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Madden Ratings And Their Wink-And-Nod Commentary On NFL Events

Sunday, Redskins coach Mike Shanahan benched his quarterback late in a winnable game, claiming “cardiovascular issues” made him unsuited to a hurry-up offence. Most though Shanahan was full of crap, but Madden NFL 11 took him at his word. Hilariously.


November 4, 2010
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A Titanic Waive Crashes Into Tennessee

A day after Minnesota bailed on a four-game experiment with Randy Moss, Tennessee claimed the talented headcase from the waiver wire. The Titans have a bye, but Moss will suit up in Madden NFL 11 when the roster update hits on Friday.


October 14, 2010
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This Week’s Madden Moments Also Are Free

Last week’s sponsorship with Verizon Wireless carries over to this week, meaning the three latest “Madden Moments Live” for Week Four of the NFL are free. Ordinarily they’re redeemed with Madden Coins, earned in online play or purchasable outright.


October 9, 2010
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Vikings Get A Boost In Madden’s Latest Update

Interestingly, the trade sending Randy Moss to Minnesota boosted the Vikings’ overall rating in Madden NFL 11 without diminishing the New England Patriots. Not that this is necessarily a zero-sum game, but what gives there?


October 8, 2010
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This Week’s Madden Moments Are Free

A sponsorship with Verizon Wireless means the three latest “Madden Moments Live” for Week Four of the NFL are 100 percent free. Ordinarily they’re redeemed with Madden Coins, which are earned in online play or purchasable outright.


October 2, 2010
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In-Game Popup Ads Return To Madden

The latest patch for Madden NFL 11 returns the scorebar pop-up ads last seen Madden NFL 10, but they don’t display at the every-down frequency that annoyed so many when they rolled out midway through last year.


September 26, 2010

The Politics Of Presidential Appearances

In two weeks, President Obama will appear in a video game for the second time in two months. Is he being paid for that? Is the White House cutting deals with sports game makers? Not likely.


September 24, 2010
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The 100 Rating Returns To Madden After Two Years

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September 17, 2010
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OK, So, Now Canadian Football Leaguers Are Pissed At Madden

So. We’ve gone through long snappers, injured running backs and unceremoniously dumped wide receivers on the list of those with Madden grievances. Is there any other class of marginal or washed-up performer with a beef? Oh yeah. Canadian football players.


September 16, 2010
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First Batch Of Madden Moments Live Arrive

The first batch of “Madden Moments Live” – replayable situations from the previous week’s real NFL games – went up to EA Sports’ servers today, and, yep, one of them is Detroit at Chicago, ended by a dubious officiating decision.