This is the cover: http://www.ebgames.com/ebx_assets/product_images/245119.jpg
Ratings: http://nyjetsfan.com/forum2/index.php?showtopic=913

Major Offense and Passing Upgrades

* Quarterback Vision Control: Look off receivers and make heads turn with the revolutionary QB Vision Control mechanic. Each QB has a different field of vision, depending on his rating. It's now tougher to hit receivers outside the QB Vision Control.


* Precision Placement: Choose exactly where to throw the ball-lead the receiver across the middle or take a little off a deep pass to set up a jump-ball.


* Additional Passing Features: Formation Specific Audibles-different audibles for different situations; Smart Routes- receivers adjust their routes to pick up first downs or cross the goal line; Head Tracking-players now turn their heads when looking for the ball-no more blind catches.

Experience the Life of an NFL Player with NFL Superstar Mode

* NFL Superstar Mode: This entirely new single-player mode allows you to experience the life of an NFL player by earning one of more than 60 Personas ranging from MVP to Movie Star.

Unprecedented Depth and Upgrades

* More Robust Online Features: Share files via your EA Locker and instantly find a solid match-up with improved matchmaking. Check your EA SPORTS Fantasy Football stats in game.


* Broadcast Presentation: Improved graphics, tons of scripted scenes, and new replays and sequences.


* Truck Stick Control: Deliver big hits on offense to break tackles, pancake defenders, and clear your path to the end zone


* Real NFL Gameplay: All-new features include smart routes, defensive keys, and blocking assignments.


* Updated sound and commentary: More natural sounding commentary system, radio show improvements with new calls, and enhanced commentary from John Madden as he breaks down the game and analyzes replays.


* Franchise Enhancements: The deepest season mode to date features: Total Control Simulation-Quickly simulate results on a play-by-play basis.


* Establish a Gameplan: Practice plays to counter your opponent's strengths and exploit their weaknesses, while earning in-game attribute bonuses for your efforts during practice.


* Spawn Games: Play Franchise games online. This plus the EA Locker users to compete in Franchises concurrently.


* Improved Radio Show: Features new callers and segments from the Tony Bruno Show.

New Article on EA Sports.

VISION AND PRECISION

By Dino Scoppettone

Chances are, if you're an experienced Madden NFL gamer, you've spent more than a little time using the Atlanta Falcons in the game – mainly because quarterback Michael Vick can be practically unstoppable, given his amazing scrambling abilities and his knack for throwing well on the run.

While Vick will still be a force to be reckoned with in Madden NFL 06, the rest of the quarterbacks are coming back to the pack, thanks to this year's emphasis on Vision and Precision. For the first time in years, the Madden NFL passing system has been improved significantly, making a quarterback's ability to see the entire field a very important part of the passing game.

Madden NFL 06 gamers will notice a difference from the first snap of the ball. On passing plays, quarterbacks will have a "Vision Cone" which denotes the direction in which the QB is looking. The size of the Cone is dependent upon the quarterback's talent rating, as well as the skill at which you're playing, and the concept is to use the Cone to look in the direction of the receiver to which you want to throw the ball.

This means the days of rolling out right and throwing a blind bullet pass to the left for an easy 20-yard completion are over – unless you make sure your QB is looking to the left before he throws the ball. The easiest way to look at your intended receiver is to hold the R2 button (on the PlayStation®2 console) and tap the receiver button, which immediately moves the Vision Cone towards that receiver, before you hit the receiver button to actually throw the ball. Using the R2 button method, which is basically a double-tap, the quarterback's head can "snap" quickly to look at the receiver before he throws it.

Alternately, gamers can use the right analog stick to manually move the vision cone left and right, allowing them to look back and forth across the field, trying to spot a receiver. Whether using the R2 button or the right analog stick, however, it will be important for gamers to have their quarterbacks looking in the direction of the receiver before throwing, because any balls thrown in a direction where the quarterback isn't looking have a much better chance of being overthrown, falling short, or even being intercepted.

In fact, at the higher skill levels, gamers won't even be able to throw to receivers outside the vision cone after a period of time, because the receiver's passing icons will fade out if the quarterback doesn't look in his direction for too long.

