Last year, EA Tiburon included co-op online play inMaddenfor the first time. But the mode was limited to two players on one team, and the implementation left something to be desired. So Tiburon has gone the extramileyard inMadden NFL 11— this time around, they’ve expanded the online team play to three players per team, and it sounds like the mode is much better designed.
Each player will choose a particular skill position, and while they’ll stick with it, they’ll be able to switch between the different players there. So if you play as the receiving corps, you can pick any of the wide receivers or tight ends. And on defense, you might choose the linebackers, and you’ll be able to switch between the three or four of them that might be available. Plus, there’s a persistent “perks” system to keep you playing the mode.
For more details, watch theMadden NFL 11Developers Series video above. Co-op is exclusive to the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions of the game, butMadden NFL 11will be out on August 10th for PS3, 360, Wii, PSP, PS2, and iPhone. Remember, you’ll need to activate theEA Sports Online Passfor the game in order to use any of its online features.
