Madden NFL 10

by Electronic Arts

Product Features

• A revamped play calling system and menu options that take you to kickoff faster than ever before and speed up online matches with accelerated clocks, presentation and more.
• Pro-Tak animation technology providing unprecedented control over the outcome of every play via the dragging and dropping of players, a new blocking system and more.
• The most comprehensive list of online offerings in franchise history, including new modes like online co-op, to satisfy the needs of every football gamer.
• New TV broadcast-style presentation and cinematic cameras bring the suspense and intensity of the NFL to your living room.
• Enhanced franchise mode allowing you to draft players, sign free agents, manage the salary cap - just like a real GM.

Product Details

• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B001UU1WTC
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches ; 5.3 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: August 14, 2009
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (302 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #290 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

  #3 in

  Video Games > Xbox 360 > Sports > Football

Product Description

Platform: Xbox 360

Amazon.com Product Description

Every Sunday in the NFL, an epic battle rages between the offense and the defense. Every play is a struggle, with each side relentlessly pursuing every single yard. In Madden NFL 10, you will join the fight and experience firsthand what it is like to fight for every yard. With the all-new Pro-Tak animation technology you will have more control over the outcome of every play than ever before. Whether driving your receiver towards the first down, or battling for a fumble at the bottom of a pile, the play won't be over until the whistle blows. Enhance Pro-Tak control. View larger. Improved franchise mode & new co-op play. View larger. Ultimate realism. View larger. Madden NFL 10 also lets you take your fight online with an all-new Online Franchise mode, complete with 32 teams, NFL-style drafts and a custom league webpage. Add to that the most immersive broadcast presentation to date, and Madden NFL 10 gives you everything you see on Sundays, minus the grass. Pro–Tak This all new animation technology provides unprecedented control over the outcome of every play. Drag defenders towards the first down marker, including up to 9-man gang tackles, fight for a fumble at the bottom of the pile, and evade the rush with all-new quarterback avoidance actions. Enhanced play at the line of scrimmage features a new blocking system that allows the quarterback to step into the pocket and gives the defensive line more control over the rush. Fight for Online Dominance One of the major improvements of Madden NFL 10 over its predecessors is its improved online franchise mode. Battle for franchise dominance online with leagues of 32 teams, with functionality featuring real NFL scheduling, live fantasy drafts and draft options, player transactions, league message boards, and more - all manageable from your console or your league's custom web page online, making your Madden NFL 10 online franchise always just a click away. There are even iPhone and other smart phone apps in the making to help Madden fans keep a hand in managing their team when away from their console and computers. The Extra Point Show The realism of Madden NFL 10 is about more than just for the action on the field. With the introduction of the game's postgame show, the Extra Point, every game feels even more like a real life gridiron contest. Check out the happenings around your online franchise league with its dynamic, network-style reporting and commentary hosted by Fran Charles and Alex Flanagan of NFL Network. Featuring news and information from each week's games, The Extra Point recaps all the excitement of your franchise. Online Co-op For the first time in Madden NFL franchise history, players can team up with a friend online and battle against the CPU. This co-op mode supports the headset accessory for communication in and out of the huddle and allows players to play any position on their squad, switching anytime before the snap of the ball. In addition, the mode features a variety of camera angles specific to the chosen position, allowing players to work on game strategy, practice plays and experience the game from a new point of view. Madden NFL Your Way Madden NFL 10 is the most customizable version of Madden NFL to date. Now players can alter gameplay options to adjust the experience to their liking. A revamped play calling system and menu takes you to kickoff faster than ever before. Players in a hurry can even speed up online matches with accelerated clocks, streamlined presentation and more. Unprecedented Authenticity From referees peeling players off a fumble pile and the chain gang rushing in to measure for a key first down, to authentic throwing and kicking styles, all-new player equipment and pre-game ceremony for every game, including the Superbowl, players can be sure that if you see it on Sunday, you'll see it in Madden NFL 10.

