Drew Brees covers 'Madden NFL 11'

April, 22, 2010
04/22/10
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By Jon Robinson
Drew BreesChris Graythen/Getty ImagesDrew Brees is your "Madden NFL 11" cover athlete.

For the first time in "Madden" history, the coveted/cursed cover was decided by fan vote, and after six weeks of casting ballots online, the fans have selected Super Bowl MVP Drew Brees to front the "Madden NFL 11" box.

"The 'Madden NFL' franchise holds a special place in popular culture and the cover is a coveted position for players all over the league," said Brees via press release. "I'm honored to be the first cover athlete chosen by 'Madden NFL' fans and it's a great way to cap off an amazing year for the Saints and the city of New Orleans."

Madden NFL 11
EA SportsOne of the best-looking "Madden" covers.

As for Brees' "Madden" skills, the quarterback admitted to me in an interview last year that they're not so good. "I've never even thrown for six touchdowns in 'Madden,'" Brees told me after throwing six touchdowns in real life against the Lions. "I've had people throw six touchdowns on me, but I've never thrown that many in 'Madden.' Fans tell me that my 'Madden' character is all souped-up in the game, and it's pretty crazy to sit there and see how cool the graphics look, but I guess I'm just not very good at playing as myself."

In related "Madden" news, the press release announcing the cover also goes into vague detail about some new highlights of the game. The release states that the game will be simpler, quicker, and deeper thanks to the following features:

  • Simpler: Call plays like an NFL coach with ease using an all-new play-calling system, GameFlow, which executes an authentic, situational game plan for you.

  • Quicker: The new play-calling system will enable players to spend more time on the field and less in the playbook -- completing games in half of the time.

  • Deeper: "Madden NFL 11" is feature-rich, with improved animations and control options, enhanced online functionality, and new broadcast and audio presentation that delivers the NFL experience fans have come to expect.

    In addition, gamers will have the ability to help influence the rookie ratings following the NFL draft by voting online on the official "Madden" Web site.

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    Ever since he first handed the ball to Bo Jackson in "Tecmo Bowl," Jon Robinson has been mesmerized by the world of sports video games. He's been covering gaming professionally for over 15 years, starting his career writing as "Johnny Ballgame" for GamePro magazine before becoming the founding editor of IGN Sports. Robinson co-wrote the book "The Madden Phenomenon," and his latest work, "Rumble Road," was released by Simon & Schuster in July.  Email Jon » Follow Jon »

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