an authentic identity to who they are and how they construct their football team It is important to understand what these ratings do and how they are calculated These ratings do not affect your player on the field but instead are used to help shape the personality of each NFL organization Personality Rating Helps determine how marketable the player is The more marketable the player the better chance he ll have of becoming a top 10 selling jersey in the NFL which of course means more money for the owner Physical Rating Calculated from a player s physical ratings player type and position For example a WR s physical rating would weigh heavier on speed agility jumping
10. the market You ll first notice that each player has a current market value which is essentially telling you what you can expect to pay for the services of that player You ll also notice the logos from other teams in the NFL These are all the teams that have an interest in that player CONTRACT OFFERS After offering your initial contract to the free agents that you ve targeted you ll have to advance the week to get an update on the player Go back into the free agency screen and sort by My Negotiations for a quick view of all the players you are attempting to sign At this point you ll see whether or not the player has decided to sign with you accepted another team s offer or not made a decision just yet If the player has not made a decision you have the option to increase your offer pull your offer or keep it as is Free agency lasts four weeks so make sure you keep an eye on everything 16 DRAFT After the free agency period has ended it s off to the NFL Draft From this hub you ll see the draft order plus a list of actions you can take While another team is on the clock you have the option to offer a trade to that team and move up in the draft order take a look at the overall draft board or advance the draft Sticking around and watching the action unfold has never felt as alive as it does in Madden NFL 25 You ll see messages start flying in as sports personalities react to the most recent selection Also as previous
11. the option to retain the current team name of the franchise you re moving or pick from a list of three new names that cater to the city that you re moving to Be sure to take into account the Fan Interest of each name CHOOSE UNIFORM Next choose what to wear from a Classic Modern or Traditional style uniform Again it s important to also consider what the popular choice is as it will affect how excited your new fan base will be CHOOSE STADIUM Finally it s time to select a stadium that you can call home There are 16 stadiums ranging in both style and cost You might be able to pay off the Basic Canopy Stadium the quickest but you run the risk of not attracting as many fans to the field if you disregard the more luxurious options ROSTER BUILDING SCOUTING PLAYERS During each week of the regular season you have the ability to take a look at the upcoming draft class and begin to target who might be a good fit on your team Each week you earn Scouting Points that can be used to unlock ratings traits and even the player type of anyone in the draft Points are limited so it s important to have a good plan and know what position you are weak in or what player is in the final year of his contract Having a firm grasp on the state of your team both in the present and future will steer you in the right direction when it comes to scouting Another reason why it is so important to scout during the season is that if you don t you ll
12. you like with a custom playbook or within a game Not only that but now you can change your formation to any other formation available in your playbook as long as it has the same personnel grouping that is currently on the field For example if you re in a Normal Formation the personnel grouping consists of two running backs one tight end and two wide receivers At the line of scrimmage you can now shift to any other formation that contains this grouping So formations like Strong I Normal Weak Normal Pro Set would all be eligible to shift to each having its own four audibles to select from PRECISION MODIFIED MOVES Madden NFL 25 allows you to run free and you do that by utilizing the Precision Modified Moves By holding the button and pressing a corresponding button you feel ball carrier controls like you ve never felt before in Madden Some of these Precision Modified Moves produce an entirely new animation like Precision Spin and Hurdle and all of these moves boost the ball carrier s chance of faking out the defender 19 COMBO MOVES It doesn t always take the press of a button to get past a defender in the open field You now have the ability to pull of some serious moves with the right stick For example moving the right stick lt amp f will perform a Juke Left Spin Right Combo Move Holding the button while performing these moves will add an even greater chance of faking out the defender HEAT