Old-school Madden NFL players will, of course, have the option to turn off the Vision Cone system and use the previous passing system, but the Vision Cone lends a new air of realism about the game – just ask the guys that actually play the position for a living.

"In most video games, you can just hit a button and the quarterback will just throw it wherever he wants. Now, you really have to know what's going on, you've really go to understand the game," said Cincinnati quarterback Carson Palmer after trying out the new Vision Cone system. "It changes the game and I think it's going to make it more competitive. You can't just go back and hit a button. You've got to know exactly where the receivers are going; you've got to know if they're running a crossing route, an out route, a go route, and you've got to kind of lead them with your vision."

Vision, according to Palmer and several other NFL quarterbacks who have previewed Madden NFL 06, is one of the most important aspects of playing the position.

"That is the the most important thing, in my opinion," Lions quarterback Joey Harrington said of having excellent on-field vision. "You don't have to have the strongest arm, you don't have to be the fastest guy out there, but you have to read and recognize what's going on. Anybody can get out there and chuck the ball 65 yards down the field, but if you don't see the coverage, see where the opening in the zone is, see how the guy is breaking out of his route versus man coverage, you're not going to complete most of your balls."

"Vision is a big thing," added Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck. "A lot of times, guys will say 'hey, I didn't see him.' He was wide open, but you didn't see him. Hey, it's your job to see him. You've got a lot of offensive line in front of you, and you've got to find a way."

Another addition to the passing game in Madden NFL 06 is the new Precision Passing system, which gives players greater flexibility as to where they're aiming the ball. By pressing either the left analog stick or the D-pad in the direction you want the ball placed as you throw it, you can aim the ball at a spot near the receiver – high or low, outside or inside, as you try to keep it away from the defensive players.

www.maddennation.com/forums/register.php?

great madden messageboard I go to, we could use jets fans. check it out. JC you'd like it i think

Yea, I go there to get my information, I am also on Maddenmania.com

I dont post much though...

The End of Madden name used on video game?!?!?

NFL | Madden to Leave ABC Head to NBC - from www.KFFL.com
Wed, 15 Jun 2005 06:57:30 -0700

Steve Zipay, of Newsday, reports broadcaster John Madden has been hired by NBC for its Sunday Night Football coverage beginning in 2006. Madden will leave ABC's Monday Night Football after this season. The network will announce the long-term agreement at noon today, June 15.

i dont understand how that would have impications on the madden name not being used in the video game? does EA have a contract with ABC and not NBC?

Well go to Maddennation.com... they say right on the top, it says:

The End of the "Madden" Name? June 15, 2005

KFFL is reporting that John Madden is leaving ABC to join the NBC crew. What does this mean for the Madden football title? Read the full story here and discuss it.


I am just the reader, and poster.

I joined MaddenNation! I'm Wayne'sWorld80! Hope to see more of us come around!
Can't wait to get the game now that I see its features.

mr. bizkit dont just post things that you dont understand... i went to maddennation and it was just a spculatory question... therefore it was a waste... i understand the connections that exist, between espn, madden, abc, and now nbc, but based on the forum and all the info you provided, nothing is certain...

i know you dont like me guy, but in any event i am looking forward to the game coming out and i dont think the link will end the madden name

I know we hate each other, but everything I have said to you before this post, has been on topic. Then you come in here posting an off-topic post again, in one of my posts. Do you like pissing me off? I post something for people to read. Not for you to talk shit. So either stay on topic, or don't post.

first off i dont hate you... i do disagree with a lot of your opinions but that is non consequential (somewhat)...

i was just confused by what you posted about the madden name being finished and i asked you to explain your post and you were unable to, and where you told me to look really didnt have anything to do with that

but i am not going down this danged road again even though i know you are gonna take this personally or whatver, so reply with your finest words good sir, but dont make this something it isnt

I don't believe they'll change the name, or at least not for quite awhile. Take Comisky Park for example, now U.S. Cellular Field.
Charles Comisky was the founder/creator of the White Sox, and the stadium was named after him. Now recently in like 2003, they changed it to U.S. Cellular Field.
Therefore the creator/founder of the noun/proper noun they created may have their name on that product even after they die or retire, since they were the one who started it and should rightfully be remembered for it years later.
So it won't be "Lil'Nom 2020", it'll take awhile and then they will change the name.
But with a hug and a kiss one of you needs to apoligize about something, I think there are a lot of people (like me) whom like you two a lot, but when we constantly see you guys fighting it doesn't look good.

