Madden NFL 07 Review

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(More customer reviews)Note:The Madden 07 Wikipedia entry says that Madden can corrupt your entire memory card.I didn't believe this was possible, but it just happened to me.Our franchises and superstar mode files are gone along with files from my daughter's game.It turns out that the internet is full of confirmations of this bug.

Very disappointing.EA does not seem to have a solution to this problem.

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Madden 2007 makes the most radical improvements to gameplay that I've seen in the series.It is absolutely worth the upgrade.

You are now freed from being only the QB or RB in the game.This opens new dimensions that were never possible before.Specifically, you can be any of the players on the offensive side of the ball.Now, instead of being the RB on a running play, I like playing fullback and blowing up a linebacker to let my RB gainbig yardage.

My son and I have played on the same team in two-player mode for years.He was QB and I was RB.This meant that the running game was boring for him since he'd just hand the ball off and let me go.Now, he can play the FB on an I-Formation and we can run down the field together.What a dramatic difference in fun and teamwork!

This freedem extends to the superstar mode.In the past, if you were a WR, you would watch your guy play his games. Now, you can actually play as the WR, TE, or any position on the field.

Madden 2007 is the most innovative upgrade in years and I highly recommend it!

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In Madden NFL 07, you'll control the running game like never before. For the first time ever, step up as the lead blocker to create a hole, then take control of the tailback and smash through, overpower, or slash away from would-be tacklers - as you fight for every yard. Innovative rushing controls give you a game-breaking ground attack featuring all-new jukes, cutbacks, and the distinct running styles of your favorite backs. Between the tackles or in the open field, run to daylight with Madden NFL 07. Smaller backs escape and break tackles, while bigger runners bowl over defenders in the open field Scout collegiate prospects with the all-new NFL Draft Scouting System and during the College All-Star Game Watch players impact their teams with the new Franchise Player Roles feature Team-Specific Defensive Playbooks -For the first time, use actual plays from your favorite team's defensive playbook to shut down the running game, pressure the quarterback, or force key turnovers

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ESPN NFL 2K5 Review

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(More customer reviews)Though it's a little too early to tell, I think it's pretty safe to say that ESPN NFL 2K5 will finally reign supreme in it's yearly battle as "Best Football Game of '04," from the legendary Madden Series. It's hard to believe that it was only a mere five years ago, when the NFL 2K Series first appeared on the cutesy Sega Dreamcast. My have they grown... No longer content with second place in the football console wars, Sega pulled out all the stops and released a living, breathing, sweating, trash-talking, smash mouth football game. If there ever was an idea of the "perfect" football game, this would have to be it. In fact, so much so, that purchasing the anticipated Madden 2005 seems like a waste of money. But hey, I'm a hard-core football fanatic, and I have no qualms splurging seventy bucks on both football titles. Regardless, I can easily see myself playing this game till the Pro Bowl when I finally remember that Madden game I purchased oh so long ago, still un-opened, collecting dust on my shelf.

The presentation on this game is absolutely phenomenal. Last year, I mentioned that NFL 2K4 did an outstanding job utilizing the ESPN license. This year is no exception. Sega should give seminars on taking advantage of a licensing goldmine such as ESPN...*cough*...Atari...*cough*..."Enter the Matrix"... The pre-game, in-game, half-time, and post-game presentations are flawless, albeit the virtual "Boomer" is a little bit creepy. Playing the game is like watching an actual NFL broadcast on the world's leading sports channel. Statistics in the multitudes will fly across the screen during the course of a game, replays from every which angle will be shown in a tiny window off to the side as you choose your next play, and the ingenious VIP system, which acts like a blueprint of your and your opponent's play calling tendencies, allows you to prepare in detail for the current or following game. Throw in the ability to schedule the tone of player meetings (angry or maybe encouraging) and allotting prep time, either through film sessions or a specific physical training regimen (arms, legs, biceps, quads), for your players in order to improve their ratings, and you have a game that puts you front and center in the driver seat of a football team. Granted, I'm only mentioning only a handful of the vast variety of features that are available at your fingertips, which is only a testimony to how deep this game really is.