13. During gameplay press and hold down the PS button on the wireless controller for at least 2 seconds Then select Quit Game from the screen that is displayed CES To remove a disc touch the eject button after quitting the game TROPHIES Earn compare and share trophies that you earn by making specific in game accomplishments Trophies access requires a PlayStation Network account Saved data for PS3 format software Saved data for PS3 format software is saved on the system s hard disk The data is displayed under Saved Game Utility in the Game menu WHAT S NEW IN MADDEN NFL 25 CONNECTED FRANCHISE In the new Connected Franchise mode you can now choose to play as the owner of a franchise and control every area of the team s performance in addition to becoming a coach or player You re in charge of answering media questions keeping your fan base happy and winning games PRECISION MODIFIED MOVES Precision Modified Moves overhauls the way the ball carrier runs in Madden NFL 25 How the player s foot is planted and their forward momentum matter when it comes to how the player moves giving you a massive amount of control over the running game ONLINE SEASONS Online Seasons is a new addition to Madden Ultimate Team Online Seasons is a head to head mode that allows you to play through a 10 game season If you win often enough you earn a spot in the playoffs When you reach the playoffs you ll need to string
14. Lineup tile When you re opening packs or browsing trades or auctions look for items that have chemistry that matches your team choices Increasing your Team Chemistry rating gives your players bigger boosts Some items even provide more than one chemistry option SINGLE PLAYER SOLO CHALLENGES Select the PLAY panel to find two great ways to play Madden Ultimate Team Solo Challenge games are played against the CPU and you can earn rewards and coins to improve your team Play Solo Challenge Games to test your team against other Madden Ultimate Teams played by the CPU Solo Challenges provide rewards such as coins or exclusive rewards Many Solo Challenges have specific requirements to unlock them such as completing a collection a team overall rating a particular Team Chemistry or winning head to head games 25 PLAY A HEAD TO HEAD SEASONS GAME Select the PLAY panel to find two great ways to play Madden Ultimate Team Seasons games are played head to head against another Madden Ultimate Team player and you ll enjoy the thrill of climbing the division ladder and winning the championship Play a Head to Head Seasons Game to begin your championship career Match up ina head to head game with another Madden Ultimate Team player at random Each game you play during the season schedule has specific goals and rewards Keep winning to advance to a higher bracket make the playoffs and win the championship As you progress you can earn coins alo
15. actions including Send to Active Send to Reserve Send to Auction Block Send to Trade Block or Quick sell Discard for coins 27 AUCTION The Auction panel allows players to search active auctions and trades to find items to bid on buy now or trade for You can also check items that you ve posted for Auctions Bids and Trades You decide what you want when you send an item from your Current Roster to the Auction Block or Trade Block Auctions and trades are great ways to earn extra coins or get new items to build your team Send one of your items to the Auction Block from your Current Roster by selecting SEND TO AUCTION BLOCK Choose a Duration Starting Price and Buy It Now Price Search Active Auctions for similar items to find a few current prices Auctions are a great way to earn extra coins Choose SEARCH AUCTIONS to find an item to bid on or buy A search panel allows you to find items by Type Tier Position Chemistry NFL Team Player Rating or limit your search to Friends Only Your search results can be sorted by any column such as Overall Required Bid or Buy Now Price When you ve found an item you can flip it compare it to your current similar item place a bid or pay the Buy Now price Once you ve made your purchase the item is placed in your Current Roster so make sure you have room for the new item Send one of your items to the Trade Block from your Current Roster by selecting Send to Trade Block Describe wha
16. al touch you can always create a new player in Madden NFL 25 You have the option to choose everything from how your player looks to position to even the ratings You can find Create Player by going to the Customize tab on the main menu selecting CREATION CENTER then CREATE PLAYER SETTINGS Saving your settings can make the rest of your gaming experience smoother Take the time and save your favorite game settings everything including your favorite playbook quarter length difficulty gameplay sliders and much more You can access this by going to the Customize tab and navigating to Help Settings REDEEM CODE If you have a code that needs to be redeemed through Madden NFL 25 go to the Customize tab Extras and then Redeem Code MADDEN ULTIMATE TEAM WHAT IS MADDEN ULTIMATE TEAM Create your dream Ultimate Team from NFL players of today and legends of the past Collect players playbooks uniforms stadiums and other collectibles Define your play style by choosing the right chemistry to make your team ultimate You can play Solo Challenge games against the CPU or play Head to Head Seasons of games against other Madden Ultimate Team players Manage your lineup or let the CPU pick the players for your best lineup Earn coins with each game to buy packs to improve your team Scroll left and right on the Home panel to see the other panels listed at the top including PLAY STORE TEAM and AUCTION The tiles on the Home panel include HEAD
