Madden NFL 09 Goes Gold

[Exonerated]

Wow. This is a topic about nothing. Its not even meant for hype. It just means the game is complete and ready for testing and manufacturing.

Yet people still bash EA?

wtf. Someone said he plays a game with no bugs and glitches? woah. Now who's really drink the kool-aid.

[g2thecore]

What does drinking the Kool-Aid mean anyways? I'm sorry I may be a noob to these terms.

[Exonerated]

The saying "Do not drink the Kool-Aid" now commonly refers to the Jonestown tragedy, meaning "Do not trust any group you find to be a little on the kooky side," or "Whatever they tell you, do not believe it too strongly."Fox News commentator Bill O'Reilly is famous for using the term in this manner.
Having "drunk the Kool-Aid" also refers to being a strong or fervent believer in a particular philosophy or mission -- wholeheartedly or blindly believing in its virtues.

[Alliball]

Quote: Originally Posted by Exonerated

The saying "Do not drink the Kool-Aid" now commonly refers to the Jonestown tragedy, meaning "Do not trust any group you find to be a little on the kooky side," or "Whatever they tell you, do not believe it too strongly."Fox News commentator Bill O'Reilly is famous for using the term in this manner. Having "drunk the Kool-Aid" also refers to being a strong or fervent believer in a particular philosophy or mission -- wholeheartedly or blindly believing in its virtues.

After "I seen...", this is becoming the most over used phrase on OS.

[g2thecore]

Quote: Originally Posted by Exonerated

The saying "Do not drink the Kool-Aid" now commonly refers to the Jonestown tragedy, meaning "Do not trust any group you find to be a little on the kooky side," or "Whatever they tell you, do not believe it too strongly."Fox News commentator Bill O'Reilly is famous for using the term in this manner. Having "drunk the Kool-Aid" also refers to being a strong or fervent believer in a particular philosophy or mission -- wholeheartedly or blindly believing in its virtues.

Thanks for breaking it down to me bro.....Appreciate it.

[opd897]

Quote: Originally Posted by countryboy

Wow! People are quick to criticize. Deeming the game basically unplayable or thinking its going to have major bugs in it just because its gone gold, apparently early? This forum never ceases to amaze me.

I think what people are saying / believing is that the trust for EA / Madden has gone out the window with their next - gen installments. Many of us have been let down the past 3 years with this game and people just have come to expect something or many things to be wrong with the game. Now with the game having gone gold much earlier than other games do before shipping it just raises concerns / suspicions even more. Not sure we should be criticizing just yet but it does raise suspicions and based on the past few installments, I believe rightfully so.

Everyone wants this game to be great. I just want the game to be PLAYABLE, meaning I play it and am able to enjoy it and have fun. Time will tell.

[Solidice]

Quote: Originally Posted by opd897

I think what people are saying / believing is that the trust for EA / Madden has gone out the window with their next - gen installments. Many of us have been let down the past 3 years with this game and people just have come to expect something or many things to be wrong with the game. Now with the game having gone gold much earlier than other games do before shipping it just raises concerns / suspicions even more. Not sure we should be criticizing just yet but it does raise suspicions and based on the past few installments, I believe rightfully so. Everyone wants this game to be great. I just want the game to be PLAYABLE, meaning I play it and am able to enjoy it and have fun. Time will tell.

but it didn't. most games are in "final code" 1-2 months before release. the only ones that might get away with it would be 1st-party titles(MS made games for 360, Sony made games for PS3). most companies don't release any news about it till after the certification process is complete, which is why you usually don't see any "gone gold" news till a week or 2 before release.

[countryboy]

Quote: Originally Posted by Solidice

but it didn't. most games are in "final code" 1-2 months before release. the only ones that might get away with it would be 1st-party titles(MS made games for 360, Sony made games for PS3). most companies don't release any news about it till after the certification process is complete, which is why you usually don't see any "gone gold" news till a week or 2 before release.

exactly. I mean has it gotten to the point where now EA can't even "go gold" without receiving backlash or stirring up conspiracy theories? I mean, wait and see what bugs and glitches are in the game and how "major/minor" they are, and then you can start the theories of "well, if they wouldn't have gone gold so soon..." etc..etc...

Wait until there is something to be concerned about before becoming concerned.