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EA Launching Madden NFL 09 Pink to Fight Breast Cancer
Want to help a good cause? Are you looking to buy the latest Madden game? Be sure to pick up the special "Pink" version. Proceeds will go to Deanna Favre's HOPE Foundation.
- Type: News
- Posted: 10/02/2008
- Written By: James Brightman
Madden Sales Up 6% and Spore Selling 'Reasonably Well' – Lazard
Two of EA's big titles seem to be doing just fine. Madden's dollar sales are up this year and early feedback suggests Spore is selling "reasonably well," said analyst Colin Sebastian.
- Type: News
- Posted: 09/10/2008
- Written By: James Brightman
EA Tightening the Belt, Hiring Fewer Staff – Lazard
Lazard Capital Markets' Colin Sebastian is encouraged by EA's recent measures to better control costs. It appears that new hires at the publisher have slowed considerably.
- Type: News
- Posted: 08/14/2008
- Written By: James Brightman
Madden NFL 09 Day 1 Sales Flat Compared to Madden 08 – UBS
Initial fears and low pre-orders suggested this year's Madden wouldn't sell as well, but Madden 09 is on pace with Madden 08 according to analyst Ben Schachter.
- Type: News
- Posted: 08/13/2008
- Written By: James Brightman
Maddenpalooza Kicks Off Today
EA Sports' annual pro football game is on the verge of kicking off, and the company is celebrating by holding a one-of-a-kind fan-oriented event with live performers, autograph opportunities and, of course, the chance to play Madden NFL 09 early.
- Type: News
- Posted: 08/11/2008
- Written By: Robert Workman
Madden '09 Will Keep Favre Packers Cover Art
[UPDATE: EA to offer downloadable Jets cover.] Besides the fact that it would be an added expense and hassle to change the cover, EA wants to honor Favre's legacy as a Packer, so the art isn't changing, said Peter Moore.
- Type: News
- Posted: 08/07/2008
- Written By: James Brightman
Report: NFL Legend Jim Brown Sues EA/Sony
The former NFL player is seeking a court order to have a running back with the number 32 stripped from Madden NFL. He's also seeking unspecified damages for unauthorized use of his likeness and trademark infringement.
- Type: News
- Posted: 07/31/2008
- Written By: David Radd
EA Sports Brings 'Maddenpalooza' to the Rose Bowl
We chat with Electronic Arts about its week-long marketing extravaganza and celebration of Madden, "Maddenpalooza." The event will feature a number of performances from bands on the Madden '09 soundtrack.
- Type: News
- Posted: 07/23/2008
- Written By: John Gaudiosi
Peter Moore: PC No Longer Viable for Authentic Sports Experience
The EA Sports label president continues to believe that the PC market for authentic simulation sports games has "declined radically." He fully explains his position...
- Type: News
- Posted: 07/03/2008
- Written By: James Brightman
Gamers Sue EA Over 'Anticompetitive Conduct'
Some gamers see the landscape of American football games, and they're mad as hell and not going to take it anymore! They're suing EA over their exclusive partnerships, which drove competing games out of business.
- Type: News
- Posted: 06/12/2008
- Written By: David Radd
Madden NFL 09
- GenreSports
- Release Date08/12/2008
- PublisherEA Sports
- DeveloperEA Tiburon
- ESRBE - Everyone