17. aracters couldn t be easier Simply press the B button and highlight who you want to control TRANSACTION LOG It s no longer a guessing game when it comes to finding out all the roster movement in the league The transaction log records every free agent signing trade injury and contract extension 1 OWNER MODE Playing as an owner in Connected Franchise provides the highest level of control possible Not only do you have complete ownership in the roster building process such as signing free agents trades and the NFL Draft but you also make decisions that affect the bottom line such as ticket concession and merchandise pricing OWNER BACKSTORIES Select a backstory if you choose to start as a created owner Backstories provide an identity to your character and also have an in game impact The three backstories for an owner are Former Player Gives you an advantage when it comes to team popularity but you ll start with no available funds Lifelong Fan Gives you an advantage with fan happiness but you ll start with no available funds Financial Mogul Gives you an advantage financially but you ll start with no legacy score and player happiness will be low REVENUE Who doesn t want to be the owner making the most money in the league Having a successful team that performs on game day while making all the right business decisions will help propel you up the revenue leaderboard ADVISORS It s easy to become overwhel
18. back looking to crack into the Arizona Cardinals starting lineup you may find yourself buried on the depth chart The Cardinals are a Power Run offense looking for a Power HB Your overall rating will be lower in that system than it will be in Philadelphia who is looking for a Receiving HB 15 OFF SEASON RE SIGNING PLAYERS During the regular season you ll notice pending free agents want to start negotiations on a new deal If you decide against negotiating in the middle of the season you ll have one last opportunity to re sign your own free agents to be at this stage of the offseason But before you choose to re sign a player remember that during the offseason it s important to understand how much money your team has available to spend because you ll have to choose if it s best to re sign a player use the franchise tag or opt to replenish the roster in free agency or the draft If you do decide to enter into negotiations with one of your players at this stage make sure it s an offer that suits both you and the player If the player declines to sign the deal he ll be off to test the open free agent market so make your first offer count FREE AGENCY BIDDING After having a chance to re sign your own free agents you ll then have your pick of the litter in free agency This free agency period is a time when teams can beef up their roster in a hurry assuming your team has plenty of salary cap space and the right free agents are on
19. e you can be conservative aggressive or balanced CONVENTIONAL You may also choose to call plays in the traditional Madden NFL manner or switch back and forth between the two playcalling styles OFFENSE Motion player left stick Snap ball button Switch player button Flip play button EGE button Call audible button Fake snap EGER button Show play art EE button Pre play menu button Switch direction of run play right stick lt gt Quiet crowd right stick J Hot route T button Offensive line shift button THE PASSER Throw the ball button button button button button tap button for lob pass hold button for a bullet Total Control Passing left stick in any direction button amp button button button ME button Pump fake button Pump fake to specific receiver button button button button GEE button Play action abort EE button Throw ball away C button QB scramble behind the line of EGER button right stick scrimmage QB avoidance when in the pocket right stick Switch to receiver button Catch ball button hold Dive for ball button hold Make sharp cuts only in CC and OTP right stick Fair catch receiving a kick only button Stiff arm amp button Spin button Showboat amp button hold when running inside the
20. eams Practice is great for working on new plays and techniques before they count on gameday ONLINE HEAD TO HEAD Take your gaming experience online and test your skills against the fellow gamers from around the world You can participate in both ranked and unranked games Unranked games allow you to alter the game settings while Ranked games have locked settings and count toward your overall online record Improvements have been made to the matchmaking system to ensure you are playing against opponents of equal skill level TEAM PLAY Madden NFL 25 s three on three cooperative mode allows you to take on the competition through intense squad based matches Choose from the QB RB or WR squads on offense or DL LB or DB squads on defense If you like to control the whole field play ANY squad COMMUNITIES Communities are places where you can create and invite other like minded players to join in a custom Madden NFL experience Communities even include a private leaderboard that only shows the records of other users who are a part of this mode You have the ability to play in Head to Head games versus other users or Online Team Play against a separate Community 22 GMC NEVER SAY NEVER MOMENTS Relive the top moments from the 2013 14 NFL season and recreate history as you play the same scenarios Make sure to check back throughout the year for new GMC Never Say Never Moments EA SPORTS ARENA Take part in live tournaments brought to yo
