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According to the official EA Sports simulation of Super Bowl XLIII by Madden NFL 09, the Pittsburgh Steelers will win an unprecedented sixth Super Bowl title by beating the Arizona Cardinals 28-24. Ben Roethlisberger will be named MVP. Here are some screens for your enjoyment. Click ‘em to go big.

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I’m working with Gillette and EA Sports to promote their XBOX Live Tournament — “Gillette’s Champions of Gaming!” It’s the world’s largest multi-sport gaming tournament. Anyone with an XBOX Live account can log on to the tournament and play Madden NFL 09, NBA Live 09, Tiger Woods PGA Tour® 09, NASCAR® 09 or EA Sports Soccer 09. Once you choose the game you want to play, you will be entered into some qualifying rounds. If you make it through those rounds and become a finalist in your region (North America, Asia and Europe), you will …read more

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This is the alternate cover for Madden NFL 09 with Brett Favre in a Jets uniform. The only way to get this updated version (for Xbox 360, Play Station 3, Play Station 2 or Play Station Portable) is to download it from EASports.com.
Fans are also invited to get a new online roster download. Available for Xbox 360, Xbox, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2 and Wii versions of the game, this new roster download features Brett as the starting quarterback on the N.Y. Jets and is available today as an automatic download when you play an …read more

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Celebrating 20 years of innovation and counting, Madden NFL 09 delivers its most complete NFL football package ever. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or picking up the game for the first time, players of all skill levels will enjoy a unique, yet challenging experience with the innovative Adaptive Difficulty Engine, which tailors the game to match your playing style. Instantly improve your game with the all-new virtual Training Center or incorporate feedback with EA Sports BackTrack, allowing you to learn from your mistakes on the fly. With a new broadcast presentation and online leagues, plus …read more

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I spoke with Katherine Coulthart, senior publicist and my media relations contact at EA Sports today, and she gave me the following information regarding Brett Favre and Madden NFL 09:
“Madden NFL 09 will hit stores on August 12 with Brett Favre on the cover in his Green Bay Packers uniform. We do not plan to re-issue packaging, but will offer a free downloadable cover in the coming days on easports.com featuring Brett Favre in a Jets uniform. Fans can print this new cover and insert it into the case of …read more

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The Madden NFL 09 Demo showcases some of the new and exciting features in Madden NFL 09, in stores August 12. The demo begins with the user being loaded into the all new Virtual Trainer to begin the Madden Test. The Madden Test is a Madden aptitude test of sorts, that is used to assess your Madden IQ, which drives the users custom difficulty and play settings. The Madden Test consists of 4 core game play mechanics: Passing, Rushing, Pass Defense, and Rush Defense. Gamers will be taken through the entirety of the Madden …read more