Archive for the ‘Madden’ Category
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Madden 08 sideline catches video
Last week it was gang tackling that was given the spotlight. This week in his producer blog, Ian Cummings displays some of the sideline catches that are new to Madden 08 this year. Some notes from Cummings: You can see how we actually take awareness into account on these videos - a highly rated player like Gates is consistently getting his feet in, but then you can see a player like Vincent Jackson who's rated lower than Gates still can play the catch but possibly not get his feet in. T...
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Brand new screens from Madden 08
EA has released a new set of eight screenshots from Madden 08. So what stands out in these? That new Chargers jersey is sharp! The player models look improved over last year. I didn't know Jamal Lewis could get off the ground. Someone really seems to like the Browns, Cardinals, and Broncos... Click the thumbnails below to view the full size images. ...
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Exclusive screenshot from NBA Live 08
EA Sports has given pastapadre.com an exclusive screen from NBA Live 08. The Rockets Yao Ming is featured in the shot. Click on the thumbnail below to view the full size image. ...
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Madden 08 Wii producer interview
IGN has posted up an interview with associate producer for the Wii version of Madden 08. Some of the highlights of it are below. -Focused on refining the controls, making them simple and more responsive -Graphics are improved -Party mode with 4 player action. Includes utilization of the Mii -Added a telestrator -Online play, roster updates, but no voice support -Uses EA Nation usernames, not Wii friend codes As I thought when the first news on it came out, it is sound...
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EA to publish games for the Mac
EA has announced that they will begin supporting the Mac with games starting next month. Soon after sports titles such as Madden 08 and Tiger Woods 08 will make their way out. I wonder what kind of a market there is for them? They seem to grudgingly release games on the PC and that has a much larger base to draw from. I wouldn't imagine there would be many potential sales but analysis must've shown they could profit off this decision....
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Madden 08 gang tackling video
Via EA's producer blogs comes a new video Madden 08 video. In Ian Cummings' entry today is a focused look at the gang tackling. Videos can't show the game changing difference this technology has made for us (and for you all). I tried to get a really good 4 man one, but only got ones where the defender fell backwards at first. This isn't always the case, but it was the best I could do with the timeā¦getting a "true" 4 man pileup proved kind of difficult. Despite the disclaimer he makes about i...
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Madden 08 Father of the Year contest
EA Sports is running a contest to find the Madden Father of the Year. Anyone who is a father or has one that plays Madden should take a shot at this as the prize package is enticing. -Xbox 360 Elite -Advance copy of Madden 08 -Madden "fanatic" pack including autographed helmet and football and Father of the Year team jersey To enter send in a written, video, or audio story about why you or your dad should be considered the Madden Father of the Year. Entries must be received by June 18th ...
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Four new Madden 08 screenshots
EA Sports has released four new screens from Madden 08. Click the thumbnails below to see them full size. Interestingly enough Barry Sanders and Walter Payton are featured here, showing that 2K didn't end up with exclusive contracts with at least some of the legends (maybe not any) when they signed them for All-Pro Football 2K8. The other two show the spectacular and sideline catches off. ...
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