Madden 2006 and NCAA 2006 info - Page 5

RailsFS · 06-30-2005, 10:00 AM

Personally, I (as I assume most of you) really want this game to be released early. Reading this board for the past couple weeks has really made me want to play that much more. I don't understand why they would send out the copies so damn early unless they planned on releasing it sooner.........

Eaglesfan27 · 06-30-2005, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by CHEMICAL SOLDIER

Probably gonna be July 5th.

I think that is going to be the release date as well..

MizzouRah · 06-30-2005, 12:01 PM

Title

Planet
Price

Qty

Total

NCAA Football 2006: Playstation 2 (VIDEOGAME)

$34.97

1

$34.97

Carrier:
Status: Available to Ship

Not that the status means anything.. but one can hope.

Bee · 06-30-2005, 12:06 PM

My order page says the same thing. Guess we'll find out tonight if it ships...

dacman · 06-30-2005, 12:08 PM

It's been that way since Tuesday for me.

Bee · 06-30-2005, 12:11 PM

Mine wasn't like that last night. I tried to get on and change the shipping.

Edit: Not that I actually expect it to be shipped. I'm guessing it just means they now have my copy available. Last night it wasn't.

MizzouRah · 06-30-2005, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by dacman

It's been that way since Tuesday for me.

Yeah, a lot of people over at OS have been saying the same thing.

Todd

maximus · 06-30-2005, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by maximus

Has EA ever mentioned or commented on their "new football management sim"?

amyone?

Eaglesfan27 · 06-30-2005, 03:56 PM

No, they have not.

Edited to make it clear that I was responding to Maximus' question.

DeToxRox · 06-30-2005, 04:47 PM

I went to Gamestop to pre-order. They said the 12th at 9 AM they will release it.

They never say that early so it leads me to believe they have it already, or will have it soon.

Eaglesfan27 · 06-30-2005, 05:00 PM

My local EB Games got it today, but said "as of right now, we are not allowed to sell it until the 12th."

rexallllsc · 06-30-2005, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

My local EB Games got it today, but said "as of right now, we are not allowed to sell it until the 12th."

I wonder how big of a bribe it would take?

Eaglesfan27 · 06-30-2005, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by rexallllsc

I wonder how big of a bribe it would take?

Good question. His manager is usually there (it is a new store) so I imagine it would be virtually impossible. Particularly if the fine for early release is anything like what has been speculated on the web.

Pumpy Tudors · 06-30-2005, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

My local EB Games got it today, but said "as of right now, we are not allowed to sell it until the 12th."

See, this kind of stuff is the most peculiar thing I've ever seen regarding a video game release. I've figured for years that stores get some of the "big" games at least a day or two early, but they don't want to break street date. I understand that part. The thing is, though, I have never been told that they have the game in the store and they can't sell it. They always act as if they just don't have it yet. Why is this game so different, and why are stores actually admitting to having the game? I might hit a Wal-Mart or two tonight just to see, but this'll be the last time this week that I go running all over the place to look for something that's not (supposed to be) out yet.

Pardon my Walloon, but this is one of the most fucked-up video game releases I've ever seen.

dervack · 06-30-2005, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

Good question. His manager is usually there (it is a new store) so I imagine it would be virtually impossible. Particularly if the fine for early release is anything like what has been speculated on the web.

The fines are pretty big, but they usually make the retailer pay in advertising dollars. That's what happened to best Buy a few years ago for a PC game that I don't remember the title on.

Eaglesfan27 · 06-30-2005, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

See, this kind of stuff is the most peculiar thing I've ever seen regarding a video game release. I've figured for years that stores get some of the "big" games at least a day or two early, but they don't want to break street date. I understand that part. The thing is, though, I have never been told that they have the game in the store and they can't sell it. They always act as if they just don't have it yet. Why is this game so different, and why are stores actually admitting to having the game? I might hit a Wal-Mart or two tonight just to see, but this'll be the last time this week that I go running all over the place to look for something that's not (supposed to be) out yet.

Pardon my Walloon, but this is one of the most fucked-up video game releases I've ever seen.

