madden 2004 patch is out.

[jwin]

didn't really want to start a whole new thread but i figured it might be easier for everyone to see. anyway the patch for madden is out.

Here's the Readme file from the Patch:

Madden NFL 2004 patch changes (version 4.1.0.0)

This README.txt file contains information on issues that were addressed in the patch.

- Uniforms will now get dirty over the course of a game. This is an advanced feature and only available on high-end video cards. ATI Radeon 8500, 9700, 9800 and above, and nVidia Geforce FX series.

- Players are now affected by stadium shadows on pixel shader supported video cards. This is an advanced feature and only available on high-end video cards. ATI Radeon 8500, 9700, 9800 and above, and nVidia Geforce FX series.

- "Fleck" or metallic helmets should now look more realistic. Teams that use this helmet type are the Buccaneers, Eagles, 49ers, Panthers, Patriots, Raiders, Saints, and Seahawks. This is an advanced feature and only available on high-end video cards. ATI Radeon 8500, 9700, 9800 and above, and nVidia Geforce FX series.

- Improved playmaker control support. Playmaker controls should function properly using the default Windows driver with a dual analog controller. The Logitech Dual Action controller will function correctly with Logitech gaming software version 4.25. Availability and functionality of playmaker controls with other manufacturer supplied drivers will vary.

- Roster update as of 9/15/03

- Roster/stat export now includes team name as well as first and last player names.

- Fixed issue with too many sacks occurring in Coach Mode.

- Accelerated clock on works in IP to IP games.

- Fixed the issue where franchise could not continue when Sign Player was set to CPU.

- Fixed the issue where the Main Menu would become inactive after right clicking on in-game Pause Menu.

- Fixed crash with a saved game in Franchise mode.

- MP3 file path will now accept valid characters.