Ads in EA Sports Games: 2001-2002

Madden NFL 2002, 2001, Electronic Arts (top image: Gamespot). Name of the helmet maker, Riddell, is now more legible. Ad for Upper Deck (probably the first for the franchise), a trading cards company. Ad for Riddell.com. NCAA Football 2002, 2001, Electronic Arts (image: Gamespot). No apparent third-party ads. Tiger Woords PGA Tour 2002, 2001, Electronic Arts (image: Gamespot). Nike's branding that appears on the box art become distinguishable in-game. Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2003, 2002, Electronic Arts (image: Gamespot). Nike's branding becomes more prominent. Still no other brands and no ads in this virgin environment. NHL 2003, 2002, Electronic Arts (image: Gamespot). Amazingly detailed graphics, but no obvious third-party ads. FIFA Soccer 2003, 2002, Electronic Arts (image: Gamespot). Multi-level billboards with ads for Vodafone, McDonald's, Fuji, Hyundai, Toshiba and others. NCAA Football 2003, 2002, Electronic Arts (image: Gamespot). Compare the soccer stadium above with this ad-less football field.