Madden NFL 2003 is an American football

American football

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 video game. It features then-reigning 3 time NFL Offensive Player of the Year, and former St. Louis Rams

St. Louis Rams

The St. Louis Rams are a professional American football team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are currently members of the West Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Rams have won three NFL Championships .The Rams began playing in 1936 in Cleveland,...

 running back Marshall Faulk

Marshall Faulk

Marshall William Faulk is a former American football running back who played in the National Football League. He is currently an analyst for NFL Total Access, Thursday Night Football, and NFL GameDay Morning on the NFL Network...

 on the cover. This edition of Madden was the first to feature EA Trax

EA Trax

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. The game was released on August 12, 2002 for the Game Boy Advance

Game Boy Advance

The is a 32-bit handheld video game console developed, manufactured, and marketed by Nintendo. It is the successor to the Game Boy Color. It was released in Japan on March 21, 2001; in North America on June 11, 2001; in Australia and Europe on June 22, 2001; and in the People's Republic of China...

, Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Windows

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, Nintendo GameCube

Nintendo GameCube

The , officially abbreviated to NGC in Japan and GCN in other regions, is a sixth generation video game console released by Nintendo on September 15, 2001 in Japan, November 18, 2001 in North America, May 3, 2002 in Europe, and May 17, 2002 in Australia...

, PlayStation, PlayStation 2

PlayStation 2

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, and the Xbox

Xbox

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. It is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB

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, as well as G for General by the OFLC in Australia

Australia

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. This was the first game John Madden

John Madden (American football)

John Earl Madden is a former American professional football player in the National Football League, a former Super Bowl-winning head coach with the Oakland Raiders in the American Football League and later the NFL, and a former color commentator for NFL telecasts. In 2006, he was inducted into...

 and Al Michaels

Al Michaels

Alan Richard "Al" Michaels is an American television sportscaster. Now employed by NBC Sports after nearly three decades with ABC Sports, Michaels is one of the most prominent members of his profession...

 appeared as commentators taking over for Pat Summerall

Pat Summerall

George Allen "Pat" Summerall is a former American football player and television sportscaster, having worked at CBS, Fox, and ESPN.Summerall is best known for his work with John Madden on NFL telecasts for CBS and Fox.-High school:...

.

Unlockable features

• Andrew W.K.
  Andrew W.K.
  Andrew W.K. is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, entertainer, and motivational speaker. He is the host of the television series Destroy Build Destroy.-Early life & career:Andrew Wilkes-Krier was born in Stanford, California, and grew up in Ann Arbor, Michigan...
  
   and the members of Good Charlotte
  Good Charlotte
  Good Charlotte is an American rock band from Waldorf, Maryland that formed in 1996. Since 1998, the band's constant members have been lead vocalist Joel Madden, lead guitarist and back-up vocalist Benji Madden, bass guitarist Paul Thomas and rhythm guitarist and keyboardist Billy Martin...
  
   are playable characters in the game, and become free agent
  Free agent
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  s through the use of Madden Cards.
• NFL Legends John Elway
  John Elway
  John Albert Elway, Jr. is a former American football quarterback and currently is the executive vice president of football operations for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League . He played college football at Stanford and his entire professional career with the Denver Broncos...
  
  , Dan Marino
  Dan Marino
  Daniel Constantine "Dan" Marino, Jr. is a retired American football quarterback who played for the Miami Dolphins in the National Football League...
  
  , Mike Ditka
  Mike Ditka
  Michael Keller Ditka, Jr. is a former American football NFL player, television commentator, and coach. Ditka coached the Chicago Bears for 11 years and New Orleans Saints for three years. Ditka and Tom Flores are the only two people to win Super Bowls as a player, an assistant coach, and a head...
  
  , Jan Stenerud
  Jan Stenerud
  Jan Stenerud is a former professional football player for the American Football League's Kansas City Chiefs , and the NFL's Chiefs , Green Bay Packers , and Minnesota Vikings .-Background:...
  
  , Walter Payton
  Walter Payton
  Walter Jerry Payton was an American football running back who played for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League for thirteen seasons. Walter Payton was known around the NFL as "Sweetness". He is remembered as one of the most prolific running backs in the history of American football...
  
