EA revealed the new Madden 09 coverboy today and it is none other than “retired” QB, Brett Favre. Is this move good or bad for EA? Well, it is good from the point of view because the notorious Madden Jinx certainly can’t rear it’s ugly head if the player isn’t playing right? However, there are those that still believe that Brett might return to the game. How would EA feel about that if Brett returns to the league in a different uniform? Would they change the cover? Release a limited edition update? Stay tuned…
In regards to the game itself this is Madden’s 20th anniversary so you would expect something special from EA. They are claiming that the game will feature “adaptable gameplay, online enhancements, and a broadcast style presentation delivering an authentic NFL experience.” So what does that mean? There are supposed to be 85 new features and enhancements, including a new Virtual Trainer tutorial mode. This mode teaches gamers simple concepts about playing football and how to use the controls in the drills. The game engine also continually assesses the player’s performance and will adapt a custom experience to every type of gamer. The game will also feature a network-inspired broadcast presentation featuring the likes of Cris Collinsworth. In addition, numerous graphical enhancements have been made, including realistic weather and grass, sleeker player models and exterior stadium views. Yawwn… doesn’t sound that much better than last year but there is one thing I am interested in seeing… the enhanced online environment. Madden 09 will have the ability to create online leagues featuring in-depth stat tracking, player trades and a flexible scheduling option.
Get ready for the draft Seven, 16 teams each, 17 weeks of online madness!
News : Madden NFL 09 : EA Sports