The NFL 2K series has long been known for it's superior graphics engine. Fortunately, over the years, the series has become less of a one trick pony and more of a complete football experience. Regardless, NFL 2K5 is hands down the most realistic and beautiful looking football game I've ever seen. Players are size proportionate with rippling muscles and veins. Jerseys are colorful and vibrant and twist and wrinkle at the right spots. Player faces are dead on, and smile or frown depending on the game situation. Cheerleaders look less like ghouls and more like Barbie dolls. An example of the great graphics engine in this game was during a replay of an interception my defensive player grabbed in the end zone during a game. As I zoomed in, I actually caught tiny particles of dirt and grass flying around the cleats of my player as he scrambled to his feet after making a diving interception. Dirt and grass! Why is this a revelation, you say? Only because it would have been hard to notice such detail without the benefit of the zooming button during the replay.

Game play is where this game all comes together. Overall, it's basically the same as last years model which isn't a knock since it was great to begin with. If it ain't broke, then don't fix it, as I like to say. Like Madden there are three play calling windows, the top allotted for defensive side of the ball and the bottom being for the offensive side. The variety of plays are abundant and nicely varied. Running is still easy with a stud running back which makes it imperative to choose the All-Pro difficulty if you're looking for a true challenge. The AI is more stingy and intelligent on this setting without being frustrating. A major gripe I had with last year's game was the poor tackling even on the most difficult setting. This year, it's fixed, not only making individual tackling a possibility, but allowing you to choose the type of tackle (bone-rattling or shove) you want to unleash. Also added is an evade move that can be utilized by the quarterback if he's about to be sacked by tapping the right control stick. The player animations are a sight to behold, especially during running plays. Watching a running back scrape for an extra yard or two after being tackled, a defensive end grab for the leg or a quarterback, and a cornerback leap for an interception just brings tears to your eyes.

The NFL 2K series has grown tenfold in it's short existence. So much so that I think it will be a challenge for Sega to top what has to be the perfect football game for next year's entry. Though I'm sure that Madden 2005 will still lead in overall sales, I think it's safe to say that ESPN NFL 2K5 will lead as an overall football gaming experience. Much congrats to Sega.

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It s the season of the fan. The year of people coming together to celebrate sport. And uniting everyone is ESPN NFL 2K5 a coupling of the most responsive and intense gameplay around and the richest multi-player gaming experience possible. Everyone is getting in on the action with the help of our innovative V.I.P. system allowing you to play your friends and top players as if they were sitting right next to you! So dust off those extra controllers grab some chairs and get your game on!Format: XBOX Genre:SPORTS/GAMES Rating:E - Everyone UPC:710425296116 Manufacturer No:29611

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Madden NFL 2005 Collector's Edition Review

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(More customer reviews)If you're going to buy a copy of Madden 2005 for PS2, this is the version you should definately get.From EA:

Madden NFL 2005 Collector's Edition will be available exclusively for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system when the regular Madden NFL 2005 launches in August; however, the Madden NFL 2005 Collector's Edition will be available for a limited time only. We are producing only one run of the product, so be sure to grab it while it's still available. Once it's gone, it's gone for good!

Also exclusive to the Madden NFL 2005 Collector's Edition will be bonus video content including footage of The Madden Phenomenon, The Music of Madden, and an inside look into how this legendary franchise is made each year from scratch. The Madden NFL 2005 Collector's Edition, which will retail for $59.95, features unique collectible packaging, as well as online play* compatible with the regular version of Madden NFL 2005. We are releasing a finite number of the Collector's Edition, so be sure to reserve your copy today.Key Additional Features for Collector's Edition:

Playable classic versions of Madden, including a version from 16-bit era and 2 PS1 versions

Madden Trivia Challenge: Playable trivia game for 1 or 2 players with Madden and NFL trivia with over 1,000 questions

Madden Moments: Relive the greatest moments of the past 15 seasons. Situations become more and more difficult until you reach the ultimate Madden Moment

Historical Playoff Teams: Select from 15 years worth of playoff teams, including authentic, historical uniforms

Bonus Video Content (tentative list includes):

The Madden Phenomenon -- how the Madden franchise has become a dominant force in American culture

Evolution of Madden art -- interviews with EA artists showing game footage from Madden versions over the last 15 years

How the Game is Made - get the inside story on how the game is built from scratch