Product Description

Every Sunday in the NFL, an epic battle rages between the offense and defense. Every play is a struggle, with each side relentlessly pursuing every single yard. In Madden NFL 10, you will join the fight and experience first-hand what it’s like to Fight For Every Yard. With the all-new Pro-Tak animation technology, you will have more control over the outcome of a play than ever before. Whether driving your receiver towards the first down, or battling for a fumble at the bottom of a pile, the play won’t be over until the whistle blows. Madden NFL 10 also lets you take your fight online with an all-new Online Franchise mode, complete with 32 teams, NFL-style drafts, and a custom league webpage. Add to that the most immersive broadcast presentation to date, and Madden NFL 10 gives you everything you see on Sundays, minus the grass stains.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

210 of 217 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Madden 10 Wii: The first Madden game I have ever enjoyed!!, August 17, 2009

By	A. Jefferson (Long Beach, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Madden NFL 10 (Video Game)

**UPDATE: MANY REVIEWERS ARE SLAMMING THE GAME BECAUSE IT IS MISSING FRANCHISE MODE... however Franchise and Superstar modes are present in the game, but have to be unlocked. I placed the codes to unlock them at the end of my review!**

Before I even begin this review, let me say that I have NEVER had a desire to own a Madden game on any console before. Ever. Until Madden 10. I am not a big sports fanatic, and thus couldn't care less about trades, drafts, seasons, stats... when I sit down in front of my gaming console I want hours of fun and competitive action... not arguing over stats, gloating, bad sportsmanship, etc. So I have never owned a Madden game on any console, and typically dread playing Madden with any of my friends, because I could never compete with them! Until now...

This year, I could tell immediately that Madden 10 was going to be something different. It seemed to be more designed to appeal to me. Dont get me wrong: I am not the WiiFit demographic. I am a hardcore gamer, male, in my 20's. I just don't fit the typical Madden niche. This year's offering, as other reviews have stated (and SLAMMED the game for!) doesn't include a lot of what the hardcore sports fanatics might be looking for: trades, franchise mode (whatever that is!?), create-a-player (which I would have probably liked), etc... hence their unfavorable reviews. However, that said, the game has lots of features that ARE APPEALING, and I am really enjoying the game. Here are the features that attracted me:

1 - "HUDDLE-UP MODE" - this is a Wii-only mode that sounded really fun and interesting. Essentially, it is a 4-player mode where 2 players (opponents) control the game normally.... but 2 other players (each on one team or the other) can aim their remote at the screen and, using the wii pointer/cursor, help their teammate out by clicking on the opponent's players, tackling them! Your "helper" can tackle any opposing player AS LONG AS THEY DON'T HAVE THE BALL... so if my QB is about to get sacked or if I throw a pass to a receiver and he is about to get tackled... no worries! My teammate can take quickly click on the opposing player and take him out! It is ridiculously entertaining! There was screaming and laughing all at the same time. I had 3 friends over (2 are hardcore Madden veterans, and one other Madden newcomer), and they had a blast. We have dubbed this mode "HATER mode". It really is fun.

2 - THE CONTROLS AND PLAYBOOK - As I mentioned, I am new to playing Madden, but I am not new to gaming. The "ALL PLAY" controls are still an option, which have very simple controls for people who may have a harder time playing with the more advanced control scheme. I play with the advanced controls, which work really well. In addition, you can select whether you want the "ALL PLAY" playbook, an Intermediate playbook, or an ADVANCED playbook. This feature is REALLY nice. The All Play playbook is VERY simple... even a child could go in and select an appropriate play. The Advanced playbook looks like a NASA manual to a newcomer like me....way too intimidating! So, I selected the Intermediate playbook, which has lots of options, but far fewer plays than the Advanced. My nephew came over, and when he selected the Advanced playbook, I knew what I was in for... an old fashioned beat down. But surprisingly, I was able to hold my own, since EA did such a wonderful job balancing the game. Typically, with a game like this, a newcomer would have NO CHANCE IN THE WORLD against a seasoned veteran (seems strange calling a 16 year old a "seasoned veteran" at anything...lol)... but this game has done a wonderful job bridging the gap.

