Madden nFL 13

MADDEN NFL 13

WHAT’S NEW

MADDEN NFL 13

CONNECTED CAREEERS

You’ve never played a career mode like this. Connected Careers gives you an

unprecedented level of control over your career as a coach or a player. Get ready for

the deepest

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experience ever.

GAmE FACE

You’ve played the game, now get in the game. Take a digital photo of your face and

use it as your created player’s profile photo! Visit www.easports.com/gameface to get

started now!

NEw PASSiNG ENGiNE

Lead receivers and put the ball exactly where it needs to be with the revamped and

updated Total Control Passing mechanic.

PlAy-ACTiON AbORT

For the first time ever, you can abort out of a play action animation in the face of a blitz,

allowing your QB to throw a quick pass.

NEw USER CATCh FUNCTiONAliTy

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makes it easier than ever to click on the receiver and make a play on the

ball. Press

B with the ball in the air to switch to the intended receiver and get in a better

position to make the catch.

PRimA

PRO TiP

Hold Y rather than just tapping it to give yourself a longer catch window.

KiNECT

Use Kinect voice commands to command your team at the line of scrimmage.

SOCiAl iNTEGRATiON

Link your profile to Facebook

and Twitter™ for a truly social Madden experience. Post

the score from your latest game and stay connected within the Madden Universe! To

remove the association of your Facebook account with

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account at Facebook.com, go to Privacy Settings, and remove the

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app.

GRiDiRON ClUb

Get all the latest Madden features in one place, including Madden Moments Live, Pro

Game Tip Videos, updated rosters that match the real NFL Season, NFL.com Fantasy

Football, and Loyalty Awards!

COMPLETE CONTROLS

PlAy CAlliNG

GAmE

FlOw

GameFlow allows players to pick plays like a true NFL coach. By matching plays to

situational game plans, plays can be tailor-picked automatically for each down. In the

game settings screen you can choose a playcall style: GameFlow or Conventional.

You can even change your GameFlow to be heavy on run plays, heavy on pass plays,

or balanced between the two. On defense, you can be conservative, aggressive,

or balanced.

CONvENTiONAl

You may also choose to call plays in the traditional

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manner, or switch back

and forth between the two Play Calling styles.

2 whAT’S NEw iN

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3 COmPlETE CONTROlS

8 USER iNTERFACE

9 PAUSE mENU

10 CAREER

14 KiNECT

16 GAmE FACE

16 XbOX livE

17 ONliNE GAmE mODES

18 COmmUNiTiES

19 UlTimATE TEAm

23 GRiDiRON ClUb

24 my mADDEN

CONTENTS

1 mADDEN NFl 13

2 whAT’S NEw iN

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3 COmPlETE CONTROlS

8 USER iNTERFACE

9 PAUSE mENU

10 CAREER

14 KiNECT

16 GAmE FACE

16 XbOX livE

17 ONliNE GAmE mODES

18 COmmUNiTiES

19 UlTimATE TEAm

23 GRiDiRON ClUb

24 my mADDEN

OFFENSE

PRE-PLAY OFFENSE

Motion player

Snap ball

Switch player

Flip play

Call audible

Fake snap

Show play art

Pre-play menu

Switch direction of run play

J/F

Quiet crowd

Hot route

Offensive line shift

THE PASSER

Throw the ball

X/A/B/Y/z (tap button for lob pass/

hold button for a bullet)

Total Control Passing

L in any direction + X/A/B/Y/z

Pump fake

Pump fake to specific receiver

y +

X/A/B/Y/z

Play Action Abort

Throw ball away

QB scramble

(behind the line of scrimmage)

^ +

QB avoidance (when in the pocket)

THE RECEIVER

Switch to receiver

Catch ball

Y (hold)

Dive for ball

X (hold)

Make sharp cuts (only in CC and OTP)

THE BALL CARRIER

Stiff arm

Spin

Showboat

B (hold when running inside the

opponent’s 10 yard line on a

breakaway touchdown)

Jump/hurdle

Dive/QB slide

X (tap to slide/hold to dive)

Protect ball

Pitch ball

Juke

J/F

Truck

Fake pitch

Sprint (when auto sprint is turned off)

hURRy UP OFFENSE

You can call a no huddle offense at the conclusion of the previous play by holding Y.

