Madden NFL 11

Great Christmas Present: Madden NFL 11

Madden NFL 11 is on our list of great Christmas presents for a number of reasons.   This is the 22nd version of EA Sports’ classic video game football franchise. This iterating features Drew Brees, Super Bowl XLIV MVP and quarterback for the New Orleans Saints, and incorporates a blend of simpler, quicker and deeper new features with time-tested classic features expected from a game in the Madden franchise. Features included in the Xbox 360 version include Franchise mode, All-new GameFlow playcall system, dual stick control, extensive online functionality and more.  Madden NFL 11 is also available on Playstation 2 and 3, Wii, and PSP platforms (all available even though the picture reflects XBox 360).  Each platform has slightly different play options and runs on a different operating system, so make sure to select from the available platforms upon purchase.

Madden NFL 11 redefines the way you experience the game of football. The all-new GameFlow system puts you in the helmet of an NFL quarterback, to execute an authentic, situational game plan, one play at a time. Add a new level of strategy by customizing your own offensive and defensive game plans, or have plays based on your favorite team’s real-life tendencies called for you.

Game times have been reduced from 60-minute to 30-minutes.  In this game, the players spend more time on the field and less in the playbook. Users can also expect to see  improved animations and control options, enhanced online functionality, and new broadcast and audio presentation that delivers the NFL experience fans have come to expect. All-new locomotion provides true acceleration and deceleration, plus natural planting and cutting, while delivering the authentic-feeling Madden NFL to date.

There are new coaching tips which automatically pause the game at critical points to help explain each situation as it unfolds. A revamped playcall system draws player routes on the field as in-game coach’s audio provides helpful hints to better execute the play.  If your looking for great Christmas presents for your favorite gamers and football fans,  Madden NFL 11 is a great choice.