Madden NFL 09: Ups and Downs

[BigRick47]

Over 40 gamers rock! Too old to play video games? Maybe. Financially able to buy any game we want? Definitely. Still getting excited about a video game that most of us can't go outside and play anymore PRICELESS! I still get excited about Madden (with hope that it returns to '05 glory) and love the regular football season both college and NFL! Go Wolverines, Go Raiders!!

[Spanky]

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My feelings changed after they announced the potential patch 2 improvements, which include CPU sliders and toned down CPU QB acc. I went from doubtful purchase to probable. But no way in hades will I purchase Day 1. I'm still patting myself on the back for resisting the urge to quench my NFL gaming thirst last year and avoiding the abomination that was Madden 08 (great save of $60). I will wait several days after release, after hearing credible feedback from many of the old guard on these boards. The thinking is that if they say it's good and promising and fun, etc., that it can only get better after patch No. 2.

[krc1130]

The games are always fun. That's why I buy them every year. I could be the youngest franchise junkie ever. I feel insulted when people say that rewind is for 12 year old Timmy. I'm only a couple of years older!!!

[Vikes1]

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I'm an older gamer also [well beyond 27] and I'm really looking forward to the 12th.

One of the things I personally do to enjoy the Madden game the best I can, is to remember, it's a $60 video game...not a $600 simulator. You could consider that lowing my expectations through the years, but I had to...to preserve my sanity. However...I do feel my expectations headed upwards with people like Ian and Phil at the controls.

I'm a franchise nut, and I'm pretty excited about the possibility of a several seasons long franchise with Madden '09'. Something I haven't done for quite a while. I'm pretty sure I'll turn into a kid again on Tuesday morning!

[stateprop]

Rewind feature is one of the most dumbest features worst than ice the kicker feature. Thank god you can turn them off, i mean come on if you make a mistake then you make a mistake there shouldnt be no 2nd chances. I would lmfao if they are allowed to use this feature on the madden bus. Man this feature is for kids man. they say want to attract to the hardcore fans how the hell putting such weak *** feature attractive. IF you this feature your not a baller man seriously or a hardcore fan man. This feature is for noobs man.

[stateprop]

Rewind feature is one of the most dumbest features worst than ice the kicker feature. Thank god you can turn them off, i mean come on if you make a mistake then you make a mistake there shouldnt be no 2nd chances. I would lmfao if they are allowed to use this feature on the madden bus. Man this feature is for kids man. they say want to attract to the hardcore fans how the hell putting such weak *** feature attractive. IF you this feature your not a baller man seriously or a hardcore fan man. This feature is for noobs man.

forgot to add i played the demo even thought its short its not bad but still dont trust after NCAA football 09 i dont trust madden even not the same team that make it but it coming from the same company. i wait and read people opinions before i try it.

[ted23]

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Over 40 gamers rock! Too old to play video games? Maybe. Financially able to buy any game we want? Definitely. Still getting excited about a video game that most of us can't go outside and play anymore PRICELESS! I still get excited about Madden (with hope that it returns to '05 glory) and love the regular football season both college and NFL! Go Wolverines, Go Raiders!!

Well said. (except for the Raiders part).

[Spanky]

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Over 40 gamers rock!

Damn straight!!

I sometimes wish we had these games when I was a kid and had so much more time and less responsibilities. .... Then I realize if that were the case I undoubtedly would have flunked out of school and been relegated to a life of flipping burgers and mopping floors.

[Smokez4DAyz]

I'll be 34 in November. Too me, its makes no sense for me to stop playing games now, just when they are starting to look and play incredible. Since Atari 2600 I've had to 'tell' people what they were watching on the screen, now you screen resolution is almost 1:1. I've played alot of crappy games, I can't sit back and watch my 10 year old son play this new madden and I don't... are you crazy? I remember JMF on genesis when the Jets weren't even represented...Now we have Brett. I must play. Power to older gamers

[PodSquad]

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I'll be 34 in November. Too me, its makes no sense for me to stop playing games now, just when they are starting to look and play incredible. Since Atari 2600 I've had to 'tell' people what they were watching on the screen, now you screen resolution is almost 1:1. I've played alot of crappy games, I can't sit back and watch my 10 year old son play this new madden and I don't... are you crazy? I remember JMF on genesis when the Jets weren't even represented...Now we have Brett. I must play. Power to older gamers

Madden at least has half the equation going for it.

[DaveDQ]

36 years old, a wife and three boys, busy schedule from morning to night. Gaming for me is an easy going hobby that I refuse to allow to grow into something bigger than it really is.

[hndavis]

yall need to stop hatin on madden..like for real this is the best pro football game out since the 80's hands down..madden is the king of football gaming and video games itself..im going to be one fo those ppl wating in line at midnite wating for madden hopefully ill even sneak out of my moms house idc..i love madden and its all i play

[medlinke]

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I happen to think the rewind feature is great. I haven't touched Madden since EA's deal with the NFL was struck. This year though...since it looks like that crap deal is here to stay I am giving in to the hype. I will most certainly take advantage of Rewind while learning.

I also disagree that new players are a fringe audience for Madden. While I concede that the complexity of control, gameplay depth, and overall likeness to the real NFL has gotten better (and worse) over the years the core Madden player is guy in his dormroom hammering on his buddies. I played plenty of Madden in HS, but when I got to college Madden was insanely popular. We had leagues, tournaments, etc. Most of the guys that played it didn't even own a Playstation at the time.

Once I graduated if I know 3 other guys in my circle of friends who still plays Madden that'd surprise me. Everyone of them though used to love and play it though. The bottom line is that new players and casual gamers ARE the market. That's why EA has such a huge hype machine. You said it yourself that the game has lost its luster for you and that you're still going to plunk down 60 bucks for it. They don't need to market to you! Their "core" gamers will buy it regardless of gamey features. It's the casual or new player they want to hook!

[ewto16]

Should have mentioned that EA left out in-game saves, which would make the game much more enjoyable for us that have lives and wives.

[labguy]

"The only reason I list online leagues as a negative, is that they are not online franchises. Although online franchise is the obvious next step, it is unfortunate that it did not make this year’s game. I get that old tingly feeling when I think about importing a draft class from my online dynasty into my online franchise. Sounds wonderful, does it not?"

AMEN brother! I could not have said it better! Online leagues are half-***! EA needs to deliver the goods on a full online franchise mode! The league feature wouldn't feel like such an insult except the fact every board or forum I have been a part of for the last few years has been clamoring for a online franchise mode. It's like EA just hasn't been listening. Hopefully that has changed.