[Yamer]

Maybe I completely misinterpreted that bit about the Be A GM mode, but from my reading it doesn't sound like it will be an entirely recycled mode from the last game/generation. To me, it sounds like they are saying they wanted to have that basic structure in place for the Fall release, but that they will be patching in additions as they finish and meet approval.

Over the last handful of years I have finally transitioned my mindset into the realities of the industry: basically, that we live in an era of patches, additions, and DLC. It's the new model, and it is what we should all expect. Deadlines haven't changed, budgets have relatively the same ratio, but complexities in design and consumer expectations have skyrocketed. That's a dangerous equation. At least now, with new distribution models and online access, games are able to be fixed/patched and made better in what is essentially a new form of a production cycle. I'm thankful for that, although I do admit that I wish this department of EA were more diligent with their patches and updates.

I'll be buying the game on release day, and it will be the reason I purchase the next generation Xbox One console. I know it won't be completely polished, but I also know I haven't played a game perfectly ready and complete right out of the box in what seems like a decade.