21. eceive its reward From your Current Roster panel select an item to move it to your Pending Collections When you re in Collections view your Pending Collections to see what items you have ready to use As you inspect the items required for a collection the ones you can use will be highlighted Fill in all the blanks to complete the collection and claim your reward On the Collections panel you ll see a notification of how many unopened packs you have Select a pack to open it and you ll see a panel of the items in that pack Select one to view its possible actions including Send to Current Roster Send to Reserves or Quick sell Discard for coins There s also a quick link to the Store to purchase new packs STORE Select the Store panel to buy single items and packs you can use to improve your Madden Ultimate Team There are many different kinds of packs available Watch for new arrivals and special discounts when you buy packs in bundles Choose STORE and you ll find different kinds of packs to purchase Check here often for new additions and special offers There are also bundles of packs that provide discounts for buying larger quantities They re the best value The Singles list has single items you may need to keep your team at the ultimate level such as Players Game Extensions or Injury Recovery When you purchase new single items or open a new pack they ll display in the New Items panel Select an item to view its possible
22. estone are the three types of goals you have as a player Reaching your goals will earn you XP which you use to improve your player attributes PRACTICE During the season you ll have the opportunity to practice as your player or with the team You ll have the option to select from various scenarios based on difficulty Utilize this time to rack up some much needed XP and secure your spot on the depth chart SPENDING XP You begin to accumulate XP throughout the season based on your on field performance Once you have enough XP buy packages that will boost any of the player s ratings 18 RETIREMENT At any point you have the option to retire your player By doing this you ll also have the option to select a new player coach or owner and pick up at the same exact point in the season or year in which you left LEGACY SCORE All awards from MVP to Super Bowl championships count toward your legacy score The legacy score is ultimately how you re judged against the greats that have ever played the game You need a high enough of a legacy score in order to end up in the Hall of Fame OTHER GAME MODES amp FEATURES NEW AUDIBLE SYSTEM A huge fundamental change has been made in Madden NFL 25 when it comes to the rules of audibles No longer do you select five random plays that you have preset as audibles and can call that play at any time Now each formation has its own set of four audibles and these can be changed to whatever
23. four wins in a row to take home the Lombardi Trophy MADDEN SHARE Share custom rosters gameplay sliders and custom playbooks with the all new Madden Share feature Upload your files for others to enjoy or download and rate files from other users SKILLS TRAINER Skills Trainer can turn you from a Madden NFL 25 newbie to a pro Take part in goal oriented training sessions and view instructional videos to improve your skill POSITION SPECIFIC HOT ROUTES Increase the control you have over your playcalling by utilizing hot routes that are specific to a position Depending on the position you may have access to new hot routes when calling plays AUDIBLE BY SET Madden NFL 25 takes the next step in authenticity by revamping the audible system Rather than having five preset audibles you can now choose audibles for each formation Plus you ll only be able to audible from the same personnel grouping and will have the option to preselect these audibles by creating a custom playbook No more shifting from five WRs down into goal line COMPLETE CONTROLS PLAY CALLING GAMEFLOW GameFlow allows players to pick plays like a true NFL coach By matching plays to situational game plans plays can be tailor picked automatically for each down In the game settings screen you can choose a playcall style GameFlow or Conventional You can even change your GameFlow to be heavy on run plays heavy on pass plays or balanced between the two On defens
24. gt Keep this disc clean Always hold the disc by the edges and keep it in its protective case when not in use Clean the disc with a lint free soft dry cloth wiping in straight lines from center to outer edge Never use solvents or abrasive cleaners CONTENTS EM GETTING STARTED fe PAUSE MENU DE WHAT S NEW IN EN CONNECTED FRANCHISE MADDEN NFL 25 IE OTHER GAME MODES EH COMPLETE CONTROLS amp FEATURES EJ MAIN MENU H MADDEN ULTIMATE TEAM EN GAME SCREEN E NEED HELP This product has been rated by the Entertainment Software Rating Board For information about the ESRB rating please visit www esrb org NOTICES Video output in HD requires cables and an HD compatible display both sold separately Voice chat requires a headset sold separately Compatible with most Bluetooth and USB wired headsets Some limitations apply GETTING STARTED PLAYSTATION 3 SYSTEM Starting a game Before use carefully read the instructions supplied with the PS3 computer entertainment system The documentation contains information on setting up and using your system as well as important safety information Check that the MAIN POWER switch located on the system rear is turned on Insert the Madden NFL 25 disc with the label facing up into the disc slot Select the icon for the software title under Game in the PS3 system s home menu and then press the button Refer to this manual for information on using the software Quitting a game
