Lethal G35

I want ESPN football back.

Pratik

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That cone passing is really gonna take some time to get used to. All a gimmick. Its a shame EA Sports has the lock down on NFL for what 6-7 years? The game isnt that bad though. Passing was better on ESPN but running is btter on Madden.

TwiBlue

I didnt think it was that bad.... I liked it better than madden 04' I havent played 05

pdjafari

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damn that sux!! thanks for the heads up, i'll wait for ESPN, last year ESPN got a better rating than EA...9.3 vs 9.2 for madden!!

www.gamespot.com

^best spot for game reviews etc..

Lethal G35

I just don't like the way it looks. ESPN players look more realistic than madden. I'll still play it since its the only NFL game out.

Babacks_G

I think they just run out of things to change that they start changing things that don't need it and ruin the game. I haven't played Madden 06 but I have NCAA 06 and they made that new "Race for the Heisman" crap and it just overtakes the gameplay by having you focus all your attention or energy on trying to win the Heisman rather than just playing a season. The passing isn't different in that game though so if you hate Madden's new passing and want to stick with EA go with NCAA 06 cause its sick.

Pratik

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Puria, ESPN football is no longer. Madden has exclusive NFL rights BUT you guys all gotta check this out.

Its the madden 360 preview. Its so lifelike it'll taking gaming to an all new level next year!! just watch:

http://www.vsarena.com/news_gaming.p..._from=&ucat=3&

Byrnie

Thanks for the heads up, I'll stick to NCAA '06 when that comes out but it'll probably be the same thing as madden with the cone stuff. When does it come out, september-ish right?

Lethal G35

You can turn the cone passing off. But I'm trying to get used to it.

Babacks_G

NCAA '06 has been out (at least for ps2) and there is no cone for the passing. The passing is unchanged for the most part except that there is no more 'X' receiver. Instead, to run with your QB and accelerate you press X to have a speed burst while still behind the line of scrimmage and you don't have to drop down the receiver icons. I think it's sweet because it doesn't waste the time of dropping the icons and it's more realistic.

pdjafari

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o wow...ESPN has gone bye bye?!! wtf?!? looks like EA's monopolyzing big time now!! ESPN was competing by selling all their games for $19.99 which was amazing!! looks like they ruined it for EA and EA got exclusivity...bastards...

ashadiow

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people waited in line for HOURS here in MN at Best buy.

HooperX

Just so you know, that's all pre-rendered footage. They've yet to release any actual screenshots (because it's still very far from done). Both Madden and NCAA were pretty lacking this year because of staffing for Madden 360. NCAA had a team of 30. Last I heard Madden 360 has a team of 170.

TwiBlue

ESPN bought the rights to MLB games, EA bought the rights to NFL games