Playstation Madden NFL 2005 (PS2)

Force the action on defense in Madden NFL 2005. New defensive tools allow you to make more plays and be in on all of the action. The all-new Hit Stick lets you lay the big hit to turn the momentum of the game in your favor. By giving players the ability to turn a game around with a crucial tackle, the Hit Stick delivers the power to take control of the game from the defensive side of the ball like never before. Along with all-new defensive pre-play controls and defensive AI enhancements, the defense now has a diverse arsenal of weapons available. With the new Storyline Central, you get the inside scoop around the league from radio host Tony Bruno, along with local and national newspapers, to help you make critical franchise decisions.

New hit stick change the momentum of a game by using the right analog stick to make a huge hit, force a turnover, and send the crowd into a frenzy. Time it just right or you'll get burned for a big play; new defensive playmaker control you are now in complete control on defense. Modify pre-snap assignments, including double teams and player specific match ups, for any defensive player on the field; new storyline central get inside the NFL like you never have. Now your games are impacted by the stories that surround your team. Satisfy your star WR's demands or watch your team chemistry suffer. Get the scoop from local and national newspapers, email from assistant coaches, and Tony Bruno's weekly radio talk show; enhanced franchise mode players now react to everything that happens in the franchise reward a hard-working player by naming him team captain or trade away unhappy players. The new game-by-game progression system rewards players for their performance during the season; new fan presentation your team's crowd is now customizable with new create-a-fan. Be on the lookout for team specific super fans via all-new 3D fan scenes; new EA SPORTS online take on the best Madden players in quick tournaments, or compete in a mini-game of rushing attack. Improved EA SPORTS Fair Play keeps the playing field level.

There are 281 total Madden Cards this time around. Player cards give that player a boost for a specified amount of time (based on the type of card--bronze, silver or gold). Playing a Coach card boosts your team awareness for a specified amount of time. Stadium Cards unlock stadia for exhibition mode. Historic Team cards open those squads for exhibition, and Cheerleader/Pump Up Crowd 
exhibition games.

Historic Team Cards: #225-249
Unlock these Cards to make the Historic Teams available at the team select screen.

Cheerleader/Pump Up Crowd Cards: #250-281
These are unlocked by completing each team's Situation in Mini-Camp mode, with the exception of these teams:

• #251: Cincinatti Bengals
• #260: Dallas Cowboys
• #264: San Francisco 49ers
• #273: St. Louis Rams

Average Rating: (3.9 out of 5 stars) 

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 MADDEN DID IT AGAIN
MADDEN 2005 DID IT AGAIN. I STARTED TO PLAY IT THIS WEEKEND AND COULDN'T PUT IT DOWN. THE "HIT-STICK" IS REMARKABLE IT ADDS A WHOLE NEW EFFECT TO THE GAME. THE PLAYERS LOOK REAL AND THE STADIUMS ARE AMAZING. FORGET ALL THE OTHER FOOTBALL GAMES OUT THERE MADDEN IS THE KING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Submitted by james (ohio) 
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 dang when will it end
when will the madden stuff end im sick and tired of buying new madden's its a waste of money every year a new one comes out but whats the point of buying it if another does come out forget going through that ill just watch ESPN 1 or 2......I love football but it need to stop sometime.
Submitted by dragmaunlimited (cleveland,OH)
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 ESPN
ESPN-better graphics,Commentary,player ratings,realism madden-better franchise mode,better soundtrack Final ratings ESPN=9.5 madden=8.3
Submitted by mike (iowa)
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 EA Sports vs ESPN
Despite the fact that Madden has lots of new features that should lord it over ESPN, like Storyline Central and the Hit Stick, and old ones like Madden Cards (You can kick impossible field goals from 60-116 yards, make it virtually impossible for them to tackle you, etc.), I enjoy the ESPN games (NFL 2K5, 2K4, 2K3, etc.) about the same amount. After all, ESPN regularly has features that no Madden game can match, and it is overall more realistic.
Submitted by rbulman (Melbourne, Vic, Australia)
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 2K5 is better
Madden keeps getting lamer in the gameplay every year.2K5 has better commentary,penalties just overall better.Madden puts in a few things yearly but not good enough,those of you who give Madden 5 stars maybe don't see the unrealistic football play.A defender can't jump 30 ft in the air and swat a pass down and no one is too fast they can't be caught from behind.
Submitted by Auburn got robbed (IRAQ)
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