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EA Sports' Chip Lange and Nathan Fahrenthold Discuss the
Premium Pass Package for Madden NFL 2005
“It’s a great extension of the Madden product”
News
Eugene Williams Wins Third Annual EA SPORTS Madden Challenge
Jesse Hanninen Wins Inaugural EA SPORTS NCAA Challenge
Madden NFL 2005 sold more than 1.35 million copies within the first week
Biggest First Week in 15-Year Franchise History
Ea’s Madden Nfl 2005 Blitzes Onto Store Shelves
Retailers Report Record First Day For Blockbuster Game With All New Defensive Play, Franchise Mode And Online Innovations
MAdden NFL 2005 Adds EA Sports Premium Pass to its Roster
Online Leagues Kick-off This Fall
EA SPORTS Madden Challenge Kicks off August 14
Celebrating Madden NFLTM Football’s 15 years of football leadership, EA announced the locations for the 2004 EA SPORTS™ Madden Challenge
Description
FEAR THE D! Force the action on defense in Madden NFL 2005. New defensive tools allow you to make more plays and be in on all of the action. The all- new Hit Stick lets you lay the big hit to turn the momentum of the game in your favor. With the new Storyline Central, you get the inside scoop around the league from radio host Tony Bruno, along with local and national newspapers, to help you make critical franchise decisions. With groundbreaking graphics that capture the real stadium experience, Madden NFL 2005 continues its 15-year tradition of innovation in video game footbal
Features
The Only Complete Game: Madden NFL 2005 is the only pro football video game that lets you play both sides of the ball. New Hit Stick: Change the momentum of a game by using the right analog stick to make a huge hit or force a turnover. New Defensive Playmaker Control: You are now in complete control on "D". Modify pre-snap assignments, including double teams and player-specific match ups, for any defensive player on the field. New Storyline Central: Now your games are impacted by the stories that surround your team. New Fan Presentation: Your team's crowd is now customizable with new Create-a-Fan. New EA SPORTS Online: Take on the best Madden players online. Improved EA SPORTS Fair Play keeps the playing field level.
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ESRB Rating
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GameZone's Review/Preview
9.3
GZ Rating
| Gameplay | 9.4 |
| Graphics | 9.3 |
| Sound | 8.5 |
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Concept | 9.2 |
| Multiplayer | 9.5 |
| Overall | 9.3 |
GZ Preview:
Tim Surette - 05/14/2004
EA’s premiere gridiron blockbuster is back with its usual graphics enhancements, gameplay advances, and, oh yeah, domination of the football market.






