Gamestop begins Madden Mondays blog

by pastapadre
Posted April 14th, 2008 at 10:34 am

Gamestop will be hosting a Madden 09 blog every Monday spotlighting a new feature in the game. These features will not have been revealed anywhere else although the way they describe them makes it seem as though they won’t be the “big” features in the game.

It’s interesting to see Gamestop revealing this Madden info. I don’t think that has ever been done before. Usually media sites are relied upon rather than a retail site although it appears they are attempting to branch out from that.

This week’s “Madden Monday” blog describes new user controlled celebrations. As can be seen from the image above the celebrations are manually triggered by hitting a button and by reaching different spots in the end zone there are different ones that will be performed. Some players will have their own unique celebrations as expected. A few specific mentions are made such as the Lambeau Leap and “stealing” an opponents celebration (think T.O. doing the Ray Lewis dance I suppose).

You can check out the full blog posting here.

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deltroy

hmmmmmm not that big of a deal but still cool pasta you think they will add the missing alt jerseys for all teams this year bro.
deltroy

hmmmmmm not that big of a deal but still cool pasta you think they will add the missing alt jerseys for all teams this year bro.
Zack

If they do this right this could be a very cool feature. But they need to make it so its like one smooth motion from the td to the celebration.
Zack

If they do this right this could be a very cool feature. But they need to make it so its like one smooth motion from the td to the celebration.
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[quote comment="17493"]hmmmmmm not that big of a deal but still cool pasta you think they will add the missing alt jerseys for all teams this year bro.[/quote]

That’d be nice, but first thing I’m hoping for is they get the main jerseys accurate.
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[quote comment="17493"]hmmmmmm not that big of a deal but still cool pasta you think they will add the missing alt jerseys for all teams this year bro.[/quote]

That’d be nice, but first thing I’m hoping for is they get the main jerseys accurate.
deltroy

Whats up with the box thing in the endzone?
deltroy

Whats up with the box thing in the endzone?
Ryan

I agree fully about the uniforms like the Rams home jersey. I hope they have the full white uniforms for all the teams that have them too for example the eagles, redskins, bucs, etc. However it is VERY nice to see that the Lambeau Leap is finally in Madden, that’s something that has been missing for a very long time.
Ryan

I agree fully about the uniforms like the Rams home jersey. I hope they have the full white uniforms for all the teams that have them too for example the eagles, redskins, bucs, etc. However it is VERY nice to see that the Lambeau Leap is finally in Madden, that’s something that has been missing for a very long time.
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[quote comment="17497"]Whats up with the box thing in the endzone?[/quote]

at first I thought that was just the sunlight but I’m guessing thats how they display different spots in the endzone to perform a certain celebration.
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[quote comment="17497"]Whats up with the box thing in the endzone?[/quote]

at first I thought that was just the sunlight but I’m guessing thats how they display different spots in the endzone to perform a certain celebration.
deltroy

Lmao Pasta you are so rite bro, I am very excited about this years football games and as always I am hoping this is the year they get it rite, pleaseeeeee. Btw Pasta your site is off the hook I am on here everyday you get all the updates before anyone else keep up the great work and I am spreading the word on how great and accurate your site is thanks again.
deltroy

Lmao Pasta you are so rite bro, I am very excited about this years football games and as always I am hoping this is the year they get it rite, pleaseeeeee. Btw Pasta your site is off the hook I am on here everyday you get all the updates before anyone else keep up the great work and I am spreading the word on how great and accurate your site is thanks again.
Zack

Will online have night and weather games this year? Have you heard anything about this pasta?
Zack

Will online have night and weather games this year? Have you heard anything about this pasta?
deltroy

Buffalo Bills blue on blue please Ea.
deltroy

Buffalo Bills blue on blue please Ea.
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[quote comment="17501"]Will online have night and weather games this year? Have you heard anything about this pasta?[/quote]

I don’t know yet but I’ll definitely be pushing to find those type of details about online play.
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[quote comment="17501"]Will online have night and weather games this year? Have you heard anything about this pasta?[/quote]

I don’t know yet but I’ll definitely be pushing to find those type of details about online play.
deltroy

Online franchise this could be the year fellas.
deltroy

Online franchise this could be the year fellas.
Timothy Daley

All I have to say is that if they can waste valuable production time to add that kind of “fluff”, which is cool, they had better make sure they fix all the jacked up flaws from last years game play. And god help them if they don’t get the frame rate up to 60 on the PS3 this year.
Timothy Daley

All I have to say is that if they can waste valuable production time to add that kind of “fluff”, which is cool, they had better make sure they fix all the jacked up flaws from last years game play. And god help them if they don’t get the frame rate up to 60 on the PS3 this year.
steph

Even though I know a lot will complain, I think this is a cool little feature
steph

Even though I know a lot will complain, I think this is a cool little feature
Details

[quote comment="17499"]I’m guessing thats how they display different spots in the endzone to perform a certain celebration.[/quote]

Man, I hope not.

Anything that detracts from the actual appearance of a football game shouldn’t be included unless it’s absolutely essential like button icons over receivers.

It’s a fine line to walk, otherwise the screen becomes a crowded mess of symbols. Squares in the endzone? Yikes.
Details

[quote comment="17499"]I’m guessing thats how they display different spots in the endzone to perform a certain celebration.[/quote]

Man, I hope not.

Anything that detracts from the actual appearance of a football game shouldn’t be included unless it’s absolutely essential like button icons over receivers.

It’s a fine line to walk, otherwise the screen becomes a crowded mess of symbols. Squares in the endzone? Yikes.
pastapadre

[quote comment="17508"][quote comment="17499"]I’m guessing thats how they display different spots in the endzone to perform a certain celebration.[/quote]

Man, I hope not.