Actually there was this same exact rumor that happen last year, that they were going to change the name. But, then all the talk blew up, and we haven't heard about it since, like right now.

Who knows what will happen, we will all just have to wait. If Madden does leave the game, there will be good things about it. Not listening to him annoucing a game is great, because he is so boring.

Disturbed's new song to be in Madden

Launch Radio Networks reports: DISTURBED has set "Ten Thousand Fists" as the title of its third album, according to a posting at the band's official website. The album is also tentatively slated for release on September 20, although that date has not been officially confirmed. It's been three years since the group released 2002's "Believe", and frontman David Draiman told Launch the new album is worth the wait. "I personally feel, and I think the rest of the band shares that opinion, that this is the best material we've ever written, and we're ready to do what needs to be done, at a time when it needs to be done," he said.

The title track has been tapped to appear in the next NFL Madden video game.

The Chicago-based quartet recorded 20 songs, from which 13 will be chosen to appear on the new record. A single, possibly a song called "Stricken", should arrive at radio stations sometime this summer.

DISTURBED will begin a four-to-six-week North American tour on August 6 in San Diego, California. The only other two confirmed dates so far are Portland, Oregon on August 10 and the Black Hills Motorcycle Rally in Sturgis, South Dakota on August 12.

DISTURBED will also headline the Jagermeister Music Tour in November, followed by the Music As A Weapon III trek in 2006.


Source: Blabbermouth

So, wait, is it a 100% chance/fact/whatever that there will be no ESPN NFL 2K5, becuase it was a much much better deal imo, and funner

Yes madden bought out the NFL license. Nobody else can make an NFL game.

but based on the specs of the madden game, it seems they will incorporate some of the nfl 2k5 technology, ideas, and atmosphere into the madden series...

Yea, I really hope they do that, because to have a guy like Chris Berman talk about the scores, and do the fastest 3 minutes would be great addition to the game. It will probably make 2k buyers buy it.

Sadly, I couldn't find any of Pennington...

Few new screens are out:

Boller:
http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/2005/...9_screen003.jpg

McNabb:
http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/2005/...6_screen005.jpg

Bulger:
http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/2005/...3_screen002.jpg

Delhomme:
http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/2005/...9_screen002.jpg

Harrington:
http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/2005/...9_screen003.jpg

Plummer:
http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/2005/...9_screen001.jpg

Carr:
http://xboxmedia.ign.com/xbox/image/articl...17041733196.jpg

Leftwich:
http://xboxmedia.ign.com/xbox/image/articl...17041735117.jpg

Bledsoe:
http://images.ea.com/sports/games/06/madde...ys3_640x480.jpg

Grossman:
http://images.ea.com/sports/games/06/madde...rs2_640x480.jpg

Losman:
http://images.ea.com/sports/games/06/madde...ls2_640x480.jpg

Palmer:
http://images.ea.com/sports/games/06/madde...ls2_640x480.jpg

There is new, awesome screens at gamespot.com.... here you go:

http://www.gamespot.com/xbox/sports/madden...creenindex.html

There are more screens at gamespot again.. Listed (7-1-05)

Check them out:

http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/sports/maddenn...creenindex.html

There is also some images of it at IGN.com

It is very easy getting there, so check it out.

Here is a video with a tutorial of vision and precision, pennington's cone, and the truck stick ALL the goods also interviews with mcnabb, leftwich, tony g, strahan, and a live demo EnJOY!

http://www.gamespot.com/xbox/sports/maddennfl2006/media.html

Sorry its only for xbox the things when u set ur cone on ps2 is u hold down r2 or l2 and press the button - or to make it straight is l2 and X (there is no more X reciever its Triangle now)

Im sorry its the Gameplay Footage 6 Video

i only saw penningtons cone for like one second...

i watched the precision passing thing with rich eisen... it was a majority manning... maybe i got the wrong one... lemme know, because that one second was exciting to see chad throwing

no sorry bob, only one i could find - i covers almost half the field though!
im gonna love the jets in 06

Here is the latest information on the new Superstar Mode.

