Stories written by Lawrence DushenskiLawrence Dushenski is an aspiring sports writer with an afinity for video games, but only of the sports variety. From Rugby to NHL to Madden, he plays them all, or at least tries to. He rambles about sports all the live long day, and you can tap into his thoughts by following him on Twitter @LD10

With Madden 11 in the rear-view mirror and Madden 12 on the horizon, it’s time to take a look at players who took big leaps last season. Below, their original Madden 11 rating are listed, along with their current, end-of-season marks. All of these players will clearly be much improved for Madden 12. Drop your [...]

Now that the NFL draft has come and gone, it’s time to look at the potential impact rookies on the defensive side on the ball in Madden 12. We previewed this group of players before their selections, but some have moved up and down based on their teams and their draft positions. We also took [...]

The 2011 NFL Draft has now come and gone. So for all of you Madden junkies out there, it is now time to take a look at how the top players will fare on their teams. Some highly rated players will be relegated to backup duty in the pros, while other late round steals could [...]

For anyone that has played enough FIFA, you know that everyone has their own individual style of play. Some lay back and wait for their opponent to make mistakes, while others are constantly on the attack trying to convert every opportunity. So while you are playing online, against your friends or against the computer, pick [...]

For many people playing FIFA, no matter the year, one of the greatest thrills is creating a player and making them the star on your favourite squad and national team. Some create themselves and become the greatest striker in the history of the Red Devils, while others may create dominating midfielders who play all over [...]

We’ve already projected the best offensive rookies for Madden 12, and now it’s time to look at the incoming defensive studs

With the NFL Draft almost upon us, it is time for Madden Nation to look ahead and start thinking about how the top rookies will fare in Madden 12. This is just a preliminary look, as the players have yet to be drafted, and their rating could be effected by the team they land on. [...]

I am not a footy purist by any stretch of the imagination, so when I picked up FIFA 11, I was looking forward to starting Manager Mode with my favorite team, Manchester City. Mostly, I was excited to begin playing with the roster and to hopefully win some games. For me, the best part of [...]

When it comes to the FIFA 11 transfer market, aiming for a well-known star is a surefire way to spend your entire budget on one player. An alternate route would be aiming for young talent before it fully develops, allowing your squad to add multiple players with plenty of potential. If that makes sense to [...]

When it comes to the transfer market in FIFA 11, it makes sense to spend money on young players with plenty of potential. They cost less than established stars, and their ratings are sure to soar as they age and reach the prime of their careers. With that in mind, we bring you the first [...]