Madden NFL 12

Madden NFL 12 is an American football video game based on the National Football Leaguepublished by EA Sports and developed by EA Tiburon. It was released on August 30, 2011 in North America and September 2, 2011 in Europe.

The demo was released on August 9, featuring a game between the Green Bay Packers andChicago Bears.

Game play

• The kickoffs are now at the 35-yard line due to the 2011 NFL lockout rule change.
• Onside kicks can be executed from standard kickoff formations.
• Tuner sets can be downloaded in order for developers to improve game play code without the distribution of official patches.
• To support awareness for concussions, players who suffer a concussion during game play will no longer be allowed to return to the game.
• A new collision system uses momentum to produce more authentic tackling and hits with 100 new tackle animations, including 40 gang tackles.
• AI enhancements allow players in zone and man coverage to correctly recognize and react to plays with the capability to break out of assignments when necessary.
• The custom playbooks feature allows the player to modify an existing playbook or create his or her own by selecting plays from 75 playbooks.
• The opening presentation for games includes mascots and cheerleaders for all teams that have them.
• Player traits change dynamically throughout a game based on his performance.
• Quarterbacks have distinct throwing motions, making them look much more like their real-life counterparts.

Franchise mode

• During free agency in franchise mode, players bid auction-style against other general managers for free agents.
• Expanded rosters in the preseason allow teams to have 75 players on the roster and need to make roster cuts each week.
• Unlike previous versions of Madden NFL, players can trade for future draft picks.
• There are also hot and cold streaks that will affect player ratings throughout the season.