Madden NFL 2005

Release Date: August 9, 2004

Sports, American football, for 2 players, splitscreen, multiplayer, singleplayer, internet, LAN

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Madden NFL 2005 is another part of by far the most popular series of American football games, branded since the late 1980s under the name of John Earl Madden, a famous US-born TV coach and commentator.

Key features

# 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.

# EA SPORTS™ Online — Test your skills against the best via online play. Create leagues and see who comes out on top at the end of the season. Follow your PC EA SPORTS career with breakdowns of all EA SPORTS online games.

Last updated on January 27, 2020

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A series of sports games providing an advanced simulation of American soccer games. Madden NFL brand is considered one of the most important in EA Sport's publishing portfolio, with EA Canada studio overseeing its development.

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