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The graphics on Madden don't matter nearly as much as you think.

TRUE STORY:

I used to work in a privately owned, used CD/DVD/VG store. We had a TV in the back with a PS2 hooked up and a game continually playing. The only problem was that sometimes, people would steal the controller or game. We put a padlock on the controller. To keep the game safe, we decided to put in a copy of Madden 2001, surely, surely, no one would steal THAT (once or twice, they did).

The point is though, that on MANY occasions a Madden Fan (yes, they are THAT easy to spot) would get all excited "Is that the NEW [version of] Madden?"

"Ummm . . . no."

We also would have people who were clueless about video games come in and ask if that was a real game going on.

"No."

"Well, it looks pretty real."

Madden 2-0-0-1 . . .

People are NOT as obsessed, or even aware of graphics as many in the VG industry like to think.