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EA Announces Madden NFL 09 Ship Date and Special Collector’s Edition

02:49 PM - March 27, 2008 by djordan

EA ANNOUNCES MADDEN NFL 09 OFFICIAL SHIP DATE
AND SPECIAL COLLECTOR’S EDITION

Madden NFL 09 20th Anniversary Collector’s Edition,
including NFL Head Coach 09, Available This Summer

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., – March 27, 2008 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced today that Madden NFL 09 will be available in retail stores in North America on August 12, including a special collector’s edition in celebration of the 20th anniversary of one of the best-selling video game franchises of all time. The Madden NFL 09 20th Anniversary Collector’s Edition will be the ultimate interactive NFL experience - featuring full versions of both Madden NFL 09 and the all-new NFL Head Coach 09, exclusive classic Madden NFL gameplay, and an extensive library of exclusive bonus video content.

“The Madden NFL franchise has a rich history, and we’re proud to be celebrating it with this definitive video game package,” says Peter Moore, president of EA SPORTS. “Featuring two deep and innovative new standalone games, as well as a host of exclusive bonus content, the Madden NFL 09 20th Anniversary Collector’s Edition is the ultimate interactive offering for both long-time Madden NFL fans and anyone who enjoys football on Sundays. I can’t think of a better way to get your NFL fix than to enjoy everything that’s unique about both Madden NFL 09 and NFL Head Coach 09, and then connecting and sharing content from both.”

Whether you prefer to make your moves on the field, from the sidelines or in the front office, the Madden NFL 09 20th Anniversary Collector’s Edition has something for every football fan. Madden NFL 09 will feature the most immersive gameplay, the richest online offerings and the most comprehensive feature depth in the history of the franchise, while NFL Head Coach 09 has been reinvented to provide a unique new NFL experience by allowing fans to be in total control of their favorite franchises. The two games offer unique experiences and then can even interact with one another with gamers being able to import their user-designed plays from NFL Head Coach 09 and put them into Madden NFL 09 to create customized playbooks for complete control on the field.

“Both Madden NFL 09 and NFL Head Coach 09 are deep and unique gaming experiences that will truly immerse sports fans of all ages, skill levels and playing styles,” says Chris Erb, EA SPORTS director of marketing. “With the Madden NFL 09 20th Anniversary Collector’s Edition, we’re bringing two great NFL games together to create the definitive football offering.”

NFL Head Coach 09 provides the complete NFL coaching experience, offering a variety of different ways to control an NFL franchise, on and off the field, in-season and off-season. With strategic game-planning features, NFL Head Coach 09 places gamers in the coach’s seat by allowing gamers to comprehensively scout the opponent, build custom playbooks, and develop a team that will adapt to the philosophy and system of an NFL franchise.

Last year’s Madden NFL 08 was honored with various awards, including the 2007 Game Critics “Best Sports Game” award at last year’s E3 Media and Business Summit, “Best Team Sports Game” from the Spike TV Video Games Awards, “Best Sports Game of the Year” by GameTrailers’ 2007 Game of the Year Awards, GameSpot’s “Best Sports Game” Reader’s Choice Award, and the “Best Sports Games” of 2007 by MSNBC. Over the past 20 years, the Madden NFL franchise has sold over 70 million* copies and has been established as one of the most revered sports video games in the industry. Since 2002, Madden NFL has been the number one selling sports game** each year in North America.

Both Madden NFL 09 and NFL Head Coach 09 are developed in Orlando, Florida by the award-winning EA Tiburon studio, which also produces NCAA® Football, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® and NASCAR® racing.

Madden NFL 09 will be available for the Xbox 360™ video game system from Microsoft, PlayStation®2 and PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment systems, Wii™, Nintendo DS™, PSP™ (PlayStation®Portable) handheld entertainment system and is rated RP by the ESRB. NFL Head Coach 09 is scheduled to ship only as a part of the Madden NFL 09 20th Anniversary Collector’s Edition, which, at a suggested retail price of $89.99 for the complete package of Madden NFL 09 and NFL Head Coach 09 plus additional exclusive bonus content, will ship on the Xbox 360™ and PLAYSTATION®3.

