Madden 09

[Brando19]

I just bought it for PS3. Anyone else have it? I've been on some forums and it seems to have a freezing problem..I've had it happen 2 times. Hopefully you'll be able to download a patch later to fix it. The graphics are awesome. The gameplay takes alot of getting used to. Also, they did away with the player introductions. I've played 5 games so far with the Packers. Rodgers has had to leave the game with an injury every game. Hope this isn't true of real life. All in all...it's a pretty good game, not sure if it was worth all the hype, though.

[The Leaper]

Madden games haven't lived up to the hype for at least 5 years now. I'm glad to have moved on to other titles that actually do make good on bettering their product with each new release.

[BallHawk]

Most of the freezing problems I've heard of come relating to the CE for the PS3. No freezing issues on the 360, as far as I know.

I'm not one to demand every little detail from Madden. Give me a fun, enjoyable, and challenging football game and I'll buy it.

[Brando19]

DAMN!!!!!! I just started a season....MNF against the Vikes. I rushed for 20 yards with Rodgers and he got hurt. Brohm came in and I hit a wide open Ruvell for a 40 yard bomb TD....then Ruvell did a Lambeau leap. That was awesome.

[BallHawk]

Ruvell always delivers, whether it be in this world or the virtual world.

[Brando19]

Ruvell always delivers, whether it be in this world or the virtual world.

Agreed.

[Freak Out]

Ruvell always delivers, whether it be in this world or the virtual world.

:lol:

Are the graphics an upgrade over last years? I was underwhelmed with the look of the 08 game on my PS3.

[Brando19]

Ruvell always delivers, whether it be in this world or the virtual world.

:lol:

Are the graphics an upgrade over last years? I was underwhelmed with the look of the 08 game on my PS3.

Yes they are. They're a good bit better...especially the weather. The weather (snow, rain) is the best I've ever seen. Before each game...there's a shot of the stadium as well. Lambeau Field looks pretty good. I'm beginning to like the game more and more as I get used to it.

Looks like I've got Brohm for 3 weeks as Rodgers is out with a hamstring.

[Freak Out]

Ruvell always delivers, whether it be in this world or the virtual world.

:lol:

Are the graphics an upgrade over last years? I was underwhelmed with the look of the 08 game on my PS3.

Yes they are. They're a good bit better...especially the weather. The weather (snow, rain) is the best I've ever seen. Before each game...there's a shot of the stadium as well. Lambeau Field looks pretty good. I'm beginning to like the game more and more as I get used to it.

Looks like I've got Brohm for 3 weeks as Rodgers is out with a hamstring.

:lol:

Thanks man...I'm going to buy it later today I think.

[Brando19]

Ruvell always delivers, whether it be in this world or the virtual world.

:lol:

Are the graphics an upgrade over last years? I was underwhelmed with the look of the 08 game on my PS3.

Yes they are. They're a good bit better...especially the weather. The weather (snow, rain) is the best I've ever seen. Before each game...there's a shot of the stadium as well. Lambeau Field looks pretty good. I'm beginning to like the game more and more as I get used to it.

Looks like I've got Brohm for 3 weeks as Rodgers is out with a hamstring.

:lol:

Thanks man...I'm going to buy it later today I think.

Before you buy it...research the forums on videogames.com. http://www.gamespot.com/ps3/sports/maddennfl09/forum.html?om_act=convert&om_clk=tabs&tag=tabs;forums

Research it b/c LOTS of people hate the game. I don't want you to buy it b/c of what all I've said. I like it, but you may hate it. My suggestion to you is to rent it for 3 bucks instead of paying 60 for it. If you love it, buy it. If not....what's 3 dollars?

[Freak Out]

Ruvell always delivers, whether it be in this world or the virtual world.

:lol:

Are the graphics an upgrade over last years? I was underwhelmed with the look of the 08 game on my PS3.

Yes they are. They're a good bit better...especially the weather. The weather (snow, rain) is the best I've ever seen. Before each game...there's a shot of the stadium as well. Lambeau Field looks pretty good. I'm beginning to like the game more and more as I get used to it.

Looks like I've got Brohm for 3 weeks as Rodgers is out with a hamstring.

:lol:

Thanks man...I'm going to buy it later today I think.

Before you buy it...research the forums on videogames.com. http://www.gamespot.com/ps3/sports/maddennfl09/forum.html?om_act=convert&om_clk=tabs&tag=tabs;forums

Research it b/c LOTS of people hate the game. I don't want you to buy it b/c of what all I've said. I like it, but you may hate it. My suggestion to you is to rent it for 3 bucks instead of paying 60 for it. If you love it, buy it. If not....what's 3 dollars?

