Archive for the ‘Madden’ Category
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Teams That Benefit Most From Adding Vick
As most everyone is surely aware by now, Michael Vick has been granted a conditional reinstatement to the NFL. Vick is allowed to take part in all practices, team meetings and workouts as well as play in the final two preseason games. However it may not be until week six that final clearance comes from Roger Goodell for Vick to play in a regular season game. As Vick has immediately become a free agent expect him to be in the release day roster update for Madden 10 regardless of whether he...
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The Latest Madden 10 Previews
As various media sites have received beta copies of Madden 10 it appears that today one level of an embargo has been lifted. Two previews worth checking out have gone up so far today. Over at Operation Sports there is an extensive breakdown with general impressions of the game. Meanwhile Gamespot's Brian Ekberg provides insight into the Online Co-Op experience and provides some early thoughts about the Online Franchise. Reading through the Gamespot blog it confirms that essentially, just...
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Madden 10 Soundtrack Revealed
Always one of the big surrounding announcements prior to release for the Madden series is the game's soundtrack. Many artists have launched successful careers due in part to their placement on the soundtrack and well known entities also look to have their songs featured. Here is the soundtrack for Madden 10. (more…)...
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Madden Ratings Debate on ESPN
Earlier this week Seahawks WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh took issue with his ratings in Madden NFL 10. NFL players complaining about their ratings is nothing new but regardless the story as gotten a great deal of attention. So much so that Housh and Cowboys WR Patrick Crayton were invited to be guests on ESPN's First Take to debate ratings with Donny Moore and Ian Cummings. Of course EA is loving the attention this is bringing to the game. Ratings have always provided exposure and led to a lot o...
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Quick Madden 10 Demo Thoughts
Reaction to the demo for Madden NFL 10 thus far has fallen on the positive side. Well, at least that is the case for those who can actually get a feel for the game by having access to the extended demo. While I haven't had a lot of time to dedicate playing the demo I wanted to drop some initial notes I took from running through it a few times and from thinking back to how it compares with the E3 build. Continue on to check out the impressions, screenshots, and video. (more…)...
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Madden 10 Demo Now Available
The first set of demos for Madden NFL 10 have gone live for the 360 and will later this afternoon for the PS3. The Gamestop preorder codes will unlock the five minute quarters demo for the 360 and PS3 and XBL Gold members also have access to the public one minute quarters demo. The extended one features the Super Bowl rematch of Cardinals vs Steelers with the short one offering the Cowboys vs Giants. Next Thursday will bring about the arrival of the public demo for the PS3 and XBL Silver mem...
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Madden 10 Online Co-Op Preview
IGN has posted up some impressions and videos displaying the Online Co-Op mode in Madden 10. After laying out the basics of the mode they go on to praise the offensive side of the ball but express difficulties with defense. Primarily the faults come from the camera angles and how the camera shifts when switching to a different player. Lag was also cited as an issue which is not encouraging. Madden hasn't had too much trouble with lag the last few years, rather it has been disconnects that ha...
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T.J. Houshmandzadeh Boycotting Madden ‘10
Every year player ratings are always a hot topic. This year will be no different. Since, like you, I am but a mere consumer, I will never have the privilege of actually being rated in Madden. I’ve always wondered what it was like to be on the other side of the fence. What if I was player? Would I pay any real attention to my ratings? Would I care what someone locked in a room over at EA Tiburon thought of my skills? Well Seattle Seahawks wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh helped answe...
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