Madden 10 Top Player Ratings
Last month I was able to break some ratings via Twitter while at an NFL hosted luncheon. Those ratings though were not finalized and have been tweaked continuously since. ESPN has obtained the finalized top 10 rated players at some of the positions and even break it down displaying some of the individual ratings categories. These are the official ratings that will be shipped with the game. As usual there will be a release day roster update but generally that adjusts player movement more than...
USAF Thunderbirds in Madden 10
Given all the news to come in the next 10 days there won't be a Madden 10 blog next week. In its place will be the coverage coming out of E3. With that in mind lead developer Ian Cummings has just posted up a bonus blog for today following the one that went up earlier covering the run blocking improvements.
The blog covers the addition of the USAF Thuderbirds and how it came about that they would be included in the game. This is a real nice touch to the presentation adding to the feel of ...
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...
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 ...
New Backbreaker Screenshots
Backbreaker remains somewhat of an enigma. Announced over two years ago the game has been in something akin to a PR lockdown since. While the allure of dynamic tackles remains intriguing there has been little else shown from the game and general details have been scarce. Gamestop had put it up for presale on its website and it looked like a fall release for the game with Atari as the publisher, only to pull the listing a few days later putting those things back in doubt.
Earlier today two...
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'...
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...
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...