EA SPORTS™ is the leading interactive sports software brand in the world, with top-selling titles and franchises including Madden NFL football, FIFA Soccer, NHL® hockey, NBA LIVE basketball, NCAA® Football, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® and NASCAR® racing.

For more information about Madden NFL 09 and NFL Head Coach 09, please visit www.madden09.com

* Based on internal sales data
** According to the NPD Group

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Member Comments

# 41 Spectre @ 03/27/08 07:46 PM

Head Coach isn't available separately?

If so, lame as hell.

# 42 marshallfever @ 03/27/08 08:27 PM

I read it over at neogaf, sadly i didn't read the whole thing, the price is great. Exceptional really, a steal. If i have the money then i'll go for the collectors edition since its only $30 more and you get a whole another level of the game.

# 43 Mr.Wednesday @ 03/27/08 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Spectre


	Head Coach isn't available separately? If so, lame as hell.

Spectre, were you thinking about getting Head Coach but not Madden? I was actually looking forward to Head Coach more than Madden. I was going to wait and see how Madden turned out this year before I made a purchase. I agree, it sucks.

# 44 Spectre @ 03/27/08 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Wednesday


	Spectre, were you thinking about getting Head Coach but not Madden? I was actually looking forward to Head Coach more than Madden. I was going to wait and see how Madden turned out this year before I made a purchase. I agree, it sucks.

Yup- I (briefly) enjoyed Head Coach for the PC last year. For that type of game, the PC option is priceless- the game was actually decent with the slider tweaks on the PC. I much prefer Head Coach to Madden.

It's a money maneuver, I just have to deal with it.

# 45 Mr.Wednesday @ 03/27/08 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spectre


	Yup- I (briefly) enjoyed Head Coach for the PC last year. For that type of game, the PC option is priceless- the game was actually decent with the slider tweaks on the PC. I much prefer Head Coach to Madden. It's a money maneuver, I just have to deal with it.

Same here. I had it for the PC too. I saw for 20 bucks a few months after it's release and gave it a shot. Reading about the new features in HC 09 had me intrigued. I'm still going to take a wait and see on this one.

# 46 mvb34 @ 03/27/08 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ewto16


	Saying a game sold a million copies when it is bundled with another game really isn't the same as selling a million on it's own. That would be like Microsoft releasing some total crap game (Elmo's ABC's) with Halo 3 and boasting when they release Elmo's ABC's 2 that the first copy sold 5 million copies. It is dishonest marketing.

Its not because you don't have to buy the special edition. If they sell a million its because people wanted Head Coach 09

# 47 mvb34 @ 03/27/08 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by bcruise


	They had BETTER sell HC separately - I'm not buying Madden to get that game (I'm not even sure if I'm getting HC yet)

You don't have to buy the special collector's edition.

# 48 Cusefan @ 03/28/08 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by jeetaa6


	I'm wondering if EA put no effort at all into Franchise mode this year and they're throwing HC into a bundle so us Franchisers will shut up? I wouldn't doubt it. I just don't understand how current gen Madden could have all the features it did and be the great game it was, and the 3 versions on next gen have all sucked. How does that happen?

if you could sync the two, that would be all right with me. I wouldnt mind switching out dvds if that meant a rediculously deep franchise mode.

# 49 Sausage @ 03/28/08 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Cusefan


	if you could sync the two, that would be all right with me. I wouldnt mind switching out dvds if that meant a rediculously deep franchise mode.

I don't believe they planned it to sync; more of a coincidence. They playbook thing is cool for the offensive gurus of the board, but I don't see how your franchise would sync with HCs franchise. I feel a let down coming come August and I feel bad for those gamers who just play sports game. Peace.

# 50 RGiles36 @ 03/28/08 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by jeetaa6


	I'm wondering if EA put no effort at all into Franchise mode this year and they're throwing HC into a bundle so us Franchisers will shut up? I wouldn't doubt it. I just don't understand how current gen Madden could have all the features it did and be the great game it was, and the 3 versions on next gen have all sucked. How does that happen?

