Depending on how you slice it, the new look of Madden NFL on Wii is either a welcome change or repulsive break from the norm. When EA Sports unveiled the unique, admittedly more playful look last month, a lot of fans were turned off. Overnight, the Wii version ditched the simulated realism it was known for in favor of arcade exaggeration. Why?

We caught up with the Madden Wii designer Matt Read for his reaction to the reaction, his explanation of the graphical change, an update on the features to be included on Wii (e.g. online multiplayer, exclusive modes), and why he thinks Madden 10 for Wii “stands on its own as a true to its roots football game.”

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