Kilmer Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 The date is now July 20th :point2sky I know I can't wait to to play with the new Redskins. I sure hope its Gibbs on the sideline. http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?cookie%5Ftest=1&product%5Fid=210590 http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/243255.asp This is so cool and $20 too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXREDSKINS44 Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 Man I can't wait that will be sweet!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntotoro Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 You know... my girlfriend was just asking last night why I didn't play my X-Box more... Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKINtil8tin Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 Wow, they're working really hard to win over the Madden die-hards. I'm a Madden player myself and I don't know how you can compete with $20 and a release of a month early. Ordered my ESPN last month and can't wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaFunky1 Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 Originally posted by Kilmer The date is now July 20th :point2sky I know I can't wait to to play with the new Redskins. I sure hope its Gibbs on the sideline. This is so cool and $20 too. What is really cool is I shold be able to actually get a copy seeing as I work for a company that will be selling it. Peace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sir Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 July 20th, DAMN!!! I heard they bumped it up but I remembered reading Aug 10th. Thats real early. I'm still getting College Football tuesday though. But I'll get this too. I can't wait. I wonder if it'll have all the rookies in it considering a lot of them haven't signed yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigchuck Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 Man I cant wait. Ive ordered it already online. Really looking forward to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makaveli Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 NO! I cant wait till Madden comes out! I hope this forces an earlier release for Madden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbooma Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 I have to say the marketing for this game is genius!!! Another reason they are making the game 19.99 is because Madden can't match because of everyone they have to pay (licenses including music)and have to sell at least 3 million to make a profit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilmer Posted July 8, 2004 Author Share Posted July 8, 2004 Originally posted by jbooma I have to say the marketing for this game is genius!!! Kinda surprising for Sega. I am a Madden man, have been since the 1st Genesis game, but ESPN has my 1st look this year. I will get Madden and NCAA too, but not immediatly since I only have time for one game at a time. I finally bought ESPN 2004 in May for $19 and loved it. So getting 2K5 this soon and at the same price is just too cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arsenic Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 I play ESPN Football on Xbox live. I'm pretty good with the Redskins, this year I have a premier running back as a weapon:) But no shutdown corner:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codeorama Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 Cool... The only problem I see with the early release is the rosters... Madden usually has rosters "accurate as of August 3rd" or something in the beginning of August. These will be way off. I'll be getting it anyway. Looks like I'll be playing NCAA and ESPN football very soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kappaluvacee Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 ESPN Should release the strategy guide through Prima this week so users can get a sneak peak at the new features and the playbooks for the teams so we can hit the ground running on the 20th. I ordered my game straight from ESPN last year and got it a day earlier than the retail stores. It would be cool to get the game earlier this year as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbooma Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 Originally posted by codeorama Cool... The only problem I see with the early release is the rosters... Madden usually has rosters "accurate as of August 3rd" or something in the beginning of August. These will be way off. I'll be getting it anyway. Looks like I'll be playing NCAA and ESPN football very soon. you will be able to download current rosters i believe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbooma Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 Originally posted by Kilmer Kinda surprising for Sega. I am a Madden man, have been since the 1st Genesis game, but ESPN has my 1st look this year. I will get Madden and NCAA too, but not immediatly since I only have time for one game at a time. I finally bought ESPN 2004 in May for $19 and loved it. So getting 2K5 this soon and at the same price is just too cool. It is not sega anymore, some new company is in charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arsenic Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 Originally posted by codeorama Cool... The only problem I see with the early release is the rosters... Madden usually has rosters "accurate as of August 3rd" or something in the beginning of August. These will be way off. I'll be getting it anyway. Looks like I'll be playing NCAA and ESPN football very soon. There won't be too many changes at this point in time, besides roster cuts of a few lesser known players. You can download updated rosters on Xbox live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilmer Posted July 8, 2004 Author Share Posted July 8, 2004 Originally posted by jbooma It is not sega anymore, some new company is in charge. THQ is handling this release, you are right, that is probably the difference. Operation Sports said to expect monthly updates of rosters, they seem to have worked out a QA problem they had with Microsoft and Live last year. I will believe it when I see it. Action Replay is the way to go if you want up to date rosters for your Xbox, hopefully there will be more active roster makers this year on Xbox for ESPN. Not too many around for ESPN 2004. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ink-Dogg Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 In the past, the NFL2k series has been guilty of under promoting there fine product; while at the same time you would see Madden commercials everywhere. It appears that this year with the ESPN title, reduced price, and early release date, Sega finally realize that if they want the crown they'll have to take it by any means.:1stplace: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbooma Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 I am surprised Madden isn't trying to promote as hard as ESPN this year. Another reason ESPN is taking this risk because there will be the only 2 football games this year, the other companies gave up such as gameday and so these fans are going to want to go somewhere and the 19.99 price is so much more attrative. I would be surprised if ESPN takes about 80% of these new fans with this heavy marketing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codeorama Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 If you can download updated rosters, that will be cool. I hope it's available right away because one of the baseball games claimed to offer that but I was sick of the game by the time it was available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyNRedskinsfan Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 i already have my madden reserved (yes, i play madden) but if this is coming out in july and its 20 bucks...i just might have to pick it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetto-smoove Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 Im a Madden head till the day I die...and I cant stand ESPN 04....but for 20 bones and an early release date Ill check it out...it will give me some football to play until Madden comes out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ink-Dogg Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 I get the feeling that alot of Madden faitful will be trying out ESPN 2005 also; and there will be many new converts.:helmet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21dave Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 I've been a Madden player since the days of Super Nintendo, but I'm chomping at the bit to give ESPN a whirl. I've heard nothing but good things about it. For $20 there is no reason not to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codeorama Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 I have bought both Madden and the next best competitor for the past 5 years or so, I've yet to play a game that I liked better than Madden. Last years ESPN was the closest, but the on field play sucked IMO. They should have threw out the first person mode and focused on the player movement and individuality of the players. Again, I'll give both and chance and may the best game win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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