EA SPORTS Replay is a simple video tool that allows you to take the in-game video clips you have uploaded to EA SPORTS.com and create your very own Video-of-the-Day-style highlights package. All you need to do is register, log in and access your videos.

Over the past few weeks, we have overhauled, revamped and rebranded the tool so it now includes:

- Official EA SPORTS graphics
- Easy-to-use video transitions
- Stylish new video effects
- A choice of music beds to accompany your edits

Check out a great example of the kind of highlights package you can make.  This Madden NFL 10 themed EA SPORTS Replay reel was sent to us by Sixty9erStein24

Think you can make one that's just as good?  Post a link in the comments to your EA SPORTS Replays using any EA SPORTS title.  If you've got a great highlight package, we might feature it here on the blog or as one of our EA SPORTS Replay VIPs. 

Hey Madden fans! It's been a little while since we dropped a post here on the blog, but we wanted to use this opportunity to answer a bunch of the most asked questions that have been showing up on forums, twitter, etc.

We thought we'd try something new though and do the FAQ in video form. It just made it more personal. :)

Some key points before you watch:

- The first title update was completed before the game shipped (in case you are wondering why certain issues didn't make it in)
- We're hard at work on the second title update, focusing primarily on various aspects of gameplay
- We're going to continue to make more of these FAQ videos.

Enjoy! If you have any questions of your own, please drop them here: http://forum.ea.com/eaforum/forums/show/3724.page

UPDATE: Here's a transcription, thanks to bgdave39 on OperationSports:

1) What is the first title update?

• Added Super Bowl and Playoff Field conditions for Online Franchise
• Fixed False Start Grieving issues with Online games
• Fixed video player issue where video would hang on latent connections
• Improved uploaded highlight quality
• Switched ranked online games to 7 min Q's
• Fixed random stability issues
• Added Broadcast Cam!

Gameplay Specific fixes:

• Tuned slider effectiveness (Run blocking and broken tackles esp.)
• Changes run blocking slider to not effect special teams
• Made fatigue effect ratings more
• Fixed WR release to where receivers release to both sides
• Fixed incorrect spotting on punts out of bounds
• Reduced/removed holding on kicking plays
• Improved toe drag catch logic
• Improved pursuit angles for outside running plays
• Fixed defenders in pursuit running away from O-Line
• Better play recognition in man coverage
• Fixed double pass online exploit

2) When is the title update coming out?
It is up for approval from MS and Sony, expecting approval this week, and release next week but it's in the hands of third party at this point.

3) What is being done to stop the effectiveness of passes to the flats?
Hoping to adress this in second title update

4) What being done to improve blocking?
We are looking at this issue and hope to find some fixes for title update #2

5) What's being done to fix the replay cutoffs on highlights?
Will be fixed in title update #2.

6) What's being done to improve the accuracy of simulkated franchise stats?
Working to decrease QB yardage and increase RB TD's. Hoping to get this into title update #2.

7) Are there any plans to fix the effectiveness of the PA Qb draw?
We plan to release a video showing ways to contain this play. We don't feel like it's a money play and releasing a counter via video will go a long way towards containing it.

8) Any plans to change pursuit for cpu defenders?
Looking to address in 2nd title update

9) Pursuit for offensive players?
Next roster update will have increased pursuit angles for offensive players that should cut back on defensive TD's.

10) Any plans to get stadium specific sounds working correctly?
We are currently looking at this and hope to get the fix into the 2nd title update as well.

11) Are you working to adding more features to online franchise such as salary cap, contracts, etc?
Absolutely but it won't be soon due to the complexity of the matter.

12) Are their plans to add sliders for online games and online franchise?
Not for Madden 10, will be looking at adding it for Madden 11 though.

13) Any plans to add more auto replays?
Currently working on and trying to get in for 2nd title update

14) Why isn't the ability to choose what you want to challenge?
Priority for this is low since real NFL refs would look to correct more than just what was specifically challenged by the coach.

15) Why so many restriction on Wildcat formation?
We tried to limit exploits by limiting some of the things you are able to do in normal plays. No plans to unlock the formation fully for offline.

