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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# 241 SolidSnake07 @ 09/15/08 05:00 PM

If the patch isnt out by Friday I will be soooooooooooo pissed I may go back on my word and get the PS2 version of Madden or get NCAA 09 instead.

# 242 jlfarris @ 09/15/08 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by countryboy


	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.

In the forum on his site, he makes it sound like he asked someone about it, and the latest word is that it may be end of this week.

http://www.pastapadre.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1353

# 243 countryboy @ 09/15/08 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by jlfarris


	In the forum on his site, he makes it sound like he asked someone about it, and the latest word is that it may be end of this week. http://www.pastapadre.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1353

thanks for the heads up.

# 244 Phil_Frazier @ 09/15/08 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jlfarris


	In the forum on his site, he makes it sound like he asked someone about it, and the latest word is that it may be end of this week. http://www.pastapadre.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1353

He asked me about it. I'll confirm for this thread that we're *hoping* that we get approval this week. My fingers are crossed...

If MS or Sony find issues with the patch this week, it will likely mean that we'll see a delay by a couple of weeks.

Phil

# 245 countryboy @ 09/15/08 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Fillycheze


	He asked me about it. I'll confirm for this thread that we're hoping that we get approval this week. My fingers are crossed... If MS or Sony find issues with the patch this week, it will likely mean that we'll see a delay by a couple of weeks. Phil

Does approval mean that it goes up the same day as approval or does the patch "go live" a day or two after approval?

Sorry, trying to make sure I have things in order. Thanks for the info Phil. As always, greatly appreciated.

# 246 countryboy @ 09/15/08 07:40 PM

One more question Phil.

Can you clarify as to whether or not franchises will have to be started over for the patch to take effect? I know that Ian stated earlier that you shouldn't have to, but with the new addition of the fix for the franchise freezing issue, I was wondering what the status was now in regards to re-starting franchises?

Thanks again.

# 247 Phil_Frazier @ 09/15/08 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by countryboy


	Does approval mean that it goes up the same day as approval or does the patch "go live" a day or two after approval? Sorry, trying to make sure I have things in order. Thanks for the info Phil. As always, greatly appreciated.

The patch is normally posted within 24 hours of approval. As soon as we have approval from both parties and a confirmation on when they plan to release the patch, we'll post here.

Phil

# 248 countryboy @ 09/15/08 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Fillycheze


	The patch is normally posted within 24 hours of approval. As soon as we have approval from both parties and a confirmation on when they plan to release the patch, we'll post here. Phil

Thank you very much. And again, your interaction is greatly appreciated.

# 249 BroMontana82 @ 09/15/08 07:50 PM

do you know if this would include the DLC as well?

# 250 Phil_Frazier @ 09/15/08 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by sambf12


	do you know if this would include the DLC as well?

No DLC with patch #2. We're still working on some technical challenges with our DLC goals. We'll have an update on those in the coming weeks.

Phil

# 251 countryboy @ 09/15/08 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Fillycheze


	No DLC with patch #2. We're still working on some technical challenges with our DLC goals. We'll have an update on those in the coming weeks. Phil

thats cool. The only thing that I'm looking forward to in the DLC is the accelerated clock as I don't mess with sliders.

Patch 2 is big for me for the penalty sliders being amplified, the cpu doesn't run out of bounds while switching hands, and the fact that the cpu will take a little more time before snapping the ball giving me time to make an extra adjustment or two.

# 252 LowerWolf @ 09/15/08 08:43 PM

Phil,

I know it's been asked a bunch of times, so it may have been answered already, but I haven't seen it: Now that the patch fixes the freezing problem, will it still work with existing franchises? Or will we have to start over?

Thanks for all the info you guys have provided. It's appreciated.

# 253 widoutkrew @ 09/16/08 12:00 AM

When is this patch coming out. I can't even play my game now. It freeze everytime i try to save. I don't think i pay for this game to have it sit there and play music for me. Please someone, phil ian, EA Sports, Sony anyone, get this patch out!!!!!!! Ask John madden to get it out, i don't care. Just get it done and get it done soon!

# 254 fantasysportsguy @ 09/16/08 12:07 AM

I think thats the $10,000 question widoutkrew......but nobody knows the answer.

# 255 Quint75 @ 09/16/08 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Fillycheze


	No DLC with patch #2. We're still working on some technical challenges with our DLC goals. We'll have an update on those in the coming weeks. Phil

Please tell me that CPU sliders are still in the mix...

# 256 widoutkrew @ 09/16/08 12:17 AM

please, i didn't mind too much about the robo qb or the progression but now the freezing, that is just unacceptable. I can't even continue my fanchise. Everytime i try to save anything it freeze. Anyone having the same problem?

# 257 Tweeg @ 09/16/08 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Quint75


	Please tell me that CPU sliders are still in the mix...

# 258 SolidSnake07 @ 09/16/08 01:00 AM

Hey has anyone wondered what type of hours these guys work? I mean how many hours are they at work on these issues and other stuff? Just curious.

# 259 Tecahl @ 09/16/08 01:46 AM

Over 9000 hours.

# 260 kyser01 @ 09/16/08 03:02 AM

Office LB comment was absolutely hilarious!

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