There are always those few select days on the work calendar that I’ve always felt should be modified as non-working Holidays. You know, like the day after the Superbowl, the first 2 days of March Madness and of course the day Madden comes out. Shit, I don’t want to use a Vacation Day...just give me the fucking day off and you don’t have to pay me, but you should. That’s how I feel every time one of these days pops up on the calendar.
Fortunately for me, I tap into any excuse I can find to not show up for work the days these all-too-important events land. And so, today you’ll probably realize is August 14th, 2007. It’s not just any old day, by now many of you already know that Madden 2008 comes out today (um, legally in the stores). Maybe, you’ve been lucky enough to pick up a random bootlegged copy, but I haven’t. And nor would I want to, it’d be like spoiling Christmas.
Today, I will wake up like any other day, but I will not go to work. I will think of some excuse like food poisoning, even diarrhea (I’ve got no shame). For instead, I will head on over to “Best Buy” with all the other geeks and pick-up a fresh copy of Madden 2008. I will then return home, get drunk and play against friends all day, sampling out various teams and finding “my team” that works just right for me.
It’s all about ironing out the kinks in the system. Everyone finds and develops a rapport with a specific team in Madden, or at least they should. The early prospects on the board for me no doubt include the Chargers, Bengals, Rams, 49ers, Saints, Lions, Cowboys and yes, even the Patriots. Word to the wise, I will never play with the Colts…never; it’s like using a cheat code and I find it to be a weak alternative when playing against real people.
If you want to play with the Colts on your time, during your own season…be my guest. However, when it comes to playing against live competition (that is actually in the same room as you) it’s “ixnay” on the Colts. For years, my buddies and I enforced this rule on Michael Vick, the Patriots and the Colts. We are borderline if Reggie Bush will fall into that category this season…we’ll just have to wait and see.
You’ve gotta have hobbies in this world and despite nearing 30 fucking years old, I’m none whatsoever bothered by the fact that I am planning a religious holiday around a fucking video game. To those of you who may find this a bit childish, I say to each his own. Today, is my day, it’s your day, it’s our day…let’s not let anybody or anything (like a job) shit on our parade.
Enjoy and I open the comments section to your initial Madden reactions, moments, etc. I’ll interject mine as the day wears on. May we all enjoy this day. And how could I not include a few youtubes for your viewing pleasure. Let the shit talking commence.
Rookie Breakdown
Player Ratings
The Trailer...Just for the Hype
The B List: Top 6 Of The First 6
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6 comments:
I usually wait until January when the game is only $10 on clearance. Then while I'm playing I complain that the game is out of date. Never happy.
Madden is the best thing to ever happen to men. Sadly, I am at work today, but rest assured I will be playing Madden soon enough. Congrats on calling in sick, drinking, and playing Madden all day today. You are a great man.
Call me crazy, call me a curmudgeon, call me a Luddite, but I just can't do it. I can't give EA my hard earned money. They rank up there with Wal-Mart as corporations I despise. But I'm biased, as I really liked playing the NFL2K franchise they destroyed with their buying NFL exclusivity.
You guys have fun, but I say, "Screw EA, screw Madden."
Big Al - Kitna to Johnson is the real deal on Madden.
"And so, today you’ll probably realize is August 14th, 2008."
Actually, it's August 14th, 2007.
we got so excited we forgot what year it was. thanks...corrected now.
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