  , Barry Sanders
  Barry Sanders
  Barry Sanders is a former American football running back who spent all of his professional career with the Detroit Lions in the NFL. Sanders left the game just short of the all-time rushing record...
  
  , and Mike Singletary
  Mike Singletary
  Michael "Mike" Singletary is an American football coach and former professional football player. He is currently the linebacker coach and assistant head coach for the Minnesota Vikings of the NFL....
  
   and others appear in the game through the use of Madden cards.
• Certain legendary head NFL Head coaches Don Shula
  Don Shula
  Donald Francis "Don" Shula is a former American football cornerback and coach.He is best known as coach of the Miami Dolphins, the team he led to two Super Bowl victories, and to the National Football League's only perfect season. Shula was named 1993 Sportsman of the Year by Sports Illustrated....
  
  , Mike Ditka
  Mike Ditka
  Michael Keller Ditka, Jr. is a former American football NFL player, television commentator, and coach. Ditka coached the Chicago Bears for 11 years and New Orleans Saints for three years. Ditka and Tom Flores are the only two people to win Super Bowls as a player, an assistant coach, and a head...
  
  , and John Madden
  John Madden
  John Madden may refer to:*Jack Madden, basketball referee*John Madden , American former football coach and television announcer*John Madden , ice hockey player...
  
   appear in the game if they are created by the player, their stats appear when their names are entered in Franchise Mode.

Roster errors

• Bruce Matthews is the starting center for the Tennessee Titans
  Tennessee Titans
  The Tennessee Titans are a professional American football team based in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. They are members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Previously known as the Houston Oilers, the team began play in 1960 as a charter...
  
   despite having retired by the start of the season.
• Retired quarterback
  Quarterback
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   Mark Rypien
  Mark Rypien
  Mark Robert Rypien is a former American football quarterback in the National Football League. He is the first Canadian-born quarterback to start in the NFL.-Biography:...
  
   is listed as a free agent.
• Ryan Leaf
  Ryan Leaf
  Ryan David Leaf is a former American football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League for four seasons...
  
   appears as a backup quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks
  Seattle Seahawks
  The Seattle Seahawks are a professional American football team based in Seattle, Washington. They are currently members of the Western Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team joined the NFL in 1976 as an expansion team...
  
   despite retiring before the start of training camp.
• LaVar Arrington
  LaVar Arrington
  LaVar RaShad Arrington is a former American football linebacker of the National Football League. He was drafted second overall by the Washington Redskins in the 2000 NFL Draft. He played college football at Penn State for coach Joe Paterno.A two-time All-American at Penn State, Arrington played...
  
   does not appear in the game due to him not represented by the NFL players association at the time therfore preventing from appearing in the game, however his name can be added.
• Bill Parcells
  Bill Parcells
  Duane Charles "Bill" Parcells is a former American football head coach, most recently with the Dallas Cowboys from 2003 to 2006...
  
   does not appear in the game due to his contract with ESPN, instead he is named Dallas Coach.
• The late Pat Tillman
  Pat Tillman
  Corporal Patrick Daniel "Pat" Tillman Jr. was an American football player who left his professional career and enlisted in the United States Army in June 2002 in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001, attacks. He joined the Army Rangers and served several tours in combat before he died in the...
  
   appears as a free agent.

Soundtrack

Madden NFL 2003 was the first EA Sports

EA Sports

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 video game to feature EA Trax

EA Trax

EA Trax is the title of the in-game soundtracks on some of EA Games' video games featuring up and coming artists, as well as mainstream artists. Music genres featured range from hip hop to rock, depending on the game's genre...

.

