Madden 09 demo news
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Since the NCAA Football 09 demo came out early many have wondered when the one for Madden 09 would be arriving. While nothing is certain yet they are working towards having one prerelease though it would be more along the lines of a week before unlike NCAA’s month before.
Interestingly it appears that EA Sports and 7-Eleven have teamed up for a Madden promotion. One aspect of that is a demo that can be picked up in-store prior to release of the game.
A first for EA Sports and exclusive to 7-Eleven is an Xbox 360 playable demo DVD of the game available before its Aug. 12 release date. The Madden NFL 09 demo, which also includes 60 minutes of NFL highlights, will be free with the purchase of a Madden Meal deal.
While it doesn’t specific a date this will be available it does imply that it will be early August. To be clear this does not explicity state that it will be the only way to get the demo. When they say it’s exclusive that could just mean as an in-store pickup while still being available for download on XBL and PSN. I’ll look to get some clarification on what this all means today.
Update: I have received confirmation that the demo will be available on XBL and PSN. The exclusive nature which is referred to has only to do with the NFL highlights that are included. As of yet there is no expected date for the demo to arrive.
June 24, 2008 at 6:59 am
1st
June 24, 2008 at 7:08 am
Wow I see the 360 getting perks already from EA. Wonder how much M$ paid for that.
June 24, 2008 at 7:16 am
I’m all for getting a frozen drink, couple hots dogs, a few candy bars and a copy of madden 09 demo. “This is the good Life” as stated by Mr. West.
June 24, 2008 at 7:36 am
Looks like I’ll be making a special trip 2+ hours to get one
June 24, 2008 at 7:37 am
first and foremost : there are no 7-11’s in georgia although i remember them when i lived in michigan.
2nd: i have a playstation 3
but thanks for the info pasta P
June 24, 2008 at 8:50 am
[quote comment="26420"]first and foremost : there are no 7-11’s in georgia although i remember them when i lived in michigan.
2nd: i have a playstation 3
but thanks for the info pasta P[/quote]
Are you also from Ga. but, yea the last 7-11 closed in my town about 12yrs or so ago. Like I said M$ favortism
June 24, 2008 at 8:52 am
Come on Pasta we need some info on the PS3 version because EA keeps dry-humping M$ and leaving Sony in the cold.
June 24, 2008 at 10:41 am
Thanks for the update, Mr. Padre.
June 24, 2008 at 11:26 am
I take back what I said since I’ve seen and read the update.
June 24, 2008 at 11:41 am
Pretty soon we’ll be saying ” I’ll have a Big Mac with large fries and a copy of the Madden demo”….ridiculous.
June 24, 2008 at 11:46 am
and what’s the PROBLEM with that ??? sounds like a TRUE VALUE MEAL
June 24, 2008 at 11:54 am
So they’re already pissing on the PS3 owners? Typical EA making something cool for 360 and not PS3…
June 24, 2008 at 3:26 pm
So whats the Madden Meal Deal? Some Nachos, and a Slurpee?
June 24, 2008 at 3:30 pm
For those of you that don’t have 7-11’s near you the demo will also be available at CVS pharmacies.
June 24, 2008 at 6:24 pm
CVS rox
June 24, 2008 at 8:31 pm
Good to hear about CVS having them too. There are 7-11s in NJ just not around me. I’m flooded by many establishments of the greatest convenience store ever, better known as WaWa. But you guys probably don’t know about that. =D
June 25, 2008 at 12:13 am
What if we don’t live in the USA?
June 26, 2008 at 4:21 pm
Please…for years EA crapped on Xbox…now that 360 has more of the market share than PS3 EA is only doing what they did in the PS2 days and that is going with the largest share of the market…it makes good business sense….
June 27, 2008 at 8:38 pm
I’m glad that EA used the PS3 development kit as the foundation for Madden 09. This might finally be the year we get a good madden.
Thanks EA! We’re glad you had enough vision to see where the future lies.
June 28, 2008 at 5:47 pm
I hate demos
June 30, 2008 at 6:25 pm
ok. 711. r u serious. that sucks i mean it would have been find if it was some place that was accually good. no1 has a seven eleven and y couldnt they just have the demo on the 360 marketplace… and those of u that have a ps3 and r complaining u should have bought a 360 instead cause ps3 sucks at sport games so stop whining
June 30, 2008 at 8:55 pm
What the Crap Dude
June 30, 2008 at 8:56 pm
I Am Sexy
July 1, 2008 at 6:23 pm
Madden Lover, you are an idiot. They didn’t say that the only way to get the demo is through a 7-11. They said that it is just a possibility and they might release it a week before it’s release through XBL. Why don’t you read the actual article and get some knowledge before you speak your mind. It would help everyone else out.
July 2, 2008 at 6:29 pm
my vagina has to much sand in it
July 3, 2008 at 10:32 am
wow madden lover is dumb, ps3 sucks at sports games…. lol
mlb the show 08
enough said. wheres your copy 360? U DONT HAVE ONE
July 14, 2008 at 5:11 am
Well I will say that games that aren’t exclusive to PS3 are far worse on PS3 than Xbox360. I own both. I know I played NCAA football 09 on both and it’s glitchy as usual on the PS3. I played MLB2K8 same thing. I hope they figure out how to develop for the PS3 someday soon. It’s getting better but 360 still has an edge IMO. I think one day PS3 might be the system of choice for games but who knows when that day will be..
July 25, 2008 at 1:59 pm
dont you guys get it microsoft will never be beaten by any other company give it up and buy a 360. The only attractive thing about the ps3 is blu ray but in a couple of years when blu ray will be as cheap as a dvd player it will be pointless to buy a ps3! Ps3 online, sux the games (especially sports games are glitchy) updates take hours (360 take a few minutes),the controls are sloppy . Long story short ps3 isnt the best console now!!!