Archive for the ‘Madden’ Category
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Video Explaining Issues with the Strategy Pad
Ever since the release of the demo for Madden 11 the community has been up-in-arms as it relates to the Strategy Pad which moved all pre-snap adjustments to the D-Pad. There are certainly multiple valid reasons why people are upset about the new procedure being introduced but one that may be harder to explain is how it "just doesn't feel right". GoMadden has put together a video that goes over in more technical detail why the placement of the D-Pad on the controller makes the change one of mor...
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Madden 11 Demo Impressions and Videos
The demo for Madden 11 released yesterday and impressions started pouring in from everywhere. I sat back and tried to slowly digest my thoughts on it and took a bunch of notes based on my experience. Continue on to check my stream of impressions on the Madden 11 demo and the game in general leading into the full release along with two lengthy gameplay videos and some screenshots. As always feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments! (more…)...
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Madden 11: Terrell Owens as a Bengal
EA Sports has released a handful of screenshots featuring T.O. now that he has signed with the Cincinnati Bengals. It is a little odd to get special screenshots for a guy that pretty much no one wanted, yet his rating remains fairly high despite this. Owens comes into Madden 11 with an 83 overall and 88 speed and will team up with Chad Ochocinco and Antonio Bryant in the passing game, and open up the running game a bit more for Cedric Benson, making the Bengals now a more formidable offense to...
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Strategy Pad. Most Reviled Feature Since The Vision Cone?
Going into the Madden 11 demo I expected a somewhat flat response but what we have gotten (albeit in the early hours) is much more negative. While there are a number of things factoring into that the main one centers on the "Strategy Pad". There is essentially no benefit to the pre-snap adjustments being changed in this fashion and it has thrown a wrench into the level of comfort gamers have with Madden. The Strategy Pad now houses all the pre-snap adjustments via the D-Pad. The most commo...
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Madden 11 Demo Now Available
The demo for Madden 11 is now available for the Xbox 360 and will be arriving for the PS3 this afternoon. The demo is made up of a full game with five minute quarters featuring the Colts @ Jets. It provides the ability to build a GamePlan off the two team's playbooks which in doing so will unlock the corresponding achievement/trophy once the full version of Madden 11 is played. It also has selectable difficulty level and gameplay sliders that can be tweaked. As early as this evening I'll ge...
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Madden 11 Gets Madden Moments Live
EA Sports has announced a new feature being introduced in Madden 11 known as Madden Moments Live. Those of you unfamiliar with Madden Moments they are setups of noteworthy events from the previous season to play through while attempting to achieve the same outcome. Madden Moments Live will bring in some new ones now on a week-to-week basis via downloadable content. Like other "premium" features there will be a cost to get them using the "coins" (earned through playing online or through ...
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Madden 11 Soundtrack Revealed
The full soundtrack listing for Madden 11 has been released. Tracks featured come from artists such as Ozzy Osbourne, AC/DC, Queen, Kiss, and Guns N' Roses. The soundtrack also brings in authentic stadium fight songs including the Redskins' "Hail to the Redskins" and the Eagles "Fly Eagles Fly". Continue on to check out the full track listing and leave your thoughts in the comments! (more…)...
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New Madden 11 Screenshots and Videos: NFC North and NFC South
EA Sports has released a slew of Madden 11 screens (37 in all) featuring the teams from the NFC North and NFC South. Each team has four to six images which primarily focus on star players, rookies, offseason acquisitions, and coaches. The screens can all be found in the gallery. Continue on to check out videos spotlighting each division as well. As always feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments! (more…)...
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