PREVIEWS & STRATEGIES

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 before. 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 throughout the season.
• New fan presentation: Customize your team's crowd with the new Create-a-Fan feature.
• New EA SPORTS Online: Take on the bestMadden players online. The improved EA SPORTS Fair Play feature keeps the playing field level.