The Music of Madden -- interviews with artists on the role that music plays in the game and how Madden has launched new bands

Production Commentary -- the producers narrate a game as its being played, pointing our key game design elements and commenting on strategy and tactics

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Madden returns for another season of big hits, amazing plays, dramatic comebacks and in-your-face football action with Madden NFL 2005. Pick your team and begin a quest for the Super Bowl. Build the ultimate team and hold it together for many seasons to make a NFL dynasty. Develop players in training camp, pick up playmakers in free agency, or make your own stars with create-a-player. Do whatever it takes to dominate your opponents and take home a Super Bowl ring in Madden NFL 2005. Forc

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Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff Review

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(More customer reviews)Let me first say that if you're a newcomer to the Tecmo Bowl franchise, and you're looking for a football experience similar to Madden or NCAA, look elsewhere.This isn't for you.Tecmo Bowl Kickoff is a game that will pull at the heartstrings of gamers like myself--adults who grew up playing the original Tecmo Bowl or Super Tecmo Bowl on the NES or SNES, respectively.

For those gamers, I'm sure this game has been on your radar.So how does it stack up?Let me start off with the bad.This game is not NFL licensed, so forget about playing your favorite teams with all the marquee players.There are 32 teams in two conferences divided across four divisions, and you can customize names and uniform colors, so you can recreate your teams and rename the players to match, but that's a lot of work to do right off the bat.

Next off, and this one was a big no-no for me, you can't track your players' stats.You can't access your individual player's stats to see how many yards they've run, TDs they've thrown, or ANYTHING.The only way you'll see that is if you're in the top 20 in the league's ranking.The best you can do is you can track your overall team's basic numbers in a VERY confusing to read chart.

Finally, some of the menu/displays are just weird or don't even make sense.One instance is that there is no way to figure out if you're five yards or fifty from the goal if you're going for a field goal--it doesn't show--or if it does, it's hidden in a strange, confusing interface.Another example of strangeness is that in the defense leaderboard, it shows the teams with the most yards.WHAT?If you're the top defense, you should be the team who's give up the LEAST yards.

Even with all these negatives, for people like me, Tecmo Bowl is still a ton of fun to play.The zig-zag running technique still works.There are still the same four running and four passing plays.The cheesy cutscenes still flash across the screen.While you're playing this, you'll be brought back to those days after school, when you were firmly planted in front of your TV, cursing the impossible interceptions and smiling as you sack the QB for the tenth time in a game.

It maintains the original look and feel of its predecessors, but it unfortunately does not add anything, and in fact, loses some of what made the original games so much fun.If you enjoyed the original games for the simple gameplay, then you'll really be in heaven, but if you are like me, and loved all the stats, you'll be disappointed.Overall, a good effort, and it gets three stars just for the nostalgia, but fumbles the ball with the loss of the biggest and best features of the original.

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Tecmo Bowl is back! The classic, over-the-top, all-American football game enables players of all levels to engage in a fun filled, fast paced, arcade style of football. Based on the most popular Tecmo Super Bowl, KICKOFF lets long time fans and newcomers feel right at home with the simple controls and fun, huge plays and exciting cut-scenes. The legacy returns!

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2010 FIFA World Cup Review

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(More customer reviews)Whether you are a huge soccer fan or totally new to the sport this game is a blast. I bought Fifa 10 at release and have played it a ton and this game only improves on it. Same great engine from Fifa 10 is tweaked to address some major annoyances. (Defenders chesting balls in the box down straight to attackers for gimme goals, easy chips of the keeper)
Scatter shot observations.

All 199 teams, many with authentic jerseys. New stadiums and overall presentation is great although the in-game cut scenes can get a bit repetitive.

Graphics in the cut scenes are also improved and the player close-ups look better than ever. Captain your country is a pretty cool feature, and if you have a created player from Fifa 10 you can transfer him over. The stats you worked so hard to build up will not transfer though as you have to progress by performing well in qualifying and friendlies on the way to the World Cup.

Tourney mode starts with qualifying and friendlies. A simulate match option would come in very handy here since it takes forever to make it to the actual tournament.

Scenarios mode puts you in real life situations from the qualifying around the world with goals to accomplish in each game. Very fun mode with additions coming as the actual cup progresses. The announcers, while not my favorite individuals, are very accurate to situations and add to the game when you can hear them over the crowd (sliders available).

