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In a previous blog I mentioned how I hadn't owned a non-Wii (hehe) Madden game since Madden '99. I had Madden 07 and 09 on the Wii, but those really weren't something that I would dive into hardcore...they were there more as a control novelty and "fun", but not something I really devoted myself to. However, that's about to change as I can say I'm ready to get into Madden this year about as hard as I get into College Hoops 2k8.
The turning point from intrigue to full-out awe was my final preseason game as the Packers against the Titans in a rainstorm at LP Field. Chris Johnson was just destroying my D as the CPU just ran him off the edges and got to my 2nd and 3rd levels easily. He racked up something like 125 yards on about 9 carries and 2 TDs as the Titans jumped out to a 21-0 first quarter lead due to an Aaron Rodgers fumble and return for a TD and a couple thrown picks. I crawled slowly back into the game, trailing 28-14 at the half as I couldn't get a timeout as the first half expired.
In the 3rd quarter, I cut it to 28-21 and then gave up a long drive to the Titans that made it 35-21. I fumble the ensuing kickoff, and they run it in for a TD to go up 42-21. That's it, thought it was over...not according to Matt Flynn, my backup QB getting some playing time.
My D steps up, gets serious pressure on Kerry Collins, stuffs Lendale White left and right (don't try to run between the tackles on B.J. Raji or Ryan Pickett), and I score the tying TD with 0:48 to play. The Titans get a bit aggressive and try to get in position for at least a FG. They throw a quick out to their WR who gets into a battle with my nickel back. HE FORCES A FUMBLE AND I RECOVER. Two quick plays, two quick TOs from Tennessee trying to ice Mason Crosby, but he nails the game-winning FG from about 38 yards out to win 45-42!!
I honestly can say for the past 11 years, Madden has not been able to hold my interest for about more than 2-3 drives a game without boring me to tears. 5 or 6 games in and I haven't even had that feeling one bit. I need the CPU to give me a good game as I don't game online that much (can't commit to 1-1.5 hours uninterrupted gameplay with a 13-month old kid), but man is this game addicting.
Well done Ian and Co.!! Thank you for taking this franchise in a new and exciting direction. I have no urge, none whatsoever, to even attempt NCAA again and my 2k5 may finally collect some dust.
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wjhix88 @ Aug 17
sweet man! that's what i like to hear, i am really enjoying madden myself!! u have it for ps3? if so, send me your user name and we can battle lol. have fun with ur madden bro, cause i sure am!!!
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