I cant be the only to notice the irony of EA using Ozzy Osborne to promote Madden 08 at their 'Maddenoliday', what ever the hell that is.
Lets compmare and contrast shall we:

Subject A. is past its prime and can no longer compete with its younger competition.
Subject B. umm, yeah, same as A.

Subject A. was over sensationalized, even at its peak popularity and probably used payola to get played on the radio.
Subject B. Is over sensationalized and probably uses payola to get good reviews (cough,Gamespot,cough)

Subject A. Is worshipped by frat boys, and nit wits.
Subject B. Is worshipped by frat boys and nit wits.

Subject A. was the subject of a craptacular show on a craptacular TV channel.
Subject B. Is the subject of a craptacular show on a craptacular TV channel.

Subject A. Offers a stuttering glitchy performance.
Subject B. Offers a stuttering glitchy performance online.