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Madden NFL 13

Platform(s): PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, Wii, WiiU, Xbox 360
Genre: Sports
Publisher: EA Sports
Developer: EA Tiburon
Release Date: Aug. 28, 2012

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'Madden NFL 13' (ALL) Simulation Predicts Season Winner

by Rainier on Aug. 27, 2012 @ 9:24 a.m. PDT

Madden NFL 13 provides an immersive and authentic experience that fans have come to expect from the franchise, including all 32 NFL teams and more than 1,700 NFL players.

With Physics You Can Feel, Madden NFL 13 delivers Next Generation gameplay today. Powered by the all-new Infinity Engine, true player impact and authentic momentum transfer ensure that no two plays ever look or feel the same. Madden NFL 13 revolutionizes the way sports video game career modes are played with Connected Careers - a completely new and fully connected universe defined by deep gameplay, unique storylines and social integration. With cutting-edge Infinity Engine technology, revolutionary Connected Careers and a complete audio and visual overhaul that delivers best in class presentation, Madden NFL 13 is undoubtedly the greatest entry in the franchise's celebrated history.

The Chicago Bears and New England Patriots won their respective divisions and took home the overall number one seeds in the playoffs according to the Madden NFL 13 Season Simulation, powered by EA SPORTS Arena. The Patriots followed up last year’s Super Bowl appearance with a dominant season, securing a 12-4 record on the arm of NFL MVP Tom Brady. Brady delighted fantasy football owners everywhere by tossing a record-tying 50 touchdown passes against only 8 interceptions.

The Bears matched the Patriots’ record, also going 12-4 to win a tightly contested NFC North. Chicago needed every win they could muster, as the Green Bay Packers also ended the season at 12-4, but with the Bears holding an edge in the tiebreakers the Packers were relegated to the 5th seed in the playoffs.

The two surprise playoff teams in the AFC were the Kansas City Chiefs (11-5) and Buffalo Bills (10-6), both ending long playoff droughts. The Chiefs were a particular shock, winning the AFC West with a record of 11-5 and earning Romeo Crennel Coach of the Year Honors.

The NFC experienced near total upheaval, with new champions in three of four divisions. The Atlanta Falcons (11-5) and Philadelphia Eagles (10-6) joined the Bears as new divisional winners, while only the San Francisco 49ers (11-5) were able to repeat amidst weak competition in the NFC West. In bombshell news, last year’s Super Bowl champion New York Giants didn’t even reach the postseason, finishing a disappointing 8-8.

Though the rebuilding Indianapolis Colts (4-12) had a tough season, fans were able to take solace in the fact that rookie quarterback and number one overall draft pick Andrew Luck took home Offensive Rookie of the Year honors. Luck managed to outduel fellow highly-touted rookie Robert Griffin III, finishing the season with 4,170 yards, 32 touchdowns and 20 interceptions. On the defensive side of things, Baltimore Ravens linebacker Courtney Upshaw was able to step into an already intimidating unit and cause enough havoc to be named Defensive Rookie of the Year.

Other award winners include Detroit Lions wide receiver and Madden NFL 13 cover athlete Calvin Johnson, Jr. as Offensive Player of the Year (97 receptions for 1,572 yards and 16 touchdowns), and DeMarcus Ware of the Dallas Cowboys as Defensive Player of the Year (18 sacks).

NFL 2012 Season Awards (as simulated by Madden NFL 13):

  • NFL MVP – Tom Brady, New England Patriots
  • Offensive Player of the Year – Calvin Johnson, Jr., Detroit Lions
  • Defensive Player of the Year – DeMarcus Ware, Dallas Cowboys
  • Offensive Rookie of the Year – Andrew Luck, Indianapolis Colts
  • Defensive Rookie of the Year – Courtney Upshaw, Baltimore Ravens
  • Coach of the Year – Romeo Crennel, Kansas City Chiefs

Top Ten Offensive Performers

Quarterback

    

Player

Team

Yards

TDs

INTs

Drew Brees

NO

5399

48

13

Tom Brady

NE

5374

50

8

Mathew Stafford

DET

5288

40

14

Aaron Rodgers

GB

5245

49

9

Eli Manning

NYG

4853

31

11

Peyton Manning

DEN

4612

35

7

Matt Ryan

ATL

4602

34

7

Philip Rivers

SD

4475

35

12

Jay Cutler

CHI

4215

36

18

Andrew Luck

IND

4170

32

20

     

