IGN Guides has you covered (pun intended). This year we've brought in Madden expert and perennial tournament participant "Magic" Mike Rappaport to deconstruct the game for you. Check out his handiwork in the Basics, Offense and Defense sections of the guide, and know the meaning of Madden Enlightenment. In addition, we've got tips on how to take on the game with every team, a full list of player ratings, and much, much more. Check out the list below, and you'll see what we mean. 2005 is gonna be your year to dominate. Start with our guide. In this guide, you'll find:

• Basic tips on modes and differences in this year's edition, in the Basics section of the guide.
• A rundown on how to complete each of the Mini-Camp challenges.
• Offensive tips from one of the top Madden players in the nation.
• Defensive strategies, formation descriptions, and tons of insider tips from a Madden tournament veteran.
• In-depth information on each. team in the league. How to play with them, how to play against them.
• A complete list of everything contained in My Madden: EA Bio info and Madden Card unlockables.
• Complete strategies for the extensive Franchise Mode. We take you through the entire process... from training camp to the draft.

Madden NFL 2005 Online Strategy Guide

• Bingo!, Defensive interceptions increase by 75% for game: J33I8F
• Da Bomb, Unlimited pass range: B61A8M
• Da Boot, Unlimited field goal range: I76X3T
• Extra Credit, Awards points for interceptions and sacks: M89S8G
• First and Fifteen, your opponent must get 15 yards to get a 1st down: V65J8P
• First and Five, 1st down yards are set to 5: O72E9B
• Fumbilitis, Opponents fumbles increase by 75% for game: R14B8Z
• Human Plow, Break tackle increases by 75% for game: L96J7P
• Lame Duck, Opponent will throw lob passes: D57R5S
• Mistake Free, Can't fumble or throw interceptions : X78P9Z
• Mr. Mobility, Your QB can't get sacked: Y59R8R
• Super Dive, Diving distance increases by 75%: D59K3Y
• Tight Fit, Opponents uprights will be narrow: V34L6D
• Unforced Errors, Opponent fumble ball when he jukes: L48G1E
• 3rd Down, Opponent only get 3 downs to get a 1st: Z28X8K
• 5th Down, Get 5 downs to get a 1st Down: P66C4L
• Aloha Stadium: G67F5X
• Super Bowl XL: O85P6I
• Super Bowl XLI: P48Z4D
• Super Bowl XLII: T67R1O
• Super Bowl XXXIX: D58F1B

Submitted by - Troy98

Enter these as Madden Codes:

• 72 Dolphins team : R79W6W
• 74 Steelers team : R12D9B
• 76 Raiders team : P96Q8M
• 58 Colts team : P74X8J
• 66 Packers team : G49P7W
• 68 Jets team : C24W2A
• 70 Browns team : G12N1I
• 77 Broncos team : O18T2A
• 78 Dolphins team : G97U5X
• 88 49ers team : F77R8H
• 90 Eagles team : G95F2Q
• 91 Lions team : I89F4I
• 92 Cowboys team : I44A1O
• 93 Bills team : Y66K3O
• 80 Raiders team : K71K4E
• 81 Chargers team : Y27N9A
• 82 Redskins team : F56D6V
• 83 Raiders team : D23T8S
• 84 Dolphins team : X23Z8H
• 85 Bears team : F92M8M
• 86 Giants team : K44F2Y

Submitted by - matt

To enter these codes, go to My Madden at the menu, select My Madden, then go to Madden Codes. Enter the case-sensitive code to unlock the corresponding Card:

• P67E1I: TJ Duckett (Gold)

Submitted by - BananaHands13

Complete a challenge in Mini-Camp to open that same skill challenge on the higher difficulty setting.

There are 281 total Madden Cards this time around. Player cards give that player a boost for a specified amount of time (based on the type of card--bronze, silver or gold). Playing a Coach card boosts your team awareness for a specified amount of time. Stadium Cards unlock stadia for exhibition mode. Historic Team cards open those squads for exhibition, and Cheerleader/Pump Up Crowd Cards give your team a temporary boost. Here are the card categories, and how to gain the locked Cards within each:

Player Cards: #1-155
The following cards are unlocked by completing Mini-Camp challenges (the rest can be gotten by purchasing packs of Cards with Tokens):

• #2: Unlock by getting gold in the All-Madden Chase and Tackle drill.
• #30: Unlock by getting gold in the All-Madden Coffin Corner drill.
• #38: Unlock by getting gold in the All-Madden Ground Attack drill.
• #42: Unlock by getting gold in the All-Madden Precision Passing drill.
• #52: Unlock by getting gold in the All-Madden Swat Ball drill.
• #99: Unlock by getting gold in the All-Madden Trench Fight drill.
• #104: Unlock by getting gold in the All-Madden Clutch Kicking drill.
• #147: Unlock by getting gold in the All-Madden Pocket Presence drill.

Coach Cards #156-187
These Cards, when used, raise your team's awareness for a specified amount of time.

Cheat Cards #188-219
Cheat Cards, when played, produce special game conditions for a specific amount of time, based on whether they are Bronze, Silver or Gold. Certain ones need to be unlock via Mini-Camp drills. They are:

• #195: Unlock by getting gold in the Ground Attack drill.
• #197: Unlock by getting gold in the Clutch Kicking drill.
• #199: Unlock by getting gold in the Swat Ball drill.
• #208: Unlock by getting gold in the Pocket Presence drill.
• #209: Unlock by getting gold in the Trench Fight drill.
• #210: Unlock by getting gold in the Precision Passing drill.
• #211: Unlock by getting gold in the Coffin Corner drill.

Stadium Cards: #220-224
Unlock these Cards, and you'll unlock the stadiums, and make them available for exhibition games.

Historic Team Cards: #225-249
Unlock these Cards to make the Historic Teams available at the team select screen.

Cheerleader/Pump Up Crowd Cards: #250-281
These are unlocked by completing each team's Situation in Mini-Camp mode, with the exception of these teams:

• #251: Cincinatti Bengals
• #260: Dallas Cowboys
• #264: San Francisco 49ers
• #273: St. Louis Rams

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