This rushes everyone to the line to repeat the previous play. Holding

B after the play

rushes everyone to the line to spike the ball and stop the game clock.

hOw TO hOT ROUTE

Press m to bring up the receiver buttons, and then press the corresponding receiver

button and move

C or press in the appropriate direction using the on-screen callouts.

QUiCK liNKS

Enabling Quick Links turns the Strategy Pad off and allows you to make pre-play

adjustments without using

. Quick Links are turned off by default, so you must

manually enable them.

hOw TO USE mOTiON

Press B to highlight an eligible player, and then move L or press s/o to send that

player in motion.

NEW

FADED RECEivER iCONS

The receiver icons appear faded for the first few moments of the receiver’s route. This

indicates the awareness of the receiver. The receiver won’t be looking to catch the ball

within the first five yards of a long streak pattern, for example. Wait for the icon to

be fully lit before attempting to pass to be sure that your receiver is actually ready to

receive the pass.

hOw TO USE liNE ShiFTS

Press h and bring up the Pre-Play menu, and then press s/o to open the menu to

shift your defensive line or linebackers.

blUFFiNG PlAy CAll

To bluff your playcalling during multiplayer games, hold the button that corresponds to

the play you wish to select. This secretly selects the appropriate play. Continue holding

the button while scrolling to other plays in order to bluff your opponent, and then exit

the playcalling screen by releasing the button.

hOw TO FliP PlAyS

To flip a play, press X and then pull ^.

hOw TO CAll AN AUDiblE

Press X and then the button that corresponds to the audible you wish to call. See more

audibles by pressing

X again and selecting an audible with A.

DEFENSE

AGAINST THE BALL CARRIER

Defensive Assist

Switch player

Dive

Strip ball

Strafe

Hit Stick

AGAINST THE RECEIVER

Defensive Assist

A (hold before the snap and throughout

the play)

Switch player

Hands up/bat ball

RUSHING THE PASSER

Swim move

J/F

Bull Rush

PRE-PLAY DEFENSE

Choose a player to control

B/A (tap to change players one by one

or hold and move

L/press to scroll

through defenders)

Defensive adjustments

Show play art

Show/hide pre-play menu

Pump up crowd

Line shifts

Linebacker shifts

Hot Route

Coverage audible

hOw TO AUDiblE COvERAGE

Calling a coverage audible allows you to adjust specific aspects of your coverage at the

line of scrimmage. After calling a coverage audible, put your defensive backs into press or

loose coverage, show blitz, or shift your safeties.

bAll hAwK

Ball Hawk is the most effective way to attempt manually to intercept or swat the ball

away from the intended receiver. After the pass has been thrown, simply click on the

defensive player and hold Y for an aggressive attempt at an interception, or hold z

to try for a swat. Be warned, your defensive player is risking it by taking the most

aggressive path to the ball in the air. If you’re late getting to the spot and the receiver

comes away with the catch, he may have an open field in front of him!

hOw TO USE DEFENSivE hOT ROUTES

Defensive Hot Routes are great for making coverage decisions with pinpoint accuracy.

You can give individual players direction on the fly, instructing them to move to a

hook or flat zone, blitz, curl to flat, go into deep zone, switch to man coverage, or

QB spy/contain.

SPECiAl TEAmS

ON ThE KiCKiNG TEAm

Move H to start filling the kick meter. Move D while the indicator is at the top of the

gauge for maximum power. To achieve the perfect kick, make sure that C remains

centered while performing the motion.

ON ThE RETURN TEAm

The receiving team can call for a fair catch by pressing Y when the kick is in the air,

meaning that the line of scrimmage is at the point where the receiver catches the

incoming ball. If a fair catch is not signaled, than players proceed as normal.

SUPERSim

Supersim allows you to simulate any part of the current matchup at any time. This option

is available from the Pause Menu or from the Playcall screen. You may cancel Supersim at

anytime. In addition, you can watch the CPU play out the down by selecting WATCH PLAY.

USER INTERFACE

mAiN mENU

hOmE

The home screen is a grid of quick links to all the different areas of

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Anything from Play Now, to Connected Careers, to Madden Moments Live can all easily

be accessed from here. Always be on the lookout for the dynamic messaging tiles on the

right for the most up-to-date news and information.

