Madden NFL 09
is an American football video game based on the National Football League that was published by EA Sports and developed by EA Tiburon. It is the 20th annual installment in the
Madden NFL
video game franchise. This game is known for realistic graphics and big hits. The game was released for the Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Wii, Xbox and Xbox 360 consoles, as well as mobile devices. It was also the last game ever made for the Xbox.
Unlike previous versions, the game was not released for the PC. EA Sports has said that they are "retooling the PC version" after not making 09. Despite these claims of 'retooling', PC users were again ignored the following year as no Windows version of Madden 10 were released.In June 2009, EA Sports announced that for the year 2010, the games Madden NFL, NCAA Football, NASCAR, NHL, NBA Live, and Tiger Woods PGA Tour would not be shipped for Microsoft Windows.
The Wii version of the game is titled
Madden NFL 09 All-Play
and was launched under EA Sports' new
All-Play
brand exclusive to the platform, taking a slightly different approach to the game and taking advantage of the motion controls.
The 20th Anniversary Collector's Edition of
Madden NFL 09
includes
NFL Head Coach 09
, an alternative case, an exclusive version of
John Madden Football '93
with updated teams and rosters and bonus video content and clips.
A demo of the game was released on Xbox Live Marketplace and PlayStation Network. The standard version and the anniversary package were released on August 12, 2008.
As of August 12, 2008, the game was the last title released for the original Xbox.
A Spanish language version of the game was released on September 17, 2008 for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 platforms.
Features
Note: Some of these features may only apply to the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions of the game.
Presentation
New Booth Commentators
: The game featured the two man broadcast team of Tom Hammond and Cris Collinsworth for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions .
Broadcast Plus Presentation Styles/EA Sports Ticker
: Starting line-up banners, coin toss and pre-game introduction slightly changed from previous installments, Banner System. The game features EA Sports Broadcast advertising and new camera angles. Also a new ticker that drives home the new broadcast look.
Enhanced Play Calling System
: Picture-in-Picture play calling system allowing the player to view and instant replay and stats.
New Cameras
: Minor camera changes such as focuses on moments such as break aways and hard hits. Also a variety of new pre-play and post-play cameras
Improved sidelines
: More people on the sideline, including a variety of security, coaches, and players. These characters have slightly more activity and emotions than previous versions. However, there is still a problem with realism due to there being no officials seen (including chain gang)
Online
Video Highlights
: save highlights to be shared with other players
Improved online leagues
: server-based leagues, supporting up to 75 players, with full schedules including the playoffs (up to seven rounds) and the Super Bowl as well as draft and trade support. Schedules can be played in a round-robin style as well.
Graphics
Improved Graphics
: Improved stadium models, new weather effects such as snow, rain & "movie weather", new lighting models, new realistic player models, improved team fans, field goal nets, and clear visors. Players can now see the football players have mud, rain, and snow on their jerseys.
Supporting features
Franchise mode
: Identical to previous installments in the series with the minor adjustment that simulated stats have been improved (e.g. more running backs gaining 1,000+ yards in one season).
Return of Last-Gen Features
: Grudge Match, Bluff Play Art, Set Audibles, Slide Protection, Formation Subs on play call.
Madden Moments
: re-play through a number of real-life situations from the 2007-2008 NFL season.
Rivalries
: rivalry games have special value, play-off games have more crowd and television intensity and different presentation elements.
Gameplay features
Total Control Animation System
: allows the player to break free from a tackle using special moves
Playbook Renovation
: including team specific defensive playbook & new offense playbooks.
User Celebrations
: several animated sequences to choose from upon scoring a touchdown(eg. Lambeau Leap, dunk ball over goal post, ram head-first into the wall like Gus Frerotte, etc.)
Weather Specific Animations
: weather will have visual effect on gameplay with slipping, sliding, and other animations specific to bad weather conditions.
Other features
: return missed field goals, bobble catches, pass tuning, set audibles, slide protection, bluff play art, smart routes, post play continuation, post play help-ups, ball carrier combo moves, live pre-play defense, new wrap-up tackling system, improved foot pinning, new catch system, gameplay slider, realistic fatigue, improved gang tackles, true penalty based animations, new fumble system, new player weapon types, new tackling engine & animations
New Running/Ball-Carrier Engine
: total control system, new transition system, character grounding with foot-plant, new procedural animation system, realistic momentum, new locomotion system, improved visuals and animations, left and right stick moves, and directional diving.
Wii exclusive features
Madden NFL 09 All-Play
for the Wii has several new exclusive features:
5 on 5 Mode
: A new, faster paced arcade style football mode played on a smaller field. Ironically, one of the main sticking points John Madden demanded in a football video game before he put his name on it was that it had to be "real", 11-on-11 football.The plays you can call on offense are short pass, medium pass, long pass, or run. The plays you can call on defense are cover short, cover medium, cover long and blitz.
All New Playcalling
: Three unique playbooks are available based on difficulty, ranging from Easy to Advanced.
Call Your Shots
: Call Your Shots allows the player to create his or her own plays on the fly and direct receivers where they should run, using the pointer function of the Wii Remote. It can be easily applied in-game by pressing the A button and drawing the corresponding player's route.
Celebrate Your Success
: Allows the player to use the Wii Remote and Nunchuk to trigger celebrations after a touchdown, interception, or sack. By successfully doing this, players receive a small performance boost that enhances their gameplay. This mode is applied when you score a touchdown, sack a QB, or anything of the positive subject.
Improved Tackling System
: Swing the Wii Remote to deliver big hits.
Easy field Goal kicks
Just hold the A button and swing the Wii Remote forward.
Secret Battle Mode
Battle world-famous rap artist, Jordan "My hair line is rapidly receding" Woods, in the game play mode of your choice.
Big Head Mode
-All players have huge heads.
DS exclusive features
Fun, Accessible Family Play
—Now anybody can dominate the game like a pro with all-new EA SPORTS Rookie Mode. Simplified playcalling controls and an easy-to-use passing system make Madden NFL 09 the most accessible football game ever.
All-New Playcalling—Players
of all skill levels can be competitive by calling plays from three unique playbooks, ranging from Easy to Advanced. Intelligent Coach Tips provide instant feedback to help you become a better player on the fly.
Deliver Big Hits with
Ease—Dominate
on the defensive side of the ball with an all-new one-button control scheme featuring assisted player movement allowing new players to enjoy early success.
New Player Indicators
—Find the open man effortlessly with the help of new open receiver icons identifying who’s open or covered. Wide-open receivers help you out even more, calling for the ball by waving their arms. Player indicators also tell you when to evade an approaching defender or perform a crushing tackle.
Wi-Fi Multiplayer Returns
—Back by popular demand, play head-to-head against a friend over Wi- Fi, including single-card mode that allows you to challenge anyone with a Nintendo DS, or play with up to seven other players in Wireless mode.
All-New Rec Room Mini-Games
—Push your football skills to the limit with all-new mini-games made exclusively for the DS.
Includes
DGamer
-the all new online community exclusively for Disney gamers. Create unique 3-D avatars, create a persistent profile, chat with friends in an N
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