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Madden 09 adds ability to return missed field goals

Tuesday, May 6th, 2008 by admin

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It’s Gamestop’s Madden Monday and that means we get treated to yet another interesting Madden NFL 09 feature reveal, and this week we learn about the ability to return missed field goals. This feature should be pretty self-explanatory, when a field goal is attempted and missed, your opponent can return it for a possible score. Group breaking feature add, no? In all honestly though, the ability to return missed field goals is a no-brainer and should’ve been in Madden ever since Hester was first conceived. Returnable missed field goals, user-controlled celebrations and a heaping helping of Favre … Madden 09 is going to be a-maz-ing!

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Favre: Some young players better at Madden than the real thing

Sunday, May 4th, 2008 by admin

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Recently announced Madden NFL 09 coverboy, and retiree, Brett Favre was vocal on his future and video game honor in an interview with the Associated Press last Friday. The three-time NFL MVP discussed his future off the field along with his legacy and was very candid when the Madden honor was mentioned. “I’m not savvy enough to play this game,” Favre said. “Most of the younger generation has no idea [John Madden] coached.”

Favre ended the Madden discussion by taking a quick shot at the younger generation of NFL Pros. “Some of our guys play Madden better than they play on Sundays. And they spend more time talking about playing Madden.” Well, based on Green Bay’s 2007-2008 playoff record, the team clearly didn’t spending time talking about beating the New York Giants. Ba-zing!
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