PlAy NOw

Take part in an exhibition game.

ONliNE

Take part in online Head to Head and Team Play matches, join Communities, view

Pro Gamer Tips, take part in NFL.com Fantasy play, and more.

CONNECTED CAREERS

Experience the all-new and in-depth Connected Careers in

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GRiDiRON

Here’s where all your live content is located, including roster updates, Madden Moments

Live, and Madden On-Demand.

UlTimATE

Visit the Madden Ultimate Team hub.

my mADDEN

Press X at the main menu to enter My Madden. This menu allows you to fully customize

your

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experience.

GAmE SCREEN

PAUSE MENU

RESUmE GAmE

Return to the game.

COAChiNG OPTiONS

The Coaching Options menu allows you to adjust the depth chart, set audibles, visit the

Medical Center, or change defensive assignments.

GAmE RECAP

The Game Recap menu holds all of your current stats, sorted by team and player. You

may also view the scoring summary.

SETTiNGS

Edit in-game options, adjust penalties, view game controls, change skill levels, and more

in the Settings menu.

CONTROllER SElECT

Up to six players can play

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. Visit the Controller Select screen to switch

sides or remove a controller from the game. Changes do not take effect until the current

play ends.

mANUAl

View the in-game manual.

QUiT GAmE

Return to the main menu, losing any unsaved progress.

Down and

distance

Quarter

Game clock

Play clock

Yard line

Possession

indicator

Pre-play

options

Score

Timeouts

remaining

CAREER

CAREER CREATiON AND STARTUP

PlAyER OR COACh

Choose to begin your career as a player or coach. The player option allows you to

create a new player, take over as a current NFL star, or play with a NFL Legend of the

past. Playing as a coach gives you a chance to control your entire franchise from top to

bottom on your quest to craft a Super Bowl championship team.

ChOOSE STARTiNG POiNT/ChOOSE FROm

ACTivE PlAyER/COACh

Before beginning your career, you need to decide your starting point. The Select NFL

Player and Select NFL Coach options allow you to resume the career of any NFL player

or coach, while the Select NFL Legend and Football Legend options give you a chance to

relive the career of an all-time great starting from his rookie season.

SElECT TEAm

If you choose to begin your Career as a new player, then you can choose your position.

After that, it’s off to team selection. Press

to cycle through teams and view their

Offense and Defense ranking, Record, and Salary Cap Room. The team’s overall rank is

also shown.

SElECT bACKSTORy

Determine your player or coach’s backstory. There are three backstories to choose

from, and each of them gives your player or coach a different personality, in addition to

altering how hard you’ll have to work to become number one. Your backstory determines

your initial ratings and expectations when it comes to XP and goals.

EDiT CAREER/CAREER SETUP

Adjust the career settings before your character takes the field. Highlight any adjustable

option to view a description. These settings can have a significant impact on your game.

When everything is to your liking, select START CAREER to begin.

GOAlS AND XP

PRimA PRO TiP

Not meeting your level 2 season goals will get you fired as a coach or cause your

ratings to drop as a player, so make sure you work hard to achieve this level!

XP is the currency you earn by achieving your goals and practicing throughout the

season. XP allows you to buy packages that boost your players’ attributes.

bUy PACKAGES

Packages contain attribute boosts that you may add to your player to improve his

performance. You may purchase packages with the XP you earn.

wEEKly GOAlS

Goals assigned for that given week. There are three assigned each week.

SEASON GOAlS

Goals that are generated based upon your draft status and previous success. There are

four tiers of goals you can earn that get progressively harder, but earn you more XP.

TEAm GOAlS

Team Goals are available when playing Connected Careers as a coach. There are four

tiers of goals, each more difficult and rewarding than the last. Keep your team’s

performance high to complete Team Goals.

milESTONE GOAlS

Work hard to reach long-term milestone goals. These goals take skill and longevity to

reach, but you’ll be rewarded with more XP.

CAREER NAviGATiON

NEwS CENTER

No matter who you are, you’re going to make the news over the course of your career,

whether for accomplishments or trades. To truly stay in control of your career, you must

keep on top of the news and rumors.