I agree that it is very peculiar. I'm just hoping that they move the date up to the 5th at this point (but if you do see an Xbox copy out there and pick up a copy, I'd love for you to pick me up a copy

)

Pumpy Tudors · 06-30-2005, 06:00 PM

Oooh, Best Buy! Forgot about them! I might hit them after Wal-Mart!

rexallllsc · 06-30-2005, 06:02 PM

In the game/music industry, usually places receive the inventory the day before street. It's VERY odd that they have it so early. It would be odd even if it were coming out next Tuesday!

dervack · 06-30-2005, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by rexallllsc

In the game/music industry, usually places receive the inventory the day before street. It's VERY odd that they have it so early. It would be odd even if it were coming out next Tuesday!

It's not uncommon, to tell you the truth. Like I said earlier, they have them shipped early for different reasons, including to ensure maximum coverage on release day.

rexallllsc · 06-30-2005, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by dervack

It's not uncommon, to tell you the truth. Like I said earlier, they have them shipped early for different reasons, including to ensure maximum coverage on release day.

I guess it would make a bit more sense if it were coming out on the 5th, but having it in stock for 10+ days before release is strange. It would make more sense for a Madden release, but NCAA? Strange.

Pumpy Tudors · 06-30-2005, 06:21 PM

Best Buy's website actually lists NCAA 2006 as being in stock at the 5 stores closest to me, but I called 2 of them, and they are still sticking with the street date. I spoke to a woman at one store who just checked the computer system, so that didn't surprise me. The other store was a little different. When I asked the man on the phone about NCAA 2006, he belted out in his best EA Sports voice, "NCAA FOOTBALL, WHERE LEGENDS ARE MADE! NO, WE WILL NOT HAVE THAT UNTIL JULY 12!" He said the whole thing in the EA Sports voice (or at least his impression of it) without hesitation. Either he's been asked about it already or he's been waiting for the game himself.

I just called the two closest Wal-Mart stores also, and they told me no, so I'm not going to bother going anywhere this week to look for it. This whole release is just very, very strange.

CraigSca · 06-30-2005, 06:22 PM

It's my belief they are doing this solely to make me miserable.

Eaglesfan27 · 06-30-2005, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

Best Buy's website actually lists NCAA 2006 as being in stock at the 5 stores closest to me, but I called 2 of them, and they are still sticking with the street date. I spoke to a woman at one store who just checked the computer system, so that didn't surprise me. The other store was a little different. When I asked the man on the phone about NCAA 2006, he belted out in his best EA Sports voice, "NCAA FOOTBALL, WHERE LEGENDS ARE MADE! NO, WE WILL NOT HAVE THAT UNTIL JULY 12!" He said the whole thing in the EA Sports voice (or at least his impression of it) without hesitation. Either he's been asked about it already or he's been waiting for the game himself.

I just called the two closest Wal-Mart stores also, and they told me no, so I'm not going to bother going anywhere this week to look for it. This whole release is just very, very strange.

Darn

Greyroofoo · 06-30-2005, 06:46 PM

Whats so great about NCAA this year anyways?

Pumpy Tudors · 06-30-2005, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Greyroofoo

Whats so great about NCAA this year anyways?

Noooo, it's not just this year! We get like this about NCAA every year! The only difference is that the release has never been this strange before.

astrosfan64 · 06-30-2005, 06:57 PM

My local EB said they would have it tomorrow, but won't release it because the fines are to big

Pumpy Tudors · 06-30-2005, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by astrosfan64

My local EB said they would have it tomorrow, but won't release it because the fines are to big

Another store is doing this, huh? Why are they telling people that they have it? It just doesn't make sense! aarrrrghghghghrrrrrr

astrosfan64 · 06-30-2005, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

Another store is doing this, huh? Why are they telling people that they have it? It just doesn't make sense! aarrrrghghghghrrrrrr

Well the guys are pretty cool with me. So I told them what I've been reading here. They said that most of the stores will have it by tomorrow and that once one of the big chains in the area, Walmart or Best Buy etc... break the street date they can too. Once one in the area breaks the date, you can sell the game without worrying about reprucusions.

