Madden 24 New Announcers And EA Play Trial

Madden 24 new announcers are not announced. EA Sports decided to stick with commentators Charles Davis and Brandon Gaudin.

The duo of Davis and Gaudin entered the commentary box of the game via Madden 17. Davis is the analyst while Gaudin provides the play-by-play voice.

Phil Simmons, Cris Collinsworth, and John Madden voiced for the analyst before Charles.

Similarly, five others have voiced for the play-by-play announcer, including:

  • Jim Nantz
  • Gus Johnson
  • Tom Hammond
  • Al Michaels
  • Pat Sumemrall

Charles and Brandon have received a massive hit in recent years on various online communities. Fans want freshness and are tired of the same commentary which has lasted for seven years.

Redditors have been demanding EA to change the pair. Many think that the gaming company’s script made them sound boring in the game while they are not bad in real life.

With the new edition of the game, we will see the return of mini-games, the introduction of Superstar mode, new relocation destinations, and other changes, but the commentary remains the same.

Will Madden 24 Be On EA Play?

Yes, Madden 24 will be on EA Play. Getting the subscription will make you eligible for various benefits, including recurring in-game rewards.

Madden 24 EA Play trial is accessible to EA Play members. You need to pay $4.99 monthly to become a member. Or, you can make an annual payment of $29.99.

With this feature, members get three-day early access before the game hits the market on 18th August.

Many are unaware of how to get the 10-hour trial and are not able to enjoy the feature. You can follow the steps below:

  • Head to the EA Play site.
  • Navigate to the game trials section and subscribe to Madden 24.
  • Then, go to your console’s store and search for the game.
  • Select Trial.

EA Play brings many advantages

Madden 24 10 hour trial release date is set for the 15th of August. It is available for EA Play subscribers for three days.

It rewards the members with frequent Ultimate Team Packs.

They get a 10% discount on every EA digital content purchase such as Team Packs, and tokens. The concession is also available for pre-orders of Madden 24.

Apart from that, you can get access to other EA Sports content like FIFA 23 and F1 22.

If you pay $14.99 per month or $99.99 yearly, you can be an EA Play Pro member. Preordering the game using it can help you land these benefits:

  • 500 Madden Points for each monthly login beginning from August 2023 to July 2024
  • Option of either an offense or a defense strategy item
  • AKA player item
  • Josh Allen Elite Player item
  • NFL Marble Bills Gear

How Much Will Madden 24 Cost?

Madden 24 will cost $69.99 for the Standard edition. EA Play members can cash in the 10% bargain and get it at $62.99.

You can get some basic things with the standard pack while pre-ordering it. They are:

  • Dual Entitlement
  • Josh Allen Elite Player Item
  • NFL Marble Gear
  • One Strategy item, be it an offense or a defense

Similarly, the Deluxe bundle costs $30 more and is charged at $99.99.

The pre-order reward contains all the standard pack benefits plus three-day early access and 4600 Madden Points. You can use the Madden Points to customize your Madden Ultimate Team and upgrade your team overall.

Is Madden 24 The Last Madden?

Madden 24 is not the last Madden even though it is marketed as the ‘make or break’ for the game series. It will release on 18th August.

Over the years, the series has established itself as one of the biggest sellers in the sports genre. Every fall, fans eagerly wait for the company to drop a new installment.

It does not mean, they have done a satisfying job. For the last five editions or so, fans have been crying out loud to see monumental changes in the game.

The buggy nature, the same old rustic modes, and lack of creativity have let down fans’ expectations.

Clutch Points revealed some of the PlayStation ratings for the game:

  • Madden 23: 1.4/10 (208 ratings)
  • Madden 22: 0.6/10 (524 ratings)
  • Madden 21: 0.3/10 (5,799 ratings)
  • Madden 20: 1.4/10 (632 ratings)
  • Madden 19: 2/10 (265 ratings)

The last time, the fan approval crossed 5 was with Madden 16.

It is the same old story from the company. The ‘now or never’ approach is merely a marketing technique to entice the overall atmosphere and bring people to the edge of their seats.

The beta testing reaction for Madden 24 was mostly negative and people complained about generic face scans and called the game ‘clunky.’

It will be interesting to see if the developers pull out a rabbit from the hat and deliver big and can match the expectations or not.

What Year Did The First Madden Come Out?

The first Madden came out as John Madden Football in 1988. Legendary football coach and sports commentator John Madden appeared on the cover of the game.

The game itself was named after John. He is the person to appear most times on the game’s cover.

A homage was paid to the fantastic personality in 2022 by making him appear in all editions of Madden 23.

