Madden 2006

[Crisis]

Comes out tomorrow. I plan on getting it.

Did they increase the price to 65$ or was I just hearing a rumor? Anyone know what the price is?

[Stewie]

50 for everything except 40 for the pc version

[Bill Brasky]

I bought NCAA at Best Buy a few weeks ago and they gave me $5 towards madden. So now I'm only gonna pay 44.99... plus they have a deal if you buy it tomorrow at Best Buy you get to buy a greatest hits title for the PS2, XBOX, or GC for only $5 instead of 20. Two games for $55 after tax aint bad!

[fabolouspaul]

I heard it $37 bucks at Fry's electronics.

[Rhettoric]

$49.99 at most retailers. I got mine this morning around 8:30. Can wait to skip out of work early and give it a spin.

[The King]

My buddy just called me. He is playing as the Bills which is wierd cause he's a Pats fan but he said McGahee is a beast.

[dannyek71]

I heard it $37 bucks at Fry's electronics.

$50

http://shop1.outpost.com/product/4391655

[Devin]

It doesnt come out on PC til like the 17th I think.

That blows.

[Aero II]

Here is a video that EA Sports did for Jeb Bush when he visited their Offices in Maitland, FL.
http://mfile.akamai.com/12909/wmv/vod.ibsys.com/2005/0808/4823834.200k.asx

[Gunzlingr]

It sucks that they conveniently forgot the $29 bucks they charged last year to compete with ESPN NFL 2k5. Another example of why competition is good. I figure I will find somewhere to get a copy, be damned if I pay $50 for a game.

[ryjam282]

Madden wasn't $29 last year, the ESPN game was $29. Madden was $49 last year and $59 for the collectors edition.

[Gunzlingr]

Madden wasn't $29 last year, the ESPN game was $29. Madden was $49 last year and $59 for the collectors edition.NFL was $19.99, when it came out EA lowered Madden to $29.99. I bought both.

[Gunzlingr]

Actually I bought NFL for $18.88 or something on sale at Target.

[Static]

I bought 2k5 for 15.99 when it came outlast year



Ea lowered the price of its NBA and MLB game this year to 29.99 so why didn't
they do that with Madden........guess you can do that when there is no competition.

[THATHURMANATOR]

Yeah the competition was good...

[THATHURMANATOR]

I will pay 50 bucks though. Remember when Genesis game were like 60 bucks?

[fabolouspaul]

I'm a big ESPN 2k fan. I guess i'll have to wait for the 2k NFL legends game coming out in a couple of months.

[camelcowboy]

Madden is sweet, passing is very tough now. I have been playing it for 12 hours straight.

[Kerr]

I'll be getting it soon.

[Static]

I'll be getting it thursday

[BlackMetalNinja]

Just got home and put it in... which means I shall talk to none of you for an extended period of time

[Tatonka]

passing was always very tough.. that is why i hate madden.. it is boring as hell to see "incomplete... incomplete.. intercepted"

wow! FUN!

[The King]

I never play with any of the premier QB's in Madden but on average I would say I usually throw about 3600 yards 30TD's and 21 INT's

[Gunzlingr]

I think I am going to rent it this afternoon and copy it.

[THATHURMANATOR]

Dang I play on all Madden and light it up passing.

[camelcowboy]

Dang I play on all Madden and light it up passing.
Tell me about it. I love the truck stick though. Especially with a running back.

[Bill Brasky]

I bought my copy at Best Buy this morning but haven't played it yet.

I paid $55 and I got Madden as well as Red Dead Revolver. Two games (one of them being Madden) for 55$ is a sweet deal!

[bills_7]

has anyone played it yet today? how is it

im stl debaiting weither to buy it or not

59.99 to buy in Canada

[Drive 4 Five]

has anyone played it yet today? how is it

im stl debaiting weither to buy it or not

59.99 to buy in Canada

So rent it first. That's what I did, went to Blockbuster at lunch.

[Gunzlingr]

Dang I play on all Madden and light it up passing.I can pass fairly well, but I can't rush for crap. Granted I suck overall at it, and never know what defenses to call.

[Tatonka]

how does the "truck" stick work?

[Devin]

ill be getting it in 8 days.

