BOOM! Madden '04 impacts market again

When EA Sports' "Madden 2004" came out, it had a lot to live up to. Players expected all their favorite features of the previous Madden titles, but with all the advancements we as video game players have grown to love from our favorite sports game. \nWell, the verdict is in, and "Madden 2004" delivers. The game itself is almost identical to its predecessor, but every little detail has been enhanced and sped up to result in one of the most realistic sports games ever. The game speed is unparalleled, and as you guide your favorite NFL team on the field, you will easily find yourself getting tangled up in the action. The game has been smoothed out to give the player some of the most fluid tackles and plays ever seen on the PS2 game console. \nThe artificial intelligence of the computer has also been improved, so the player must compensate by mixing up play calling, defensive strategies and offensive attacks to be successful. A brand new owner mode has been added this year which gives you the ability to design and build a stadium, trade for a team and even set ticket prices to reach an optimum profit. \nThe game itself is so challenging that a prior knowledge of football is an advantage as you battle it out with some of the game's most colorful personalities as they shine through in the game. Overall, this game is worth a trip to your local electronics store, and with the online features and multiple different game modes it will surely keep you intensely entertained for a long time to come.