 madden
nfl 2004 - out now
It has almost
become as big a fixture on the gridiron calendar as the Super Bowl
itself
In its 14th year and with over 28 million copies sold, Madden NFL
Football continues to lead the way as the undisputed leader in virtual
reality NFL Football.
New features
include revolutionary Playmaker Control that lets gamers adjust
on the fly just as NFL players do, deep Owner Mode options, and
improved online play for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment
system.
Revolutionary
Playmaker Control: Just like NFL players on the field, gamers now
have more control over the action before and during the play with
intuitive right stick adjustments.
With Playmaker
Pre-Play Control, use the right stick to quickly change plays, routes,
or defensive coverage. After the snap, use the right stick to call
out blocks, direct receivers, and make quick adjustments on defense.
New, Deep Owner
Mode: Take over the full bottom line responsibilities of the owner
in addition to GM, coach, and player duties in Franchise Mode.
Features include
relocating your team and building a new stadium and setting all
prices including food, merchandise, and parking. With the addition
of the assistant coach license, gamers can even hire their own coaching
staffs.
Knockout Graphics
and Presentation: New broadcast quality effects create a seamless
transition from the end of the play to the play-call interface with
post-play graphics shown on screen.
Other enhancements
include new split screen replays, numerous specialty animations
including stumbles with the ball, open field blocks, defensive reaction
moves, and new QB scramble transitions to improve throwing the run.
 Players
are modeled with the greatest accuracy ever including tattoos on
player arms, dreadlocks, and long hair sticking out of the helmets,
and all the latest NFL alternate uniforms and helmet styles.
More Game: The
deepest and most realistic playbooks to date are packed with information
directly from NFL Coaches via the NFLCA license, and the package
personnel system provides an innovative and fast way to change personnel
to create favorable match-ups in any formation at the play-call
screen.
Deep AI includes
situational passing that will not throw up the middle with time
running down, real NFL zone coverage schemes, and much more.
Stadium Builder:
Using graphical building tools, choose from multiple pieces to build
your fully customized home field with over 17 billion combinations—put
scoreboards, luxury boxes, and tunnels, where you want them.
Deeper Franchise
Mode: Mini-camp drills will be integrated to boost up players during
franchise mode in the off season and the Horse Trailer Player of
the Game has been added, playing off John Madden's new on-air recognition.
Signing bonuses
are now available so team and player management can emulate the
NFL's real salary cap system. Put players on the trading block and
field offers for trades from computer teams.
New and Improved
Commentary: Featuring the Monday Night Football team of John Madden
and Al Michaels for commentary and dynamic play-by-play and sideline
reporter Melissa Stark.
New commentary
elements include "Gamestory" mode which provides improved
overtime commentary, halftime analysis, and increased rivalry/championship
specific commentary, improved replay commentary, audio for specific
player moves, blowout commentary, and much more.
New EA SPORTS
Trax and Jukebox: New songs are featured, and full Jukebox feature
allows custom orders and play lists.
Online Play
(PC): Take online sports gaming to the next level with online leagues,
quick match, online tournaments, quick games, real rosters, buddy
lists, career stats, clubs, and message boards. Rankings systems
have been rewritten so plug pulling can't be rewarded.
Madden NFL 2004
is out now.
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