How pumped up are you for EA Sports 2004?~!~?

[Joeiss]

I sure as hell am. I just finished reading info on Madden, NHL2004 and NBALive 2004, and I really cannot wait to play all of these games online.

As soon as Madden comes out, we all have to post our names and add eachother to buddy lists... And definately have some tournaments... That would be sweet.

I cannot wait!


Madden 2004:

In its 14th season, Madden NFL™ Football remains the undisputed leader in authentic NFL football simulation. This year, players can make adjustments after the snap and create championship caliber plays with revolutionary Playmaker Control. With new EA SPORTS™ Talk*, online tournaments, and new Owner Mode, no other football video game offers more depth. Madden NFL 2004 is the most complete, authentic sports video game ever, making it The Ultimate Judge™ for sports gamers.

Key Features for 2004:
New Playmaker Control: Make pre-snap adjustments to your receiver routes, direct receiver routes during a scramble, direct blocking down field during a run, or read and react to the offense to deliver a crushing tackle.

New Owner Mode: Hire your own staff, set your team’s ticket prices, build your own stadium, reward key players with signing bonuses and boost player attributes in Mini-Camp drills.
All-New Game Presentation: Keep your players on the field during the play-calling screen. Watch all the highlights in split-screen replay and revel in new player accuracy details like dreadlocks, tattoo replicas, and four new helmet styles.

Most Realistic NFL Playbooks Ever: Tons of new trick plays, multiple formation variations, and the deepest NFL playbooks from all 32 officially licensed Coaches Club Head Coaches.
New Animations and Enhancements: New QB scramble transitions to improve throwing on the run, stumbles, open field blocks, whirlwind defensive reaction moves, sideline wrap tackles, and out of bound pushes.

More PC Online Play: Take online sports gaming to the next level with online leagues, quick match, online tournaments, quick games, real rosters, buddy lists, career stats, clubs, and message boards.

* Available on PlayStation®2 with broadband capabilities only


NBA Live 2004:

Step up your game with NBA LIVE 2004. With expanded EA SPORTS™ Freestyle Control, authentic gameplay, and stunning graphics, NBA LIVE 2004 delivers the definitive basketball experience. Whether running the point with one-button Quick Plays, spinning free in the lane for a vicious dunk, or locking down on "D", NBA LIVE 2004 puts players in total control. With a dramatically enhanced Dynasty Mode™, the ability to take the court at all NBA arenas, and all-new commentary from Marv Albert and Mike Fratello, NBA LIVE 2004 is all about authenticity.

Key Features for 2004:

Play the Point: Run team-specific offensive and defensives sets for every NBA team. Be the point guard on the floor and own the flow of the game.
Enhanced EA SPORTS™ Freestyle Control: Express your game is the ultimate authentic basketball gaming experience.
Build a Powerhouse Dynasty: Recruit the top free agents and import your top college players in a revamped Dynasty Mode. Run your franchise your way and build the perennial NBA champion.
New All-Star Announcer Team: Marv Albert teams up with on-air partner Mike Fratello to provide the most authentic play-by-play available.
Battle Inside: New animations, new AI logic, and enhanced focus on rebounding battles make playing "D" a way of life.
Championship Graphics: Completely revamped player models and details as fine as the mesh holes in your team’s jerseys.
*EA SPORTS™ Online service available only in North America and Korea for the PlayStation®2 console and in North America for PC-CD

NHL 2004:

It's been called the Fastest Sport on Earth -- and the faster the players, the tougher the contact. NHL® 2004 brings professional hockey to life like never before, with crisp passes, searing slap-shots, and a variety of new ways to check your opponent to regain control of the puck. With the addition of international leagues and a Dynasty Mode™ that lets you build a powerhouse, NHL 2004 is the hockey fan's dream come true.
Key Features for 2004:

All-new Checking Control lets you poke the puck away or send your opponent hard to the ice
New international leagues let you play against the best squads in the world
Enhanced Dynasty Mode allows you to win and retain the storied Stanley Cup
More fluid gameplay and physics brings all the on-ice action to life
3D crowds, finesse passes and crushing board play provide the most authentic NHL experience
Go online and skate against the best gamers in the world! (In North America only for the PlayStation®2 console and PC-CD)


My only question is why is the online service only available in North America and Korea? I mean... Korea?


Anyways... My name will most likely be JoeGT. And I will only play you online if you have a headset, so I can talk trash to you.. lol. So who is gonna get some EA Sports titles this fall? If so, name them.