[bills_7]

So rent it first. That's what I did, went to Blockbuster at lunch.

jst rented it... $8.04 lol

[BlackMetalNinja]

I'm in the 3rd quarter, beating up on Miami 27-0... rushing is hard as hell for me though and thats usually my strong point. The vision cone didn't take me nearly as long as I expected to get used to and it works fairly well. The defense and special teams for Buffalo are sick though. I've given up 90 yards total thus far and returned the opening kickoff as well as a INT for TDs. Plus I knocked Feely out of the game too.

[The King]

Im usually pretty nasty rushing the ball. Madden ripped off ESPN with the truck still but I tool on teams in NCAA so if its anything like that I am sure I will continue to dominate the run.

[Tatonka]

what is the truck stick??

[BlackMetalNinja]

basically you can use the right analog stick to bowl people over when you're rushing with the ball

[The King]

what is the truck stick??Its what you use to juke in the new games.

Tapping it back will cause your runner to stop mid stride to dodge a tackle
Tapping it foward will deliver shoulder charge running over the defender
Left will juke left
right will juke right.

Once you get the hang of it you can use it a number of different ways. Faking left juking right that kind of stuff. It provides a ton of realism to the running game.

[DraftBoy]

The passing game is harder but once you get it you immediately become a better passer, bc it forces you to read the D pre-snap to see if you should look long, or short depending on the safety play, or maybe hot route somebody. Running is tough but the truck stick helps alot, imo. I played a game last night and ended up with like 275 passing yards, 2TD, 1 INT, 123 running yards. So I was happy with that performance. One thing I really like is that in one on one coverage your WR (esp #1 WR) will go up and get the ball, even if it means breaking off the route a little short. So will the DB's though so its much more realistic in that effect, kinda cool imo. Overally its literally the same game, but I like it alot already and Im really enjoying playing it.

[Tatonka]

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[DraftBoy]

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ummmm....ok

[McClane]

Started a Franchise and Everett is rated only 12 (!) and McGee only 56...

This the same for you guys?

[Tatonka]

ummmm....ok

that means that my game is about 2 hours away.

[Kolbiss]

that means that my game is about 2 hours away.

Did you buy Madden?

[Stewie]

passing was always very tough.. that is why i hate madden.. it is boring as hell to see "incomplete... incomplete.. intercepted"

wow! FUN!

wow, you must be awful

[DraftBoy]

Started a Franchise and Everett is rated only 12 (!) and McGee only 56...

This the same for you guys?

Everett is hurt all season, McGee was fine in mine, sounds like you simulated some and he got hurt.

[DraftBoy]

that means that my game is about 2 hours away.

Ahh..ok :sorry:

[HeadSquad69]

What does everyone think of the passing vision cone? I played online against a few people and you can't turn the vision cone off :mad: It's kind of annoying

[Iehoshua]

I've got it reserved and have only to go pick it up. However, some reviews I've read are discouraging. Someone tell me it's all right to get it...

:scared:

[bills_7]

iv been playn for an hour and im bored already... doesnt seem like they put enough into it this year

[Iehoshua]

iv been playn for an hour and im bored already... doesnt seem like they put enough into it this year
:ill:

Not encouraging...

[Bill Brasky]

I'm not a fan of this vision cone. I've been playing for 3 hours now and I've already turned it off.

[Iehoshua]

I'm not a fan of this vision cone. I've been playing for 3 hours now and I've already turned it off.
So you at least don't have to use it then.... that's good right?

[Uncle Jesse]

I dont use the vision cone at all, but game play is still awesome, and the SuperStar player mode is unreal! Def worth the $50 bones. Im lucky to stop playing and eat dinner and come on here, but now its back to the game baby!

[Iehoshua]

I dont use the vision cone at all, but game play is still awesome, and the SuperStar player mode is unreal! Def worth the $50 bones. Im lucky to stop playing and eat dinner and come on here, but now its back to the game baby!
Feeling a little better...

[DraftBoy]

I like the vision cone alot to be perfectly honest. It makes the game much more challenging and allows you to learn to look and recognize man v. zone coverage. Also it makes you look for blitzes and audible out or hot route somebody. The cone can get you into trouble as its hard to scramble, look down field, and move the cone at the same time but NFL QB's gotta look and find the WR just as we as gamers do now. I give the game an A!

