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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# 421 JohnDoe8865 @ 09/19/08 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by SolidSnake07


	Quick question. What time zone are these guys(those responsible for sending the patch out) in? I ask because its 8:25 pm as I type this so I'm on the Eastern time zone.

My guess would the 2 a.m. patch equals a 5 a.m. EST release. I know the patch for Head Coach 09 is releasing for Xbox 360 at 5 a.m. EST, so I assume that is the case for Madden as well.

# 422 SoxFan01605 @ 09/19/08 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by SolidSnake07


	Quick question. What time zone are these guys(those responsible for sending the patch out) in? I ask because its 8:25 pm as I type this so I'm on the Eastern time zone.

Well, I'm guessing PST since Phill mentioned 2am PST... which should mean 5am for us eastcoasters

# 423 bcruise @ 09/19/08 09:34 PM

Did we really get this far in the thread without someone posting the actual post from Phil?

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	The previous patch thread has been great but I wanted to make sure everyone saw this message. As of 5:00 pm EST, we are as close as we can be to being done with the patch. It is extremely likely (80%) that both patches get released late tonight. Based on patch #1, you should expect this around 2:00 am EST. We are completing the final round of testing on the patch right now and expect to give the all clear whithin hours. I'll update again in a few hours with a confirmation of tonight's release or a delay. Delay will happen if problems are found during our final testing. Phil

# 424 03MstGT290 @ 09/19/08 09:34 PM

lets pull an all-nighter till this patch comes out lol

# 425 boooey @ 09/19/08 09:39 PM

Madden patch party?

# 426 Rhino64 @ 09/19/08 09:44 PM

what does this patch take care of i know this is asked alot just put a link if you dont want to write it. Thanks in advance guys

# 427 SoxFan01605 @ 09/19/08 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Rhino64


	what does this patch take care of i know this is asked alot just put a link if you dont want to write it. Thanks in advance guys

http://www.operationsports.com/forum...atch-news.html

Here you go.

# 428 countryboy @ 09/19/08 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by boooey


	Madden patch party?

I'm ready

# 429 SoxFan01605 @ 09/19/08 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by countryboy


	I'm ready

lol...you've got more stamina than me old man

This boy's just gonna go to bed early and hope it's there in the morning. Kinda like Christmas...without the festivities, tree, presents, cold, and hot chocolate. Oh, and no kids screaming that they want to open ALL the presents.

...okay, so it's nothing like Christmas, but I'll still be happy to see it in the a.m (assuming it drops, of course).

# 430 countryboy @ 09/19/08 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by SoxFan01605


	lol...you've got more stamina than me old man This boy's just gonna go to bed early and hope it's there in the morning. Kinda like Christmas...without the festivities, tree, presents, cold, and hot chocolate. Oh, and no kids screaming that they want to open ALL the presents. ...okay, so it's nothing like Christmas, but I'll still be happy to see it in the a.m (assuming it drops, of course).

I doubt I stay up. I'd rather go to bed and get up refreshed and ready to play. I'm just trying to stay up long enough to see if Ian/Phil have an update for us.

# 431 Phil_Frazier @ 09/19/08 10:57 PM

I'll be updating my EA thread here with the status. Waiting for final word right now from MS and Sony. I'm a little worried that they've left for the weekend.

Phil

http://forums.ea.com/mboards/thread....27794&#4227794

# 432 countryboy @ 09/19/08 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Fillycheze


	I'll be updating my EA thread here with the status. Waiting for final word right now from MS and Sony. I'm a little worried that they've left for the weekend. Phil http://forums.ea.com/mboards/thread....ageID=4227794?

the best news is that there were no issues with the patch. So now its just waiting for Sony/MS to make the patches live. My biggest worry was an issue with the patch. Now thats out of the way, its a waiting game with MS/Sony.

# 433 SolidSnake07 @ 09/19/08 11:04 PM

If they have left for the weekend it wont suprise me one bit. God forbid they put in a few extra hours and get the patch out this week.

# 434 roadman @ 09/19/08 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Fillycheze


	I'll be updating my EA thread here with the status. Waiting for final word right now from MS and Sony. I'm a little worried that they've left for the weekend. Phil http://forums.ea.com/mboards/thread....227794�

It's ok, Phil.

You did say there is a 20% chance it might not take place. It's out of your hands and control.

# 435 SolidSnake07 @ 09/19/08 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by boooey


	Madden patch party?

I love an all nighter.

# 436 Phil_Frazier @ 09/19/08 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by roadman


	It's ok, Phil. You did say there is a 20% chance it might not take place. It's out of your hands and control.

Appreciate the understanding. This is always the tricky part with patches and roster updates. At the end of the day, major elements of both are out of our direct control so talking about timelines can get you into trouble. I've tried to be more transparent this time and I'm hoping it doesn't bite me.

Phil

# 437 countryboy @ 09/19/08 11:19 PM

Phil, do they email you that they have put the patch up or right before it goes up or anything like that?

The reason I ask is trying to save some members "wear and tear" on both their systems and their minds, starting and stopping the game to see if the patch has released yet.

And you should know by now that giving timelines is the worst thing you can do. Especially here. People only see the time and whats coming. They don't see percentages, the words, maybe, should, hopefully. etc...

Thanks for keeping us informed.

# 438 bcruise @ 09/19/08 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Fillycheze


	Appreciate the understanding. This is always the tricky part with patches and roster updates. At the end of the day, major elements of both are out of our direct control so talking about timelines can get you into trouble. I've tried to be more transparent this time and I'm hoping it doesn't bite me. Phil

Trust me - those of us who are mature enough to realize things can and do go wrong GREATLY appreciate these updates.

# 439 SoxFan01605 @ 09/19/08 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Fillycheze


	Appreciate the understanding. This is always the tricky part with patches and roster updates. At the end of the day, major elements of both are out of our direct control so talking about timelines can get you into trouble. I've tried to be more transparent this time and I'm hoping it doesn't bite me. Phil

Well, I know some people will overreact, but as CB said, the important thing is the patch is functional, approved, and ready to go. I'd like it for the weekend, of course, but I suppose I could do some more crazy stuff like suck at basketball some more

# 440 Phil_Frazier @ 09/19/08 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by countryboy


	Phil, do they email you that they have put the patch up or right before it goes up or anything like that? The reason I ask is trying to save some members "wear and tear" on both their systems and their minds, starting and stopping the game to see if the patch has released yet.

Yes. They normally send us a note saying that the patch will be up at X:XX time.

Phil

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