Anything that detracts from the actual appearance of a football game shouldn’t be included unless it’s absolutely essential like button icons over receivers.

It’s a fine line to walk, otherwise the screen becomes a crowded mess of symbols. Squares in the endzone? Yikes.[/quote]

Right, I’d imagine they’d show up only after a TD is scored though, not that they’d be there all the time. I’ll try and get some clarification on this.
pastapadre

[quote comment="17508"][quote comment="17499"]I’m guessing thats how they display different spots in the endzone to perform a certain celebration.[/quote]

Man, I hope not.

Anything that detracts from the actual appearance of a football game shouldn’t be included unless it’s absolutely essential like button icons over receivers.

It’s a fine line to walk, otherwise the screen becomes a crowded mess of symbols. Squares in the endzone? Yikes.[/quote]

Right, I’d imagine they’d show up only after a TD is scored though, not that they’d be there all the time. I’ll try and get some clarification on this.
Russ

[quote comment="17495"]If they do this right this could be a very cool feature. But they need to make it so its like one smooth motion from the td to the celebration.[/quote]

That’s just one of my biggest issues with Madden on the 360/PS3. The tackling animations do not gel and move as smoothly as they should. They look thrown together and often produce the “ragdoll effect.”
Russ

[quote comment="17495"]If they do this right this could be a very cool feature. But they need to make it so its like one smooth motion from the td to the celebration.[/quote]

That’s just one of my biggest issues with Madden on the 360/PS3. The tackling animations do not gel and move as smoothly as they should. They look thrown together and often produce the “ragdoll effect.”
o’rly

I bet right “new” uniforms are gonna be the big feature.
o’rly

I bet right “new” uniforms are gonna be the big feature.
r00tabaga

The Bills haven’t had there real unis for home/away for any of the next gen Maddens. Doesn’t anyone do research over there? The alt./throwback jerseys would be nice but please give us online weather/night games! Celebrations should be very cool w/the “hidden spots”. Great idea…

THANKS PASTA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
r00tabaga

The Bills haven’t had there real unis for home/away for any of the next gen Maddens. Doesn’t anyone do research over there? The alt./throwback jerseys would be nice but please give us online weather/night games! Celebrations should be very cool w/the “hidden spots”. Great idea…

THANKS PASTA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Details

[quote comment="17509"]Right, I’d imagine they’d show up only after a TD is scored though, not that they’d be there all the time.[/quote]

Yeah, I’m sure the squares will appear post-TD, although that doesn’t make it less awkward.

I’ll give it the benefit of the doubt, though. It’s just that EA tends to over-complicate simple features, like the halftime show. What should be a straightforward halftime show that feels like a television broadcast is a clunky list of plays that the user has to scroll through.

Keep it simple. People understand the need to approach the goalpost in order to perform a goalpost celebration. A square isn’t needed. Thanks in advance for the clarification, Pasta.
Details

[quote comment="17509"]Right, I’d imagine they’d show up only after a TD is scored though, not that they’d be there all the time.[/quote]

Yeah, I’m sure the squares will appear post-TD, although that doesn’t make it less awkward.

I’ll give it the benefit of the doubt, though. It’s just that EA tends to over-complicate simple features, like the halftime show. What should be a straightforward halftime show that feels like a television broadcast is a clunky list of plays that the user has to scroll through.

Keep it simple. People understand the need to approach the goalpost in order to perform a goalpost celebration. A square isn’t needed. Thanks in advance for the clarification, Pasta.
r00tabaga

what about stat overlays Pasta…like right after a run,catch,pass,etc? I have to say that NCAA and Madden look to be on the right path at least.
r00tabaga

what about stat overlays Pasta…like right after a run,catch,pass,etc? I have to say that NCAA and Madden look to be on the right path at least.
deltroy

Hey Pasta do you have any new info at all on the new madden, or is ea holding you back from letting us know this information at this time thanks bro
deltroy

Hey Pasta do you have any new info at all on the new madden, or is ea holding you back from letting us know this information at this time thanks bro
Mighty Boom

Indeed.
Mighty Boom

Indeed.
Juan Pablo

I know it’s a minor “feature” and it probably didn’t take away any time from the more important parts of the game they have been working on, but it makes me sad . The first Madden 09 info I see and it’s endzone dancing
Juan Pablo

I know it’s a minor “feature” and it probably didn’t take away any time from the more important parts of the game they have been working on, but it makes me sad . The first Madden 09 info I see and it’s endzone dancing
r00tabaga

Yeah, you’re right Juan but so much of playing Madden, vs. friends or online, is about bragging rights and taunting and showing the other person up…
It is nice to see that we already know that there will be REAL announcers and this adds a nice little touch…not to mention that EA and Peter Moore will be working more closely with the NFL for authenticity (ie. -uniforms, presentation,etc.)….
r00tabaga

Yeah, you’re right Juan but so much of playing Madden, vs. friends or online, is about bragging rights and taunting and showing the other person up…
It is nice to see that we already know that there will be REAL announcers and this adds a nice little touch…not to mention that EA and Peter Moore will be working more closely with the NFL for authenticity (ie. -uniforms, presentation,etc.)….
Da Birthday Boy

Those will obviously only show up after a touchdown giving you the option and showing you where you can alter your celebration. Most likely just check the GameStop blog as EA is releasing the information to them which is smart, media sites generally do a bad job presenting the information, where a retail franchise can present the facts.
Da Birthday Boy

Those will obviously only show up after a touchdown giving you the option and showing you where you can alter your celebration. Most likely just check the GameStop blog as EA is releasing the information to them which is smart, media sites generally do a bad job presenting the information, where a retail franchise can present the facts.