EA has proven that they view their customers as mindless drones who buy whatever has a catchy marketing scheme... awful

User Rating: 3.4 | Madden NFL 06 X360
By MightyKC | Review Date:
I'm not sure what makes me sadder, the fact that this game can be passed off as a next generation offering, or the fact that the majority of people posting their reviews believe this to be an excellent game. EA and Madden have now become a prime example of how how quality can suffer when a monopoly is established. The sad thing is, their customer base is so strong, their marketing so far ahead of the next competitor, and their pockets so much deeper, that a brain washed following may never speak up or be heard, because EA doesn't have to listen. Their sales are guaranteed.

The most detailed, in depth, simulation of the NFL experience was ESPN 2K 05. I know that's over and done with, but rather than compete, EA new they were beaten in terms of quality, but the marketing muscle kept them in front....in order to stay in front, they "took their ball and went home". My fear was realized, and unfortunately it looks like they will get away with it. 80% of the people posting reviews on Gamespot are satisfied with this effort. It saddens me.

I believe their developers read these forums, so I hope it gets to one of them. I think the consumer is being successfuly manipulated, and those who are aware of the product that is being force fed are suffering. Not to sound too dramatic, these are video games, but this is what happens in a monopolistic market. I hope you are proud of your efforts EA! This effort is truly sub-standard.

Graphics: 7
Animations: 5
Control: 4
Options: 4
Sound: 2
Presentation: 4

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