Madden 07
 

Yeesh, and I wasn't even done with 06. This year flew by fast.

Shawn Alexander graces the cover this year, so there is no way I'm putting him on my fantasy team. There will be picture of the rookies tomorrow in their uniforms once the draft gets underway.

Isn't there a "Madden Curse" or something where something always happens to the player that gets on the Madden cover?

Yeah, hence why Roxer doesn't want Shaun Alexander in fantasy

Why hasnt Peyton Manning , Tom Brady or Bob Sanders been on the cover of Madden yet?

I don't remember who came before but last year was Donovan McNabb, and the year before was Ray Lewis.

So yeah you could definitely argue there's something weird going on there. Dunno, maybe some guy will come through the hole Hutchison would've been filling and take out Alexander's ACL :$

<table class="wikitable"> <tbody><tr bgcolor="#cccccc"><th>Year of Release</th> <th>Madden Title</th> <th>Cover Athlete</th> <th>Potential Curse</th> </tr> <tr> <td>2000</td> <td>2001</td> <td>Eddie George</td> <td>Key fumble vs. Ravens in playoffs; team lost in Divisional Playoff after losing Super Bowl XXXIV</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2001</td> <td>2002</td> <td>Daunte Culpepper</td> <td>Missed 5 games in 2001; team missed playoffs after losing NFC Championship in 2000</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2002</td> <td>2003</td> <td>Marshall Faulk</td> <td>Least productive season as a Ram up to that point; team missed playoffs after losing Super Bowl XXXVI</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2003</td> <td>2004</td> <td>Michael Vick</td> <td>Missed 11 games in 2003; team missed playoffs after losing Divisional Playoff in 2002</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2004</td> <td>2005</td> <td>Ray Lewis</td> <td>Critically seen as an off year; team missed playoffs after losing Wild Card Playoff in 2003</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2005</td> <td>2006</td> <td>Donovan McNabb</td> <td>Missed 7 games in 2005; team missed playoffs after losing Super Bowl XXXIX</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2006</td> <td>2007</td> <td>Shaun Alexander</td> <td>TBD</td></tr></tbody> </table>

http://images.ea.com/sports/madden07...y/draft_10.jpg


Check out that hot new stadium.

oh god already. :love:

Wooooo Madden

http://images.ea.com/sports/madden07...ay/draft_4.jpg

HB SWEEP never looked so good

Nor has the ass detail.

http://images.ea.com/sports/madden07...y/draft_11.jpg


:heart:

Bubby Brister?

All I want out of this game is the following:

- Improved sound. Mostly crowd noise and crowd chants. NCAA had the atmosphere down. They need to do something like that. Shit like Broncos yelling INCOMPLETE and even the Eagles song after they score TDs would be killer. Maybe a few new QB voices or overall player sounds. I'm pretty confident that the EA Trax will still delever though.

- Improved graphics. 06 was a step down from 05. They need to get player models and maybe even fan models down. More Options for create-a-fan would be pretty good too. The coaches look a bit too generic, so maybe fix that. Stadiums always look appropriate for the most part.

- TAKE OUT SUPERSTAR MODE. It is just a big waste of space.

- New plays. They've always been good at improving that sort of thing, so I'm not too worried.

- New Cards stadium. It SHOULD be in there, but the early pictures have me worrying about it.

- DL uniform updates. Okay, this was availible in ESPN NBA 2K4, I don't see why EA can't do it. They put the Mavericks' gold jersey in it after the begining of the season, added different throwbacks, and fixed other uniform stuff. I don't see why this can't be in Madden. I was getting tired of seeing Seattle's home jersey in white pants when they never wore that ever.

- Create-a-team online. WISHFUL THINKING, but man that would be sick. Like we would all create our teams and stadiums and maybe even create a league and have our own drafts. But I dunno if there is a way to do that online.

yesssss

Will they be using the ESPN liscence since Madden works for NBC?

Reading the interview on IGN, I'm fucking pumped about getting it on Wii when it comes out.

For example;


That sounds like it'd take some getting used to, but it sounds hottttttttt.

Also, I too hope they remove the Superstar thing from the game, lol. I didn't buy 06 but my sister's bf did and it seemed like a huge waste of time/space. That and it didn't really have any improvements over 05...

Yeah an overall better atmosphere for the game would be better. Also like better presentation, more creative stuff or something. I dunno. ESPN 2k football had a good presentation.

The sound thing definitely. It is mad shitty. Like the game doesn't feel realistic or something too. Like when I play NBA 2k6 it feels mad realistic.

I can't imagine the number of Wii controllers that are going to go flying into TVs/walls/out the window when trying to throw a deep bomb.

In 06, when you score a touchdown at home the place is dead. So yeah, sound improvement would do it for me.

