Madden 09 Roster & Patch Update

[Netherscourge]

I'm really glad to see they are working on patching stuff up. I also like the free DLC possibilities.

Much of that stuff should be in the game when it shipped, but I understand bugs pop up when you least expect it.

Anyway, that post has certainly eased some of my concerns.

My pre-order remains intact and I'm looking forward to next Tuesday!


Anyway - I wanna thank the EA-Tiburon guys for directly addressing our concerns.

[highheatkingsb]

Great news, I canceled my pre-order and put all that money towards NHL 09, but I'll have to pick this up if and when all the patches go through. By then, I'm sure there will be plenty of used copies in the store do to people who are not aware of the upcoming patches.

[ChicagoChris]

Does anyone realize what a huge departure this is for EA? Community interaction and updates! Awesome!

Please don't listen to those that bash the upcoming patch. Even if you add adjustable cameras and online jerseys, some people would never be happy.

[mastershake88]

looks like online play will be put off for some time

[RoyalBoyle78]

So I just read this, and I must say pretty great news, I really hope it works about in the patch 2. CPU Sliders would be great. Thanks Guys at EA, your really showing that you care about what we want, it's omething we haven't really seen over the years. Thanks

[kindella2]

Great Job...patches out before the game...what a novel concept...now everyone will complain that the commentating is terrible but the game play will be great.

[mdgoalie37]

Quote: Originally Posted by PES3Paul

LMAO...the game's not even out yet and there are two patches in the bullpen. Wait... :|

LOL - I guess you would prefer a game with issues and 0 patches in the pen. Just no pleasing some people.

Guys, I must say I am very impressed with the direction you are going. I know how I lost some confidence with the whole 'no-CPU sliders thread poopfest' but I must say my interest and confidence has returned - and then some. I had decided that I would not pick up the game on 8/12, but my mind has been changed even knowing that all of these fixes may not be available for over a month after release.

If all of these changes are done properly, you could be looking at the best football game ever as I already like a lot of what I have seen. It would be great if all of these were in and the 2010 developement time could be spent perfecting the CPU playcall logic, the general presentation (including Custom Stadium Sounds, just awesome in NCAA) and fine tuning the gameplay.

[Bleak5170]

"1. Ghost Juking OOB fix - aka CPU players running out of bounds
2. CPU Accuracy tuning"

Those two are huge imo.

And I know I'll be in the minority here, but is there any chance we can get a broadcast or sideline cam for Spectator mode? That would make Madden 09 perfect in my eyes.