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 new Storyline Central, you get the inside scoop around the league from radio host Tony Bruno and 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 videogame football.
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New Hit Stick: Change the momentum of a game
by using the right thumbstick to make a huge hit, force a turnover,
and send the crowd into a frenzy. Time it just right, or you’ll get
burned for a big play.
New Defensive Playmaker Control: You are now
in complete control on defense. Modify pre-snap assignments for any
defensive player on the field, including double teams and
player-specific match ups.
New Storyline Central: Get inside the NFL like
you never have. Now your games are impacted by the stories that
surround your team. Satisfy your star wide receiver’s demands or
watch your team chemistry suffer. Get the scoop from local and
national newspapers, e-mail from assistant coaches, and Tony
Bruno’s weekly radio talk show.
Enhanced Franchise mode: Players now react to
everything that happens in the franchise—reward a hard-working
player by naming him team captain or trade away unhappy players.
The new game-by-game progression system rewards players for their
performance during the season.