5. Play Madden Dynasty Mode -- Football season is here, which surely means you are getting as much Madden and NCAA Football in as possible. While you have been playing online, your offline dynasty has been suffering. Since recruiting is taking a considerable amount longer than it used to, you will be able to actually take your time in finding the players that fit your teams needs best between each game. If Madden is more your speed, work on improving your team, trade that quarterback that has caused you nothing but problem thus far in the season. If you play both Madden and NCAA Football import your draft class and build your NFL team around some of your most successful college players and continue to win championships with those players. If nothing else, take this opportunity to advance at least one season with your favorite college or NFL team. Sorry, Kansas City and St. Louis fans, but it’s going to take more than one season to make your teams good again.

6. Create a Red Ring Of Death -- Haven’t had the Red Ring of Death strike yet? If not, first, I would knock on wood everyday, even though the newer consoles are no longer supposed to experience this problem. Next, play your system to the ground. It’s bound to happen at some point and you would hate for it to occur right when the next great game is released. If this happens, all of your friends will likely be raving about what a great game they have and your copy will just be collecting dust on your shelf at home. Sure it will take a couple of weeks to get the system back, but send it in now and get yourself a fresh console.