Archive for the ‘Madden’ Category
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NBA Live roster update details
I have received the list of changes that have been made with the first NBA Live 08 roster update which was released today for the 360 and PS3. Only player movement was made in this update. No ratings were adjusted. Unfortunately it looks like there will be no updates to the FIBA rosters despite earlier statements to the contrary. The next roster update will probably arrive sometime around All-Star Weekend. Continue on to view the full list. (more…)...
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Madden patch #2 released
The second and more significant patch for Madden 08 has been pushed live by Microsoft. Those with the 360 version will be prompted to download the patch as the game loads up. The PS3 version is expected to receive the patch soon as well. When is dependent on Sony but it is in their hands. As previously reported the patch addresses the following issues: (more…)...
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The latest update on the Madden patch
It appears that the long awaited second patch for Madden 08 is nearing clearance for release. There should be an EA producer blog coming very soon that will have more details on when it can be expected. This is the patch that will address the main issues with the game such as the high rate of fumbles and franchise mode freezes. It is possible but unlikely they'll be providing a specific date so we may be looking at range. The impression I get is by the end of next week but there is no ...
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NBA Ballers: Chosen One announced
Midway today announced the return of the NBA Ballers franchise. "Chosen One" will be coming to the Xbox 360 and PS3 this coming spring. It appears that along with its arcade style counterpart in NBA Street they will once again begin alternating years of release on the 360/PS3 as had previously been done on the PS2/Xbox. I have added the four initial screenshots of the game to the gallery. The fast-paced one-on-one and two-on-two action returns as players can select from more than 65 N...
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EA Jersey creator contest has a winner
After sorting through 30,000 submissions over the course of about six weeks EA has selected the winner of the jersey creator contest. The Golden State Warriors submission above was deemed to be the best. This jersey will be a free download in NBA Live 09. I went through the jerseys labeled as "EA Favorites" and found some I liked a lot even more than the one that was chosen as the winner. I previously spotlighted a handful and I still am somewhat partial to the two Grizzlies entries. Clic...
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Madden 08 roster update #5 details
A new roster update has been released for the 360 and PS3 versions of Madden 08. This represents the fifth update of the year so far though nine weeks of the NFL season. For tracking all of the roster updates throughout the year make sure to visit the roster update tag page. Continue on to view all of the changes such as the ratings up/down, weapons losses/additions, transactions, and contracts. There are a ton of them, and included again are explanations for each. (more…)...
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Adrian Peterson: Madden 09 cover front-runner
Last year prior to the Madden 08 cover announcement I supported the idea of putting selecting Devin Hester. There was no doubt he was one of the most valuable players in the league and arguably the most exciting. The impact he had for his team was unmatched although in a non-traditional way through special teams. This year it's another rookie that looks like he could be the most appealing option for the Madden cover. Adrian Peterson has quickly established himself as the best RB in the ...
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Madden curse En Espanol
As I've written about previously I'm not a believer in the Madden curse. It is often reached for when the media wants an easy article to write. They'll wait on a natural event to occur and then jump on it, as if it was clever that they made the connection. However in this case the coincidence warrants mention. Chargers DE Luis Castillo, who was recently pegged for the cover of Madden 08 En Espanol releasing in December, left the game against the Vikings on Sunday after injuring his knee a...
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