The new face of Madden 2005 is....

[Faceman]

Well after years of having cyber killers on video game covers, finally we've got a real one...That's right, its Ray Lewis

Here's the story:

EA SPORTSâ„¢ announced that Ray Lewis, the All-Pro linebacker from the Baltimore Ravens and the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year, has been selected to be the cover athlete and spokesman for Madden NFL 2005. Reflecting the game's focus on defensive innovations this year, Lewis is the perfect representative for the cover of the best-selling football videogame franchise, which last year sold more than five million copies of Madden NFL 2004.
"I have always enjoyed working with EA SPORTS, but to be on the cover of Madden NFL 2005 is the ultimate honor," said Lewis. "With the focus on defense in the game this year, I knew it was my chance to represent the most popular sports game ever made. Madden NFL Football is the game I have always played, and I am excited to be part of the family now."

Lewis, whose image will appear on all Madden NFL 2005 packaging and merchandising, is one of the game's best all-around players. He finished the 2003 season with a franchise-record 125 tackles and earned AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year honors for the second time (the first in 2000), becoming just the sixth player in NFL history to win multiple times. This past February he played in his sixth Pro Bowl in just eight years. In 2000 Lewis was only the second player in NFL history to win both the NFL Defensive Player of the Year and Super Bowl MVP (for Super Bowl XXXV).

In its 15th year and nearly 37 million copies sold, Madden NFL Football continues to stand out as the most popular football videogame franchise of all time with a combination of innovative new features and the most authentic football gameplay. Madden NFL Football is currently displayed in the Pro Football Hall of Fame -- the only videogame to receive this honor. Madden NFL 2005, developed by EA-Tiburon, is slated to ship in August.

[60FeetUnderWater]

Ray Lewis will fracture his femur on his left leg in a pre-season game.




or something like that.

Watch, you'll see.

The Madden curse WILL live on!

[Faceman]

If ray lewis beat that murder rap, he's going to have no problem with a stupid little curse

[Hasegawa]

Boom! Ace is the place!

[60FeetUnderWater]

TOUGH ACTIN TENACTIN!


and trust me Face, Lewis will undergo some tragedy that will hinder his ability to play.

I believe in the Madden curse; no one is safe.



NO ONE!!1!!!!

[Sloats]

What's the big fucking deal? Kobe is on the cover of Basketball games and I understand Mike Danton will be on the cover of the NHL games next year.

[60FeetUnderWater]

Sloats, do you even play Madden?




With all of those black people on all the NFL teams, I doubt it.

[Sloats]

Originally posted by 60FeetUnderWater
Sloats, do you even play Madden?




With all of those black people on all the NFL teams, I doubt it.

The early Sega versions where they are all black.

[60FeetUnderWater]

I bet you put white-out all over your tv screen back then, didn't you?




don't you lie to me!

[Sloats]

Originally posted by 60FeetUnderWater
I bet you put white-out all over your tv screen back then, didn't you?




don't you lie to me!

Well, the version of Madden I have is black and white. The only black player in the league is Deacon Jones.

I haven't bought a new version of Madden in decades. Why do I want to remember that the Bills suck when I can have fun beating black scientists over the head with a crowbar in Half-Life?