16) Why is it so hard to get sacks against the CPU?
Lame duck throws have drastically released sacks since the QB can throw out. We are looking at ways to increase sacks.

- Ian Cummings
Creative Director, Madden NFL 10

On Wednesday August 26th from 3-4 p.m. eastern, members of the Madden NFL dev team will be available for a live chat to discuss online franchise.  Head over to EA SPORTS.com to learn more about how you can participate.

With the EASHL Championships now history, NHL fans can finally put their full attention to NHL 10 and with the demo releasing last week for XBL Gold members, the new iteration has taken the community by storm and people are loving the new features and additions including boardplay and first-person fighting. 

In a twist to the demo, the team released it with two game modes that gamers can try:  Be a Pro and Battle for the Cup.  In the latter mode, you are thrown into the third period Game Seven of last year's Stanley Cup finals and if you choose to play as the Pens, the first decision to be made will be whether or not to play an injured Sidney Crosby.  For those looking to play spoiler, you can select to play as Detroit to re-write history, try to come back from behind, and repeat as Stanley Cup Champs. 

In Be a Pro mode, gamers will be put into the third period of the Prospects Game and, depending on your performance, following the game you will be drafted to an NHL team.  Will you be drafted near the top or will average play drop you down the board?  In both scenarios, you can guarantee that gamers will be going FTW and looking to better themselves over and over...at least until the full game ships on September 15th!  If you're looking for an edge, pre-order your game through EB Games or GameStop and get the Kane 88 package and boost your Pro instantly with Kane's hockey stick, gloves, and skates. 

If you can't wait for September 15th, then I invite you to join me, Producer Andy Agostini, and the rest of the EA SPORTS crew who will be showing off the full version of NHL 10 at the LA Kings Fest this weekend at Staples Center.  We will have a tent set up with a number of consoles during the three-day interactive festival with a small tournament running on the Saturday to give gamers a shot at competing and going FTW against some of the LA Kings players in attendance including Rookie of the Year Candidate Drew Doughty, defensemen Drew Drewiske and Jack Johnson, along with netminder Jonathan Quick.

Speaking of add-ons, FIGHT NIGHT Round 4 fans with XBOX 360 Gold Memberships can now download the free accessories in Boxer Pack II from the XBOX Marketplace.  Go FTW with all new gloves, trunks, and boots for your CAB.  XBOX 360 Silver and PlayStation Network gamers can download the free pack this Thursday, August 27th.  The Pack also puts five new locked boxers into the game which will be available for purchase for only $4.99 on PSN or 400 MS points on XBL this Thursday.  The Champions Boxer Pack includes Oscar De La Hoya, Vitaly and Vladimir Klitschko, along with new versions of James Toney and George Foreman.  Will you be the next gamer highlighted in our Ultimate Knockout? 

Along with the new downloadable content, the team will also be releasing title updates with game fixes which the community has been calling to improve the game including button-punching controls.  Expect to see the update this Thursday as well.  For those that haven't gotten into the FIGHT NIGHT Round 4 game yet, the team will be releasing a second demo with not only Pacquiao & Hatton as was seen in the first demo, but they will also be joined by cover athletes Mike Tyson and Muhammad Ali.  Users will be able to push the limits to 10 rounds and the demo will also include button-punching controls and the latest game updates.  Look for more news on the new demo this week!

For PS3 gamers, go FTW as the EA SPORTS Challenge Series is now taking sign-ups for the online portion of the Challenge series for both FIGHT NIGHT Round 4 and Madden NFL 10.  These tournaments are being hosted by Major League Gaming and you will need to register with MLG to take part in their qualifying ladders.  Make sure you check out their site for more details and prove your worth!

Finally, just wanted to put a quick shout out to Packwolf, Dan Bertholomey of Portland Oregon, who at a youthful 44 years of age went FTW in Madden NFL 10 against six other gamers to take the GameStop district and store Championship over the weekend to move to the next round.  Congratulations Dan, and way to show the kids how it's done!