For those who don't live across the Atlantic in the US, Fantasy Football is a HUGE deal over there, with millions of fans across the country settling down for draft night to select their finest crop for the new season. The phenomenon is so huge that Madden have decided to invest a game mode in it, named Draft Champions. It's a fascinating, all-new mode that will see fans going through a 15-round draft night solo. Users get three players presented to them, and it's your job to pick one. They will all be different positions, with elite, but varying skill levels, though the quality of candidates remains constantly high throughout the rounds. You will make choices over which players and positions you want to prioritise to suit your style. Once you have selected your core team, you will be able to participate in an online tournament, though that team will disappear afterwards, allowing the process to start again. It sounds like a whole lot of fun, and a great alternative to regular seasons and Ultimate Team, with EA hopefully ready to execute these features to a high standard when launch comes around.
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