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  • Madden NFL 10 Impressions
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    Posted August 10th, 2009 at 1:17 pm 351 Comments »
    Madden has remained the most highly anticipated sports franchise in the US despite releases this generation that are looked back upon with disappointment. This year for Madden 10 the development team took a more serious approach focused on authenticity, presentation, and gameplay enhancements. After getting time in with it at E3 I didn't really have a great feel for how it would ultimately be received and what longevity it would offer even though many of the improvements were evident. Aft...
  • Madden 10 Video Blowout #3
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    Posted August 9th, 2009 at 8:25 pm 169 Comments »
    Continuing with the series of HD quality videos from Madden 10 this set focuses on franchise mode, in particular the halftime and Extra Point franchise shows. I've really enjoyed these even though they are somewhat lacking. There certainly is the base for something special here. I've found that I sit through all the highlights which is something I've never done before. I'll talk more about them in detail in my full impressions. I've decided to hold the online play videos until I put up my...
  • Madden 10 Video Blowout #2
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    Posted August 8th, 2009 at 7:07 pm 214 Comments »
    Here is another set of HD quality Madden 10 gameplay videos. Featured in this bunch of videos are the Redskins @ Eagles (in the snow), Packers @ Lions, Chiefs @ Raiders (in the rain), and Chargers @ Broncos (in heavy snow with the "wide" camera angle). Weather conditions really have an effect as you'll see players slipping on occasion. When that happens as a WR the icon disappears and as a QB you are momentarily unable to throw. Tomorrow afternoon I'll get up some clips from online games ...
  • Madden 10 Video Blowout #1
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    Posted August 8th, 2009 at 9:08 am 309 Comments »
    Here is the first group of HD quality videos I've captured from Madden 10. In this batch you'll find short clips against the CPU with the Dolphins @ Jets, Buccaneers @ Saints, and the halftime show from Rams @ Seahawks. There are also user vs user late 4th quarter videos as I attempt to make a comeback as the Texans against the Vikings and Jerkfacefave attempts a comeback late as the Titans against the Panthers in a defensive battle. Tonight I'll add in some more videos against the CPU as we...
  • NBA Live 10 Gameplay Enhancements
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    Posted August 7th, 2009 at 9:01 pm 236 Comments »
    EA Sports has released a new video featuring a few of the improvements that have been made directly to the gameplay for NBA Live 10. Producer Mike Wang describes the hustle plays, sizeups, and rebounding. The hustle plays and rebounding especially were areas that needed to be worked on going into this year and it looks like they've made significant enhancements in those areas. Continue on to watch the video and leave your thoughts in the comments! (more…)...
  • Madden 10 Hard Drive Evaluation
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    Posted August 7th, 2009 at 3:27 pm 108 Comments »
    Now part of the routine with any new game, I've gone through and timed different loading areas when running off the disc vs the hard drive on the 360. Installing to the hard drive not only has proven to cut down on load times but it also reduces stress to the system and the noise it produces. NCAA Football 10 turned out to show the most improvement of any game so far but that is also a series that has been plagued by slow loading. Madden 10 hasn't been nearly as bad with load times but lets ...
  • FNR4 Patch Problems
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    Posted August 6th, 2009 at 9:04 pm 71 Comments »
    Last week the first patch and downloadable content for Fight Night Round 4 made its way out on the 360 and was expected out today for the PS3. However issues have arisen with it on the 360 and Sony has rejected the update in certification. Reports quickly started coming in that the 360 update was causing numerous oddities including button configurations being defaulted in online matches and fighters not in the game showing up in the fighter select screen. Ironically the patch that is supp...
  • Madden 10 Coverage Beginning Soon
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    Posted August 6th, 2009 at 7:40 am 342 Comments »
    I will have a copy of Madden 10 tomorrow, at which point the coverage surge will begin sometime in the evening. Expect lots of HD videos, online impressions, an Online Franchise walk-through, general impressions, and more. I'll also be leaving random observations and thoughts as I go through the game on Twitter. New content will be posted each day up through release next Friday. As always feel free to leave suggestions in the comments for what you would like to see. Particular match-ups for ...