Quick MPA10 Update

Everyone, thanks for the overwhelming positive feedback and launch support for MPA10, not from just the Madden community but the iPhone community as well.

To answer a common question, yes we have submitted an app for Apple's approval with updated roster changes including Vick, Favre and more corrections/fixes.

Given the App Store approval process, it may be difficult to keep up with EA Sports' weekly roster changes, but we plan another season update as the preseason unfolds. Stay tuned.

If you're a Madden fan site and want a free promo code to review the app, email me at augrde at gmail dot com.

MPA10 Now in the App Store!

Unofficial Madden Player Analyzer 10 (MPA10) delivers a revolutionary new way to analyze complete statistics for nearly 2,000 football players found in the Madden NFL 10 video game

CHICAGO -- (Aug. 10, 2009) -- Automated Graphic Design (AuGrDe) has announced its third iPhone/iPod Touch application: Unofficial Madden Player Analyzer 10 (MPA10). It is now available for only $0.99 in Apple's App Store. It can run on any iPhone or iPod touch running the 2.2.1 or 3.0 OS. (view app in iTunes)

MPA10 is the first video-game utility app of its kind, delivering a powerful array of player stat analysis tools at your fingertips: Compare stats from 2009 vs. 2010, compare any two players, get team stat data, and much more!

"I'm a big football fan, and one of the things that's always intrigued me about computer football games in general is how player stats measure up to real life, especially when comparing stats from one season to the next," said Nelson Taruc, developer of MPA10. "While a lot of web sites merely list such stats in a chart or spreadsheet, MPA10 takes that data to a whole new level."

"When the Madden game developers announced that they were rebalancing player stats for 2010 to boost realism, I needed a simple way to find what changes they actually made. MPA10 does this quickly and easily," Taruc added. "In fact, most of the functions in MPA10 have never been available in Madden itself, so I see this is a must-own utility for every die-hard football video gamer. It's the perfect way to scout team talent and learn more about your favorite players without having to fire up your console."

MPA10 is an unofficial game utility that is not endorsed, sponsored, authorized, or otherwise affiliated with EA Sports, the NFL, the NFLPA or any NFL players or teams.

Key features include:
* Total Stat Breakdown: Nearly complete 2010 next-gen console stats for every pro football player, including free agents. Forty-eight stats (from ACC to ZCV) are easily viewed with a simple flick of your finger! Also includes new stats for 2010 (SAC, MAC, DAC, PAC and RUN).
* Powerful Comparison: Compare all 2009 stats to 2010 stats from Madden NFL 09 for virtually all non-rookies!
* Track Changes: This is a big deal because the Madden development team has made significant changes to key stats to rebalance gameplay for 2010. Who's still strong? Who's lost a step or two since last season? Find out how your favorite players have been affected.
* Measure Strength: Compare a player's 2010 stats to the averages for his position. Find out exactly how much his stats are above (or below) average, and uncover every player's strengths or weaknesses. See exactly how well your favorite players stack up.
* Compare Utility: Analyze any two players head-to-head with a special Compare utility that breaks down their 2009 and 2010 stats on a single screen.
* NCAA 09 vs. Madden 10 Rookie Stats: Compare all 2010 stats to 2009 stats from NCAA Football 09 for more than 170 prominent rookies -- including nearly all the first- and second-round picks from this year's NFL Draft! Now you can see how your favorite college superstars' stats translate to the pros.
* Find Players Quickly and Easily: Players are sorted by last name, team and position; you can also find the highest OVR-ranked players by team or position.

About Automated Graphic Design
Automated Graphic Design (AuGrDe) is a print, internet and multimedia graphic design and programming firm in Oak Park, Ill. AuGrDe leverages its combined journalism, editing, computer programming and IT tech support experience to provide a complete and unparalleled package for our clients' graphic design and computer programming needs.

In addition to its graphic design services, AuGrDe is a full-fledged developer of retail and custom-coded applications for the iPhone, Mac OS X and web.

To learn more about us, visit augrde.com or augrde.blogspot.com for the latest news on our endeavors. We also have a FAQ for MPA10 that we'll be updating in the weeks ahead as questions and comments roll in.

