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EA Has A New Plan For Madden, And It Leans Into Everything The Company Gets Wrong
Electronic Arts is planning a new 'social-first open-world experience' for its American Football games, tentatively called Project Gridiron, which aims to emulate NBA 2K's successful 'The City' mode. However, the article argues that EA's history of lacking patience, authentic voice, and community goodwill, coupled with its aggressive monetization strategies, makes it unlikely to succeed where NBA 2K has thrived. The piece highlights EA's past failures with similar modes and its tendency to abandon features, suggesting Project Gridiron is set up for disappointment.