The Madden scene lit up Cary, NC as top players from Boston to Florida clashed at Maddict’s Bash, a $3,000 prize tournament hosted at GameFrog in Cary Towne Center on April 26, 2008. Elite talent, rising stars, and future EA developers were in the mix for high-stakes drama and unforgettable matchups. Mr. Magic City again met OneGreatUser on the championship match, as Young Nephew rounded the awards podium in this milestone of competitive Madden history.
On April 26, 2008, the Madden scene leveled up at GameFrog in Cary Towne Center (Cary, NC) with the second major event in the Maddict series: Maddict’s Bash. With a $3,000 prize pot and players traveling from Florida to Boston, this tournament drew some of the fiercest competitors on the East Coast.
🎮 Format & Atmosphere
- Played on Xbox 360
- Hosted at the same venue as Maddict’s Ball, but with a bigger prize and broader reach
- Featured new faces and rising talent, including Cyrus the Virus, Chow, and RG
- Several participants would later go on to work on the Madden NFL franchise at EA
🥇 Final Standings
- 1st Place: Mr. Magic City – $1,500
- 2nd Place: OneGreatUser – $1,000
- 3rd Place: Young Nephew – $500
🔥 Highlights
Mr. Magic City and OneGreatUser proved their dominance once again, taking home back-to-back championship title appearances and solidifying their reputation as the most clutch players in the region. Young Nephew made a splash with a breakout performance.
Maddict’s Bash wasn’t just a tournament—it was a proving ground. With high stakes, elite talent, and a format that rewarded both skill and composure, this event helped shape the competitive Madden landscape and launched careers that still impact the game today.