The news that appears over the course of your career is relevant to your current status

and future prospects. As you perform in games and gain the attention of the country,

you’ll appear in the news. Use the news to judge your progress in the eyes of the

NFL and the fans. The Twitter feed and Main Menu have all the latest news on scores,

injuries, trades, and more. Check back often to stay abreast of any new developments.

my CAREER

View a quick snapshot of where you stand in your career. This menu displays your goal

status, legacy rank, XP, and statistics.

my ACTiONS

Use this checklist to keep track of everything you are slated to do. Practices, scheduled

games, and advancing the week are all listed in checklist form so that you never

accidentally skip a task.

Go deeper into Connected Careers by navigating to the following areas:

Personnel Make any roster moves or view the injury report.

My Career Check out the Hall of Fame, buy packages, retire, or demand your

outright release.

Statistics View all team stats, coach stats, career stats, season stats, and the

league standings.

Strategy Make adjustments to the audibles, scheme, or auto-subs.

History View yearly awards, weekly awards, Pro Bowl voting, and NFL records.

My League Set your league settings, transfer the commissioner duties, and adjust the

league sliders.

PRACTiCE

During the season, you’ll have the opportunity to practice as your player or with the

team. You’ll have the option to select from various scenarios based on difficulty. Utilize

this time to rack up some much-needed XP and secure your spot on the depth chart.

SCOUTiNG

Use the Scouting menu to view the players available for scouting in the upcoming draft.

You’ll have the opportunity to select the exact attributes you want to unlock with your

scouting points. The first time you scout an attribute, you’ll receive a letter grade. Scout

again, and you’ll get the true rating of that particular attribute.

Watch closely, as some rookies now contain branching storylines. One week, your top

prospect may be on track to win the Heisman, but if he breaks his leg the next week, he

may not remain a first round pick.

DRAFT

During the offseason, you need to bolster your roster to account for players whose

contracts have expired or been traded. Drafting players is a crucial part of building a

franchise, so use your draft picks wisely. Watch as the tweets start flying in when a pick

is made or even use Trey Wingo to break down the rookie’s long path to the draft.

If you are in an online Connected Careers with multiple users, the Draft is treated as a

real time event, so everyone needs to be in the Draft Hub ready to go all at once.

OFF-SEASON FREE AGENCy

Free agency is a key period during the off-season that should be used to improve your

roster. Select the player you want to target carefully as you make your initial offer.

After the first week, you’ll find out if the free agent accepted your offer, took an offer

from another team, or still hasn’t made a decision. At this point, you’ll have the chance to

increase your offer, stay put, or pull your offer off the table.

PlAyER PROGRESSiON

As you play games, your player gains XP according to his performance. Spend your XP

here to build up your player’s attributes and customize his strengths.

COACh PROGRESSiON

The XP you earn as a coach can go a long way into make your job easier. Buy packages

that help your scouting department, make a player more interested in resigning with

you, and much more.

In the hub, you’ll also have the choice of how you want to progress the players on your

team. You can choose to have this done automatically for you or do it manually.

RETiREmENT

You have the option to retire your character at any point in your career. By doing this,

you’ll also have the option to select a new player or coach and pick up at the same exact

point in the season or year in which you left.

lEGACy SCORE

Every award, from MVP titles to Super Bowl championships, counts toward your legacy

score. The legacy score measures your performance against the legendary players and

coaches of the past. You’ll need a high legacy score to end up in the Hall of Fame.

hAll OF FAmE

The Hall of Fame is the greatest single achievement for a professional player or coach.

Earn a legacy score worthy of being inducted into the Hall of Fame before you retire.

You’ll also be able to compare yourself to other users that have made the Hall of Fame

for the ultimate bragging rights.

CONNECTED CAREERS wEbSiTE:

Take control of your Career from the web by visiting www.MaddenCareer.com. A more

detailed breakdown of the Connected Careers website is coming soon!

