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After scoring three first half touchdowns, the Cowboys cruise to an easy victory over the 49ers…at least according to Madden. The popular video game, Madden 12, gives us a look a what might happen in tomorrow’s game between the Dallas Cowboys and the San Francisco 49ers in a simulation.

First, the set up of the game itself. All of the rosters were updated through Madden Online and we used the real-life final injury reports from both teams. Any players listed as probable or questionable were played. Any player listed as  doubtful or out were benched. Also, the quarter length was set to 10 minutes. (When simmed at 15 mins., the stats we’re blow way out of proportion)

See the team stats, the player stats, the scoring summary, and hear my take on it, after the break. (more…)

Madden 12 predicts Shonn Greene will be able to run against the Boys tonight. (photo by espn.com)

After scoring an early touchdown in the first quarter, the Cowboys are held scoreless for the rest of Sunday night’s game…at least according to Madden. The popular video game, Madden 12, gives us a look a what might happen in tonight’s game between the Dallas Cowboys and the New York Jets in a simulation.

First, the set up of the game itself. All of the rosters have been updated through Madden Online and using the real-life final injury reports from both teams. Any players listed as probable or questionable were played. Also, the quarter length was set to 10 minutes. (When simmed at 15 mins., the stats we’re blow way out of proportion)

See the team stats, the player stats, the scoring summary, and hear my take on it, after the break. (more…)

Should you fork out $60 for the new Madden? If you want to playwith NFL teams, you will.

As many of you probably already know, Madden 12 is being released to the masses today. Madden is the highly popular football video game series from EA Sports. It also happens to be the only video game you can buy that is licensed by the NFL. This mean no other video game can feature NFL team names or it’s players that are currently in the league.

First off, let me say that I am an avid gamer. I’ve played every version of Madden since it was ported over for the Xbox. And for the past few installments I have been underwhelmed by the lack of progress I’ve seen in the game from year to year.  I believe the lack of competition in the market, due to their sole licensing agreement with the NFL, has caused EA Sports to release little more than a $60 roster update every year.

I still believe that NFL 2K5, developed by 2K  Sports, is the greatest football game ever created. And even though it’s been 7 years since the release of that gem, no Madden game has measured up to it. Will this be the year that EA Sports finally gets it right?

I haven’t had a chance to dive into my copy yet, but I have played the demo and read a ton of previews on-line. Although my full review is pending, check out my initial impressions after the break. (more…)