I asked, and we got it: Madden 25 adds Saquon Barkley spin hurdle

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As a lifelong football enthusiast who’s seen more than my fair share of gridiron action, I must say that the addition of Saquon Barkley‘s spin hurdle move to Madden 25 is nothing short of a game-changer! I remember back in the day when we used to wait months for new plays to be added – now they’re adding something this spectacular within the same season? Talk about progress!

During the 2024 season, a particularly spectacular, video game-like maneuver performed by Saquon Barkley has made its way into Madden 25, thanks to the latest update. EA Sports often refers to such inclusions as being “in the game,” and now, Saquon’s spin hurdle is part of it. Typically, the Madden team concentrates on incorporating new plays that have been strategized by coaches. However, this is the first time I’ve witnessed them swiftly add something so improvised. According to Madden game designer Spade, upon seeing it, he immediately felt the team had to include it in the game.

In today’s world, it’s uncommon to witness an unprecedented event or creation, as stated by Spade in EA’s November 20 Gridiron Notes. To determine which elements they needed to merge, the team carefully examined all the relevant motion capture animations at their disposal.

Here’s how to trigger it:

1) It’s clearly Saquon Barkley with the ball since no one else has managed that particular trick before. As for the defender, he should be approaching at a 45-degree angle near the ball carrier. To successfully leap over him, you’ll need to press the hurdle button precisely when the time is right.

When I spot someone performing Eagles tunes, grab your drumsticks, ’cause everyone from folks to grandmas will be attempting to replicate it! Yes, I’ll be among them. Enjoy the extra balls on the field ahead of time!

As an ardent fan, I’ve never hesitated to voice my criticisms towards EA, and honestly, they deserve it. However, I didn’t anticipate seeing this move added this soon – I thought we’d have to wait until next year, if at all. Here’s hoping this unexpected move sets a trend for acknowledging extraordinary in-season football moments in future game updates.

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2024-11-22 01:27