3 - "ROAD TO THE SUPERBOWL" - Again... I do not care about stats, trades, franchises... in fact, when I first started the game and it asked me to select my favorite team so it could use that team's colors and logo on my home screen, it took me like 15 minutes to decide on my favorite team, since I didn't have one! So, obviously I would never sit down and actually play through an entire season. I bought this game mostly for playing with other people. So, the "Road to the Superbowl" is a really well done mode of game-play. Essentially, you can go through an entire season... or half a season... or you can jump in at the playoffs... or you can EVEN BEGIN RIGHT AT THE SUPERBOWL. Also, you can start off your "Road to the Superbowl" alone, but other players can jump in at any time. So if I start the playoffs by myself, and one of my buddies comes over the next day, he can jump in with me and join me. You can even have several seasons or "Road to the Superbowl" saves.... so I can have one whole season that I am working on, and then create a new one that starts at the playoffs. This is a really well thought out way of doing things.

4 - ONLINE - I own this game as well as EA's "Grand Slam Tennis"... both games use EA Nation rather than Nintendo's online system. This means NO FRIEND CODES, and it also means that EA maintains the servers, ensuring they have the appropriate updates/maintenance, as well as that there aren't any hackers online. You can invite anyone you play to be added to your friend list, and it even has an instant messenger (I've never used it, but it's there). The online play just plain works. Period. THE ONLY thing that could have been done better is if they had implemented WiiSpeak for voice chat! This game, as well as Grand Slam Tennis SHOULD HAVE HAD VOICE CHAT!!! Other than that, it is perfect.

5 - GRAPHICS - Granted... the game does not look "realistic". But as a Wii owner, I have come to expect less than realistic graphics, and I am OK with that. I would trade fun gameplay for lesser graphics any day! I loved the art style used for Grand Slam Tennis, and this game used a similar "cartoony" style, and it looks great. It is a really good looking game. And the art fits the type of game it is: FUN.

This game is what it is: A really well done, deep, and compelling Football game. I am having a blast with it, and I think EA was smart to change up the formula a bit: it has tapped into a crowd that previously had no interest in the Madden offerings. Here is a quick review of the game overall:

Gameplay: 9/10
Controls: 10/10
Presentation: 8/10
Graphics: 8/10
Online Play: 9/10 (would be 10/10 if WiiSpeak was included!)
Replay Value: 10/10 (GREAT multiplayer modes for when friends come over!)
Overall: 9/10

Here are the unlock codes that, when entered at the EA Extra's menu, will unlock the hidden modes like Franchise Mode, etc:

Franchise Mode: TEAMPLAYER
Superstar Mode: EGOBOOST
Situation Mode: YOUCALLIT
Super Bowl Stadium: THEBIGSHOW
Pro Bowl Stadium: ALLSTARS
Master Code (unlocks everything): THEWORKS

88 of 92 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars And I thought they'd got it right., September 9, 2009

By	MBT (Buffalo, NY) - See all my reviews

Fun:2.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Madden NFL 10 (Video Game)

Are they serious?

After Madden 2007's animation, animation, animation, fall over experience, I couldn't bring myself to buy 2008. I bought 2009 because a friend told me how much better it was. After all 2008's complaints about how easy offense was, they turned the DB's and LB's speed and jumping ability to ridiculous levels, causing there to be about 6 INT's per game. This knee-jerk reaction and thus, overcompensation each year to whatever the largest complaint was has always seemed par for the course when dealing with a Madden game. Whatever. I just want to play an NFL game.

So the Madden 10 demo came out and I was impressed by the game play. "Wow, it actually kind of looks like football," I said. So I did it. I dropped $60 more into the EA bucket just to have the privilege to play an NFL game. The game play this year IS, I uphold, the best, most realistic that the Madden franchise has ever made. Yes, they made the players slower, and it made a lot of fans mad, but it's realistic. Nobody runs 10 yards in 0.5 seconds. At any rate, kudos on the in-game experience.

However, I play sports games to play franchise mode. I like trades, free agency, and the draft. Unfortunately, due to EA's desire to become the most evil corporation ever, franchise mode is not, at ALL, an enjoyable experience. You see, the "Madden Shop" has been created, where you can buy "cheats," which are really just parts of the game that existed last year which were disabled so that EA can make more money.

-You want the ability to fully scout players? You can pay 99 cents for a scout at EACH POSITION. Awesome. I'd LOVE to throw down 10 more bucks just to have access to the rest of your game.
-You want players to progress faster? 99 cents per position.
-Superstar mode is the same. You can't train anymore. You can pay to improve.
-Pretty much anything you can think of... healing injuries faster, extra scouting reports, etc, you can pay 99 cents to improve.