[Sportsuser101]

Made myself as a QB in the superstar mode. Got drafted by the Steelers of all teams in the 3rd round. Sorry Big Ben you're on the bench.

[Sportsuser101]

I dont use the vision cone at all, but game play is still awesome, and the SuperStar player mode is unreal! Def worth the $50 bones. Im lucky to stop playing and eat dinner and come on here, but now its back to the game baby!
Every year the game seems to get better and more addicting. Nice job. Oh and by the way last year Madden was $29.95.

[Iehoshua]

I like the vision cone alot to be perfectly honest. It makes the game much more challenging and allows you to learn to look and recognize man v. zone coverage. Also it makes you look for blitzes and audible out or hot route somebody. The cone can get you into trouble as its hard to scramble, look down field, and move the cone at the same time but NFL QB's gotta look and find the WR just as we as gamers do now. I give the game an A!


Every year the game seems to get better and more addicting. Nice job. Oh and by the way last year Madden was $29.95.
Now I am wanting to go pick it up..
:scratch:

[McClane]

Everett is hurt all season, McGee was fine in mine, sounds like you simulated some and he got hurt.
Thanks DraftBoy, you were correct...simulated the 4 pre-season games, and McGee got hurt....

Sucks I gotta play a whole season to utilize Everett...that'll take me 'til at least the end of the weekend...:)

[ublinkwescore]

I will pay 50 bucks though. Remember when Genesis game were like 60 bucks?

I remember NES games being like $40.

[That Guy]

I'm a fan of the vision cone. It makes the passing more realistic. Also, it helps prevent online play from becoming a cheesefest... it's not as easy to drop back 15 yards and lob it to Randy Moss in the end zone anymore.

[Iehoshua]

I'm a fan of the vision cone. It makes the passing more realistic. Also, it helps prevent online play from becoming a cheesefest... it's not as easy to drop back 15 yards and lob it to Randy Moss in the end zone anymore.
Exactly why I never liked playing online. People just call hail mary plays every down.

[Devin]

Can someone offer more insight into superstar mode? I am waiting for the PC version so I have another week or whatever to go.

When your drafted are you automatically a starter?
Details people!

[Rhettoric]

Wow, were did the last six hours go.... I have come to the conlusion that I need alot of practice on Madden. Good news is I decimated the Jets 72 - 0 on the rookie level. Still getting the hang of the QB vision, but I was able to hit Evans and Moulds for serveral completion over 20 yards.

I can only dream that the real life Bills will be that dominant. In they game they only allowed two first downs. :drool:

[That Guy]

When your drafted are you automatically a starter?
Details people!
No. I didn't become a starter (WR) until year 3. I'll give more details later.

[Devin]

ill be waiting.

[BlackMetalNinja]

Can someone offer more insight into superstar mode? I am waiting for the PC version so I have another week or whatever to go.

When your drafted are you automatically a starter?
Details people!
http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/sports/maddennfl2006/preview_6128568.html

That should fill you in a bit... and no, you're not automatically a starter. I was a HB drafted in the 4th round by Chicago and was 3rd on the depth chart behind Benson and somebody else... I promptly stopped playing superstar mode and started a franchise with Buffalo instead. 2-0 after a last minute win over Houston and a blowout of the Bucs where Milloy had 4 INTs. QBs that aren't real good in real life seem to be equally awful on the game as both Feely and Simms threw lots of INTs, though David Carr played decent.

[Devin]

How do you determine your draft position. I see a lot of people going in the 3rd+ rounds.

[Uncle Jesse]

Devin, it depends on the agent you pick, how good he is and how good you actually are. When you buy the game try the superstar mode and play around with it, its really cool.

[The King]

I imported my Heisman player from NCAA which makes a big difference I think. I got taken 2nd round 16th pick by The Bengals. I went through camp *****ing about the coaches everyday. They hated me I would be booed everytime I came on the field in the preseason. I am a QB and there was no opportunity for me in Cincy I had the same rating as Palmer an 84. As soon as the season started I demmanded a trade. I was dealt to Miami at that point my agent told me I was a nobody and had no right to demand a trade. So I fired him and took the starting job in Miami.

