Romier S Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 Here you go: REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) announced today that Madden NFL 09 will be available in retail stores in North America on August 12, including a special collector’s edition in celebration of the 20th anniversary of one of the best-selling video game franchises of all time. The Madden NFL 09 20th Anniversary Collector’s Edition will be the ultimate interactive NFL experience - featuring full versions of both Madden NFL 09 and the all-new NFL Head Coach 09, exclusive classic Madden NFL gameplay, and an extensive library of exclusive bonus video content. “The Madden NFL franchise has a rich history, and we’re proud to be celebrating it with this definitive video game package,” says Peter Moore, president of EA SPORTS. “Featuring two deep and innovative new standalone games, as well as a host of exclusive bonus content, the Madden NFL 09 20th Anniversary Collector’s Edition is the ultimate interactive offering for both long-time Madden NFL fans and anyone who enjoys football on Sundays. I can’t think of a better way to get your NFL fix than to enjoy everything that’s unique about both Madden NFL 09 and NFL Head Coach 09, and then connecting and sharing content from both.” Whether you prefer to make your moves on the field, from the sidelines or in the front office, the Madden NFL 09 20th Anniversary Collector’s Edition has something for every football fan. Madden NFL 09 will feature the most immersive gameplay, the richest online offerings and the most comprehensive feature depth in the history of the franchise, while NFL Head Coach 09 has been reinvented to provide a unique new NFL experience by allowing fans to be in total control of their favorite franchises. The two games offer unique experiences and then can even interact with one another with gamers being able to import their user-designed plays from NFL Head Coach 09 and put them into Madden NFL 09 to create customized playbooks for complete control on the field. “Both Madden NFL 09 and NFL Head Coach 09 are deep and unique gaming experiences that will truly immerse sports fans of all ages, skill levels and playing styles,” says Chris Erb, EA SPORTS director of marketing. “With the Madden NFL 09 20th Anniversary Collector’s Edition, we’re bringing two great NFL games together to create the definitive football offering.” NFL Head Coach 09 provides the complete NFL coaching experience, offering a variety of different ways to control an NFL franchise, on and off the field, in-season and off-season. With strategic game-planning features, NFL Head Coach 09 places gamers in the coach’s seat by allowing gamers to comprehensively scout the opponent, build custom playbooks, and develop a team that will adapt to the philosophy and system of an NFL franchise. Last year’s Madden NFL 08 was honored with various awards, including the 2007 Game Critics “Best Sports Game” award at last year’s E3 Media and Business Summit, “Best Team Sports Game” from the Spike TV Video Games Awards, “Best Sports Game of the Year” by GameTrailers’ 2007 Game of the Year Awards, GameSpot’s “Best Sports Game” Reader’s Choice Award, and the “Best Sports Games” of 2007 by MSNBC. Over the past 20 years, the Madden NFL franchise has sold over 70 million* copies and has been established as one of the most revered sports video games in the industry. Since 2002, Madden NFL has been the number one selling sports game** each year in North America. Both Madden NFL 09 and NFL Head Coach 09 are developed in Orlando, Florida by the award-winning EA Tiburon studio, which also produces NCAA? Football, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR? and NASCAR? racing. Madden NFL 09 will be available for the Xbox 360™ video game system from Microsoft, PlayStation?2 and PLAYSTATION?3 computer entertainment systems, Wii™, Nintendo DS™, PSP™ (PlayStation?Portable) handheld entertainment system and is rated RP by the ESRB. NFL Head Coach 09 is scheduled to ship only as a part of the Madden NFL 09 20th Anniversary Collector’s Edition, which, at a suggested retail price of $89.99 for the complete package of Madden NFL 09 and NFL Head Coach 09 plus additional exclusive bonus content, will ship on the Xbox 360™ and PLAYSTATION?3. EA SPORTS™ is the leading interactive sports software brand in the world, with top-selling titles and franchises including Madden NFL football, FIFA Soccer, NHL? hockey, NBA LIVE basketball, NCAA? Football, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR? and NASCAR? racing. For more information about Madden NFL 09 and NFL Head Coach 09, please visit http://www.madden09.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foogledricks Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 I think I remember Peter Moore or someone saying that they have something special planned for Madden this year. Maybe I was being naive, but I thought that something special wouldn't cost $30 more bucks. That's like the other night, when I gave the prostitute my $100, she took the money and said "I am going to do something special for you," and then asked me for another $20 to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce B Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 Madden 09 sucks. NFL 2k5 rules! :lol I thought I would beat people to the punch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 Umm yeah, just give me the regular version. Custom playbooks? Like that has never been thought of before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnemaEms Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 Regular version here too. I am sure NFL Head Coach will be as mind blowing as the original. -Dean- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonner Cyn Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 If I buy '09 - and even though I try to do sports games every other year Madden is one I tend to get yearly - it will definitely be the regular 360 version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHiL Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 Regular Version as well.. I'll Throw my name in For wanting an LCVG League Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky G Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 Unless the Collector's edition comes with content that relates to the Giants specifically, it'll be regular edition for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exile Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 I wonder who gets the hex this year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony G Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 Collector's edition a negative. Which version I get depends on Bruce and Dean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted April 6, 2008 Report Share Posted April 6, 2008 Regular Version as well.. I'll Throw my name in For wanting an LCVG League Might be able to go even better than that. With the announcement of an online dynasty mode in NCAA '09, I hope this means we will see an online franchise mode in Madden. If that is the case, sign me up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foogledricks Posted April 6, 2008 Report Share Posted April 6, 2008 NFL2K5 Sorry. Turrets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyN Posted April 14, 2008 Report Share Posted April 14, 2008 Madden to have user controlled celebrations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PackFan Posted April 14, 2008 Report Share Posted April 14, 2008 Madden to have user controlled celebrations {snore}...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius Posted April 14, 2008 Report Share Posted April 14, 2008 All I want is some announcers back. I can't stand the last few incarnations of madden with the stupid stadium announcer. Hell give me recycled sound clips from madden 99 for all I care. I just want some commentary that is semi-amusing. Bring back the madden in madden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foogledricks Posted April 14, 2008 Report Share Posted April 14, 2008 Bring back the madden in madden.OMG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 All I want is some announcers back. I can't stand the last few incarnations of madden with the stupid stadium announcer. Hell give me recycled sound clips from madden 99 for all I care. I just want some commentary that is semi-amusing. Bring back the madden in madden. Supposedly they have signed on a couple of well known announcers to do commentary, though I have not seen anything but speculation as to who they are. Maybe I missed it somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky G Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 Bring back the madden in madden. Boom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 Now that's what I call a hard hit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whooter Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 You can't coach that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 You can't coach that. That is 2k5 ;p "Boom, that was a 4 aspirin hit" "Where'd that truck come from" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnemaEms Posted April 17, 2008 Report Share Posted April 17, 2008 I actually prefer the Radio Announcer. Please don't make the announcing annoying like most sports games. -Dean- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius Posted April 17, 2008 Report Share Posted April 17, 2008 So just offer an option. It just seems odd that after 20 years of calling a game Madden there is hardly any trace of him in it anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnemaEms Posted April 17, 2008 Report Share Posted April 17, 2008 Option would be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PackFan Posted April 17, 2008 Report Share Posted April 17, 2008 So - is this the first Madden game ever without Favre? If this is the 20th anniversary version - I guess not - but not by far... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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