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Madden NFL 2004
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Not age appropriate for kids under 7, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 8. -
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Common Sense says
Heavy commercialism taints game.
updated 07.04.08
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 8–10
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What Parents Need to Know
About Madden NFL 2004
Parents need to know that commercialism is a concern with this game. It advertises other products and game tie-ins, uses NFL licensed players, and even its soundtrack (with introduction of each song) appears to be a commercial.
Read our full review by Erik Lande
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- Families can talk about the extensive advertising in the game. Do you find it distracting from gameplay, or is it just background clutter?
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Lives in GeorgiaI rate this title on for age 2 and give it- Lives in New YorkI rate this title on for age 2 and give it
ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL?
This game is sweet. Choose your favorite team, then play the team you hate! There's just football violence, which is tackling, and the lyrics might be sorta mild, but are good football tunes. GO BRONCOS!!
- Lives in CaliforniaI rate this title on for age 2 and give it
7+
This game is a lot of fun but gets old kinda soon. Tackling and sacking make it iffy on violence.
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