We’ve finally got some gameplay footage from Madden NFL 09 — and it’s more than the two seconds or so that we saw in the teaser trailer. This trailer showcases just under a minute and a half of video. For the most part, it comprises people getting (and trying to avoid getting) tackled. If you find smash-mouth football unsettling, or you just don’t like seeing people get the crap kicked out of them, you may not want to click the ‘play’ triangle above.
Obviously, people are excited about NaturalMotion’s upcoming football game, Backbreaker, for many reasons — not the least of which is that it’ll make use of the company’s already-famous Euphoria physics engine. The tackle animations in Madden 09 don’t look quite as realistic, but they’re not too shabby, either. It’s clear that EA Tiburon has been working diligently to improve that aspect of the game. The “flow” of the game looks much better than it has in the past.
Still, am I the only person who feels that any and all football videogame footage should be set to NFL Films music? That stuff is inspiring. Oh, well...this trailer is all about the visual impact of Madden 09, and on that front, it delivers. Hit the comments to let us know what you think of it.
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the rules have changed, sports fans....this ones gonna be a
TOUCHDOWN
Seems like the only reason this video exists is to counter the Backbreaker video. But there's no way in hell Madden's tackles can touch that.
I love football as much as the next guy, but I've lost a lot of interest in football games over the years. And while it looks good, I'm not sure I'm ready to fork over $$ for a football game that I'll play not nearly as much as I should for plunking down $60. Also, Madden games have been more about football as a whole rather than bone breaking hits.
Just GOD make it good. I'm getting the collectors because the managing aspect of head coach appeals to me and then I get both for $45 each instead of $64 + $53 for buying each seperate.
Also, again, do not want. Tired of Madden. I'll surely play it at a friends or something, but it's not worth my money anymore.
There isn´t a single player who is now black on the trailer.
Madden 2009... Hmmm? I really miss the PS2 versions, in terms of gameplay. Yes, the graphics and physics in the game look outstanding. Can't wait to check it out!
EA knows people will buy this game, let's just hope they put a lot of effort into it and max this game out to its full potential!
Come on, EA! Don't fuck this up, now!
If it gets a 10/10, this'll be it