Magic the Gathering meets Madden meets Ebay

I didn't really get the point at first, but now, I'm hooked. Madden 2010's Ultimate Team, which is a free DLC download, combines card collecting with Madden. You purchase player cards via points - you can earn points by playing games and earning achievements, or you can give EA some real  money and buy points.

Or, you can trade cards in the auction house. The auction house is where the game got me. I love buying and selling cards. I also found, even though I have mostly 60+ and 70+ players, with a few 80+ and a single 90+ -- I can win head to head games against other players. I've won 2 in a row so far.

The cards are players, playbooks, stadiums and coaches. Based on your players and coaches, you have a team chemistry score, as well. Stuff like where they went to college affects team chemistry. I tend to go scouring the auction house for Maryland players. It also forces me to try out different playbooks than I'm used to, which is lots of fun.

I also get to name my team, so I'm pleased that the Taipei Debutantes (the name I use for fantasy football) are back in business.