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Madden 10 is loaded with micro-transactions

Posted on August 9, 2009 at 05:56 PM.

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This is a little piece i found while surfing for info. Thought you guys might find interesting if you dont already know about them. I really dont what to think about it til I see them for myself, I dont think It will stop me from liking the game (or help me like it more) as is.

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By:Brad Nicholson, Destructoid.com

While Bethesda may have backed off after horse armor, Electronic Arts continues to keep micro-transactions at the forefront of its downloadable content strategies. The latest title supported by a bunch of ticky-tacky DLC is Madden 10.

A You tube video has surfaced displaying the megaton of content that will be offered when the game hits retail in a few days. Most of it only affects Franchise Mode. You can download advanced trainers, staff, and scouts as well as a plethora of game-breakers such as temporary boosts to player and coaching statistics.

It may sound like overload, and it is in many ways it is, but don�t fret too much: these micro-downloadables aren�t malicious. As far as we can tell, EA isn�t selling modes or other frill content players are accustomed to receiving with the purchase of a core Madden game.

The one offensive scrap of optional content we�ve spotted is something called �Elite Status.� IGN covered the content (400 Microsoft Points) moons ago. It�s a download geared towards good players, adding a harder difficulty setting and special online lobbies just for them.

Madden 10 will be a success -- there�s no doubt about it. But we wonder how these micro-transactions (whatever the price) will sit with NFL-starved consumers. Guess we�ll to wait and see.

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Comments

# 1 teebee @ Aug 9

Thing is, EA made Tiger Woods so bleeping difficult that it's very very difficult (or at least moreso than normal) to unlock things without paying for them

I'm calling Horse**** on EA for these things

# 2 deaduck @ Aug 10

Eh...nobody is forcing anybody, to first of all, buy the game...then the downloads. Seems like most think of Madden as a unalienable civil right instead of just a game.

# 3 dal_hawk @ Aug 10

Thing that bothers me is how you compare sports titles to other games in development. You got some games that take three years of work before seeing any money come back, and usually in those titles you don't see expansion for additional cost come out until the community is growing old of it.

# 4 mactraxx @ Aug 10

You know I would not mind it so much if it was something with more substance like throw back (way back) leather helmets or stadiums that dont exist anymore but to buy elite status in the madden community or virtual coaches I think i will just stick with the game...Thanks.