[Devin]

LMAO! your the man MBB!

[Devin]

Im going to buy NCAA 06 when I get Madden 06 next week.

[The King]

When I took the IQ test I was like 5 deep and I bombed. Terrell Davis called me on my cell to tell me I wasnt going to go anywhere near my projected round. **** him. Stupid Terrell Davis.

[That Guy]

My guy went in the early 5th round (and I scored good on the IQ test). He started as a 76 rated receiver.. 4th on the Chargers depth chart.

[The King]

Yeah I came in at and 84 2nd to Carson.

[Tinboy]

When you play Superstar mode, can you change the depth manually? If you play the 4th reciever, do you only play when you're guy is on the field or the whole game?

[That Guy]

You play the whole game as the whole team.

[Tinboy]

Oki. Not sure if i like that.

[tampabay25690]

I bought it this morning at 11 at Curcuit Cuty here in Tampa and it was 39.99, I still havent played yet Im wasted right now but I will in the AM

[bills_7]

bad presetnation... but im startin to like it a bit more as i play

[Stewie]

I'm a fan of the vision cone. It makes the passing more realistic. Also, it helps prevent online play from becoming a cheesefest... it's not as easy to drop back 15 yards and lob it to Randy Moss in the end zone anymore.


Exactly why I never liked playing online. People just call hail mary plays every down.

I'm sorry, but just because you guys can't play defense doesn't make it "cheese". It makes your skills "nonexistant".

[madness]

I'm surprised nobody mentioned the best thing about the vision cone...

Precision passing! I felt like a real QB as I was tearing up my neighbor last night. Granted I stuck with quick routes since JP's cone isn't very wide at all. Being able to place the ball in the best position for the WR to catch it, make the passing game much more fun. It does take awhile to get use to but once you get it down, passing seems a lot easier.

I'd also suggest against moving the cone back and forth yourself. It takes a little to get use to but you can switch automatically to a receiver by holding down R2(ps2) and select the receiver. If you don't want the cone to lock on your primary receiver, you can also start out with the cone directly in the middle of the field by holding down R2 and pressing 'X' before the snap. (Locking on the primary receiver can be a good thing, especially against a human opp. who tends to cheat over to try to take advantage)

Willis is a beast on that game! He ended up with 163 yards rushing. I had over 60 yards after contact. He also broke through the inside untouched for a 83 yard TD. Once he was in the open field, even the secondary had a tough time trying to catch him.

The Bills offense stayed true to this year's style of play. I couldn't do crap passing until I started pounding the rock w/ Willis. Then a little playaction opened things up for me. Moulds is still the goto guy and ended up with over 100 yards receiving.

The D seems even better this year. As long as you have an agressive blitz scheme, they hold their own. I noticed when I tried to play the O straight up, my neighbor had enough time to make some decent gains against me. (PS2 switched the button config on D after the ball is snapped and on kickoff coverage. This took a little while to overcome.)

Special teams is what sets this team apart from last year! The boys were all over the field! I ran back a kickoff 95 yards w/McGee untouched. I almost had a punt return for a TD with Parrish also. He actually got chased down by a DB who ran a good angle. (They did give up a kickoff TD return but the truck stick had a say in that.)

Overall I wasn't really impressed with '06 in the beginning. I messed around and played a couple of games before my neighbor came over. There is so many new features that affect gameplay it's rediculous. Halfway through playing our game we both were completely consumed by it.

....He is going out and buying it today after work. :up:

[Iehoshua]

I'm sorry, but just because you guys can't play defense doesn't make it "cheese". It makes your skills "nonexistant".
Playing a bs game where the opponent does nothing put pass pass pass is unrealistic and boring to me, its nothing like real NFL football, its more like NFL Blitz, fake and stupid. If you like fake and stupid repetitive boring unrealistic games, more power to you. I don't pretend to have any skills, since I've done it 5 times max online. Plus you can't control every defender on the field last time I checked and it's pretty easy to trick the AI defense.

[Gunzlingr]

Mine should be at my house as I type this. It was only 30 minutes away when I left for work.

