Madden 09 Achievement List
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The full list of 360 achievements can now be found thanks to xbox360achievements here. As I’m sure the question will come up, no the game will not have support for the just announced PS3 trophies.
Just a couple quick observations. Only 25 this year as opposed to the closer to 50 from past versions. The list seems reasonable in that there aren’t any that I instantly know I’d never have a chance at getting. Some of them are pretty random though such as the 7 pass TDs with the Falcons or 300 rush yards in a game with using the Jets, though no difficulty level or max quarter length is specified. With the team specific achievements it looks like they’re trying to encourage mixing up team use a bit. I also found it interesting that there are no online specific achievements even tying into the much discussed new online leagues.
July 1, 2008 at 7:27 am
1ST…YEAH BOY
July 1, 2008 at 7:30 am
do you think we can supersim them this year pasta? and is anyone else sick of the first post always being a cheer that they are the first one to post?
July 1, 2008 at 7:35 am
I hope they fixed it so you can’t get them through SuperSim but I don’t know…
July 1, 2008 at 7:38 am
The more achievements, the better…I wish they’d at least keep the ones they had and even add more.
Blah…
July 1, 2008 at 8:05 am
Why does Portis have a DARK VISOR?? I though clear visors were in the game?
July 1, 2008 at 8:15 am
Not only are there no On-Line acheivements, there’s really no franchise oriented acheivements either, which are my a favorite of mine – ie – pass for 4000 yards, score 50 touchdowns, whatever
Looks like they gave the Acheivements Project to the EA intern this year
July 1, 2008 at 8:29 am
Well there aren’t many dedicated to franchise, but I believe the “rival” ones apply to rivalry games in franchise.
July 1, 2008 at 8:39 am
550 passing yards with the Titans? 300 rushing yards with the Jets? These aren’t accomplishments, they’re signs of the apocalypse.
July 1, 2008 at 8:53 am
Lmao thats funny
July 1, 2008 at 9:13 am
[quote comment="27252"]Why does Portis have a DARK VISOR?? I though clear visors were in the game?[/quote]
i think portis wears a dark one now
July 1, 2008 at 10:18 am
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Where is the acheivements for NCAA 2009?
You have not had much focus on this game (Which is always better than madden for some odd reason).
July 1, 2008 at 10:31 am
[quote comment="27252"]Why does Portis have a DARK VISOR?? I though clear visors were in the game?[/quote]
I dont think clear visors are in the game, i havent seen any in all the Madden 09 screenshots.
July 1, 2008 at 10:44 am
[quote comment="27264"]?
Where is the acheivements for NCAA 2009?
You have not had much focus on this game (Which is always better than madden for some odd reason).[/quote]
http://www.xbox360achievements.org/achievements.php?gameID=577
theres the ncaa 09 achievements
July 1, 2008 at 11:01 am
[quote comment="27265"][quote comment="27252"]Why does Portis have a DARK VISOR?? I though clear visors were in the game?[/quote]
I dont think clear visors are in the game, i havent seen any in all the Madden 09 screenshots.[/quote]
I was thinking the same thing! They are in the college game but not madden? What the heck is up with that???? Pasta can you confirm this?
July 1, 2008 at 11:08 am
EA has said that they are including clear ones as well as green ones, and the amber ones. http://forums.ea.com/mboards/thread.jspa?threadID=365603
July 1, 2008 at 11:11 am
[quote comment="27267"][quote comment="27265"][quote comment="27252"]Why does Portis have a DARK VISOR?? I though clear visors were in the game?[/quote]
I dont think clear visors are in the game, i havent seen any in all the Madden 09 screenshots.[/quote]
I was thinking the same thing! They are in the college game but not madden? What the heck is up with that???? Pasta can you confirm this?[/quote]
Yeah they’ve stated they are in, but I personally can’t say I noticed any when I played or in any of the screenshots thus far. I wasn’t really looking for them specifically though.
July 1, 2008 at 11:13 am
[quote comment="27268"]EA has said that they are including clear ones as well as green ones, and the amber ones. http://forums.ea.com/mboards/thread.jspa?threadID=365603/quote
Yeah ive read that before, it just seems like every screen shot of guys who really wear clear visors, they have dark visors…
July 1, 2008 at 11:27 am
These achievements blow
July 1, 2008 at 11:35 am
I wish there was more achievements.
July 1, 2008 at 11:51 am
Hahaha if those are the achievements then yall 360 people can have em.
July 1, 2008 at 11:52 am
I sure hope that photo you have of Portis isn’t indicative of what the Redskins helmets are going to look like. The outlining white stripes down the center are way too thin….
