Wow! FINALLY EA put out a patch to fix the issues.
I downloaded the update & now all game modes appear to launch, no freezing as of yet.
Thanks to the developers for fixibg the issues.
However, waiting three months for a fix to the problem is still unacceptable from a customer standpoint.
Also, the EA Worldwide experience & being banned from the official EA forums after I complained about it has left a bad taste in my mouth.
Since I am banned from the EA Forums, I will no longer buy anymore EA products.
I didn't cuss; I didn't attack anyone; I voiced my displeasure & threatened a lawsuit if it weren't fixed or I were given a refund.
For that, I was banned, apparently.
Up to that point, I was active on the forums & a fairly possitive participant.
I offered suggestions. I offered advice to other forum members; I had POSSITIVE interaction with moderators in threads as well as private messages.
I helped moderate the forum, pointing out violations & harassing behaviors toward other users.
But, all of that means nothing if you complain about EA mistreatment.
So, by banning me from the forums, moderators have caused me to avoid EA products from now on.
I won't support a company that bans me from participation with other EA gamers.
Anyhow, thanks to the developers for releasing an update to address the issues.
Now, matbe I can enjoy Madden for this, my last EA purchase.
It's been bitter-sweet, EA.
Sayonara.