[Nasty Mcgahee]

http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/sports/maddennfl2006/preview_6128568.html

That should fill you in a bit... and no, you're not automatically a starter. I was a HB drafted in the 4th round by Chicago and was 3rd on the depth chart behind Benson and somebody else... I promptly stopped playing superstar mode and started a franchise with Buffalo instead. 2-0 after a last minute win over Houston and a blowout of the Bucs where Milloy had 4 INTs. QBs that aren't real good in real life seem to be equally awful on the game as both Feely and Simms threw lots of INTs, though David Carr played decent.Thats funny, when I played the Bucs, mcgee had 3 int's (2 of which were user pics) Milloy had 1 and vincent had 1.

[Stewie]

Playing a bs game where the opponent does nothing put pass pass pass is unrealistic and boring to me, its nothing like real NFL football, its more like NFL Blitz, fake and stupid. If you like fake and stupid repetitive boring unrealistic games, more power to you. I don't pretend to have any skills, since I've done it 5 times max online. Plus you can't control every defender on the field last time I checked and it's pretty easy to trick the AI defense.

Ever think that your oppoents might pass pass pass because your pass defense sucks sucks sucks? If you play all-madden mode, there's no way you can expect to throw bombs all day and win. You'll throw 5 picks and your WR's and or your QB will get hurt.

Maybe you should play more than 5 times to develop some skills before you pass the game off as stupid, fake and unrealistic.

[fabolouspaul]

I'm not a fan of this vision cone. I've been playing for 3 hours now and I've already turned it off.

I rented Madden yesterday. THANK GOD IT was a free rental. I popped in 2k5 after a couple games. Sigh, I really hoped it would be fun for me since there is no other choice in football games. I guess the XBOX 360 version is my last hope.

[Crisis]

I did Superstar mode as RB and was drafted in the 3rd round by the Panthers. I boosted myself up the depth chart so I started. I didn't realise I still had it on Rookie when i was playing around with all the new toys so I ended up winning like 133-0.

I haven't played a Madden game in like 3 years since this one.

I did franchise and simmed the Bills first year to see if they added anything to the offseason mode. Troy Vincent, Damion Shelton, and someone else ended up retiring (forgor who). I signed Ty Law to a 3 year deal, and at the end of the year franchised Travis and packaged him in with Law for the #1 pick in the draft, a 3rd and 5th rounder. I picked up Vincent's replacement with the #1 pick. Of course Takeo Spikes and Posey got injured in preseason, but within the first couple hours I got the game I was winning 100 something to 0 on pro. I'll try all-pro soon.

When I get used to everything else, I'll turn the vision cone on.

[Crisis]

Anyways, one thing I wanted to see fixed with Madden that has always been messed up was INTs. Seems like I drop atleast 10 easy interceptions a game, even when I user them.

[madness]

Anyways, one thing I wanted to see fixed with Madden that has always been messed up was INTs. Seems like I drop atleast 10 easy interceptions a game, even when I user them.If DB's could catch they'd be WR's. :snicker:

Seriously though, I think it's just a matter of keeping the game close to 'the game'.

[lordofgun]

I'll sell someone my unopened Madden 2006 (PS2) game for $40 and free shipping. I don't have time for it. PM me if interested.

[Gunzlingr]

Can you do a franchise with a fantasy draft like you could with 2k5? I loved doing that.

[HeadSquad69]

I still don't like this vision cone :mad:

I like to use Atlanta and have Vick roll out on every play with a run/pass option and cheese my opponents to death :snicker: This is kind of hindering that!!

[lordofgun]

I'll sell someone my unopened Madden 2006 (PS2) game for $40 and free shipping. I don't have time for it. PM me if interested.
too late. i listed it on Ebay. :snicker:

[The Natrix]

I don't like the vision cone so far. I only played 3 games though, so hopefully I start to like it.

[STAMPY]

i remember paying 70 bucks for the Link Gold colored cartridge game for NES

[THATHURMANATOR]

I rented Madden yesterday. THANK GOD IT was a free rental. I popped in 2k5 after a couple games. Sigh, I really hoped it would be fun for me since there is no other choice in football games. I guess the XBOX 360 version is my last hope.
I am not a big fan of the Espn series. It isn't horrible but I am just used to Madden I guess.

