14 DAY TRIAL // Madden NFL 10 will no longer have legacy teams on the PS2. That's the bad news. The good news is that Hall of Fame players are set to make an appearance. And there's a chance that, if some law suits have their way, this is the last year when we get to see them.
Electronic Arts is saying that the PlayStation 2 version of Madden NFL 10 will not have the legacy teams because the franchise needs consistency and the Xbox 360 and the PlayStation 3 version never had that feature.
For the company, it is easier to take it out of one of the features rather than adding it to another two. But the action seems to be the result of the 28-million dollar suit brought by a group of retired NFL players who argued that the accurate stats featured in the game made it pretty clear which players were modeled even if their names were not used.
A lot of players seem to be upset at Electronic Arts these days. There's already an ongoing suit from former stars of the NCAA and there are threats coming from retired NFL players. This means that Electronic Arts might make sure that it's delivering potential enemies as little ammunition as possible.
Madden NFL 10 is set to change the way the franchise looks. There's a brand new graphics engine that should simulate movement, tackles and throws much more naturally. EA Sports is also saying that the game will offer many more options and will create an atmosphere that will attract hardcore players and new comers. The Wii version of Madden NFL 10 is also taking on a more stylized look with the stated aim of creating an experience that is more suited to the users of that console.