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The Line Drive 8/17/09
The Madden 10 Online Franchise app for the iPhone will not be out until sometime in September. Apparently delays have caused it to be pushed back from the intended release alongside the game. The Gamestop preorder incentive for NBA Live 10 is now known and thankfully it is not tied to a demo or any particular game feature. Instead it will be a copy of the soundtrack given away. ESPN takes an amusing look at the lowest rated players at each position or category to put together ...
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Madden NFL 10 Coverage Wrap-Up
Madden 10 is now officially out so it'd be great to hear some more general impressions and reaction from those of you playing the game now. Over the last week I've put together prerelease coverage which you can find the links to below in case you missed any of it. Going forward I'll have more about Online Franchise as we get into the mode and see how it all plays out. Also of note the next roster update will come on Wednesday August 19th and will see the arrival of Michael Vick on the Eagles...
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Michael Vick Joins The Eagles
With the news that Michael Vick has signed a two year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles there is a lot of questions still left to be answered. How effective will he be after two years away from football? What will this do to the chemistry of the locker room and distractions from the media? How will the team utilize him on a team that already has explosive offensive weapons and why would they want to take Donovan McNabb off the field even for a few plays each game? Looking at the move in t...
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Madden NFL 10 Online Impressions
Online play has been a mixed bag for Madden over the last few years. It is one of the most heavily played games online yet it lacked consistently requested options and features and also was plagued by disconnects and occasional lag. For Madden 10 the biggest addition is obviously Online Franchise, but also there is Online Co-Op and smaller but relevant changes like the ability to set your depth charts to use in the online games. The Online Franchise servers just went live last night so un...
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Appearance on The Madden Voice
Earlier this evening I sat in on the live broadcast of The Madden Voice. The topic of course was all about Madden 10. There were a ton of guests on this evening including Ian Cummings who called in about 1:45 into the show. I'm on from the very beginning at which point I discuss my impressions of the game and then chime in from time to time for nearly 2 1/2 hours. Special guests Pastapadre, GameSpot Senior Editor Brian "Mechberg" Ekberg, and Konsole Kingz CEO CJ "KingSoul" Peters will be gi...
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Madden NFL 10 Impressions
Madden has remained the most highly anticipated sports franchise in the US despite releases this generation that are looked back upon with disappointment. This year for Madden 10 the development team took a more serious approach focused on authenticity, presentation, and gameplay enhancements. After getting time in with it at E3 I didn't really have a great feel for how it would ultimately be received and what longevity it would offer even though many of the improvements were evident. Aft...
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Madden 10 Video Blowout #3
Continuing with the series of HD quality videos from Madden 10 this set focuses on franchise mode, in particular the halftime and Extra Point franchise shows. I've really enjoyed these even though they are somewhat lacking. There certainly is the base for something special here. I've found that I sit through all the highlights which is something I've never done before. I'll talk more about them in detail in my full impressions. I've decided to hold the online play videos until I put up my...
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Madden 10 Video Blowout #2
Here is another set of HD quality Madden 10 gameplay videos. Featured in this bunch of videos are the Redskins @ Eagles (in the snow), Packers @ Lions, Chiefs @ Raiders (in the rain), and Chargers @ Broncos (in heavy snow with the "wide" camera angle). Weather conditions really have an effect as you'll see players slipping on occasion. When that happens as a WR the icon disappears and as a QB you are momentarily unable to throw. Tomorrow afternoon I'll get up some clips from online games ...
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