25. ill also be earning XP based on their in game performance and own set of personal goals You can choose to apply that XP yourself or allow the Al to do it for you The benefits of applying XP on your own is that you can start to shape your players based on how you want them to fit into your system If you want the smartest team in the league use all of your XP on Awareness and Play Recognition However if you just want to beef up the weaknesses of players on your squad to make them well rounded contributors you can go that route as well The choice is yours to make Of course applying XP to every player on your roster can be time consuming So maybe after you get through spending the XP of key players you can back out and delegate the Al to apply everyone else s XP This will not only save time but also ensure that everyone is using the XP they have earned PLAYING AS A PLAYER CREATING PLAYER You have the option to play as an active player NFL Legend or create a new character altogether New in Madden NFL 25 is the ability to see where you ll place on the depth chart of each team as you are choosing which franchise to be a part of BACK STORY The three options for a player backstory are Early Draft Pick Late Round Pick and Undrafted Playing as an early draft pick will give you the highest possible ratings for a rookie but you ll also have much higher on field expectations than an undrafted rookie GOALS Season Weekly and Mil
26. ition CURRENT ROSTER To access Current Roster enter the Team panel This feature helps you manage all your items including sending them to trades auctions quick sell or reserves At the top are your totals for Active Players Active Other Items and Total Items Active and Reserves which include everything you own The default shows all your items but you can filter by player or any other type of item Select an item to view its possible actions including Send to Reserves Quick sell Discard for coins Send to Auction Block Send to Trade Block or Send to Pending Collections 26 RESERVES The Reserves tile helps you manage the items you own that aren t on your current roster Since there s a limit to the number of items in your current roster the Reserves hold all the rest Found in the Team panel the Reserves tile is a good place to keep extra items you ll need to complete collections You can search by Type Tier Position NFL Team or Chemistry Any item can be selected to view its possible actions including Send to Current Roster or Quick sell Discard for coins COLLECTIONS Make the most of your extra items by using them to complete Collections found in the Team panel to earn coins and exclusive rewards Each collection shows what to look for and tracks your progress Be sure to scroll through all the available collections and check Ultimate Team often to see when new ones become available Complete a collection to r
27. ly mentioned certain players have branching storylines and their path to the draft will be told by the voice of Trey Wingo and Adam Schefter once that player has been selected However if you are looking to speed the process up you can advance to the next user pick to bypass all draft selections by the Al SIGNING ROOKIES Madden NFL 25 no longer includes the option for you to negotiate with the rookies you have drafted This task is automatically completed for you as a way to replicate the new way rookie contracts are constructed in the NFL PLAYING AS A COACH COACH PROGRESSION Each coach in Madden NFL 25 has a Coach Level It begins at Level 1 and can reach up to Level 30 If you create a coach you ll enter the league as a Level 1 This gives you easier team goals but you ll be paying full price for packages As you begin to have success you start to level up A Level 30 coach will have extremely high team goals but can purchase packages at a discounted price SPENDING XP Spending XP as a coach is much different than spending it as a player As a coach you ll have the option to spend your XP on packages that decrease the odds of a player retiring make it easier for you to re sign a player boost the amount of XP a particular position earns or even increase the amount of Scouting Points you earn every week 17 PROGRESSING PLAYERS As a coach not only can you accrue XP and Scouting Points to use for yourself but your players w
