Madden NFL 17 release date, gameplay news: To feature new players, set for August 2016 launch

During the recently concluded Electronic Entertainment Expo or E3 2016, game developer EA Sports has revealed several new details about the highly anticipated Madden NFL 17. According to reports, the new installment of the American Football game franchise will feature new gameplay and game improvements to give a better gaming experience to all of their fans. EA's goal is to develop a game that would perfectly represent the beloved American sport.

According to Mercury News, the new title of the Madden game franchise is reportedly going to have a new broadcast team, which is considered as one of the biggest changes in the game. Players have continuously criticized the previous entries for their monotonous style of broadcast. Fans expressed their disappointment through social media and online forums calling it band commentary using generic lines. Previous broadcasting personalities include Jim Nantz and Phil Simm; however, in the new game, players will hear the voices of Brandon Gaudin and Charles Davis.

According to the report, gamers will soon listen to real life commentaries, which will be in line with real NFL events. The commentators may mention new updates from the current NFL season such as injuries, suspensions and any other report related to the game of football.

There are also reports saying that a new game mode will be introduced in the Madden NFL 17 game called "Play the Moment." It is said to give players the opportunity to jump in the season's highlights. The new mode is going to allow players to finish the campaign in just a short amount of time. The game developer has also added another feature that would give new game plan element between each game. Using this new feature, gamers will have the chance to master their offensive and defensive players' skillset.

The Madden NFL 17 is already scheduled for a release on Aug 23 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.