July 1, 2005 - You've taken your team to the Super Bowl as an owner, as a general manager, but have you ever seen yourself in the game throwing the perfect spiral to win it all? That's the theory behind the new Superstar mode in Madden as you create a player from the parents up. That's right, you select the best set of parents for your athlete. Do you want a father who is an ex-linebacker or a gardener? How about a mom who is a brain surgeon and likes to take karate? Everything from your parents IQ to their occupations and hobbies are listed, and depending on the parents you pick, you'll find which positions your player is best suited for. Your DNA will also affect your stats, including physical skills, immediate exposure, and awareness. From there, tat him up, add some muscles (even adjust the amount of thigh fat), shave his head, give him a blonde afro, the choice is yours.

From there, it's almost time for the draft where you wait it out until your name is called by a team in need of your position. Unfortunately, you won't be called in the first round, so forget about living in a mansion right away. You'll start out in an apartment, and the better you get at the game, the more famous your superstar becomes, the bigger the crib you can obtain. Before the draft, however, you can listen to words of advice from mentors like Terrell Davis who will give you advice about everything from your apartment to the draft to agents to off the field activities like acquiring movie roles.

You sit down for radio interviews where you talk about your favorite food and favorite video game (Madden, of course). You can sign with an agent who best fits your needs, from good negotiation skills to influence, and if you find the right agent, not only will the training institute be open for you to workout in, but you'll have the ability to make more money through endorsements, and if you're good enough, you'll even be able to get your mug on the cover of Madden…let's just hope the curse isn't part of the deal. When first starting out, though, none of the top agents will want to represent you. You'll need to work your way up, then do what every NFL superstar has learned to do, fire your agent and move on to the next best guy.

But before the draft, you'll need to sit down and take a two minute IQ test, just like the Wonderlic test given to all rookies at the combine. It's part intelligence, part psychological as the teams are trying to gauge your awareness and personality type.

Do you enjoy practical jokes?
How wide are the goalposts?
Who was the best player on your team in college?
Have you ever lied to give yourself an advantage?
Do bright colors concern you?

That's right, 20 of the most random questions you can think of.

Answer them all, get your score, then move on to the draft.

Get picked and move on to training camp where you can practice with your new team, even earning points for every yard gained.

Or, if you'd rather head to your agent's office and call a press conference, guaranteeing a trip to the playoffs, or maybe even complain about your new coaching staff (they wouldn't recognize talent if it hit them in the head), it's up to you. This is also the place where you can announce your retirement due to injury, or if you want to start over with a new superstar. You can even import players from NCAA or NFL Street as your superstar, that way you don't need to start over from scratch. And if your created character is already a stud in either one of those games, it gives you an advantage in Madden as he will definitely have better attribute ratings starting out than a player you create from scratch.

As you progress through your career, you'll need to memorize movie lines, talk to the media about how great you are, and of course, make sure your fade is looking clean for your next TV appearance. This is what NFL Superstar mode is all about. Crafting your character to be the next Michael Vick or Donovan McNabb. Taking matters into your own hands and winning the Super Bowl for your team without having to worry about the price of popcorn or peanuts.

Click on the media links at the bottom of the page for a video showcasing the new mode along with 50 new screens, and check back to IGN Sports for the Diary of an NFL Superstar, coming soon.

My answers will be:

Do you enjoy practical jokes? Yes

How wide are the goalposts? 18 1/2

Who was the best player on your team in college? Me

Have you ever lied to give yourself an advantage? Yes

Do bright colors concern you? No

HUGE NEWS!!!!!