No worries man.

[Brando19]

Ruvell always delivers, whether it be in this world or the virtual world.

:lol:

Are the graphics an upgrade over last years? I was underwhelmed with the look of the 08 game on my PS3.

Yes they are. They're a good bit better...especially the weather. The weather (snow, rain) is the best I've ever seen. Before each game...there's a shot of the stadium as well. Lambeau Field looks pretty good. I'm beginning to like the game more and more as I get used to it.

Looks like I've got Brohm for 3 weeks as Rodgers is out with a hamstring.

:lol:

Thanks man...I'm going to buy it later today I think.

Before you buy it...research the forums on videogames.com. http://www.gamespot.com/ps3/sports/maddennfl09/forum.html?om_act=convert&om_clk=tabs&tag=tabs;forums

Research it b/c LOTS of people hate the game. I don't want you to buy it b/c of what all I've said. I like it, but you may hate it. My suggestion to you is to rent it for 3 bucks instead of paying 60 for it. If you love it, buy it. If not....what's 3 dollars?

No worries man.

Cool...let me know what you think!

[arcilite]

I just got it today on PS3. I love it so far.

I bought madden a lot in the past.. but I havn't bought it the past 3 years. I like this version a lot.


my psn id is arcilite

if you want to add me, maybe we can play a few games.

[SkinBasket]

I'm waiting for the Head Coach version. I'm old, so I like my games to simulate micromanaging without all that button pushing to make your guy spin or jump or shake his crotch in another player's face.

[BallHawk]

I'm waiting for the Head Coach version. I'm old, so I like my games to simulate micromanaging without all that button pushing to make your guy spin or jump or shake his crotch in another player's face.

Included in Madden's Collector's Edition. Have fun dropping $90 dollars on it.

[SkinBasket]

I'm waiting for the Head Coach version. I'm old, so I like my games to simulate micromanaging without all that button pushing to make your guy spin or jump or shake his crotch in another player's face.

Included in Madden's Collector's Edition. Have fun dropping $90 dollars on it.

I'm thinking they'll sell it separately as well. For 50 bucks instead of 60.

[BallHawk]

Got the game today from Target. First game beat the Bears 20-3 on All-Pro. Ruvell Martin had 3 catches for 40 yards and a TD. :D

And then, on Xbox Live, I was gonna beat a guy 2-0 (safety in the first quarter) and then my connection gave out. Comcast is such shit.

[Bossman641]

How's the defense in this game? That's been my biggest beef with Madden the past few years. Pass coverage has been awful. Defenders don't guard players who come in their zones at all.

All the 360 Maddens have underwhelmed me. 05 and 06 on Xbox were the best when you could make adjustments for every player on the field.

[BallHawk]

How's the defense in this game? That's been my biggest beef with Madden the past few years. Pass coverage has been awful. Defenders don't guard players who come in their zones at all.

All the 360 Maddens have underwhelmed me. 05 and 06 on Xbox were the best when you could make adjustments for every player on the field.

The game is definitely the best of the Next-Gen Maddens. 06 was horrid on the 360, 07 was underwhelming, 08 was mediocre. I like this year's game, from the limited time I have with it (4 hours)

My suggestion would be to rent it and then make a decision.

[PackerPro42]

I thought that the game turned around "360 degrees," to quote Jason Kidd. The graphics are really awesome and the online play is great aswell. I just found that the running aspect of the game is a lot more difficult than previous years.

[BallHawk]

Pretty sweet game I just played. Vikes vs. Chargers and T-Jack throws a 22 yard pass to Berrian with 10 seconds left to win the game.

You can view the play here.

http://www.easportsworld.com/en_US/video/192647

[SkinBasket]

All I get is 9 seconds of the EA logo.


On an unrelated note, how dumb is it that MS and their developers expect people to pay money for these "themes" on XBL that are based on a game? Why the fuck would I pay them for the great honor of turning my display into a giant advertisement for their game? Am I missing something here? Like maybe the theme gives me a handjob if I stand close enough to the TV?

[BallHawk]

Madden's soundtrack is unbearable. Seriously, how much teen angst/screamo can one game have? My God, made my ears bleed.

[BallHawk]

All I get is 9 seconds of the EA logo.


On an unrelated note, how dumb is it that MS and their developers expect people to pay money for these "themes" on XBL that are based on a game? Why the fuck would I pay them for the great honor of turning my display into a giant advertisement for their game? Am I missing something here? Like maybe the theme gives me a handjob if I stand close enough to the TV?

Microsoft does some wacky things with XBL. Like having to pay, I think it's 10 bucks, to change a gamertag.

