It's unfortunate that EA decided to not dedicate more time on the least buggy, most enjoyable Madden console, the PS2. It's even more unfortunate that they actually removed very important features, like online play and roster updates, thinking it would force our hands in buying next gen consoles. Trust me, EA, I would buy a PS3 if I could. But my Madden buddies who have played the PS3 version haven't given it the most glowing reviews, suggesting I should stick with the PS2 due to PS3 version glitchyness. Last year, I owned Madden 10 for Wii for about two days, before returning it for a used copy of 09 for PS2. I hoped to only be a season behind and get to use my Texans this year for some online play. Now it looks like I'll have to find a used copy of M10 for PS2, and just do my best to update everything myself. I gave the gameplay four stars because gameplay remained relatively unchanged - minus the playcalling thing. But overall I gave 1 star for EA's intentional decision to make a less-than-stellar product in an attempt to manipulate the very fans who made Madden what it is today. I don't know what I'll do if EA cannot make a quality PS3 version for next year. Madden would really be my biggest reason to update consoles, if only it played as well as the PS2. In my opinion, if you have a PS2 and are struggling with the decision to buy M11 for PS2 or upgrade to the PS3, just buy a used copy of M10 for PS2 and save up your lunch money for next year. In the meantime, bug EA as much as possible to let them know WE MATTER TOO! EA made a big deal of announcing the hire of SmashTV's game developer, which initially excited me. SmashTV is one of the all-time greatest games EVER. I defended this decision on EA's forums, against the advice of other Madden fans. I hope he isn't who's behind these backwards decisions.
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