Commentators and new Madden 09 features revealed

by pastapadre
Posted April 25th, 2008 at 5:54 am

Thanks to the official press release regarding the selection of Brett Favre for the cover of Madden 09 we now have the first idea of some big features in the game. The likely NFL Network duo of Tom Hammond and Cris Collinsworth will be featured as the commentators for Madden 09 and online leagues have been added.

Madden NFL 09 strives to take authenticity and depth of gameplay to an new level with more than 85 new features and enhancements, including the all-new Total Control Animation system. This system will allow players to perform combination moves like never before and includes an innovative picture-in-picture playcall window. In Madden NFL 09, the game engine is continually assessing the player’s performance and will adapt a custom experience to every type of gamer, from newcomer to the veteran Madden NFL player.

Madden NFL 09 will also feature a network-inspired broadcast presentation. Players will benefit from the authentic football knowledge of an in-booth play-by-play and color commentary team featuring Cris Collinsworth and Tom Hammond. In addition, numerous graphical enhancements have been made, including realistic weather and grass, sleeker player models and exterior stadium views.

Madden NFL 09 gives gamers the ability to create online leagues. Fans can now take their rivalries online and compete in leagues with up to 32 teams. Online league play will feature in-depth stat tracking and a flexible scheduling option.

Seems like a good choice for commentators. Regardless of who they went with some people weren’t going to like them but there were some possibilities that would’ve been much worse. After finding out all the details regarding online dynasty in NCAA Football 09 I’m encouraged that the online leagues in Madden will have all the options and flexibility that would be necessary.

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deltroy

Holy #$%@ great news sounds sweeeet online leagues finally!
deltroy

Holy #$%@ great news sounds sweeeet online leagues finally!
deltroy

Holy #$%@ great news sounds sweeeet online leagues finally!
deltroy

Holy #$%@ great news sounds sweeeet online leagues finally!
Eric

This is great news! No troy aikman and joe buck!

Online leagues, finally! It took long enough. I can’t wait to see what new gameplay features are added.
Eric

This is great news! No troy aikman and joe buck!

Online leagues, finally! It took long enough. I can’t wait to see what new gameplay features are added.
Eric

This is great news! No troy aikman and joe buck!

Online leagues, finally! It took long enough. I can’t wait to see what new gameplay features are added.
Eric

This is great news! No troy aikman and joe buck!

Online leagues, finally! It took long enough. I can’t wait to see what new gameplay features are added.
Zack

Good News. I really feel like this is the year EA steps there game up and makes great games across the board.
Zack

Good News. I really feel like this is the year EA steps there game up and makes great games across the board.
Zack

Good News. I really feel like this is the year EA steps there game up and makes great games across the board.
Zack

Good News. I really feel like this is the year EA steps there game up and makes great games across the board.
Dre

Its better than the Stadium Announcer, but I want to see what else the game has to offer.
Dre

Its better than the Stadium Announcer, but I want to see what else the game has to offer.
Dre

Its better than the Stadium Announcer, but I want to see what else the game has to offer.
Dre

Its better than the Stadium Announcer, but I want to see what else the game has to offer.
Steven James

IMO they get no grace period. They took 5 years longer than 2k to get online league. They better work from day 1.
Steven James

IMO they get no grace period. They took 5 years longer than 2k to get online league. They better work from day 1.
Steven James

IMO they get no grace period. They took 5 years longer than 2k to get online league. They better work from day 1.
Steven James

IMO they get no grace period. They took 5 years longer than 2k to get online league. They better work from day 1.
RUSSELL05

Well EA held to their promise remember Pasta at last years Community Day D.Ortiz stated that online leagues would be in and the radio announcer would be gone they have delivered on both of those.
RUSSELL05

Well EA held to their promise remember Pasta at last years Community Day D.Ortiz stated that online leagues would be in and the radio announcer would be gone they have delivered on both of those.
RUSSELL05