However, when this Netflix thing rolls out on the 360 that'll be very cash.

[Freak Out]

Pretty sweet game I just played. Vikes vs. Chargers and T-Jack throws a 22 yard pass to Berrian with 10 seconds left to win the game.

You can view the play here.

http://www.easportsworld.com/en_US/video/192647

Worked for me....that was a week ass play on the ball by the Charger DB though....you wanted the Vikings to win!

[SkinBasket]

However, when this Netflix thing rolls out on the 360 that'll be very cash.

You can already watch netflix streaming movies on your 360 though a media server without paying more. That or you could just put the dvd in the machine. I, like 98% of other netflix customers, have never even touched the streaming movies tab on the site. America is not ready for or excited about streaming media longer than your average youporn clip.

[BallHawk]

However, when this Netflix thing rolls out on the 360 that'll be very cash.

You can already watch netflix streaming movies on your 360 though a media server without paying more. That or you could just put the dvd in the machine. I, like 98% of other netflix customers, have never even touched the streaming movies tab on the site. America is not ready for or excited about streaming media longer than your average youporn clip.

I agree with that. I can't really sit at a computer screen for 2+ hours just watching a movie.

And doing that Netflix thing that you mentioned above....is that some technical stuff or is it basic?

[SkinBasket]

And doing that Netflix thing that you mentioned above....is that some technical stuff or is it basic?

I don't know all the details, but i use Windows Media Player's media server and it pretty much does all the work for streaming media to our 360, PS3, and notebook computer with minimal effort.

Here's the first google result that came up for more info:

http://lifehacker.com/396881/turn-your-xbox-360-into-a-streaming-netflix-player

[BallHawk]

Can't do it since I don't have Vista.

[3irty1]

Well I played the new Madden and a PS3 for that matter for the first time last night. It was a ball. I'm completely inept on offense for the most part but I feel like they made defense much easier to play. In past madden's I would never even dream of not letting the computer play CB but I held my own.

[arcilite]

Anyone want to play this on ps3 online?

add me

my name is: arcilite

[Partial]

Well I played the new Madden and a PS3 for that matter for the first time last night. It was a ball. I'm completely inept on offense for the most part but I feel like they made defense much easier to play. In past madden's I would never even dream of not letting the computer play CB but I held my own.

Why? I have had a great deal of success of letting my computer control my defenders. If you switch to a DB mid play, you get burned every time. If you don't have a good pass rush, you get burned.

I play as an end or a MLB. I'm pretty gd good.

[falco]

ncaa 09 > madden 09

[3irty1]

Well I played the new Madden and a PS3 for that matter for the first time last night. It was a ball. I'm completely inept on offense for the most part but I feel like they made defense much easier to play. In past madden's I would never even dream of not letting the computer play CB but I held my own.

Why? I have had a great deal of success of letting my computer control my defenders. If you switch to a DB mid play, you get burned every time. If you don't have a good pass rush, you get burned.

I play as an end or a MLB. I'm pretty gd good.

I said "never dream of not." This year is the first year its actually possible to play corner without getting toasted. They even have a button to press cover. Its pretty fun.

[Partial]

I dunno, I don't like playing as the corners in previous maddens. For what its worth, 2007 is my most recent version.

[BallHawk]

I dunno, I don't like playing as the corners in previous maddens. For what its worth, 2007 is my most recent version.

Aren't you still playing on the original Xbox?

[Partial]

Yeah. On those versions, I don't like using the corners unless you start with them at the snap. When they're in stride and you switch to them their is a micro-second pause and you get burned. This routinely happens when I play against somebody that goes deep.

I have remedied the problem by controlling a DE and pressuring the passer.

I used to be pretty hardcore madden and would play with 3irty1 among others quite frequently. Now I rarely pick up the sticks, but I feel like I could still hold my own. I run the rock repeatedly and stop the run. It's a pretty suffocating game plan.

[Charles Woodson]

I used to be pretty hardcore madden and would play with 3irty1 among others quite frequently. Now I rarely pick up the sticks, but I feel like I could still hold my own. I run the rock repeatedly and stop the run. It's a pretty suffocating game plan.
Until you play somebody who can stop the run and pass

[GBRulz]

Madden's soundtrack is unbearable. Seriously, how much teen angst/screamo can one game have? My God, made my ears bleed.

You sound like an old Dad talking now :wink:

[Charles Woodson]

Madden's soundtrack is unbearable. Seriously, how much teen angst/screamo can one game have? My God, made my ears bleed.

You sound like an old Dad talking now :wink:

You mean hes not :lol:

[packers11]

Anyone wanna play me online for ps3? PM me with your user-name and ill add you... I use the packers by the way :)