Really, EA? Buying out the competition wasn't enough for you? This whole system seems like such a joke to me. Do they honestly think it's going to work? I guess the question is, are Madden fans really stupid enough to use the Madden Shop?

This will, I can say with confidence, be the last Madden game I purchase.

42 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Incomplete but fun, August 15, 2009

By	Paladin (Texas, USA) - See all my reviews

Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Madden NFL 10 (Video Game)

Looked long and hard into getting this game reading every preview and review I could find. I finally decided to buy it. My only other experience with Madden on the the Wii was Madden 08.

First, I appreciate the new look. I'm glad to see that EA has figured out ways to make games playable on the Wii. The menu redesign reminds me of the new look in Tiger Woods 10 which I think is great. Frankly I am tired of playing games on the Wii that have menus and text you can't read and I'm glad EA finally is addressing this. I thought the frame rate during gameplay on Madden 08 was sub par, but with Madden 10 this does not seem to be an issue. Yes, the players do look "cartoony" in closeup shots but the graphics I think are very sharp with clean edges. During gameplay, you really don't notice that your linemen are roughly 7 times larger than your running back.

The presentation during the game does not feel like a TV broadcast like other games have done. All the screens are done in the overinflated and colorful style of the game. The commentary is adequate but they really need some variety in describing touchdown celebrations. There weren't any replays or cut scenes in the games I played. On a side note, I couldn't find where to change the weather when staring a game, just the wind and time of day.

This really is a "no frills" sports game even though it is targeted for casual fans. There are no animated scenes between plays like you've grown accustomed to except for an occasional look inside the huddle. I didn't even see any defensive celebrations after tackles or big plays. Player animations are smooth and believable nonetheless. In spite of the design and look that is reminiscent of arcade games like NFL Blitz, it does not feel or act like an arcade game in most modes of play. I am honestly shocked that they didn't extend the arcade look more into the actual gameplay.

Most of the game modes are designed for multiple and quick play. They are fun, but don't pack a lot of punch. My favorite game mode, Franchise Mode, is "locked" at first and must be unlocked with by entering a code. I found out when looking for that code why this happened. It seems EA Sports didn't get a few things finished in time and instead of cutting them from the game they just hid the features. When you get into Franchise or Superstar mode, you'll find that they are essentially unchanged from Madden 08. In fact, the menus and even some of the menu controls have to be directly taken from Madden 08. The only difference I saw was once I finally got into the game and returned to the new look.

I really appreciated the "All Play" controls because I never quite caught on to the controls in Madden 08. I also really like the use of the pointer in passing. This is surprisingly intuitive. The only thing for me was that I was trouncing my computer opponents even at harder difficulty levels. I played a game with five minute quarters that I won 63-0 in spite of turning up the difficulty as high as All-Pro and putting in my third string on offense. I wasn't exactly scoring at will, but I could easily complete enough passes to march down the field. I could not seem to run inside for any success but had some success running sweeps and tosses to the outside.

Bear in mind that this game is targeted for the "casual gamer", something I am quickly becoming. It is a great game for that audience, but lacks the punch a more serious gamer desires. It makes a great party game that players can just jump into and enjoy. I have my doubts about its long term playability. For someone like me that might play a couple of times a week I think the game is great.

I really like the redesign done to make the game more Wii-friendly. The work EA did along these lines in Tiger Woods 10 was phenomenal, but in Madden 10 it is incomplete. The fact that things like Franchise mode were left untouched during heavy reworking of almost every other feature is strange. The work that was done to rework the graphics and gameplay does greatly improve the overall experience on the Wii.

I hope in Madden 11 that EA Sports will fix the "classic modes" to be like the updated look and feel of everything else in Madden 10. Some cut scenes and other animations would be nice. I think more could be added to the presentation of the games - even if it doesn't have a broadcast feel some replays on big plays would be nice. Hopefully next year this year's release is a stepping stone to a great overall game next year.

2115|R14DWQJ3HZOE0;2115|R2OXSTQKQIHHJ8;2115|R3F1958AM0IBVN;