I don't think so. I'm sure EA is wise enough to know that not everyone will purchase the Collector's Edition of Madden 09. So for those that don't, I don't think EA would try to give them the short end of the stick just b/c they didn't spend the extra cash for the CE.

Given the backlash they received from the community in regards to the franchise issues in Madden '08, I doubt they would MAKE you have to purchase Head Coach just to get a complete franchise mode.

# 51 ewto16 @ 03/28/08 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by mvb34


	Its not because you don't have to buy the special edition. If they sell a million its because people wanted Head Coach 09

So if I sell a Halo 3 special edition that comes with Elmo's ABCs and includes old versions of Halo 1 and 2 and some behind the scenes stuff and it sells 3 million copies, is it still OK next year to say that people bought 3 million copies of Elmo's ABC?

# 52 ewto16 @ 03/28/08 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mvb34


	You don't have to buy the special collector's edition.

Yes, if you want to play Head Coach you do. Can't people read???

Quote:


	Madden NFL 09 will be available for the Xbox 360 video game system from Microsoft, PlayStation®2 and PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment systems, Wii, Nintendo DS, PSP (PlayStation®Portable) handheld entertainment system and is rated RP by the ESRB. NFL Head Coach 09 is scheduled to ship only as a part of the Madden NFL 09 20th Anniversary Collector's Edition, which, at a suggested retail price of $89.99 for the complete package of Madden NFL 09 and NFL Head Coach 09 plus additional exclusive bonus content, will ship on the Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION®3.

# 53 JMD @ 03/28/08 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Kev5890


	http://www.easports.com/madden09/ Site just went live

Yeah and it's full of a bunch of nothing.

# 54 noplace @ 03/28/08 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Kev5890


	http://ps3.ign.com/articles/854/854928p1.html On release it now says "US: Not available separately"

So those that get Madden only will be handicapped by the lack of a playbook creator? Thats pure BS if true!! I cant see buying 3,4 football games this year...Shyt I can barely get alot of play out of 2...

# 55 BlackNGold @ 03/28/08 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ewto16


	So if I sell a Halo 3 special edition that comes with Elmo's ABCs and includes old versions of Halo 1 and 2 and some behind the scenes stuff and it sells 3 million copies, is it still OK next year to say that people bought 3 million copies of Elmo's ABC?

LoL! Keep it gping this is great!

# 56 ewto16 @ 03/28/08 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackNGold


	LoL! Keep it gping this is great!

Furthering the example, does anyone think Crackdown would have been so "successful" if it didn't include a key to the Halo 3 beta? Probably a million people bought that crap game just to get the beta key.

# 57 mvb34 @ 03/28/08 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ewto16


	Yes, if you want to play Head Coach you do. Can't people read???

I don't still don't see a problem, If you buy the collection editor and don't want Madden then ebay it or take back to gamestop

# 58 mvb34 @ 03/28/08 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ewto16


	So if I sell a Halo 3 special edition that comes with Elmo's ABCs and includes old versions of Halo 1 and 2 and some behind the scenes stuff and it sells 3 million copies, is it still OK next year to say that people bought 3 million copies of Elmo's ABC?

Is the Halo 3 special edition is the only version I can buy?

# 59 ewto16 @ 03/28/08 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mvb34


	I don't still don't see a problem, If you buy the collection editor and don't want Madden then ebay it or take back to gamestop

Ummm...how about the fact that you just paid $90 for Head Coach, when if it was released seperately, it should have been no more than $60?

Sure you could say that you will get $30ish back in credit for Madden, but there is no guarantee that you can trade it in. You won't have a box for Madden, if you want to keep it for Head Coach, or Gamestop might not except it as a trade-in without Head Coach included, since it is technically incomplete.

# 60 ewto16 @ 03/28/08 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mvb34


	Is the Halo 3 special edition is the only version I can buy?

It is the only way that you can get Elmo's ABCs, which is supposed to be improved from the previous version and includes a whole new set of features that people have been asking for since it released, like being able to customize the order of the questions and import Elmo into Halo 3.

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