NOTE: Screen shots of MPA10 are available to journalists, media outlets and app reviewers upon request. Promotional/review copies are also available upon request as soon as the app is available in the App Store.

CONTACT
Nelson Taruc, 708-383-4235
augrde@gmail.com

The MPA10 FAQ

We'll be using this post to answer your questions about our coming iPhone app, Unofficial Madden Player Analyzer 10 (MPA10). Got a question? Want some tips about how to use the app? Want to report a bug or suggest an improvement? Send us an email at augrde at gmail dot com or just leave a comment at the bottom of this post.

Thanks to everyone who's spread the word or took the time to pick up and try the app. If you like it, please give it a nice review. Thanks again!

FAQ LAST UPDATED ON AUG. 16, 2009

1. What are the 48 stats shown for each player?

OVR, SPD, ACC, STR, AGI, AWR, CTH, CAR, THP, THA, KPW, KAC, RBK, PBK, TAK, JMP, RET, INJ, STA, TRK, ELU, BCV, SFA, SPM, JKM, IBL, RBS, RBF, PBS, PBF, PMV, FMV, BSH, PUR, PRC, MCV, ZCV, SPC, CIT, RTE, POW, PRS, RLS -- and new for 2010, SAC, MAC, DAC, PAC, RUN. If you're a hardcore Madden player, you'll know most of these acronyms off the top of your head -- but if you don't, just click on a stat when viewing a "Chosen Player" and you'll get more details on what each acronym means.

You'll note that a few stat categories are not included. That's because to accommodate the comparison between NCAA 09 and Madden 10 stats for rookies, I decided to show only the stat categories that were fully shared between the two games (the only exception being the stats new for 2010, since I figured that would be important to you).

2. Why are some player stats missing?

First off, there definitely shouldn't be any missing 2010 stat data. Obviously, there won't be any 2009 data for the new stat categories (SAC, MAC, DAC, PAC, RUN). However, a few players have missing 2009 data, and most if not all of those are rookies that we couldn't find NCAA 09 data for, or they weren't in Madden 09.

3. Help! It takes too long to scroll through the names!

What did you expect with nearly 2,000 players? Seriously, there are a few tips that can speed things up. First off, you can always browse by position or team; those categories are sorted by OVR from highest to lowest. Second, the "Name" screen has a "A-Z" index on the right side. Just tap and drag through that index to quickly jump from one letter to the next.

4. Is there a way to compare more than two players?

It's possible to compare three players side by side with a little ingenuity. Each of the first three tabs -- Name, Position and Team -- can "remember" a chosen player. So if I wanted to look at the Manning boys and compare them to Tom Brady, here's how I'd do it. I'd use the "Name" tab to choose Peyton; I'd use the "Position" tab to look up Eli under the "QB" list; and I'd use the "Team" tab to look up Tom under the "Patriots" list.

Once the data for all three players is loaded, you can just tap between the tabs to look at each player, then scroll down the stats to find what you're trying to compare (for instance, Brady is the best tackler out of the three with a TAK of 33).

5. Why compare a rookie's NCAA 09 stats to Madden 10?
Well, it's definitely apples and oranges, but I think it reflects the general feeling that the NFL is filled with "college superstars" -- so when a rookie reaches the NFL, he becomes "average" once again. But no one's bothered trying to quantify how EA handles that stat conversion; MPA10 is the first to shed some light on how these stats actually get converted.

6. Hey, I see a mistake in your stats!
If you see a mistake in the stats, hit me up by email. We'll continue to update and improve the app as needed during the season.

7. When I'm in the Team or Position view, why can I scroll to a different team or position list?

Honestly, this was a bug we turned into a feature. Originally the lists were limited, but we found ourselves constantly going back and forth from list to list, which was cumbersome. So, if you want to browse through players sorted by Team or Position, we wanted to give you that option.

8. How does the Compare Player feature work?

When you're looking at a specific player, look for a button in the upper right. That will let you choose whether to put the player on the left slot or right slot of the Compare Player screen. So to compare any two players, find the first player and put him in the left slot, then find the second player and put him in the right slot.