Some dude from maddennation.com has checked the ratings from vids in the game, from gameinfromer.

using alot of pauses i was able to gather all ea ratings from latest game informer vid

1.overall
2.offence
3.defence


bears
73
66
76

packers
80
94
70

bengals
85
84
76

bills
78
77
94

cardinals
76
78
79

broncos
74
90
80

chargers
86
88
77

lions
78
80
74

jets
81
86
86

browns
68
68
70

chiefs
85
97
71

cowboys
73
78
79

falcons
85
80
82

colts
90
99
69

rams
82
90
73

dolphins
70
67
79

eagles
96
91
93

giants
72
74
78

jaguars
84
79
85

panthers
85
87
87

49ers
67
71
69

patriots
97
93
96

raiders
81
88
67

ravens
88
68
90

redskins
77
69
87

saints
72
83
65

seahawks
86
89
76

steelers
91
89
95

titans
69
80
68

vikings
90
92
80

texans
83
81
79

buccaneers
75
76
88

86 Offense, and 86 Defense... I got to say... I like it... It is much better then what it was before...

the superstar mode is something they stole from the derby game by sega. u biuld horses by breeding them by selecting there parents and so forth. its a cool game but some people are to obsessed and have like 100 horses. i have 2 and they suck lol

Some players ratings, at some positions have been posted, Defensive End, Defensive Tackle, Inside Linebacker, Outside Linebacker.

Here are the Jets players:

John Abraham: 78 Spd. 77 Str. 84 Aware. 87 Agil. 88 Accel. 79 Tkl. 85 Tough 87 Imp.
Overall: 92.25

Shaun Ellis: 77 Spd. 85 Str. 86 Aware. 73. Agil. 83 Accel. 79 Tkl. 89 Tough 82 Imp.
Overall: 88.50

Dewayne Robertson: 57 Spd. 90 Str. 71 Aware. 64 Agil. 67 Accel. 76 Tkl. 86 Tough 77 Imp.
Overall: 81.90

Jonathan Vilma: 83 Spd. 72 Str. 78 Aware. 83 Agil. 86 Accel. 88 Tkl. 88 Tough 82 Imp.
Overall: 87.15

Eric Barton: 73 Spd. 75 Str. 83 Aware. 76 Agil. 74 Accel. 85 Tkl. 83 Tough 79 Imp.
Overall: 83.70

If you ask me Ellis, Robertson, and Barton all got ripped.

Current Confirmed Ea Trax:

Slim Thug- Get It Started
Hate in Ya Eyes- Chamillionaire
The Equalizer- Sam Spence
A Golden Boy Again- Sam Spence
Move Around- Bump J
A song from The Game
A song from Disturbed

More will be added later

YOU BET! Here's how it should look:
Ellis: 92
Abraham: 93
Robertson: 88
Vilma: 90
Barton: 91
Vilma's speed is more 85-87.

i agree they did get screwd.

Not really Vimla and barton both being around 85 is fine with me. I think ellis got screwed

More information on Superstar mode over @ Easports.com.

BECOME AN NFL SUPERSTAR
By Dino Scoppettone

Imagine the life of an NFL Superstar: you make a ton of money playing football, you get to live in an amazing house, you drive a sweet ride, maybe you get offered commercial roles and parts in movies, and overall, you live a bit like royalty. Sounds like a dream, right?

Well, chances are your favorite NFL player experiences something similar to that every day. Now, in Madden NFL 06, you'll have the chance to at least get a taste of the good life yourself, thanks to Superstar Mode.

For the first time in a Madden NFL game, this year you'll have the chance to narrow your focus from a player to an individual. Create your own custom player or import him from NCAA Football 06 or NFL Street, and take him from struggling rookie to Hall-of-Fame talent through the course of his career as you improve his skills on the field and blow up his rep outside the lines.

"I actually had that idea a couple years ago and someone stole it from me!" joked Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger when he played around with Superstar Mode for the first time while previewing Madden NFL 06. "It's pretty cool… I'm interested to see how it plays out."

Your Superstar's pro career starts with the NFL draft. If you're importing a player from another EA SPORTS football game, you'll have a pretty good shot at getting him drafted fairly highly. Create your own player in Madden NFL 06, however, and it will be tougher for you to be a top pick come draft day – but you can still improve your draft stock in a couple of ways.

