Madden '09

[AkronSteel]

Wow, this game is absolutely great. The best game play of any football game I have ever played. I believe this is probably the best video game of any genre I have ever played. Very impressive!! Plus, I kicked the crap out of the Texans before bed, LOL! Gotta love it!

[Iron Shiek]

How is Ben rated vs other Qb's? Parker?

[Shawn]

I agree...terrific set up. I grabbed my copy at midnight last night and got in a game before bed.

[RuthlessBurgher]

How is Ben rated vs other Qb's? Parker?

Here is a list of all of the Steeler player ratings (it is big, so I didn't want to cut-and-paste it all):

http://sports.ign.com/madden09/steelers.html

[AkronSteel]

Mendenhall is a beast on this game!!! Gotta love having the power running game back, haven't had it on Madden for a while! Santonio is awesome as well!

I started Timmons in the middle next to Farrior and he is averaging 9 tackles/game, I only hope that this is the production that we get.

[RussBII]

I had 06, then 07, then i skipped 08. I played the demo of 08 last week and I didn't get the whole "Icons under the player" thing. What are those?

Is 09 really worth it? It might be if Ben's stats are insane...

[AkronSteel]

I had 06, then 07, then i skipped 08. I played the demo of 08 last week and I didn't get the whole "Icons under the player" thing. What are those?

Is 09 really worth it? It might be if Ben's stats are insane...

I just went

21-24
286 yds
2 tds, with Ben

This game is great definately worth it!

The icons represent the strengths of individual players!

[Chadman]

Chadman has a question- does the XBox 360 or PS3 versions of Madden 09 give you the 'Coach Mode' at all? Can you simply play as the coach? Or is that just a PC option?

[AkronSteel]

Chadman has a question- does the XBox 360 or PS3 versions of Madden 09 give you the 'Coach Mode' at all? Can you simply play as the coach? Or is that just a PC option?

No, I have not noticed a coach mode on the game. Although, you may enjoy NFL Head Coach 09, I think it would have everything that you are looking for in that genre. Except you can run the plays, just call em!

[Chadman]

Chadman has a question- does the XBox 360 or PS3 versions of Madden 09 give you the 'Coach Mode' at all? Can you simply play as the coach? Or is that just a PC option?

No, I have not noticed a coach mode on the game. Although, you may enjoy NFL Head Coach 09, I think it would have everything that you are looking for in that genre. Except you can run the plays, just call em!

Unfortunately...Head Coach isn't released in Australia...