KINECT

Use your Kinect to give voice commands to your team at the line of scrimmage. You

can say “Audible” to call audibles, speak the name of a receiver to select them, say

“Line” to see line protection options, and more. What follows is a complete list of Kinect

commands for

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OFFENSE

GENERAL

Hike Quiet Down Flip Play

Hurry Up Show Play Timeout

Challenge Spike Fake Spike

Cancel

AUDIBLES

Flip Play Quick Pass Run

PA Pass Deep Pass Custom

Timeout

RECEIVERS

Smart Route Streak Out Left

Out Right Curl Fade

Drag Slant Left Slant Right

Slant Zig Route Out

In Block Right Block Left

Motion Left Motion Right Hike

Timeout Cancel

PROTECTIONS

Aggressive Pinch Block Left

Block Right Reset Hike

Timeout Cancel

DEFENSE

GENERAL

Flip Play Timeout Let’s Go

Show Play Challenge Cancel

AUDIBLE

Audible Man Blitz Play

Cover 2 Cover 3 Custom

Custom Play Name Timeout Cancel

D-LINE SHIFTS

D-Line D-Line Spread D-Line Pinch

D-Line Shift Left D-Line Shift Right D-Line Edge Rush

D-Line Crash Middle D-Line Crash Left D-Line Crash Right

Timeout Cancel

LINEBACKER SHIFTS

Linebackers LB Pinch LB Shift Spread

LB Shift Right LB Shift Left Zones

Blitz Blitz Right Blitz Left

Timeout Cancel

COVERAGE AUDIBLES

Coverage Zones to Left Zones to Right

Zones to Sideline Zones to Middle Fake Blitz

Base Press Back Off

Individual Timeout Cancel

INDIVIDUAL COVERAGE

Shade Left Shade Right Back Off

Spotlight Timeout Cancel

KEYS

Run Run Left Run Right

Pass Shift Left Shift Right

Pinch Spread

HOT ROUTES

Hot Routes Hook Zone Deep Zone

Blitz Man QB Contain

Flat Zone Curl to Flats QB Spy

Timeout Cancel

SELECT PLAYERS

Free Safety Strong Safety Cornerback

Middle Linebacker Left Linebacker Right Linebacker

Tackle Left End Right End

GAME FACE

Take photos of yourself or your friends, and create a digital double that plays in

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. Use a digital camera to take the photos, and use www.easports.com/gameface

to create your image. You may use Game Face to create profile pictures of created

players or coaches. You can only link one Game Face to your GAMERTAG.

Xbox LIVE

ONliNE PASS

In order to access all online features, you must activate an online pass. Redeem your

single-use code found on the insert included in the game packaging. If you don’t have an

access code, or if it has already been redeemed, purchase a new online pass or begin a

free limited trial.

EA SPORTS SEASON TiCKET

EA SPORTS Season Ticket offers you access to EA SPORTS titles.

Visit www.EASPORTS.com for more information.

ROSTERS & TUNiNG

DEPTh ChART

Edit your depth chart here to avoid having to make changes once you’re in an

online match.

DOwNlOAD ROSTER

Download the latest roster update, which is required in order to play online.

DOwNlOAD TUNER

The latest tuner set is required in order to play online. Check here for any updates.

ONLINE GAME MODES

hEAD TO hEAD

Face off against other users in this one on one competitive game mode. Choose from

Head to Head or Play vs. Friend in games ranked on our global leaderboards. Looking for

a friendly game? Play unranked games against your friends with custom game settings.

PRimA PRO TiP

Don’t be afraid to take your game online. Practice hard and play with confidence.

TEAm PlAy

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’s 3-on-3 cooperative modes allow you to take on the competition through

intense squad-based matches. Choose from the QB, RB, or WR squads on offense or DL,

LB, or DB squads on defense. If you like to control the whole field, play ANY squad.

COMMUNITIES

whAT iS A COmmUNiTy?

Communities were built to be a safe haven for you to play

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online the

way you want to play it. Try creating your own Community with your classmates or

coworkers and watch it grow!

GETTiNG iNTO A COmmUNiTy

You can belong to up to five communities at a time. Choose to join an existing

community or create a new one and invite your friends. Select whether your community

is public or private. If your community is private, players must have a password to join.

RANKED TEAm PlAy

You and your fellow Community members can team up for 3-on-3 squad-based team

play against other Communities. Follow the games of your fellow members via live score

updates from inside your Community lobby. Keep track of your Squad Stats and the

Community’s record and rank on the leaderboards.

COmmUNiTy hEAD TO hEAD

Set your own game options and sliders for your Community’s Head to Head games. Do

you want to play 15-minute quarters on All-Madden? You got it! All Community Head to

Head games and stats are tracked on your own private leaderboards.

