Madden 09 News Post

Madden 09 Quick Patch #2 Update From EA

09:51 PM - September 3, 2008 by Ian_Cummings

I'm back now and wanted to relay some news - we found and fixed the Franchise freezing issue that some have been seeing and decided to delay the patch a couple of days in order to get that in. Major thanks to this community ...a few folks here on OperationSports actually emailed me PS3 Franchise files which allowed us to track the issue down much more quickly. You guys rock - as always!

The patch is now at our internal quality control group, and then on to Sony and Microsoft by (we think) Friday.

We are still targeting about 2-3 weeks from now for the patch to drop, and of course I will keep you updated as things progress.

Ian

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# 221 xV3L0CiTY @ 09/14/08 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Hunsy34


	Does that mean there will be no DCL?

Que?

# 222 SolidSnake07 @ 09/14/08 09:10 AM

Ok this has got to be the week the patch is released. It was announced two Mondays ago so this week has to be it. Right now I have N+ and Castle Crashers to keep my mind off of Madden 09.............. somewhat.

# 223 AnybodyKilla @ 09/14/08 12:43 PM

It's funny, that I spend money on a game to play it and it sits in the case waiting for a patch just to make it fun again...

Really?

# 224 catfish9-5 @ 09/14/08 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by AnybodyKilla


	It's funny, that I spend money on a game to play it and it sits in the case waiting for a patch just to make it fun again... Really?

same here. Purchased the "collectors edition" and I have two games in need of a patch and the only collecting is the dust on games not being played.

# 225 ab2c4 @ 09/14/08 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by AnybodyKilla


	It's funny, that I spend money on a game to play it and it sits in the case waiting for a patch just to make it fun again... Really?

Same with me also. Even when patch #2 comes out I will still be waiting for the DLC to hopefully be released. I NEED those cpu sliders. I stopped being mad about this game and NCAA 09, it's just not worth it. I will guarantee that next year will be the first year I don't pre-order Madden and NCAA. I am giving both games at least a month after their release and will really look at all of the user complaints and compliments before I decide on buying these games or not.

I am also not going to read any professional reviews next year either (IGN, Gamespot, etc.) because they just aren't accurate. I am going strictly on user reviews.

# 226 manny2k8 @ 09/14/08 01:47 PM

I am definitely doing the same thing as you next season ab2c4.

I got really pulled into the hype again and picked up the CE edition and it sits waiting for the fixes I need to get a good franchise going. Fortunately there have been some other great sport releases this year that have been keeping me busy "Tiger 09, NHL 09" so it is making the time go faster.

I'm still very disappointed in some of the obvious issues that were missed and hope this is the patches of all patches!

Back to BAP...

# 227 Jet Sufferer @ 09/14/08 08:36 PM

Great on everything except for the use of the word "drop", ugh.

# 228 JohnDoe8865 @ 09/15/08 01:57 AM

Add me to the list of guys who spent $96 + after tax and I'm waiting for a patch for both Madden and Head Coach 09. Can't start a franchise yet in either game, only play now.

# 229 mavfan21 @ 09/15/08 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnDoe8865


	Add me to the list of guys who spent $96 + after tax and I'm waiting for a patch for both Madden and Head Coach 09. Can't start a franchise yet in either game, only play now.

Same here. I got the CE, saw that both games were pretty much broken (I only play Madden for Franchise Mode) and haven't played either since Aug. 13th.

This has NEVER happened to me with any other game. No other big budget, major developer game I own has shipped with entirely broken (Scouting) and unplayable (Franchise progression/player editing bug) flaws.

THAT BEING SAID, I am pleased this current developer team seems intent on addressing issues quickly and taking feedback.

# 230 jvaccaro @ 09/15/08 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ab2c4


	I am also not going to read any professional reviews next year either (IGN, Gamespot, etc.) because they just aren't accurate. I am going strictly on user reviews.

Yeah, this really bugged me about Madden '09. The reviews seemed to be through the roof! I realized some game crippling bugs on day one, so I'm convinced these guys either play one quarter and write a review, or don't know football (funny, the european reviews were glowing), or unfortunately they're paid off...

# 231 dartkgr @ 09/15/08 01:12 PM

any actual datye that the patch will be out, they've been say a couple weeks since aug 25th.

# 232 phillyfan23 @ 09/15/08 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by dartkgr


	any actual datye that the patch will be out, they've been say a couple weeks since aug 25th.

tell me about it

I wouldn't be surprised if it comes out mid-october....i'm actually expecting that.

Oh microsoft couldn't do this couldn't do that yadda yadda yadda
we delayed so we could do it right yadda yadda yadda....

# 233 boooey @ 09/15/08 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by TheFuture15


	The patch is now at our internal quality control group, and then on to Sony and Microsoft by (we think) Friday. We are still targeting about 2-3 weeks from now for the patch to drop, and of course I will keep you updated as things progress. Ian

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Originally Posted by dartkgr


	any actual datye that the patch will be out, they've been say a couple weeks since aug 25th.

Ok, Ian's post was on Sept 3. So in a best case scenario if the patch did in fact get out to MS/Sony by the Friday Sept 5th (we still do not have confirmation from Ian that is the case).. 2 Weeks from then would be this Friday the 19th.

3 Weeks from then would put it at Friday Sept 26.

I would say if we are lucky, maybe this Friday, but seeing how much red tape is involved to just get out a freakin patch, I would say we still have another 9 -11 days before we see it.

# 234 dwmoss @ 09/15/08 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by boooey


	Ok, Ian's post was on Sept 3. So in a best case scenario if the patch did in fact get out to MS/Sony by the Friday Sept 5th (we still do not have confirmation from Ian that is the case).. 2 Weeks from then would be this Friday the 19th. 3 Weeks from then would put it at Friday Sept 26. I would say if we are lucky, maybe this Friday, but seeing how much red tape is involved to just get out a freakin patch, I would say we still have another 9 -11 days before we see it.

Agreed, It would be nice to get some confirmation that this still is the time table...

dm

# 235 jeffglisson @ 09/15/08 01:50 PM

http://www.pastapadre.com/category/o...the-line-drive

The second patch for Madden 09 may be out by the end of the week. There is always some level of uncertainty surrounding these things however.

# 236 DrStrangepork @ 09/15/08 01:52 PM

I'm hoping that this patch does what it did for NCAA 09, which saved the game for me. Otherwise this game is getting traded faster than any previous version of Madden.

# 237 canes2008 @ 09/15/08 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by jeffglisson


	http://www.pastapadre.com/category/o...the-line-drive The second patch for Madden 09 may be out by the end of the week. There is always some level of uncertainty surrounding these things however.

I bet only for the 360. Ps3 probably the 26th

# 238 countryboy @ 09/15/08 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by jeffglisson


	http://www.pastapadre.com/category/o...the-line-drive The second patch for Madden 09 may be out by the end of the week. There is always some level of uncertainty surrounding these things however.

I wonder if Pasta has some "inside information" or if he's just giving his best guess based on the info thats be given thus far.

# 239 RoyalBoyle78 @ 09/15/08 03:55 PM

I haven't played Madden over 3 weeks, I'm patiently waiting for the patch, but ever since this thread was released on the news of Patch 2 Ian hasn't show his face around here, was is that. A simple stiop to let us know something much be grateful.

# 240 GrayFox51 @ 09/15/08 04:51 PM

Now I REALLY need this patch. I can't train my players anymore, it locks up on the loading screen!

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