Yeah like the game recaps and shit like that would be great. The presentation just makes the games you play seem that much more meaningful.

Even in the Super Bowl there is pretty much no build up in Madden. They just need to make it look more like a TV presentation. The actual game play is amazing so there is pretty much no change needed. Just the little things would make this game the best game ever. Also the crowd does indeed need to be louder.

Pretty delicious preview here: http://www.g4tv.com/e32006/features/...7_Preview.html


Doesn't really have the atmosphere I was hoping (at least from what was shown.) I dunno, superstar mode looks promising but could be a huge let down.

NO NEW CARDS STADIUM YET :mad:

Here is a Wii preview: http://www.g4tv.com/e32006/features/...FL_07_Wii.html

RoXer, keep posting any good updates you find. Like videos and more screenshots and whatnot.

Since I am getting a PS3 I hope this will be a fucking launch title.

E3 2006: EA/ESPN Integration Update
ESPN news, radio, and the ticker.
by IGN Staff
May 11, 2006 - Behind closed doors at the EA booth, representatives are giving demonstrations on what to expect from the ESPN integration in NCAA Football 07 and NBA Live 07 on the Xbox 360.



We've already gone into detail about how NCAA Football will feature an ESPN news ticker at the bottom of the screen that you can switch between scores from real life and updates from your franchise, including everything from scores to updates on the Top 25, Heisman rankings, and more.

What we hadn't seen before is the new integration to be featured in NBA Live 07. ESPN Radio plays in the background, you have the ticker at the bottom of the screen, and you also have 40 of the top sports stories of the day, similar to what you'd find on ESPN.com. Click on the story to read all about the Spurs victory, complete with a picture from the game, then go into the your game and see if you can lead the Spurs to a title of your own.

I was told NBA Live will have even more ESPN integration that EA is not ready to talk about at this time, but all signs point to the hoops title as the game that will take the relationship to the next level.




In other words, no plans for ESPN in Madden this year. Makes sense.

I wonder if you had the PS3 version you could still play against PS2 players online.

Probly not.


But fuck this, NCAA looks like it will be hot as SHIT http://ps2.ign.com/articles/702/702314p1.html

NCAA 07 will be the last game I get for PS2 methinks

A Wii-view, if you weel.

Superstar mode actually sounds fairly decent :o

June 23, 2006 - Perhaps the most popular sports videogame franchise known to man continues to ride the cutting edge of the sonic slipstream.



That's right, in keeping with the tradition of its previous incarnations, Madden NFL 07 will feature a bevy of top name and up-and-coming musicians on the in-game soundtrack. As with the previous Madden soundtracks, the latest version of the game will deftly blend rock, alternative, and rap to create an immersive aural experience.

From the rap world gamers can expect to hear tracks from Dr. Dre protégé Bishop LaMont (who first appeared in NBA Live 06 and NFL Street 2), as well as Lupe Fiasco. The alternative and rock side of things will be represented by the likes of Audioslave, Dashboard Confessional and Taking Back Sunday.

Here's the full track listing:


Madden NFL 07 In-Game Soundtrack

30 Seconds To Mars - "Battle Of One"
AFI - "Summer Shudder"
Al Fatz - "Came Down"
Anti-Flag - "This Is The End (For You My Friend)"
Atreyu - "Ex's And Oh's"
Audioslave - "Revelations" **
Bishop LaMont feat. Chevy Jones - "The Best" **
Cartel - "Say Anything (Else)"
Cord - "Go Either Way" **
Damone - "Out Here All Night"
Dashboard Confessional - "Reason To Believe"
Dynamite MC - "Bounce' **
Feezy 350 - "Playa What"
Glasses Malone - "Right Now"**
Hit The Lights - "Until We Get Caught"
Keane - "Is It Any Wonder?"
Less Than Jake - "Still Life Franchise"
Lupe Fiasco feat. Jonah Matranga - "The Instrumental"
Matchbook Romance - "Monsters"
Omnisoul - "Not Giving Up"**
Rise Against - "Drones"
Riverboat Gamblers - "On Again Off Again"
Saves The Day - "Head For The Hills"
Shorty Da Kid - "Get Loose"**
Spank Rock - "Backyard Betty"
Sparta - "Future Needs"**
Taking Back Sunday - "Spin"
The Panic Channel - "Teahouse Of The Spirits"**
The Pink Spiders - "Easy Way Out"
The Rapture - "WAYUH"**
The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus - "In Fates Hands"
The Sleeping - "Don't Hold Back"
Trae - "Real Talk"
Underoath - "Ever So Inviting"
Wolfmother - "Woman"

[** Indicates song will debut in Madden NFL 07 before being released to retail]



AUDIOSLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAVE :love:

I couldn't find any new pics, and I'm pretty sure I don't really care. NCAA looks way more interesting. Still going to get it though.