COmmUNiTy mANAGEmENT

Control of your online experience is in the palm of your hands.

mANAGE OThER mEmbERS

Promote members to GM and handle disciplinary issues here.

mESSAGE bOARD

Post messages to your own private message board and talk about recent results.

ULTIMATE TEAM

whAT iS UlTimATE TEAm?

In Ultimate Team, you accumulate cards to create your dream team of current NFL stars

and legends of the game. Starting with your free starter team, build your team through

auctions, trades, or by adding players through new packs.

NAmiNG yOUR UlTimATE TEAm

When you start your Ultimate Team, you are given a default team name. If you are a

returning user, the system will attempt to give you your team name from the previous

year. Any time after you finish opening your Starter Pack you can go to the Help &

Settings panel to rename your team.

OPENiNG yOUR STARTER PACK

Kick off your

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Ultimate Team by opening your free Starter Pack. First, you

must choose the player that you want to captain your initial team. Your Starter Pack

contains an exclusive training camp version of that player, and your first uniforms are

from that player’s NFL team. Your starting players each have 25 contracts, and you can’t

auction or trade them.

lOyAlTy REwARDS

If you are returning to Ultimate Team from

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, you may be eligible for card

packs based on your performance the previous year. Check Loyalty Awards in the

Gridiron Club Menu to see if you have any available.

ThE hUb

This is your home screen, where you

can access everything you need with

just a simple click. The hub is where

you’ll learn about new content

releases, new features, and other

important news.

mANAGE yOUR UlTimATE TEAm

Select the Manage Team panel to manage your starting Lineup, Active cards, Reserve

cards, and Packs. The panel indicates your team name, the home uniforms your team is

using, and any unopened packs that you have.

my liNEUP

On the Lineup screen, you can change your starters and select different coaches,

uniforms, a stadium, or playbooks. When you select a position, you are shown the

current players in your line up that are eligible to play the selected position. You can flip

over cards to compare player stats. You can also access a more detailed view of your

current team by going to the Depth Chart view.

ACTivE CARDS

The Active Card screen contains the 100 cards assigned to your currently active team.

This 100 is divided into up to 55 player cards and up to 45 other cards like Coaches,

Uniforms, Stadiums and Playbooks. Only your active cards can be used in your lineup.

You can move cards to your Reserves, quick sell them for coins, post them for an

auction, or post them for trade.

RESERvE CARDS

The Reserves area is new this year. This is an area where you can store cards that

are not currently part of your team. Think of it as your developmental squad, but a lot

bigger. You can store any type of card in your Reserves. The only actions you can take

on cards in your Reserves are to send them to your Active cards, or to quick sell them

for coins.

my PACKS

The My Packs screen is new this year. This screen is where you can see packs that you

own, and can choose to open those packs.

P l Ay GA m E S

On the Play Game panel, you can choose to use your Ultimate Team in a variety of

game formats. Earn coins by playing against other users in Head to Head games and in

Solo Challenges. Challenge your friends, or take on NFL teams in CPU games.

STORE

The Ultimate Team Store is where

you go to find card packs, pack

bundles, and card deals to improve

your team. Rookie packs contain

entry-level cards and a rookie tier

player. Pro and All-Pro packs contain

increasingly better players and

coaches. Legendary packs give you a

chance at the greatest players ever

to have played the game.

This year, you can purchase pack

bundles, which provide you discounts

when purchasing larger quantities of

packs. If you are looking for a specific card to add to your Ultimate Team, players and

contracts can often be found in the Card Deals category.

COllECTiONS

Gather complete collections in

Ultimate Team to get access to new

players, coaches, and other rewards.

To add a card to a collection, place the

card in your Pending Collections bin

from the New Cards or Active Cards

screens. Then go to the appropriate

collection and you can add that card.

Collecting some Legends unlocks the

ability to begin a career with that

player in Connected Careers.

COiNS

You can earn coins by playing games or by having other users win your cards in

auctions. Use those coins to buy packs, bundles, or deals in the Ultimate Team store, or

to bid on auctions.

CONTRACTS

Players and coaches have a contract number which decreases as you play games. When

that number reaches zero, you must apply a Contract Extension card to the player or

coach on the Active Cards screen. Your starting cards have 25 games, and other new

cards typically begin with 16 (one season). Contract Extension cards list how many games

will be added to the player or coach when applied.

iNjURiES

Players can become injured, and will have to sit out the number of games indicated.