Eaglesfan27 · 06-30-2005, 07:29 PM

Pumpy, I've chatted my EB games guy up quite a bit too. That might be why he told me.

As far as why I think there is even more excitement this year than in past years: NCAA 2005 was a fairly big disappointment for most people. I think we are all anxious to see 2006 to wash the taste of 2005 away. Also, all of the various preview sites indicate that most of the problems of 2005 are gone.

CHEMICAL SOLDIER · 06-30-2005, 10:18 PM

Breaking News!!!!!
CHEM has the game!

......but I tripped and my dog bit the disc.

CraigSca · 06-30-2005, 10:26 PM

BAH - where's the first dynasty about your dog biting the disk?

MizzouRah · 06-30-2005, 11:13 PM

My question is... who the f would know? Gimme the game and I'll give you $20 extra bucks for some smokes and lunch from Lion's Choice.

CHEMICAL SOLDIER · 07-01-2005, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MizzouRah

My question is... who the f would know? Gimme the game and I'll give you $20 extra bucks for some smokes and lunch from Lion's Choice.

Lion's Choice! That brings me back years, and pounds.

maximus · 07-01-2005, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

No, they have not.

Edited to make it clear that I was responding to Maximus' question.

Darn, that sucks.

CraigSca · 07-01-2005, 07:59 AM

Reading the threads on utopiafootball.com about the proposed early release is absolutely hysterical. It's funny, 20 years ago I can remember being exactly like many of those people (calling every store in the area ad nauseum). The post about threatening the Sam Goody employee with a lawsuit is just icing on the cake.

MizzouRah · 07-01-2005, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by CraigSca

Reading the threads on utopiafootball.com about the proposed early release is absolutely hysterical. It's funny, 20 years ago I can remember being exactly like many of those people (calling every store in the area ad nauseum). The post about threatening the Sam Goody employee with a lawsuit is just icing on the cake.

I remember driving 240 miles just to pick up FPS Baseball 98 when it was released. I also remember putting it into my pc, loading it, and then clicking on the icon only to see an error. WFT!!! Sierra Sports!!!!!!

MizzouRah · 07-01-2005, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by CHEMICAL SOLDIER

Lion's Choice! That brings me back years, and pounds.

There's a lighter side to Lion's Choice now.

CHEMICAL SOLDIER · 07-01-2005, 04:43 PM

Anyone get into Maddennations forums? Seems its down or something.

digamma · 07-01-2005, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CraigSca

Reading the threads on utopiafootball.com about the proposed early release is absolutely hysterical. It's funny, 20 years ago I can remember being exactly like many of those people (calling every store in the area ad nauseum). The post about threatening the Sam Goody employee with a lawsuit is just icing on the cake.

That thread is a good way to waste some time on a slow Friday afternoon at work. Hilarious.

CraigSca · 07-01-2005, 06:03 PM

Chemical - I was just on them a minute ago and they worked fine for me.

Eaglesfan27 · 07-01-2005, 06:10 PM

I JUST found out that my contract at one of clinics (the one at which I only work on Tuesdays) has a problem and I won't be able to work on July 5th! Now, I'm hoping for a July 5th release more than ever.

CHEMICAL SOLDIER · 07-01-2005, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by CraigSca

Chemical - I was just on them a minute ago and they worked fine for me.

Cool! I'll check it out again.

MizzouRah · 07-01-2005, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

I JUST found out that my contract at one of clinics (the one at which I only work on Tuesdays) has a problem and I won't be able to work on July 5th! Now, I'm hoping for a July 5th release more than ever.

An acquaintance at EB Games said he's expecting copies late today or on the 5th.. which is also the day he's been allowed to sell them.

I'm sticking with my DVDPlanet order, but for those of you who have an EB games nearby, it's worth checking out.

CHEMICAL SOLDIER · 07-01-2005, 08:33 PM

Im gonna hafta give my local EB a call. I'll give an update in a few minutes...

