The 800-pound gorilla. The big, bad, offensive lineman of console football games. And of course, it's also one of the most anticipated launch titles for the PlayStation 2. From the looks of things, it will not disappoint. New player models utilize the immense graphic power of the system to provide the most realistic-looking sports game ever, right down to the turf tape, visors and little tufts of grass stuck to the players helmets.
Details also come through in the engine powering the game.
Player collisions and momentum are based on real physics and are dependant on the size and speed of the players involved. All current NFL teams are represented, along with tons of classic and All-Madden squads. Another interesting new feature is the introduction of Madden Cards. They essentially replace last years Madden Challenge Points, which were obtained by performing certain in-game tasks. The bonus of the Cards, however, is their ability to be swapped with friends via the memory card.