Running Back

    

Player

Team

Yards

TDs

 

Darren McFadden

OAK

1523

16

 

Arian Foster

HOU

1501

18

 

Ray Rice

BAL

1425

17

 

LeSean McCoy

PHI

1386

14

 

Marshawn Lynch

SEA

1317

14

 

Chris Johnson

TEN

1309

12

 

Matt Forte

CHI

1250

9

 

Adrian Peterson

MIN

1118

10

 

Maurice Jones-Drew

JAX

1115

10

 

Fred Jackson

BUF

1109

7

 
     

Wide Receiver

    

Player

Team

Rec

Yards

TDs

Calvin Johnson, Jr.

DET

97

1572

16

Wes Welker

NE

111

1430

7

Julio Jones

ATL

89

1326

8

Jimmy Graham

NO

100

1301

13

Larry Fitzgerald

ARI

87

1222

10

AJ Green

CIN

79

1189

10

Rob Gronkowski

NE

82

1188

13

Brandon Marshall

CHI

80

1185

8

Roddy White

ATL

101

1169

7

Eric Decker

DEN

90

1150

6

Top Defensive Performers

Sacks

  

Player

Team

Sacks

Jared Allen

MIN

19

DeMarcus Ware

DAL

18

Jason Pierre-Paul

NYG

17

Aldon Smith

SF

16

Jason Babin

PHI

14

Chris Long

STL

14

Clay Mathews

GB

13

Von Miller

DEN

13

Tamba Hali

KC

10

Brian Orakpo

WSH

10

   

Interceptions

  

Player

Team

INTs

Charles Woodson

GB

7

Eric Weddle

SD

6

Corey Webster

NYG

5

Kyle Arrington

NE

5

Darrelle Revis

NYJ

5

Brandon Browner

SEA

5

Courtland Finnegan

STL

5

Ed Reed

BAL

5

Brandon Flowers

DAL

5

Nnamdi Asomugha

PHI

5

 

 

2012 NFL Playoff Seeding

                       AFC

                           NFC

  1. New England Patriots (12-4)

1. Chicago Bears (12-4)

  1. Baltimore Ravens (11-5)

2. San Francisco 49ers (11-5)

  1. Kansas City Chiefs (11-5)

3. Atlanta Falcons (11-5)

  1. Houston Texans (10-6)

4. Philadelphia Eagles (10-6)

  1. Pittsburgh Steelers (10-6)

5. Green Bay Packers (12-4)

  1. Buffalo Bills (10-6)

6. New Orleans Saints (10-6)

Key Features:

  • Madden NFL 13 delivers world-class presentation with an all-new living front end, dynamic in-game transitions, a live ticker, and drastically improved usability. Every game has the feel of a nationally televised broadcast with CBS Sports commentators Jim Nantz and Phil Simms calling the action from the virtual 3D booth.
  • With a completely redesigned passing game including a new pass-ready system and improved play action, and the all-new read and react defensive AI system that features the most intelligent pass defense to date, Madden NFL 13 achieves greater realism on the virtual gridiron on both sides of the ball.
  • Madden NFL 13 delivers a superb audio experience that faithfully replicates NFL Sundays with CBS' Jim Nantz and Phil Simms calling the action, QB cadences, authentic sound effects and actual on-field player chatter, all provided by NFL Films, and a fully-scored orchestral theme that conveys the emotion and excitement of professional football.
  • The all-new Infinity Engine delivers physics based gameplay, with true player impact and authentic momentum transfer that ensures no two plays ever look or feel the same.
  • With Connected Careers, Madden NFL 13 will revolutionize the way sports video game career modes are played.
  • Madden NFL 13 Ultimate Team is the definitive way to experience virtual card collecting with new content and updates that mirror exciting NFL events throughout the entire year.
  • Madden NFL Social is a cross-platform online game that allows for quick bursts of competitive gameplay no matter where you are. It's free to play and will be available on iOS and Facebook.

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