When you create a player, you can actually choose your parents – and their combined DNA will help determine which type of player you'll be. Each of your parents has an IQ, a profession, and certain character strengths, and by combining the two, you'll be able to help shape whether you becoming a speedy wide receiver, a gigantic lineman, or a nimble quarterback. You can also control what your player looks like, from hair color to body size.

"I would make myself huge," said Cincinnati quarterback Carson Palmer when asked how he'd change his body in Superstar Mode. "I'd be like 6-4, 245, some big old calves, big arms. I've got little tiny legs and little tiny arms so I'd definitely make myself buffed."

Once you've created your player, there are still a few things you'll have to take care of before the draft. For one, you'll have to show off your brainpower by taking a short IQ test that will let NFL teams know what sort of mental skills you possess. Answer most questions correctly, and you might improve your draft stock – but if you come up small on the test and struggle getting even some of the questions right, you can expect your position in the draft to drop until the late rounds.

You'll also have to hire an agent, who will help you get product endorsements and even movie roles as your career begins to ascend. If you're expected to be a high draft pick, you can hire pretty good agent right off the bat, but if you're not in demand, not as many agents will take you on as a rookie. Of course, once you've gained some notoriety, you can fire your agent and get a new one if you're not happy with the one you have.

Choose your agent with care: some may be strong in certain areas (say, contract negotiations or interview skills) while weak in others (like endorsements, for instance). The best agents will be strong in most areas and be able to help you reach your potential more quickly, but it's tough to get a great agent until you've proven yourself.

"You want someone who has … a good reputation for getting things done, not only on the field but off the field," said Bengals receiver Chad Johnson about what he looks for in an agent. "What's most important is what they can do for you off the field because football is not going to be there forever, so they have to really care about you off the field, for your well-being and future." After you've hired an agent and prepared for the draft, the big day arrives – and just like a real NFL player, you'll have no control over which team drafts you. Once you've been selected, you'll move into your new apartment, where you'll be able to guide your Superstar's career. A map of your new NFL city lets you head to the barbershop or the tattoo parlor, where you can alter your appearance, or you can hit the practice fields to improve your game – an important part of developing your Superstar's on-field performance.

There are a few ways that you can improve your Superstar's player ratings. Pre-season training camp will give you a long term improvement, but only if you perform well in the drills. If you don't, your Superstar's ratings will actually decrease. Once the season starts, individual Gameplans for each opponent allow you to practice certain plays and increase your ratings for the upcoming game only, but the improvements – or decreases – only last for that game.

While you're playing through your season, you'll receive advice from your mentor, former Denver running back Terrell Davis, who will guide you through some of the features of Superstar Mode and give you some handy tips as you're getting your feet wet. As your career progresses into multiple seasons, you'll have the chance to build your rep, get more exposure in the public eye, and move out of your apartment into bigger homes – even a mansion, if you can make enough money. Speaking of which, if you're not happy with the team that drafts you, you can always jump to another team as a free agent once your rookie contract is up.

Depending on how you guide your Superstar, you'll unlock up to 60 different personas that reflect your status, from Draft Pick to Movie Star to the ultimate goal, Hall-of-Famer. You can retire at any time, but if you want to play out your career to the very end, you can stay on the field for up to 20 seasons if you're good enough.

Franchise Mode is, of course, still available to gamers that want to run their own teams – but this year, the individual is getting some attention too. In Superstar Mode, you can now live out your dreams of being an NFL star – the paths you take, however, are up to you.

To be honost my main concern is the game play. Madden has had the crapiest game play the last few years and needs to fix that first I think. The extras are nice but I want a solid NFL game. Not a crappy one with bells and whistles. The best feature for a QB was the total control passing on NFL fever 04 (u can buy it cheap now worth a try. What you did was used the right thumbstick to move a target then you used the trigger to decide how hard to throw it or lob it. it was good for several reasons
1) Easy to throw ball away.
2) Total control no yelling why didn’t you lead him
3) Allows you to throw behind a receiver and make him adjust to it

Those are just a few. Too bad the rest of the game sucked but that part you’ll enjoy

The Very First division of Ratings have been released, the division is not the AFC east though, it is the NFC West ratings.... Take A Look:

http://sports.ign.com/articles/632/632415p1.html

Key Ratings:
Walter Jones: 98
Julian Peterson: 97
Orlando Pace: 97
Torry Holt: 96
Shaun Alexander: 96
Fred Beasley: 96
Steve Hutchinson: 95
Jamie Sharper: 94
Mack Strong: 93
Bertrand Berry: 93
Leonard Little: 93
Tony Parrish: 92
Issac Bruce: 92
Adam Timmerman: 92
Jeremy Newberry: 91
Scott Player: 91

Especially Barton!!

awesome ratings find Bizkit

Are they going to average them out? For example Robertson is an 81.90 will he be an 82?

