The long-running sports franchise, Madden, is changing better than expected this year. Sure, it's still Madden, but the latest is one of the best entries in the series yet. Fine-tuned and tight, Madden 18 is a stark-looking jumping off point for newcomers and perhaps a great relief for series vets. The game follows along with the actual, real-life season, using its Play Live Now feature to update the game as well as its commentary. Fans old and new may find this to be a Madden worth tagging along for.

See the launch trailer below. Madden 18 is out now for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

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For more on Madden 18, see our review.