28. med as an owner but that s why you have help An advisor from every aspect of Owner mode will be there to help you out and keep you updated on everything that s going down PRICE SETTING Owners have the power to set the prices of tickets concessions and merchandise Are you in a situation where you aren t selling out your home games You might have to lower your tickets and lure the customer back through the doors Or perhaps your stadium is at maximum capacity and you have the urge to hike up concessions The options are endless but you can be sure that your fans will let you know how you re treating them You can begin altering prices by going to the Owner tab and navigating to the Finances advisor 12 FAN HAPPINESS Staying up to date with your fan base is crucial for your overall success as an owner They ll make their voices heard when things are going well and be even more vocal if something isn t meeting their standards You can quickly gauge your fan base by going to the Owner tab and meeting with the Fan Happiness advisor MARKETING Knowing how popular your team and players are is a vital tool when it comes to earning more revenue Checking in with the Marketing advisor will inform you on where your team stands compared to the rest of the league and even whose jersey is selling the most MEDIA STATEMENTS Throughout the season you are going to answer questions from the media Your answers will set the tone for the
29. ng visit the Skills Trainer menu for some focused training There are four areas that the Skills Trainer focuses on Running Passing Defense and Pre Play Mastering these four elements will go a long way to strengthening your overall skill in Madden NFL 25 RUNNING DRILLS gt Acceleration Burst gt Precision Modifier gt The Option gt Triple Option gt Oklahoma Offense gt Hard Cutting Tutorial Video Only gt Stumble Recovery Tutorial Video Only gt Avoidance Tutorial Video Only PASSING DRILLS gt Pass Trajectories gt Total Control Passing gt User Catching DEFENSE DRILLS gt Ball Hawk gt Oklahoma Defense PRE PLAY DRILLS gt Offensive Hot Routes gt Defensive Adjustments gt Offensive Audibles gt Defensive Audibles 21 MADDEN SHARE Madden Share allows you to upload or download custom playbooks gameplay sliders or custom rosters with the entire Madden NFL community Once you ve downloaded a piece of content from Madden Share you have the ability to view more content from the creator and even rate their work PLAY NOW Play Now starts an exhibition one on one game between you and a friend or the CPU It s the traditional way of playing Madden NFL You have the ability to change settings like quarter length difficulty and playcalling style PRACTICE Practice provides an open field where you can work on mastering the three phases of football offense defense and special t
30. ng the system immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms lightheadedness nausea or a sensation similar to motion sickness discomfort or pain in the eyes ears hands arms or any other part of the body If the condition persists consult a doctor NOTICE Use caution when using the DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller motion sensor function When using the DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller motion sensor function be cautious of the following points If the controller hits a person or object this may cause accidental injury or damage Before using check that there is plenty of space around you When using the controller grip it firmly to make sure it cannot slip out of your hand If using a controller that is connected to the PS3 system with a USB cable make sure there is enough space for the cable so that the cable will not hit a person or object Also take care to avoid pulling the cable out of the PS3 system while using the controller WARNING TO OWNERS OF PROJECTION TELEVISIONS Do not connect your PS3 system to a projection TV without first consulting the user manual for your projection TV unless it is of the LCD type Otherwise it may permanently damage your TV screen HANDLING YOUR PS3 FORMAT DISC gt Do not bend it crush it or submerge it in liquids gt Do not leave it in direct sunlight or near a radiator or other source of heat gt Be sure to take an occasional rest break during extended play
31. ng the way You can also view your seasons History including postseason appearances and championships won and see a Level Breakdown to see how far you have to go The Lineup tile allows direct access to changes for your starting team between games STARTING LINEUP Found in the Team panel the Starting Lineup tile helps you choose your starters and manage your depth chart Scroll through Run Offense Pass Offense Defensive Front Defensive Secondary Specialist and Team Items Each view shows your starting players in their proper positions Select Best Lineup and the CPU will choose the highest rated players from your current roster but not from your reserves Select an individual player to see your other active players who can substitute Red numbers are lower and green numbers are higher If you choose a player who s already starting in another position you ll get a warning You can zoom in and flip the item to see the stats Your Team Skill is used to unlock certain solo challenges Team Items include your Coach Stadium Uniforms and Playbooks Your Team Chemistry defines your play style Contracts limit how many games a player can play and you can examine this limit when you flip his item Add Contracts finds your players who are close to the deadline Use Contract Extensions to increase these numbers Use the Injury Recovery item on Injured Players to get them back in action Access the Depth Chart to organize your bench players by pos
