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RaychelSnr · 02-12-2009, 12:44 PM

For decades now, the combination of the words football and video game have immediately brought to mind the word Madden. And it is really no wonder why. Each year, Madden is a guaranteed multi-million seller and it has evolved into an industry phenomenon. That there are even things out there like this recently released article, which explains that gamers who play Madden have a higher "Football IQ" than NFL fans who do not play Madden, is further testament to that fact.

However, the days of Madden being the most prominent word that comes to mind when thinking about sports video games may soon be coming to an end. Another word is now in contention and it is gaining a lot of speed. That word? FIFA.

Read More - EA's Real Cash Cow: Why FIFA Has Taken Center Stage

sabres41 · 02-12-2009, 01:17 PM

FIFA is a very very very addicting game.

kha1888 · 02-12-2009, 01:47 PM

FIFA has definitely been gaining steam, I've had friends who have never played soccer in their lives but have played football for years like FIFA more. Although at first they were really frustrated getting used to certain rules and strategy(offsides, red/yellow cards, etc.), it's one of those games that if you have never played you will hate at first but love after you play for a little

VitaminKG21 · 02-12-2009, 02:31 PM

I couldn't agree more.

Not only did this game unexpectedly caused me to forget all about my other favorite game (NCAA Football) it's actually caused me to become seriously interested in world soccer.

I cannot wait to see what EA comes up with for FIFA 2010.

statum71 · 02-12-2009, 02:47 PM

Good article. This is what I keep telling my homie...Madden is no better than 4th or 5th right now among sports game franchises.

Behind: The Show, NBA 2K, FIFA and maybe even NHL.

Sports games are getting better and better. I just wanna see America's number 1 sport (NFL) get up to speed.

Tomasperez9 · 02-12-2009, 02:52 PM

I used to be the guy that went out at midnight to grab a copy of Madden the day it came out. This year, I didn't even bother to grab Madden at all (I still don't own it) as I was still playing FIFA 08 and FIFA 09's release was only a few short months away. FIFA 09 and NBA 2k9 are the only games I play now. Madden needs to come up with some crazy creative or innovative for me to even consider renting it, let alone buying it.

Blaxican8504 · 02-12-2009, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Tomasperez9


	I used to be the guy that went out at midnight to grab a copy of Madden the day it came out. This year, I didn't even bother to grab Madden at all (I still don't own it) as I was still playing FIFA 08 and FIFA 09's release was only a few short months away. FIFA 09 and NBA 2k9 are the only games I play now. Madden needs to come up with some crazy creative or innovative for me to even consider renting it, let alone buying it.

I think FIFA 08 was the first time I had ever played a game all the way to the release of the next version.

asu666 · 02-12-2009, 03:10 PM

MLB 09: The Show is going to set the bar for sports games, but there is no doubt that the FIFA series has made great strides and the result has been increased sales. I'd love to see more detail new year like when I sub in two players they are both (all if 3) shown running on to the pitch, instead of just one.

02-12-2009, 12:44 PM	#1
RaychelSnr Executive Editor OVR: 57 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,846 Blog Entries: 490	EA's Real Cash Cow: Why FIFA Has Taken Center Stage For decades now, the combination of the words football and video game have immediately brought to mind the word Madden. And it is really no wonder why. Each year, Madden is a guaranteed multi-million seller and it has evolved into an industry phenomenon. That there are even things out there like this recently released article, which explains that gamers who play Madden have a higher "Football IQ" than NFL fans who do not play Madden, is further testament to that fact. However, the days of Madden being the most prominent word that comes to mind when thinking about sports video games may soon be coming to an end. Another word is now in contention and it is gaining a lot of speed. That word? FIFA. Read More - EA's Real Cash Cow: Why FIFA Has Taken Center Stage Platform: NDS / PC / PS2 / PS3 / PSP / Wii / Xbox 360

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kha1888 Rookie OVR: 2 Join Date: Feb 2009	Re: EA's Real Cash Cow: Why FIFA Has Taken Center Stage FIFA has definitely been gaining steam, I've had friends who have never played soccer in their lives but have played football for years like FIFA more. Although at first they were really frustrated getting used to certain rules and strategy(offsides, red/yellow cards, etc.), it's one of those games that if you have never played you will hate at first but love after you play for a little

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02-12-2009, 01:17 PM	#2
sabres41 Rookie OVR: 4 Join Date: Feb 2009	FIFA is a very very very addicting game.

02-12-2009, 02:31 PM	#4
VitaminKG21 Pro OVR: 11 Join Date: Jan 2006 Blog Entries: 1	I couldn't agree more. Not only did this game unexpectedly caused me to forget all about my other favorite game (NCAA Football) it's actually caused me to become seriously interested in world soccer. I cannot wait to see what EA comes up with for FIFA 2010.

02-12-2009, 02:47 PM	#5
statum71 MVP OVR: 61 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Arlington, Tx Blog Entries: 27	Good article. This is what I keep telling my homie...Madden is no better than 4th or 5th right now among sports game franchises. Behind: The Show, NBA 2K, FIFA and maybe even NHL. Sports games are getting better and better. I just wanna see America's number 1 sport (NFL) get up to speed.

02-12-2009, 03:10 PM	#8
asu666 Pro OVR: 34 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Blog Entries: 8	MLB 09: The Show is going to set the bar for sports games, but there is no doubt that the FIFA series has made great strides and the result has been increased sales. I'd love to see more detail new year like when I sub in two players they are both (all if 3) shown running on to the pitch, instead of just one.