Product InformationForce the action on defense in Madden NFL 2005. New defensive tools allow you to make more plays and be in on all of the action. The all-new Hit Stick lets you lay the big hit to turn the momentum of the game in your favor. By giving players the ability to turn a game around with a crucial tackle, the Hit Stick delivers the power to take control of the game from the defensive side of the ball like never before. Along with all-new defensive pre-play controls and defensive AI enhancements, the defense now has a diverse arsenal of weapons available. With the new Storyline Central, you get the inside scoop around the league from radio host Tony Bruno, along with local and national newspapers, to help you make critical franchise decisions.Product IdentifiersPublisherElectronic ArtsGameMadden NFL 2005UPC014633147667, 5030930039226, 5030931039225Tech DetailsESRB DescriptorSuggestive ThemesControl ElementsGamepad, JoystickNumber of Players1-4Release Year2004Game Special FeaturesChange the momentum of a game by using the right analog stick to make a huge hit, force a turnover, and send the crowd into frenzy; Time it just right or you'll get burned for a big play; you are now in complete control on defense; Modify pre-snap assignments, including double teams and player-specific match ups, for any defensive player on the field; get inside the NFL like you never have; Now your games are impacted by the stories that surround your team; Satisfy your star war's demands or watch your team chemistry suffer; Get the scoop from local and national newspapers, email from assistant coaches, and Tony Bruno's weekly radio talk show; players now react to everything that happens in the franchise reward a hard-working player by naming him team captain or trade away unhappy players; The new game-by-game progression system rewards players for their performance during the season; your team's crowd is now customizable with new create-a-fan; Be on the lookout for team-specific super fans via all-new 3d fan scenes; take on the best madden players in quick tournaments, or compete in a mini-game of rushing attack; Improved ea sports fair play keeps the playing field level.Support Elements16:09, 480p, Dolby Digital 5.1, Memory Card, Online Gaming Support, With Memory SupportAlso Available In This PlatformsPlayStation 1, WindowsGame SeriesAdvance Wars