Madden NFL 2003 Soundtrack
Artist	Song
Andrew W.K.	"Party Hard Party Hard "Party Hard" is a song by Andrew W.K., first released as a single in 2001 and included on his first album I Get Wet. The song provided Andrew W.K. with his first mainstream hit, reaching number 14 of the UK Singles Charts upon release.... "
Audiovent Audiovent Audiovent was an American alternative rock band from Calabasas, California. Audiovent was formed in the early 1990s under the name Vent, and broke up in 2004.-History:...	"The Energy"
Dry Cell	"Body Crumbles"
Epidemic Epidemic (band) Epidemic was an American Death/Thrash band,part of the Bay Area thrash scene.-History:Epidemic was formed in 1986 in Palo Alto by bassist Mark Bodine, guitarist Guy Higbey, guitarist Erik Moggridge, and their friend Ted Kamp on drums to play the senior night talent show at their high school...	"Walk Away"
Good Charlotte Good Charlotte Good Charlotte is an American rock band from Waldorf, Maryland that formed in 1996. Since 1998, the band's constant members have been lead vocalist Joel Madden, lead guitarist and back-up vocalist Benji Madden, bass guitarist Paul Thomas and rhythm guitarist and keyboardist Billy Martin...	"The Anthem"
Hed PE	"Suck It Up"
Bon Jovi Bon Jovi Bon Jovi is an American rock band from Sayreville, New Jersey. Formed in 1983, Bon Jovi consists of lead singer and namesake Jon Bon Jovi , guitarist Richie Sambora, keyboardist David Bryan, drummer Tico Torres, as well as current bassist Hugh McDonald...	"Everyday Everyday (Bon Jovi song) "Everyday" is a song by American rock band Bon Jovi. It was released as the lead single from the band's 2002 album Bounce. It was written by Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora and Andreas Carlsson.-Song style:... "
Nappy Roots Nappy Roots Nappy Roots is an American alternative Southern rap quintet that originated in Bowling Green, Kentucky in 1995 and is best known for its hit single "Awnaw."...	"Awnaw Awnaw "Awnaw" is the debut single by the Kentucky rap group Nappy Roots, produced by James "Groove" Chambers. It was released in 2001, taken from Nappy Roots's debut 2002 album Watermelon, Chicken & Gritz. It peaked at number 51 in the U.S. and features vocals by Jazze Pha who sang the hook/chorus... " (Rock Remix ft. Marcos Curiel Marcos Curiel Marcos Curiel is the guitarist of rock bands P.O.D., The Accident Experiment and Daylight Division.Curiel was born in San Diego California in 1974 and is of Mexican descent. He grew up in the neighboring city of Chula Vista, where he graduated from Bonita Vista High School in 1992. Curiel started...  of P.O.D. P.O.D. Payable on Death is an American Christian metal band formed in 1992. The band's line-up consists of vocalist Sonny Sandoval, drummer Wuv Bernardo, guitarist Marcos Curiel, and bassist Traa Daniels. Their Christian faith is an important part of their music.They have released seven studio albums and... )
OK Go OK Go OK Go is a rock band originally from Chicago, Illinois, USA, now residing in Los Angeles, California, USA. The band is composed of Damian Kulash , Tim Nordwind , Dan Konopka and Andy Ross , who joined them in 2005, replacing Andy Duncan...	"Get Over It Get over It (OK Go song) "Get Over It" is the first single released by OK Go from their self-titled debut album. It was released as a promotional single in the US in 2002 and was released in the UK in March 2003 which got the band their first Top of the Pops performance on April 4, 2003."You're So Damn Hot" appeared on... "
Quarashi Quarashi Quarashi was a rap and hip-hop group from Reykjavík, Iceland. It was composed of Hössi Ólafsson , who was the lead vocalist and frontman of the group, Ómar Swarez , rapper and hype man, and Steini a.k.a. Stoney , also rapper and hype man...	"Mr. Jinx Mr. Jinx (song) "Mr. Jinx" is a 2002 hip-hop song by Quarashi released as the second single from their American debut album, Jinx. The song is remembered for its catchy, upbeat hook that was sampled from the 70's soul band, New York City's song, "Sanity"... "
Seether Seether Seether is a post-grunge/alternative metal band from Pretoria, South Africa, formed in 1999. The band is currently signed to Wind-up Records...	"Fine Again Fine Again "Fine Again" is the American debut single by South African post-grunge and alternative metal band Seether and was also later included on the 5 Songs EP. It is the third track on their album Disclaimer... "