KP ScuzzyBunny said:...and this is why I am a strong advocate of the "season ticket". I get three days (about 2 days and 16 hours too long) to complete the game, then just rent/ borrow/ use a copy to load up, get all my achvs, and saved myself from buying in to EA's recycled products. $25/ year to play almost all of the sports games for about as long as I can endure is definitely worth it, IMO. I did miss out on FIFA Street and Tiger, but NCAA/ Madden are right around the corner!
...now to see if my "strategy" last year pays off. Madden 2012 launched 8/30, and I didn't buy my Season ticket until the 27th (good for a year). Madden 13 comes out 8/28, so early access would be 24/25th and still in my year...but this is EA, so I am sure they will make me renew to play.
Wouldn't it be cheaper to rent/borrow the game for half a day and avoid the $25?