Online mode is fresh but limited to a World Cup tourney starting from the group stage. Pick one country and play three group matches to progress, then to the round of 16, and four single elimination games to win the cup. You do not have to play them all at once. Not sure how the matchmaking works but it is a blast. I would have enjoyed the inclusion of the team play modes which were a blast in Fifa 10. Doubt this was a space issue so I think it should have been included in a full price game.

I guess that is it. Overall a great purchase for most, especially if you have some competitive friends to play with!

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With 2010 FIFA World Cup EA Sports celebrates the single largest sporting event on the planet with the only official and exclusively licensed video game for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa. Featuring all 199 national teams that took part in qualification and all 10 officially licensed stadiums to be used in South Africa, as well as an online Tournament Mode, an improved game engine and extensive multiplayer options both online and offline, 2010 FIFA World Cup is an experience not to missed by soccer fans and those new to the game alike.

All the official teams and stadiums.
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Live the struggle to hoist The Cup.
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Experience all the emotion and passion of the world's fiercest national rivalries as you live the dream of competing against fans from around the world for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Take on the challenge of leading your home nation from qualification right through to a virtual re-creation of the FIFA World Cup Final and feel what it is like to score the goal that lifts a nation.

Online Tournament Mode
For the first time ever, play out the 2010 FIFA World Cup in a full andauthentic online Tournament Mode. Carry the hopes and dreams of your favoritenation into battle against fans from rival countries. Compete under thesame conditions your real-world heroes will face in South Africa, fromthe group stage through the knockout rounds to the chance to be crowned2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa champion. For fans of nations that failedto qualify for South Africa this is the chance to replay and rewrite history.Plus, earn individual and team points to prove your nation is the bestin Battle of the Nations.

Every Official Team and Stadium
Spectacularly presented in true-to-life detail, 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa features all 199 national teams that took part in qualification, all 10 officially licensed stadiums to be used in South Africa and stadiums from each qualifying region. Everything fans love about the World Cup comes to life in stunning detail, including confetti cannons, streamers, and fireworks-just like the official tournament. Plus, supporters who follow their heroes to South Africa will be in the stands waving their country's flag, holding giant banners and cheering in their native language.

Improved Game Engine
2010 FIFA World Cup features a more sophisticated, faster-paced and responsive version of the market-leading EA Sports football engine that drives the award-winning FIFA 10-the highest rated sports game on this console generation. Gameplay innovations capture the journey from qualification to the final tournament with home and away strategies for every nation, situational tactics in-game, and altitude affects that fatigue players faster and even impact the flight of the ball.

Key Game Features

Win the 2010 FIFA World Cup - Compete as one of 199 teams from qualification right through to a virtual reproduction of the 2010 FIFA World Cup Final. Play in any of the 10 official stadiums that come to life with the pageantry and festivity of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
2010 FIFA World Cup Online - The first-ever full and authentic2010 FIFA World Cup online tournament. Compete as your favorite countryagainst rivals in the group stage through the knockout rounds to becrowned 2010 FIFA World Cup champion. Navigate the Globe to locate topcountries and opponents among all 199 participating nations.
Multiplayer Action - Enjoy extensive multiplayer functionality, including local 4-player support (including co-op) and 8-player support online.
Spectacular Presentation - 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa comes to life in spectacular fashion with all the emotion and pageantry of the official tournament, including all 10 official licensed stadiums. Experience confetti cannons, streamers, giant banners, seat cards, flags and fireworks as if you were in South Africa.
Battle of the Nations - Represent your country in the 2010 FIFA World Cup online tournament against your rivals to win global supremacy. Earn individual and team points and prove your nation is the best. Every performance is rated, recorded and uploaded and your ratings all count towards player and nation leaderboards.
Home and Away Tactics - CPU mimics international football by creating strategic, defensive formations for weaker teams playing away from home. Plus, weaker teams raise their level of play on their home pitch.
Altitude Effects - Less air resistance at altitude means the ball travels faster and further. Plus, player will noticeably fatigue faster and their stamina challenged while playing in cities at higher elevations versus sea level.
Authentic Stadiums - Compete in all 10 official stadiums of 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa.

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