Wait, here are some. I lied.

http://sportsmedia.ign.com/sports/im...939571-000.jpg

http://sportsmedia.ign.com/sports/im...938539-000.jpg

<font color=goldenrod>This game is looking rather hot. Probably gonna be the first game I pick up when I get a 360. They'd better sell a Madden 07 bundle</font> :mad:

They better still have those Sam Spence Madden Films Classics songs on there so I can turn off the whole soundtrack

Preview for 360 that goes over some of the hall of fame stuff.


http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/717/717833p1.html

David Ortiz is in the game guys

<font color=goldenrod>The HOF stuff looks awesome.

Hopefully LT's in there.....wanna unlock him and put him on my team ahead of Carlos "Injury" Emmons</font> :cool:

<font color=goldenrod>...Actually, scratch that.

Didn't realize the HOF stuff is on a whole different edition of the game and costs $10 extra :| Bullshit

-EDIT-

Nevermind :o I just saw "Madden HOF Version - $70"

I actually looked into it. Turns out you get basically 2 hours of bonus content (including Madden Nation). Thankfully, the HOF stuff is still in the regular version though.</font> :heart:

<font color=goldenrod>Bumping this because some player ratings have been confirmed:

Running Backs:

Shaun Alexander 98
LaDanian Tomlinson 97
Edgerrin James 96
Larry Johnson 95
Tiki Barber 95
Clinton Portis 94
Warrick Dunn 92
Rudi Johnson 92
Brian Westbrook 91
Reggie Bush 87 :eek:


Wide Receivers:

Torry Holt 97
Randy Moss 97
Chad Johnson 97
Steve Smith 97
Marvin Harrison 97
Terrell Owens 97
Hines Ward 94
Larry Fitzgerald 93
Santana Moss 92
Reggie Wayne 92
Plaxico Burress 90


Linebackers:

Brian Urlacher 98
Ray Lewis 98
Derrick Brooks 97
Joey Porter 97
Zach Thomas 96
Shaun Merriman 92
Jonathon Vilma 92
Ian Gold 91
LaVar Arrington 90
DeMarcua Ware 86
Antonio Pierce 85


Quarterbacks:

Peyton Manning 99
Tom Brady 98
Carson Palmer 95
Donovan McNabb 94
Matt Hasseback 93
Duante Culpepper 92
Michael Vick 91 (accuracy 79, speed 93)
Eli Manning 88
Brett Favre 88
Steve McNair 87
Aaron Brooks 84
Matt Leinart 82
Vince Young 82 (almost as fast as Vick in game)

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I gotta say, I think they definately raped Antonio Pierce in this game. He was an 85 in '06, had an AWESOME year, and doesn't improve at all? He should easily be a 90. Oh well, at least LBs are easy to improve in training camp :cool:

Also, damn it'd be fun playing as the Saints in this game. If Bush is only a rookie and got an 87, imagine how sick Deuce must be</font>

Larry Johnson should be higher.

If Fitz is a 93 Boldin should easily be a 90

Also, I pre-ordered the HoF version :o

I just noticed LIGHTS OUT at a 92 :love:

Audioslave Go Xbox Live
Band gets Artist of the Month nod, plus open themselves up to challenge from gaming fans.
by IGN Music
August 3, 2006 - August is Audioslave Month. At least on Xbox Live, where the band have been chosen "Artist of the Month."



Throughout the month of August fans will be able to download Audioslave's "Original Fire" music video as well as exclusive behind-the-scenes footage of the band both at work and at play.

Additionally, gamers can sign up for a chance to actually go head-to-head with members of the band in a Madden NFL 07 online challenge. The Madden/Audioslave connection is due to the fact that the title track to their new album, Revelations, is featured in the game.

All those who are interested in gaming against Audioslave should log onto www.audioslavemusic.com/xboxgamewithfame/ or www.xbox.com/artist and need to sign up by August 31st, 2006.

Mike Peterson gets no love

<font color=goldenrod>Yeah, I love LaVar but I definately think him and Pierce shoulda swapped ratings</font>

A lot of those ratings, especially for the linebackers, seem inconsistent to me.

:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:

http://sports.ign.com/articles/724/724760p1.html

<font color=goldenrod>Official ratings for all players

Turns out some of the posted ones were false

:cool: @ Pierce getting respect</font>

One more week or so :heart:

yeah i pre-ordered a copy i guess.

<font color=goldenrod>Yeah I pre-ordered...gonna be on vacation till the 26th tho. Prolly gonna give my money to a friend whos also gonna pick up his copy.

Real pumped about the game. Prolly gonna play it right through the start of school (Wednesday the 30th :( )</font>

I can already tell that half of things that I wanted (imrpved atmoshpere mostly) I won't get. :(

Question: Why the fuck do they have that Radio Announcer commentary? That shit sucks. I like my full TV presentation on my sports games.