Well EA held to their promise remember Pasta at last years Community Day D.Ortiz stated that online leagues would be in and the radio announcer would be gone they have delivered on both of those.
http://N/A RUSSELL05

Well EA held to their promise remember Pasta at last years Community Day D.Ortiz stated that online leagues would be in and the radio announcer would be gone they have delivered on both of those.
Blazelore

That’s cool but I’m more concerned about the franchise mode and further interactivity with Head Coach to do your offseason.
Blazelore

That’s cool but I’m more concerned about the franchise mode and further interactivity with Head Coach to do your offseason.
Blazelore

That’s cool but I’m more concerned about the franchise mode and further interactivity with Head Coach to do your offseason.
Blazelore

That’s cool but I’m more concerned about the franchise mode and further interactivity with Head Coach to do your offseason.
Zack

I wonder if the presentation will be change to the NFLN presentation so it feels like your watching a game.
Zack

I wonder if the presentation will be change to the NFLN presentation so it feels like your watching a game.
Zack

I wonder if the presentation will be change to the NFLN presentation so it feels like your watching a game.
Zack

I wonder if the presentation will be change to the NFLN presentation so it feels like your watching a game.
r00tabaga

Wow, very impressive!!! Thx again mon padre-
r00tabaga

Wow, very impressive!!! Thx again mon padre-
skinsfan

Thx Pasta…
skinsfan

Thx Pasta…
skinsfan

Thx Pasta…
skinsfan

Thx Pasta…
r00tabaga

any word yet on whether there will be 4vs4 online??? Even if it was just unranked it should be done…along w/weather,wind,time of day and alternate uniform options- Madden 09 looks good baby!
r00tabaga

any word yet on whether there will be 4vs4 online??? Even if it was just unranked it should be done…along w/weather,wind,time of day and alternate uniform options- Madden 09 looks good baby!
r00tabaga

any word yet on whether there will be 4vs4 online??? Even if it was just unranked it should be done…along w/weather,wind,time of day and alternate uniform options- Madden 09 looks good baby!
r00tabaga

any word yet on whether there will be 4vs4 online??? Even if it was just unranked it should be done…along w/weather,wind,time of day and alternate uniform options- Madden 09 looks good baby!
http://www.pastapadre.com/ pastapadre

[quote comment="18959"]any word yet on whether there will be 4vs4 online??? Even if it was just unranked it should be done…along w/weather,wind,time of day and alternate uniform options- Madden 09 looks good baby![/quote]

No, I wish they had a team play. I actually did get to talk with Phil Frazier about some things including online play and I’ll have a recap of that in the coming days.
http://www.pastapadre.com/ pastapadre

[quote comment="18959"]any word yet on whether there will be 4vs4 online??? Even if it was just unranked it should be done…along w/weather,wind,time of day and alternate uniform options- Madden 09 looks good baby![/quote]

No, I wish they had a team play. I actually did get to talk with Phil Frazier about some things including online play and I’ll have a recap of that in the coming days.
http://www.pastapadre.com/ pastapadre

[quote comment="18959"]any word yet on whether there will be 4vs4 online??? Even if it was just unranked it should be done…along w/weather,wind,time of day and alternate uniform options- Madden 09 looks good baby![/quote]

No, I wish they had a team play. I actually did get to talk with Phil Frazier about some things including online play and I’ll have a recap of that in the coming days.
http://www.pastapadre.com pastapadre

[quote comment="18959"]any word yet on whether there will be 4vs4 online??? Even if it was just unranked it should be done…along w/weather,wind,time of day and alternate uniform options- Madden 09 looks good baby![/quote]

No, I wish they had a team play. I actually did get to talk with Phil Frazier about some things including online play and I’ll have a recap of that in the coming days.
r00tabaga

I’ll be tuned in as always bro’…….;)
r00tabaga

I’ll be tuned in as always bro’…….;)
r00tabaga

I’ll be tuned in as always bro’…….;)
r00tabaga

I’ll be tuned in as always bro’…….;)