July 1, 2008 at 11:59 am
Horrible…..It’s like they don’t even care…No creativity whatsoever. What ever happened to Franchise achievements? Records achievements? Winning streak achievements? There are so many more creative achievements they can come up with.
July 1, 2008 at 12:40 pm
I agree on the 1st posts. It’s childish.
Anyway, I too think we could see a little more depth with the achievements, but ti’s all on the fun side. No big deal.
July 1, 2008 at 12:55 pm
i know this is completely off topic but, pasta when is your info on live 09 coming this week?
July 1, 2008 at 1:20 pm
Jesus Pasta, you make it sound like the PS3 will never see the trophies for madden while in fact PSN has already stated that many games will be patched to include this new feature so it is entirely possible if not likely that the throphy feature can and will eventually wind up in madden.
Sorry for the short rant but you were having a senior moment there…….strike that……..fanboy moment there.
July 1, 2008 at 1:28 pm
NBA Live info: possibly later this week. Haven’t gotten anything concrete on that yet.
PS3 Trophies: Madden won’t have them this year and its unlikely they’ll work to patch that in from what they’ve stated. Even going farther out with a game like NBA Live there is nothing in place for Trophies with that either. Just being realistic about it, I wouldn’t get my hopes up waiting for trophies out of the upcoming sports releases (other than Sony’s own NBA 09). If they do come through with implementing trophies that would be a pleasant surprise.
July 1, 2008 at 5:13 pm
Did you see the picture of the Steal Their Thunder achievement? I started crackin’ up.
July 1, 2008 at 6:23 pm
[quote comment="27305"]Did you see the picture of the Steal Their Thunder achievement? I started crackin’ up.[/quote]
yeah i got a nice laugh out of it
July 1, 2008 at 6:26 pm
Midway Monster?
Create a legendary player from the past.
I don’t understand that one. Will it recognize the name or something? Or will you just automatically unlock it once you create a player?
BTW this achievement list blows. Especially the team Specific ones.
July 1, 2008 at 7:55 pm
[quote comment="27259"][quote comment="27252"]Why does Portis have a DARK VISOR?? I though clear visors were in the game?[/quote]
i think portis wears a dark one now[/quote]
Portis wore a dark visor one time 2 years ago…
He will always, like 98% of the NFL wear a clear visor. Out of all the screens I’ve seen, the rookie shot of Leodis McKelvin is the only one showing a player with an actual clear visor.
July 1, 2008 at 8:54 pm
pasta, do you know if ea plans to support ps3 new trophy system as well? Thanks great site btw
July 1, 2008 at 8:55 pm
opps sorry just saw the answer doh
July 1, 2008 at 8:55 pm
[quote comment="27314"][quote comment="27259"][quote comment="27252"]Why does Portis have a DARK VISOR?? I though clear visors were in the game?[/quote]
i think portis wears a dark one now[/quote]
Portis wore a dark visor one time 2 years ago…
He will always, like 98% of the NFL wear a clear visor. Out of all the screens I’ve seen, the rookie shot of Leodis McKelvin is the only one showing a player with an actual clear visor.[/quote]
i think you need to have a medical condition to have it cause tomlinson has severe headaches so you never know
July 2, 2008 at 11:53 am
I am sure the game will allow players to edit players’ equipment. If the argument is EA should get it right the first time that is, IMO, ludicrous.
I remember when football games did not even have real teams or players. Today’s gamers expect way too much….Don’t get me wrong. I want realism but I am not going to throw mud because the tint of a visor is wrong….
July 2, 2008 at 11:57 am
I agree that the achievement list is a tad soft however I like the team-specific achievements. For those that care about achievements, it will expand the choice of teams. I usually use one or two teams but these achievements will force me to use teams that I would normally ignore.
I do agree that there should be more achievements in regards to franchise / season modes. Back-to-back Super Bowls, undefeated season, rush for 2,000 yards in less than 14 games (ala the good OJ), etc.
July 2, 2008 at 2:19 pm
i was wondering why there arent as much franchise achievements but has anyone even heard any news regarding the franchsie mode in this years game????
August 1, 2008 at 9:30 pm
[quote comment="27253"]Not only are there no On-Line acheivements, there’s really no franchise oriented acheivements either, which are my a favorite of mine – ie – pass for 4000 yards, score 50 touchdowns, whatever
Looks like they gave the Acheivements Project to the EA intern this year[/quote]
na there is clear visors! and grey, black, amber/red, Vermillion, blue, dark blue, purple and an aqua one look on youtube, madden 09 visors