CHEMICAL SOLDIER · 07-01-2005, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by CHEMICAL SOLDIER

Im gonna hafta give my local EB a call. I'll give an update in a few minutes...

Nope! No luck for now but the clerk said they'l be getting a big shipment tonite and if it arrives he'll give me a call.

CHEMICAL SOLDIER · 07-01-2005, 09:32 PM

Double Dola: As per last year's game
: Did the team captain feature improve performance?
I really didnt notice any difference.

Eaglesfan27 · 07-01-2005, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by MizzouRah

An acquaintance at EB Games said he's expecting copies late today or on the 5th.. which is also the day he's been allowed to sell them.

I'm sticking with my DVDPlanet order, but for those of you who have an EB games nearby, it's worth checking out.

It's an EB games that I pre-ordered from. They already have the copies. Hopefully, they will be allowed to sell them on the 5th

Izulde · 07-01-2005, 09:46 PM

Let me know if EB does break street date. If they do, I'll have to see if I can convince the manager at Gamestop to break it then too.

MizzouRah · 07-01-2005, 10:55 PM

A guy at CompUSA just bought his copy today.

Also, an excellent NCAA 2006 dynasty thread done with screen shots. Read this and you'll be pumped.

http://www.maddenmania.com/forums/sh...1&page=2&pp=20

Pumpy Tudors · 07-01-2005, 10:58 PM

I'm gonna call the EB where I preordered tomorrow to see what the word is.

06-30-2005, 12:08 PM	#205
dacman College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: speak to the trout	It's been that way since Tuesday for me. __________________ No signatures allowed.

06-30-2005, 12:11 PM	#206
Bee Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fairfax, VA	Mine wasn't like that last night. I tried to get on and change the shipping. Edit: Not that I actually expect it to be shipped. I'm guessing it just means they now have my copy available. Last night it wasn't. Last edited by Bee : 06-30-2005 at 12:13 PM.

06-30-2005, 03:56 PM	#209
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	No, they have not. Edited to make it clear that I was responding to Maximus' question. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen. Last edited by Eaglesfan27 : 06-30-2005 at 05:01 PM.

06-30-2005, 05:00 PM	#211
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	My local EB Games got it today, but said "as of right now, we are not allowed to sell it until the 12th." __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

06-30-2005, 06:00 PM	#217
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	Oooh, Best Buy! Forgot about them! I might hit them after Wal-Mart! __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

06-30-2005, 10:00 AM	#201
RailsFS Mascot Join Date: Jan 2005	Personally, I (as I assume most of you) really want this game to be released early. Reading this board for the past couple weeks has really made me want to play that much more. I don't understand why they would send out the copies so damn early unless they planned on releasing it sooner.........

06-30-2005, 12:06 PM	#204
Bee Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fairfax, VA	My order page says the same thing. Guess we'll find out tonight if it ships...

06-30-2005, 04:47 PM	#210
DeToxRox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Michigan	I went to Gamestop to pre-order. They said the 12th at 9 AM they will release it. They never say that early so it leads me to believe they have it already, or will have it soon.

06-30-2005, 06:02 PM	#218
rexallllsc Banned Join Date: May 2003	In the game/music industry, usually places receive the inventory the day before street. It's VERY odd that they have it so early. It would be odd even if it were coming out next Tuesday!

06-30-2005, 06:21 PM	#221
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	Best Buy's website actually lists NCAA 2006 as being in stock at the 5 stores closest to me, but I called 2 of them, and they are still sticking with the street date. I spoke to a woman at one store who just checked the computer system, so that didn't surprise me. The other store was a little different. When I asked the man on the phone about NCAA 2006, he belted out in his best EA Sports voice, "NCAA FOOTBALL, WHERE LEGENDS ARE MADE! NO, WE WILL NOT HAVE THAT UNTIL JULY 12!" He said the whole thing in the EA Sports voice (or at least his impression of it) without hesitation. Either he's been asked about it already or he's been waiting for the game himself. I just called the two closest Wal-Mart stores also, and they told me no, so I'm not going to bother going anywhere this week to look for it. This whole release is just very, very strange. __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

06-30-2005, 06:22 PM	#222
CraigSca Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Not Delaware - hurray!	It's my belief they are doing this solely to make me miserable. __________________ She loves you, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah! She loves you, yeah! how do you know? how do you know?

