Madden 12 Cover Player Picked

[Vampyr]

Peyton Hillis, Cleveland Browns RB, was voted by the players to be on the cover of Madden 2012.

This is going to be my first Madden game since the N64. :)

http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/feature/madden2012cover

http://coachincleveland.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/peyton-hillis.jpg

[Professor S]

NICE! The Albino Rhino deserves it after saving my fantasy season last year.

[Vampyr]

NICE! The Albino Rhino deserves it after saving my fantasy season last year.

That's awesome you had him picked - he's my favorite player in the NFL right now, and it's nice to see the Browns win something. He single handedly carried us through a few of the games we won last season, the guy is a beast.

[BreakABone]

Peyton Hillis is on the cover, and new features are here!
http://www.ea.com/madden-nfl/blog/hills-features-press-release

Major presentation and graphical upgrades
http://www.ea.com/madden-nfl/blog/major-presentation-graphical-upgrades

First Look: Madden NFL 12 Presentation
http://www.ea.com/madden-nfl/blog/first-look-presentation

Game Informer preview
http://www.gameinformer.com/games/madden_nfl_12/b/xbox360/archive/2011/04/28/madden-goes-back-to-the-future.aspx

IGN 5 New things in Madden 12
http://ps3.ign.com/articles/116/1164606p1.html

ESPN Madden 12 Gameplay Q & A
http://espn.go.com/espn/thelife/videogames/blog/_/name/thegamer/id/6440846/madden-nfl-12-gameplay-qa?readmore=fullstory

Some Highlights: from the various articles.

"Franchise mode includes more than 100 new features and enhancements, including expanded rosters, an all-new rookie scouting system, a free-agent bidding system, and more."

• Dynamic Player Performance is an all-new feature that creates unprecedented realism as a player’s skills and confidence will rise and fall based on his performance throughout a game or in Franchise mode, just like the real NFL. No two players will play the same in Madden NFL 12, and more details will be revealed at the E3 Expo on June 6.

Advanced Defensive AI: Over 100 defensive A.I. enhancements resulting in the smartest Madden defense ever. Players in zone and man coverage will properly recognize and react to plays, including the ability to break out of assignments when appropriate, resulting in a defensive team that truly works together.

[Professor S]

I am still boycotting the series until the bring back "Create-a-Play". Why this was removed, I have no idea.