Archive for the ‘Madden’ Category
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Madden 10 Run Blocking Improvements
Despite the holiday today the weekly Madden 10 blog has made its way out and focuses on blocking in the running game. Details include new animations, what has been done specifically to change the way blocks are executed, and how Pro-Tak plays a role. The posting includes four videos putting the blocking on display. There is the added bonus of a video showing a new hit stick animation included as well. You can check it out in full here. This week I wanted to give everyone a deeper look at so...
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New Madden 10 Screenshots
Madden 10 lead designer Ian Cummings has posted some new screenshots of the game on Twitter. These are really impressive displaying the Pro-Tak in action with pile pushing. The three screens can be found in the gallery featuring the Cowboys attempting to bring down Clinton Portis and two with the Panthers vs Packers. A great deal of Madden news will be coming soon. An announcement regarding the game is being made on Thursday night's episode of Gametrailers TV. Next Monday at the EA press ...
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Ronnie Brown Talks Wildcat and Madden
ESPN has a new feature up with Dolphins RB Ronnie Brown discussing the Wildcat formation. While its use in Madden 10 is mentioned a couple times, this article is more about the details of the formation and what someone running it looks for when on the field. You can check out the full article here. Fortunately for us, everything worked out. The thing about the Wildcat is you're able to get all of your playmakers on the field at the same time. It puts you in a position where the defense can'...
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Injury System in Madden 10
This week it is the new injury system in Madden 10 that receives the focus of the Inside EA Blog posting. Lead producer Ian Cummings provides an in-depth look at the new system including a couple screenshots and videos. To check out the full posting click here. In summary: 1.   Injury status / severity is delayed instead of immediate for more suspense and realism 2.   All new animations with trainers and injury carts are shown 3.   You are automatically prom...
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Top Teams in Madden 10
Last week Donny Moore mentioned on Twitter that the top three rated teams in Madden 10 are the Steelers, Patriots, and Eagles. Certainly the Steelers coming off the Super Bowl win and the Patriots with Tom Brady back are the obvious choices. The Eagles got to the NFC Championship last year and had a great offseason so they make a lot of sense to be right there. The more I looked at other teams the more I realized they are justified to be third. I believe that the Chargers could be include...
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Latest Madden 10 Preview and Screens
IGN has posted up hands-on impressions of Madden 10. While the preview does touch primarily on areas of the game that have already been discussed there are more in-depth details to be found. There are also 14 new screenshots which you can take a look at here. The screens focus on QBs and pocket protection. Keep in mind that there are some big announcements still under wraps for Madden with some of them coming at E3. That is what I'm really waiting on to provide some excitement for this ye...
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Pass Blocking Improvements in Madden 10
This week's Inside EA Blog posting for Madden 10 is out and focuses on the improvements made to pass blocking and how Pro-Tak ties into that area of the game. There is a replay video from Madden 10 showing this off as well as comparison videos to put it all into context. To read the full blog and watch the videos click here. At the top of nearly every community wish list for the past 3+ years has been OL/DL interaction…so this year we’re proud to say we’ve spent a really...
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What Favre Would Mean to the Vikings
Despite hope that Brett Favre would actually fade out of the spotlight this year it appears the inevitable return has been set in motion. The first step was when he requested (twice) for his release by the Jets. The benefit of the release was that it made him a free agent clearing him to sign with another team. Now though even more evidence that he is strongly leaning towards a return as he is set to meet with Minnesota Vikings coach Brad Childress later this week to discuss coming back to p...
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