[Marvelous]

My bad if this was posted in the first few pages but, Has anyone using the Ps2 had any slowdown or lag? Mainly after a play in franchise finishes it freezes for a sec or two. very annoying....

Other then that i rate the game a 10 improvement. Proof is i suck on all madden and last year i went 10-6 in first franchise. i'm 0-4. The Saints just beat the piss outta me. JP musta had 7 INT's. And Mcallister had 170 yards.
I managed 109 yards and my only TD with Willis. WM is a madden 06 BEAST..
I too was drafted by the Panthers in superstar. I went TE hoping the Bills would take me instead of Everett. Superstar mode is fun.. Like REALITY MADDEN lol...

[Iehoshua]

Played it, it's pretty good. Beat the Packers 34-0. :D

[That Guy]

Lots of interceptions. That's what I've noticed. My first game had 8 total between the two teams (threw 3 of them) and my next game had 6 (threw 2).

[djjimkelly]

this years version is BS becuz losman is rated like ***** and he is unplayable in an online game i ddint know manning can see 10 times as much as our new boy EA U SUCK

[Michael82]

this years version is BS becuz losman is rated like ***** and he is unplayable in an online game i ddint know manning can see 10 times as much as our new boy EA U SUCK
I still don't understand how on Earth Losman is rated LOWER than a rookie that's going to the 49ers...Alex Smith. :sigh:

[djjimkelly]

losman's vision should not be 1/10th of bradys or mannings

[djjimkelly]

the game is sweet all concepts are nice but in a legit game vs a real opponent that is using a solid team losman is no where near good enough. hell bledsoe can see half the field apparently our boy according to ea is gonna have tunnel vision

[Gunzlingr]

I still don't understand how on Earth Losman is rated LOWER than a rookie that's going to the 49ers...Alex Smith. :sigh:Ranked lower than Aaron Rodgers too.

So far I am not impressed, but I only played it an hour or so.

[lordofgun]

Glad I sold mine. :phew:

[Iehoshua]

It's good but no way is it on par with past maddens...

Glad I only traded in games for it..

[Crisis]

Christ. I had to delete two superstar QBs cuz the Dolphins drafted me.

[Kenny]

Christ. I had to delete two superstar QBs cuz the Dolphins drafted me.
Should of just demanded a trade when you got drafted!! :lmao:

[STAMPY]

i just got it... i just don't understand the cone thing??? Are you suppose to move it around to the receiver u want to throw too? every time i try n move it to the receiver i want, i get sacked! :mad:

[DynaPaul]

I picked it up today for $50. The only reason why I bought it is because the far SUPERIOR SEGA version no longer has the license due to EA's greed. I haven't played it yet but I will be playing it tonight after I eat dinner and work out. (I play the Xbox version.)

[Marvelous]

Stampy, until i'm better with teh controls im holding r2 then hit the button of the primary reciever. <<pre-snap. then you dont have to worry about moving it..

-A safe play for using teh bills playbook is singleback trips, the 1st play down on the right. Moulds does a quick in and goes across the whole field. Parrish goes deep, Everett goes up then comeback, and Evans by himself over there does a short post. Evans route is a good bullet route if single coverage. but moulds is the primary...

Post the sweet plays in the Bills playbook.

-Oh yeah, I form, misdirection run still rocks. i get 130 yards a agme with willis but JP is fckn killing me. he sucks so bad that i don't wanna use him anymore.... But i will!!

[BlackMetalNinja]

this game needs a damn hurdle button like the old days, I keep getting caught by the ankles from behind

[mypoorfriendme]

this madden is the best in the last few years id say...finally a realistic passing game when you can actually hit the holes in the zone and after a few games you get used to the vision thing..passing is almost too easy now and ill have to go to all madden soon. (im badass like that)
i cant say enough about how cool it is to read the qb's eyes and when you are the qb, look off recievers and then lob one in the corner of the endzone for 6.

also, tackling and missed tackles have been way upgraded and i am very pleased with that. mcgahees stiff arm is almost as punishing as the real thing.

vick and scrambling qb's are finally not unstoppable.

best madden since the one with culpepper on the cover if you ask me.