Due to proper licensing, the first Madden game lacked actual team names and players’ likenesses.

The series got the name Madden NFL in 1993 after EA closed a deal with NFL to use real team and player names. Since then, many star players including Ray Lewis, Drew Brees, Rob Gronkowski, Tom Brady, Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson, Antonio Brown, Odell Beckham Jr., Vince Young, and many more.

Madden 24 Cross Platform Franchise Mode

Madden 24 cross platform will not work in franchise mode. The cross-play feature will work in Head-to-Head, MUT, Superstar KO, and Showdown.

An official announcement has not been made regarding the cross-play feature for the franchise mode.

But, Connor Dougan, EA Tiburon senior design director, in an interview with GameSpot, said:

“We’re super pumped about cross-play coming to Madden … we want to make sure that when we release cross-play in Franchise mode, we do it right. And so, no, it will not be in Madden at launch, but we have people working on it now. And we hope to release it at some point in the future, before next year’s Madden, we hope.”

It is evident that the team is trying its best to make it available for franchise mode and hopefully the fans will get to experience it in the upcoming version.

One thing is certain that cross-play feature allows players from different platforms to match against each other. Players using PlayStation 5, PC, and Xbox X|S can enjoy the feature in the aforementioned modes.

Will Madden 24 Be On Game Pass?

Yes, Madden 24 will eventually be on Game Pass. We can expect the full version of the game in Game Pass in late February to early March 2024.

It means it won’t feature at launch. But, the 10-hour trial is accessible on Game Pass Ultimate starting from 15th August.

When does Madden 24 come out Xbox One?

Madden 24 comes out on Xbox One on the 18th of August, its global release date. It will be released simultaneously across all platforms.

Will Madden 24 be on Switch?

No, Madden 24 won’t be on Switch. The consoles famous for having Mario, Pokemon, and other chartbuster games are yet to feature any version of Madden NFL.

The last time a Nintendo console had the game was Madden NFL 13 for the Wii U.

Will Madden 24 be on PS4?

Yes, Madden 24 will be on PS4. But, it won’t support cross-platform features.

The game will also be on Play Station 5 and will support cross-play.

Madden 24 PS5 release date is set for 18th August. You can pre-order and enjoy it from 15th August.

Madden 24 Soundtrack

Madden 24 soundtrack was released on the 4th of August and featured artists like Marshmello, Wiz Khalifa, Jack Harlow, and Armani White.

Despite all the controversies, the one thing that all fans like about EA Sports is the good music. The gaming company is known for delivering bangers in its games.

It is the department that can do no wrong.

This year’s edition brings thirty-six great tracks for gamers to enjoy while tuning in to play the game.

Over the years, we have witnessed music from 2Pac, Cypress Hill, The Weeknd, Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg, Nas, Bon Jovi, AC/DC, Kiss, Guns N’ Roses, and many more.

We will be witnessing hip-hop-heavy music with a feel of urban. It comprises diverse musicians with top-notch talents. Some are Patimum certified, while some are Grammy nominees and winners.

Here is a list of all the songs used in the game:

  • VIP 2 by Amir Obe
  • Number One Candidate by AntsLive
  • MAN DOWN by ARDN
  • GOATED by Armani White
  • SILVER TOOTH by Armani White ft. A$AP Ferg
  • World Changed by Belly
  • MILLIONS by BIA
  • Talk About It and Go Getta by Blackway
  • Prodigy by CHIKA
  • I Told Em and Pacer by Doechii
  • STAY FOCUSED by EST Gee
  • WHO DO IT BETTER by GOON DES GARCONS* ft Duke Deuce
  • Pit Stop by IDK
  • They Don’t Love It by Jack Harlow
  • Glory by Jae Zole
  • Still That Way y Jay Rock
  • Unique by Justin Credible, C5
  • the vibe by KAMAUU
  • RNTBCK by Kimbra & Sahtyre
  • Keep Playin’ by Kvng Moses x Jazzfeezy ft. CxMEESEN
  • Good Lord by Lecrae, Andy Mineo
  • Winning by LG Malique
  • Kendrick, Clae & Cole by Marshmello, Polo G & Southside
  • HATCHBACK by Mike Dimes ft. Joey Bada$$
  • SUFFICE by NF
  • Boop by Piers James
  • Heads Are Gonna Roll by RDGLDGRN ft. MAdalen Duke
  • Stadiums by SAINt JHN & London On Da Track
  • BRAVO by Tobe Nwigwe
  • Go Go Go by Toosi
  • Hype Me Up by Wiz Khalifa
  • WYMby Young Devyn
  • cruise ctrl by Zai1kx yvngxchris
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