32. our personal legacy or relive an all time legend s as you build the ultimate franchise WHAT S NEW IN CONNECTED FRANCHISE In addition to Owner mode Madden NFL 25 now allows for offline fantasy drafts import draft Class offseason position changes the ability to control 32 different characters in an offline Connected Franchise mode and a transaction log of all the moves made in the league OFFLINE FANTASY DRAFT Last year introduced the ability to hold a fantasy draft but it was only available online This year you can access the same functionality offline Fantasy drafts put every NFL player in a pool and teams pick a roster from scratch IMPORT DRAFT CLASS You have the option to bring some of your favorite players from NCAA Football 14 and see how their game translates to the NFL You ll be prompted to import draft class after you advance past the last week of the preseason in Connected Franchise OFFSEASON POSITION CHANGE Sometimes when managing the roster you might see opportunities to move a player to a new position In Madden NFL 25 this is now possible During the offseason go to Edit Player to move a player to a different position 32 PLAYER CONTROL OFFLINE In an offline Connect Franchise mode you can control one character from each of the 32 franchises For example you can be the owner of the Jacksonville Jaguars the head coach of the San Diego Chargers and the starting QB for the St Louis Rams Switching between ch
33. rter A Time remaining Receiver Play Art icons PAUSE MENU RESUME Picks up where you last paused the game INSTANT REPLAY Check out the previous play from various replay angles GAME OPTIONS Settings Change a number of game settings including difficulty gameplay sliders and volume control Custom Audibles Set specific audibles for each formation in your playbook Call Timeout Stops the gameclock and gives your team time to rest Depth Chart Gives you the ability to manage your roster and move any player to the starting role Medical Center View all the injuries that have occurred during the game Manual Opens up the in game manual where you can quickly find answers to any questions about Madden NFL 25 CONTROLS Basic Controls Quick links you to the Basic Controls section of the in game manual Complete Controls Quick links you to the Complete Controls section of the in game manual Controller Select Gives you the option to bring another player into the game and switch what team you re controlling RECAP Statistics View all statistics that have accumulated in the game to that point QUIT GAME You can opt to quit out of the game All progress will be lost 10 CONNECTED FRANCHISE WHAT IS CONNECTED FRANCHISE Connected Franchise builds on the foundation that Connected Careers laid down last year Now not only can you choose to play as a player or coach but you can also play as an owner Create y
34. t you re looking for with Duration Type Tier Position Team Chemistry or Rating Once an offer is made you decide whether to accept it and complete the trade or to decline the offer To find items other players have posted for trade select SEARCH TRADES The Auction panel also provides tiles to check what s happening with your own items in My Auctions My Bids My Trade Block and My Trade Offers HELP amp SETTINGS In the Help amp Settings tile you can select RENAME TEAM GAME OPTIONS VISUAL FEEDBACK VOLUME CONTROL and GAME CONTROLS Selecting RENAME TEAM allows you to type in a new name for your team and replace the default name you received with your starter pack Selecting GAME OPTIONS provides adjustments to defaults including Playcall Style Quarter Length Coaching Tips Play Clock and many more Choosing VISUAL FEEDBACK lets you control how information is displayed during a game including Pre Snap Menu and Player Names Selecting VOLUME CONTROL allows you to adjust all the audio features including Commentary Crowd and Music Selecting GAME CONTROLS provides displays the button mapping in each of the game modes 28 The EA Worldwide Customer Experience team is here to ensure you get the most out of your game anytime anywhere gt Online Support amp Contact Info For FAQs help articles and to contact us please visit help ea com gt Twitter amp Facebook Support Need a quick tip Reach out on Twitter to
35. u by Virgin Gaming GRIDIRON CLUB View your loyalty awards for playing past EA SPORTS titles Playing previous titles earns you loyalty and will be rewarded with Madden Ultimate Team coins GAME FACE Take photos of yourself or your friends and create a digital double that plays in Madden NFL 25 Use a digital camera to take the photos and head to www easports com gameface to create your Game Face You may use Game Face to create profile pictures of created players or coaches You can only link one Game Face to your profile SOCIAL INTEGRATION Link your profile to Facebook and Twitter for a truly social Madden NFL experience Post the score from your latest game and stay connected within the Madden NFL Universe To remove the association of your Facebook account with Madden NFL 25 log in to your account at www facebook com go to Privacy Settings and remove the Madden NFL 25 app EA SPORTS SEASON TICKET EA SPORTS Season Ticket offers you access to EA SPORTS titles Visit www easports com for more information EA ONLINE You must have an online enabled profile to access any of the online features of Madden NFL 25 Join a quick match for a ranked game against a random opponent where the stats are recorded Play with a friend in either a Head to Head or an Online Team Play game Results of unranked matches are not counted and stats are not recorded 23 CREATE PLAYER If you re looking to inject a little of your own person
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