Applying an Injury card to the player can shorten that time.

AUCTiONS

You can post your cards for auction. Set a starting and buyout price, and the length of

the time the auction should be available.

Looking for a key addition to your Ultimate Team? You can search for auctions posted

by other users.

TRADES

You can post cards for trade or offer a card in response to another user who has

posted a trade. Make sure you monitor your posted trades to see what offers you

have waiting.

UlTimATE TEAm ON ThE wEb

Now you can manage your Ultimate Team on the web. Go to maddenultimateteam.com

to update your lineup, track your auctions and trades, buy and open packs, and keep up

with the latest deals.

REDEEmiNG CODES TO UNlOCK UlTimATE TEAm CARDS

You can redeem codes by visiting the My Madden menu and selecting REDEEM CODE.

Once you have redeemed your code, you can return to Ultimate Team to view your

cards. Go to the My Packs area of the Manage Team panel and open the pack containing

your new cards.

GRIDIRON CLUB

mADDEN mOmENTS livE

Relive the top moments from the 2012-13 NFL season and recreate history as you

play the same scenarios. Make sure to check back throughout the year for new

Madden Moments.

mADDEN ON-DEmAND viDEO hUb

Check out the On-Demand Video Hub for up-to-date NFL content, tips and tricks for

Madden NFL 13

, and more throughout the year.

UPDATE NFl ROSTERS

Check here during the 2012 NFL season to acquire ratings adjustments, updated depth

charts, and any other transactions made in the league. You will need up-to-date rosters

in order to play online.

viEw lOyAlTy REwARDS

Track your awards across all EA SPORTS football games.

EDiT lOyAlTy SETTiNGS

Customize your game options that will be stored across all EA SPORTS football games.

In here you can select your favorite team, playbook, skill level, playcall style, and even

quarter length. Save your changes here and you’ll never again have to worry about it!

MY MADDEN

ShARE viDEOS

Share highlights videos to EASports.com.

mANAGE NFl ROSTERS

mANAGE PlAyERS

Navigate through the roster of every team in the NFL in order to make trades, releases,

or edits.

ORDER DEPTh ChART

Make changes to the depth chart of any team in the NFL.

SiGN FREE AGENTS

Look over the pool of Free Agents and sign any player to a team.

TRADE PlAyERS

Select players to trade from team to team.

TEAm bREAKDOwNS

This displays a breakdown of how many players are active at a specific position, as well

as the amount of money that is tied up in that area.

COAChiNG OPTiONS

CUSTOmizE PlAybOOKS

Select a playbook as your base and then make any edits that you want. Remove any

plays that don’t fit your play style and replace them with your favorite plays, even

if they’re in another teams’ playbook. You may customize both offensive and

defensive playbooks.

ASSiGN AUTO SUbS

Here you can set the slider to replace a specific position if their fatigue reaches a certain

point. Do you want your starting running back subbed out automatically if he dips below

a 75 fatigue rating? This is menu is where you can activate that feature.

OFFENSivE AUDiblES

Customize your offensive audibles here. You may select five plays to set as audibles.

DEFENSivE AUDiblES

Customize your defensive audibles here. Select five plays to use as audibles.

CREATiON CENTER

CREATE PlAyER

Create a player from scratch. Choose everything from the position he plays to his height,

weight, equipment, attributes, and more.

imPORT GAmE FACE

Import a game face from www.easports.com/gameface and use it as the portrait and

face of a created player.

CREATE/EDiT UNiFORmS

Customize your team’s attire. Use the official jersey colors as a foundation, and then

adjust the colors to your liking.

DElETE CUSTOm UNiFORmS

Delete any of the custom uniforms that you’ve created.

mANAGE FilES

Save, load, or delete any

Madden NFL 13

file from here.

ChANGE SETTiNGS

This is your hub for customizing your

Madden NFL 13

experience. You can adjust game

options, sliders, game controls, and music.

REDEEm CODE

Redeem any code, including your Online Pass, here.

NFl.COm FANTASy

Sync your NFL.com fantasy team to

Madden NFL 13

. You may also set your roster and

track your score.

CREDiTS

View the credits of

Madden NFL 13

KiNECT TUNER

Open the Kinect Tuner.