[ublinkwescore]

I'm glad I don't care for football video games - I can't stand them - they do absolutely nothing for me.

[ShadowHawk7]

I'm glad I don't care for football video games - I can't stand them - they do absolutely nothing for me.
I got it when it came out, and have one question about it. Is it important to do all the practices in SUperstar mode? You usually need 400 points at about 10 pts per play to get an "A", and you need an A to rank up I think. Also, will playing well in preseason games, and regular season games for that matter, rank up your guy?

[Crisis]

I got it when it came out, and have one question about it. Is it important to do all the practices in SUperstar mode? You usually need 400 points at about 10 pts per play to get an "A", and you need an A to rank up I think. Also, will playing well in preseason games, and regular season games for that matter, rank up your guy?
Yes.

If you want to ace the practices just put a 5 wr shotgun set against fg block.

[Marvelous]

GREAT NEWS FOR EVERYONE PLAYING FRANCHISE :)---
Pick up Vinny Testaverde. his awareness is a 90 and he's a free agent.. His overall is only a 80 so he comes cheap :). he will most likely retire after this year anyways.. My plan is to use him now while im struggling. his vision cone rocks!!! 88 awareness vision cone (http://sports.ign.com/articles/634/634981p9.html)
Vinny is 2 points higher ..:) If your worried about "selling our/keping it real etc" don't be because after a full season i'm fully prepared to go with JP......

JP's vision cone (http://sports.ign.com/articles/634/634981p4.html)

[Crisis]

How come everytime I use JP's vision cone it locks onto Brett Favre?

[That Guy]

How come everytime I use JP's vision cone it locks onto Brett Favre?
You just have to change the default uniform from 'those tight little red shorts'.

[DynaPaul]

Welp, played it last night... not impressed. I'm reminded all over again why I switched over to the NFL2K SEGA series in the first place. Graphics aren't as good and I still don't like the gameplay. (I've played Madden since it was on the Genesis but stopped buying it when the first SEGA football game out on the Dreamcast.) EA hasn't done anything to improve this game except for adding in a couple of gimmicky modes like the Superstar and QB Vision features. It's nice to know that there no longer exists any competition to push them to improve their premium best-seller. Looks like I'll have to just accept its inferiority and continue to play it or spend a lot of time tweaking last years SEGA ESPN Football game.

[Rhettoric]

I am finally starting to get the hang of the game. Evident by my improved passing efficiency and the newly formed calluses on my thumbs. I may actually graduate from the rookie level this weekend. That is if my wife lets me!

[Gunzlingr]

Welp, played it last night... not impressed. I'm reminded all over again why I switched over to the NFL2K SEGA series in the first place. Graphics aren't as good and I still don't like the gameplay. (I've played Madden since it was on the Genesis but stopped buying it when the first SEGA football game out on the Dreamcast.) EA hasn't done anything to improve this game except for adding in a couple of gimmicky modes like the Superstar and QB Vision features. It's nice to know that there no longer exists any competition to push them to improve their premium best-seller. Looks like I'll have to just accept its inferiority and continue to play it or spend a lot of time tweaking last years SEGA ESPN Football game.I have had it a week or so, and I am damn glad I didn't buy it. It really is mickey mouse, in my opinion.

[Iehoshua]

Zero competition hurts the product. Madden doesn't have to go "all out" making a great game since they're the only gig in town. I'm not surprised this Madden is so disappointing...

...or they could be putting all effort into Madden for Xbox 360... :scratch:

[DynaPaul]

Zero competition hurts the product. Madden doesn't have to go "all out" making a great game since they're the only gig in town. I'm not surprised this Madden is so disappointing...

...or they could be putting all effort into Madden for Xbox 360... :scratch:

Ha, yeah right! EA has already butted heads with Microsoft once already over Xbox Live. SEGA and other companies were taking EA's share of the sports market. I guess EA figured they'd be top dog and it'd be cheaper to just buy the NFL rights outright. I doubt that they're going to reinvent and improve their product since they can sell the same old coding again and again with no concerns over competition AND rake in the big bucks.

@#%* EA Sports! (It's NOT in the game.)

[Crisis]

Is it weird to play Miami as a franchise just to move them to Mexico City and trade all their starters except Feeley for 7th round picks?