The Arcade: Are You Ready For Some Football?

August 14th is a big day and I am sure every gamer in the United States will be standing in line waiting to get their hands on the new Madden 10. According to Maddennfl.easports.com here are the new features on the game:

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 Battle for franchise dominance online with leagues of 32 teams. Featuring real NFL scheduling, live drafts, player transactions, league message boards, and more - all manageable from your console or your league's custom web page online. Your Madden NFL 10 online franchise is always just a click away.

Online Co-Op For the first time in franchise history, team up with a friend online and battle against the CPU. Work on game strategy, practice plays and experience the game from a new point of view with position-specific camera angles.

Unprecedented Authenticity Referees peeling players off a fumble pile, the chain gang rushing in to measure for a key first down, authentic throwing and kicking styles, and all-new player equipment ensure that if you see it on Sunday, you'll see it in Madden NFL 10.

There are several more enhancements, but I am sure you get the drift that this game and the features are definitely going to be off the chart. Thursday evening I will have my headset on, controller in had, beer next to me, and Madden 10 on the screen. It's surpising how after many moons, the Madden Team at EA Sports keeps thinking up new ways to advance the game play of a vintage classic.

Looking forward to getting my hands on it. Be sure to check the tweets and this weekend, expect a full write up on the new money saver as I call it.

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