06-30-2005, 06:46 PM	#224
Greyroofoo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alabama	Whats so great about NCAA this year anyways?

06-30-2005, 06:57 PM	#226
astrosfan64 College Prospect Join Date: Oct 2004	My local EB said they would have it tomorrow, but won't release it because the fines are to big

06-30-2005, 07:29 PM	#229
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	Pumpy, I've chatted my EB games guy up quite a bit too. That might be why he told me. As far as why I think there is even more excitement this year than in past years: NCAA 2005 was a fairly big disappointment for most people. I think we are all anxious to see 2006 to wash the taste of 2005 away. Also, all of the various preview sites indicate that most of the problems of 2005 are gone. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

06-30-2005, 10:18 PM	#230
CHEMICAL SOLDIER College Starter Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Henderson, Nevada	Breaking News!!!!! CHEM has the game! ......but I tripped and my dog bit the disc. __________________ Toujour Pret

06-30-2005, 10:26 PM	#231
CraigSca Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Not Delaware - hurray!	BAH - where's the first dynasty about your dog biting the disk? __________________ She loves you, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah! She loves you, yeah! how do you know? how do you know?

06-30-2005, 11:13 PM	#232
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	My question is... who the f would know? Gimme the game and I'll give you $20 extra bucks for some smokes and lunch from Lion's Choice.

07-01-2005, 07:59 AM	#235
CraigSca Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Not Delaware - hurray!	Reading the threads on utopiafootball.com about the proposed early release is absolutely hysterical. It's funny, 20 years ago I can remember being exactly like many of those people (calling every store in the area ad nauseum). The post about threatening the Sam Goody employee with a lawsuit is just icing on the cake. __________________ She loves you, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah! She loves you, yeah! how do you know? how do you know?

07-01-2005, 04:43 PM	#238
CHEMICAL SOLDIER College Starter Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Henderson, Nevada	Anyone get into Maddennations forums? Seems its down or something. __________________ Toujour Pret

07-01-2005, 06:03 PM	#240
CraigSca Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Not Delaware - hurray!	Chemical - I was just on them a minute ago and they worked fine for me. __________________ She loves you, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah! She loves you, yeah! how do you know? how do you know?

07-01-2005, 06:10 PM	#241
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	I JUST found out that my contract at one of clinics (the one at which I only work on Tuesdays) has a problem and I won't be able to work on July 5th! Now, I'm hoping for a July 5th release more than ever. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

07-01-2005, 08:33 PM	#244
CHEMICAL SOLDIER College Starter Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Henderson, Nevada	Im gonna hafta give my local EB a call. I'll give an update in a few minutes... __________________ Toujour Pret Last edited by CHEMICAL SOLDIER : 07-01-2005 at 08:40 PM.

07-01-2005, 09:32 PM	#246
CHEMICAL SOLDIER College Starter Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Henderson, Nevada	Double Dola: As per last year's game : Did the team captain feature improve performance? I really didnt notice any difference. __________________ Toujour Pret

07-01-2005, 09:46 PM	#248
Izulde Head Coach Join Date: Sep 2004	Let me know if EB does break street date. If they do, I'll have to see if I can convince the manager at Gamestop to break it then too. __________________ 2006 Golden Scribe Nominee 2006 Golden Scribe Winner Best Non-Sport Dynasty: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty) Rookie Writer of the Year Dynasty of the Year: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty)

07-01-2005, 10:55 PM	#249
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	A guy at CompUSA just bought his copy today. Also, an excellent NCAA 2006 dynasty thread done with screen shots. Read this and you'll be pumped. http://www.maddenmania.com/forums/sh...1&page=2&pp=20 Last edited by MizzouRah : 07-01-2005 at 11:03 PM.

07-01-2005, 10:58 PM	#250
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	I'm gonna call the EB where I preordered tomorrow to see what the word is. __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

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