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[DMczaf]

http://cube.ign.com/articles/532/532059p1.html

Outside of the game, the Dynasty Mode improves greatly on what was already a fantastic mode last year. Storyline Central may just be the greatest thing to ever happen to a franchise mode. Radio broadcasts go well beyond the hopes of some weekly newspaper spread (which Madden also has). Interviews with the real stars bring it home. The team game is stressed, but Madden knows that teams are made of individuals -- so while team morale exists, so do individual desires and personalities. Team chemistry and the needs of each player must be balanced, while still trying to turn a profit. It's complex, it's deep, it's great.

I'm very impressed with what Madden is bringing to the table this year. Quite honestly, when I first saw the game, I thought this was one of those "light update" years, but after playing a bunch of games, I've realized I'm wrong. I don't know that any Madden game has taken such a drastic turn from offensive to defensive focus. The game feels more realistic, but also maintains it's action roots. I can't imagine not playing Madden this year. But, honestly, I can't imagine not playing NFL 2K5 this year. They are both fantastic. Perhaps the most evenly-matched ever. It's really a matter of taste, and I can't make up my mind which I prefer. Don't fret Madden fans, you are in for a treat this season.

Another EA money hat

 

[Fifty]

I love Madden's action-roots. They're much better than his nappy-roots.

 

[Mrbob]

Uhhh Hilary normally handles IGNXBOX related material fool.

This is probably just cut and paste from his xbox article.

 

[DMczaf]

Uhhh Hilary normally handles IGNXBOX related material fool.

This is probably just cut and paste from his xbox article.

Yeah, but this where I saw it first

...DMczaf on Cube IGN?! Ahhhhhhh!

 

[cvxfreak]

The depth of Madden 2005 sounds intriguing. Team morale?

 

[DMczaf]

The depth of Madden 2005 sounds intriguing. Team morale?

http://www.easports.com/games/madden2005/storylinecentral.jsp

Theres some great videos of Franchise mode here. They show what happens to team morale if you trade a team captain like Ray Lewis, most of your players wont like the team's direction lol

 

[ZILLION]

Another EA money hat

EA doesn't need to give IGN money hats. IGN has J Rob aka Jon Robinson. :lol

 

[Cloudy]

The depth of Madden 2005 sounds intriguing. Team morale?

I wonder if IGN can also tell us about the depth of EA's asshole lol

ESPN is clearly the better game. Don't wuss out now with a "tie" :rolleyes

 

[Cerebral Palsy]

*yawn* Franchise mode is for sissies.

 

[DMczaf]

I wonder if IGN can also tell us about the depth of EA's asshole lol

ESPN is clearly the better game. Don't wuss out now with a "tie" :rolleyes

Wow...

It's like you go out of your way to make all ESPN fans look like assholes

*yawn* Franchise mode is for sissies.

And that makes no sense at all.

 

[cvxfreak]

EA doesn't need to give IGN money hats. IGN has J Rob aka Jon Robinson. :lol

HEY, he's a nice guy!!

 

[Cerebral Palsy]

And that makes no sense at all.

Touché

 

[swoon]

yea. i pretty much buy my sports games based on which has the best dynasty mode. and madden always wins.

that said i'll be most likey be picking up espn for 16 dollars this weekend. but i'll for sure be getting madden.

 

[WasabiKing]

*yawn* Franchise mode is for sissies.

It's for people who know how to manage a franchise from top to bottom. Working within a salary cap, while considering building a new stadium, drafting great picks, free agency, and improving players through training camp and preseason. I'm in franchise year 9 and it's really improved my game, considering I play all parts of the field now on defense.

Don't blame EA cause your Chiefs are garbage the following year, it's just fact. You should be happy that Priest Holmes is an awesome back in the game, too bad the secondary is true to form, haha.

 

[dskillzhtown]

The depth of Madden 2005 sounds intriguing. Team morale?

Without getting into stuff I can't talk about outside of #ga, I have been told that all EASports developers have been challenged to think outside of the box this season and make all the games not just updates to last year's games, but make them new experiences. NCAA is an example. While many are hating it, some love it. And Madden, Live, MVP are supposed to challenge the norm. So I am very much looking forward to Madden this year.

 

[DJ_Tet]

that said i'll be most likey be picking up espn for 16 dollars this weekend. but i'll for sure be getting madden.

How so?

 

[speedpop]

Madden is only starting to use morale now?

God damn EA.

 

[swoon]

How so?

target!

though i'll prolly just by something by michael graves instead. i mean if only he could design a video football game ....

 

[Nameless]

Visually, Madden has perhaps the best football animations I've ever witnessed. Maybe not top to bottom, through every aspect of gameplay, but tackle and run animations look so smooth, it does in fact seem like there are actual players on the field and not just virtual representations. Up close, the jerseys aren't ultra-detailed, the lighting isn't as realistic as could be, but those animations, they are a thing of beauty.

An Admitted Sega Fanboy can admit this, why can't the ESPN fans around here?

 

[DMczaf]

http://www.easports.com/games/madden2005/rayingame.jsp

 

[Fifty]