Got that shit 2nite at midnight for 360. It is pretty good, but I gotta get used to some of the new things. Choosing plays while playing against another human player sucks because you can both see each other's plays, which is fucking stupid. They def should have done that better as it kinda ruins a big part of the game.

The 360 commentating sucks. It is just some generic guy.

They got rid of vision cone (at least on 360, dunno about other systems), which is great as there is absolutely no use for it on a widescreen tv. Also I never liked it anyway.

I have only played one game so far so it's gonna take some getting used to, but it's not bad from what I've seen besides the things I mentioned.

You got Xbox live Trips? I'm getting it too for 360 so if so I'll take you on.

<font color=white>'Tis out over here on Friday. What's new/better than last year?</font>

From what I've read Tiburon are basically lazy fucks. This is why the exclusive licence was a bad idea.

Yeah the NFL 2K series was a solid alternative.

Just got Madden 2007 for my PS2.

The PS2 versioin HAS Madden and Al Michaels doing commentary so thats a plus. The graphics are the exact same as the previous Madden for PS2 but there are a bunch more animations as far as getting tackled is concerned.

Overall I'm pretty happy with the PS2 version.

Yeah son. What is your gamertag?

TripleA914

Add me.

<font color=goldenrod>Getting this when I get home on Saturday night.

Pretty pumped...not got XBox Live yet tho</font> :(

Yo they gunna have this shit even though I didn't preorder?

They have for like the last 3 or 4 years and I never preordered, but I always went the morning of the day it cae out, and there was always plenty. Dunno if I go tommorrow afternoon will it be in or what

Also wow just checked out the ratings the Jets have nobody. Which probably stems from the fact they are horrible IRL. :( Shaun Ellis is the highest ratest @ 93 which is way to high for him IMO. DBrackshaw @ 85 though :love:

DieselMac

Ok. Just played one online game last night and got my ass WHIPPED. There is considerable lag. Not all the time but you do notice it and it will fuck you up at times.

Got my copy today for PS2. The kick meter is so much better just using the right analog stick. Also the highlight stick is pretty hott for juking and trucking. :love:

I dislike the new superstar mode.

k
going tommorrow for sure, I imagine they would have it ?

What irkes me is that there is no post-game celebration. And I read even if you win the Super Bowl there is no celebration at all, nothing.

Gonna pick it up tomorrow. Finally online play on the PAL version.

Team Sheep I will play you !

Damn, is that for PS2 as well or just Xbox? If there is live PS2 I might look into it

Gonna wait the extra two weeks and get it for the 360, gonna be hot.

<font color=goldenrod>In 48 hours I'll be playing the fuck outta this.

Hope I can get drafted to a shit team so I can be an asshole and trash the team ala TO</font>

What if you go to the Giants ?

Also getting this tommorrow for 100% SURE

Yeah just realized that the playcalling system for 360 is actually way better because you can bluff a play. You can pick your actual play with X and then move the cursor to another play and act like you chose that one. Pretty hot.

Also I am so nasty at Madden. IF NE1 WANTS TO CHALLENGE ME, I will bet anything I will destroy you. 5,000 rep points!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I would and beat you but you sold out and went to the 360 :mad:

Only bitch I have about the 360 is the lack of owner mode.

It bugs me enough that I'll prolly pick another copy up for regular Xbox or PS2. Got the HoF version for 360, so THAT'S worth it, but I really want owner mode/fantasy draft.

Yo and I got high speed this year too. Cool.

LOSERS. ENJOY YOUR OLD TECHMOLOGY.

lol you couldn't do that in Madden last year? I know for NCAA '06 if you went down to the next 3 boxes of plays you could hit like R1+Whatever and really pick the play above the one your cursor is on

Yeah that feature was in like Madden 98, I used to go to goal line offense and only show runnning plays, but do that little trick to get the one goal line playaction. Totally baffled my opponentd at the time. But yeah, not a new feature at all

NICE JOB TRIPLE A

Accept my friend invitation and lets set up a game. :mad:

On play.com it says the PS2 version features online play, but then I went over to game.co.uk and it says nothing about online. Also by looking at the box art there is no 'Net Play' logo on there. So I dunno. :-\ Probably go into town later and have a look.

pretty sick. It is basically the same as last years but still awesome

ANy of that "improved atmosphere"?

nah not really. Playing as D Brickashaw on an HB SWEEP is pretty hot though

The atmosphere is still horrible as usual, as is the presentation. Especially on 360 with the horrible announcer.

It doesn't feel like you are playing a "real game" at all. Also the crowd reactions are awful and always completely off. Like if you win a coach's challenge or something, the crowd cheers like 10 seconds later. I bet sometimes it doesn't even cheer.

Trips are we gonna play or not.