Probably, when the Afc happens, don't worry I will have it posted.

those dont mean crap - trust me they arent even real EA is not that dumb cmon, ellis wouldnt be an 88! these overalls have on source its bs

I might not be here tonight, so if one is posted just post a link, if I am not here, I will be home by 8. So there is a slim chance the ratings released today, won't be on here until then, unless one of you see them, and post them.

IGN Review is up, here it is:

http://ps2.ign.com/articles/632/632761p1.html

When is the next division of ratings supposed to come out?

Can you go undrafted in superstar mode? What happens if you do?

John Madden signs extension with EA

July 13, 2005 09:00 AM US Eastern Timezone

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 13, 2005--Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced that John Madden, football icon and television analyst of ABC's Monday Night Football, has signed a multi-year agreement to continue to license his name and appear in and consult on the development of future iterations of the blockbuster game that bears his name. Madden NFL 06, the newest iteration of the EA SPORTS™ best-selling football franchise with the official videogame license of the NFL and its players, will feature the name, voice, likeness and expertise of the celebrated sports personality. EA SPORTS Madden NFL 06 is scheduled for release on August 9, 2005. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

"John Madden personifies authentic football in any medium -- television or interactive," said Electronic Arts Chairman and CEO Larry Probst. "We look forward to a great future with John in EA SPORTS Madden NFL."

"I am proud that we started to develop Madden Football twenty years ago," said Madden. "Each year our goal is to improve the game, and with EA, we have been able to do that."

With the official videogame license of the NFL and its players, and in its 16th year of the franchise, Madden NFL Football offers game changing innovation and complete NFL authenticity. With more than 43 million copies sold, Madden NFL Football continues to be the #1 football franchise and the all-time best selling sports franchise in North America. Since its inception in 1989 the game has become a cultural phenomenon and is the game the players all play. Madden NFL 06 is rated "E" (Everyone) by the ESRB and will be available on August 9, 2005 for six platforms and the PSP™ (PlayStation®Portable) entertainment system version will launch in September. For the first time in 10 years, the Madden NFL Football franchise has revolutionized its passing game with the new quarterback vision and precision placement. For more information check out www.madden06.com

The COMPLETE EA Trax:

Madden 06 EA Sports Trax..

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I wrote these down while playing the final build of Madden 06 at EA today..

Bump J- Move Around

All America Rejects- Night Drive

Chamillionaire- Hate In Ya Eyes

Avenged Sevenfold- Bat Country

Memphis Bleek- Like That

Bullet for my Valentine- 4 Words (To Choke Upon)

Papoose- Born to Win

Disturbed- Ten Thousand Fists

Rev Run- Mind on the Road

Fallout Boyz-Dance, Dance

Sam Scarfo- Tear Em Up

Finch- Ink

Slim Thug- Get It Started

Funeral For a Friend- Streetcar

Spider Loc- When I get angry

Foo Fighters- No Way Back

Stat Quo- Rock Da Party

Godsmack- Bring It On

Ten N9ne- The Beast

Hot Hot Heat- Pickin It Up

Nine Black Alps- Cosmopolitan





Then they have two sets of NFL Films songs. They are all the same songs but some of the original versions and then there are versions remixed by Da Riffs.

Sam Spence- A Chilling Championship

Sam Spence- A New Game

Sam Spence- A Classic Battle

Sam Spence- The Equalizer

Sam Spence- The Magnificent Eleven

Sam Spence- Ramblin Man from Grambling

Sam Spence- Round Up

Sam Spence- Salute to Courage

Sam Spence- A Golden Boy Again