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Madden NFL 09

Like a 13-10 overtime win, Madden 09 doesn't totally wow us but definitely gets the job done. Saddle us up for another season, even though we're a tad underwhelmed.

Genre: Sports
Release date: Aug 12, 2008
Published by: Electronic Arts
Developed by: EA Tiburon
Franchise: Madden
Features: HDTV 720p/1080i/1080p, in-game Dolby Digital
Multiplayer Modes:
Offline
2 player VS
1 player SOLO
Online
2 player VS
8 GREAT
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Screenshots updated Jul 15, 2008
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edan119 - 2 months 11 days ago
It has a major freezing problem!!!!!!!!! Madden 09 is defected. I even exchanged it and it happened again.
MykeHoncho - 2 months 13 hours ago
yea i tend to have that trouble after the game when i go to training center to work on somthing
nmbr1seahawksfan - 1 month 27 days ago
yea i agree but all around its a bad ass game
ESRB Rating
Madden NFL 09  is rated:
Everyone
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