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kent said:

this is well deserved favre is the best football player of all time.... and he did not just play for the records or the money like most of todays players do

Dan said:

Peter,

As a Bears fan, it kind of sucks to see a Packer on the cover of Madden! But Favre certainly deserved it. After the season he had last year and his historic NFL career, I think it's the perfect cover athlete to celebrate the "legendary" status of Madden's 20th anniversary. Suprised to hear that some of your co-workers thought it was bad marketing to put Favre on the cover. I always thought that the stuff lies inside the box (i.e. game itself) rather than which player is on the outside. Anyway, best of luck to you guys as you continue to work on Madden '09.  One question: Can you please change the name of the Chicago Bears's stadium to "Soldier Field" rarther than "Chicago Stadium? for '09?

B said:

I dont thnk Brett should get the cover.  2 QB's on the cover back to back?  He wont even be "In The Game".  So now are they goign to treat the Cover of Madden like the cover of NCAA?  I know, they are trying to get rid of the Madden curse, so they get someone who isnt even goign to play...... oh wait that means it will still be the worst statistical year for Brett Farve.  Stupid choice EA.

bb said:

Why do this, what about STEVE MCNAIR why not give it both of them?

Well Informed said:

This is very unfair. Who has done more for the sport than David Beckham?

John M said:

They couldn't have picked a better player to represent their game.

Longstanding fan favorite and Hall of Famer

Reliable

Peaked in the 90s

Has gotten worse with age

Gets by more on reputation than actual ability

People still hope to see the "old Favre"

Every now and then can excite you, but the novelty wears off

The media gushes over him, to the point of blind love

Honestly... if that doesn't encapsulate the Madden franchise, I don't know what does.

Meat said:

This sucks... He is not even on the game and he’s the cover man?! There are so many other players (still playing) that deserve this. The Pats went 19-1 and neither Moss nor Brady gets the cover. Eli Manning Played Great Through the playoffs took his team to the big game and won but you pick Brett. I love Favre, and congratulate to him on this, but E A Sports made a bad call.

Meat said:

This sucks... He is not even on the game and he’s the cover man?! There are so many other players (still playing) that deserve this. The Pats went 19-1 and neither Moss nor Brady gets the cover. Eli Manning Played Great Through the playoffs took his team to the big game and won but you pick Breat. I love Farve, and congratulate him on this, but E A Sports made a bad call.

Cody said:

Will he be on the starting roster for 09? I mean I see him in the then and now video walking to the huddle but is he in the game? I don't think his retirement paperwork is complete so if the game gets made before this then he can right?

Beau Beashore said:

really guys? really? you're all so pissed over the COVER OF A VIDEO GAME? i mean seriously, come on. does the cover affect the game in any way, shape or form? no, not at all. Brett Favre had a (by most standards) fantastic career and was loved possibly as much as any football player ever has been. and for the 20th year of Madden you need something a little more special than just a typical cover of a "peaking player" anyway. so really... quit being a bunch of babies and deal with it. you shouldn't be buying the game because of who is on the cover anyway.. if it really bothers you that much take the cover out when you buy it!

Blitzkrieg666 said:

B said:

April 25, 2008 8:47 AM

I dont thnk Brett should get the cover.  2 QB's on the cover back to back?  He wont even be "In The Game".  So now are they goign to treat the Cover of Madden like the cover of NCAA?  I know, they are trying to get rid of the Madden curse, so they get someone who isnt even goign to play...... oh wait that means it will still be the worst statistical year for Brett Farve.  Stupid choice EA.

Get a grip man.  Nobody buys Madden b/c of the cover.  The game could be in a plain white box and everyone will still buy it.  20yrs of Madden represents a historic era and who better to portray that on the cover of Madden other than Brett Favre.

The cover person has and should have nothing to do with being in the game.  Maddens cover is generally theme based and this years theme is celebrating 20 yrs of superior football gaming and Brett Favre is a solid choice to reflect this.

Thinking they did this to dispel the Madden curse is simply rediculous.  You are obviously pretty young and don't understand the reasoning behind the choice.  FYI, Favre probably will be in the game as one of the historic players that are usually in the game so your theory on that is probably bunk.

steve said:

tom brady is way better.

Pam said:

Farve  will be remembered for all of time, so having him on the cover of anything is special.

donnie314 said:

I think it was a great choice. Brett Farve is, The Iron Man, as far as i'm concerned. I hope the game is as great as the cover will be. P.S. Please keep making it for Xbox. The 360 version stinks. Thanks

T said:

Great way to break the madden curse once and for all.  He can't have a crappy season or get hurt during a game because he's not playing.  Its all about the curse

W said:

Brett Favre has earned the right to be on cover of Madden.  It may have come too late but he has earned it.  Everyone needs to calm and think about a few things.

Are we sure that he is not in the game?  A few years back you could unlock retired player via Madden Cards.  I don't think that Madden Cards were back this past year.  The point is that the people who are screaming that Favre isn't in the game might be mistaken.  This was a really cool feature a few years back and I would love to see it make a return.  If EA Sports brings out that stupid PDA feature again then I will stop buying Madden games for good on any platform.  

Joborule said:

It was well deserved. I couldn't have think of anyone better to pick. He fits the Madden cover perfect since they have much in common. He has had many moments in his career that will always standout.

tp said:

Vince Ferragamo wasn't that bad...How about Steve Bartkowski though ?

tp said:

Whoever mentioned the word Mcnair and Favre in the same sentence needs to rethink that again.  Mcnair was a decent QB and on the "bubble" for the hall of fame....Favre has punched his ticket long time ago.  Having Favre on the cover isn't a bad idea though.

Sam said:

I'm not a serious gamer, and the last Madden I bought was 2004, but I'm a big Favre fan, and I will buy Madden '09 because Favre is on the cover.  I'm totally serious.  

PackerFan26 said:

Yo Peter,

FYI Favre had 4 TD's against the Raiders. He had already thrown all 4 (and 311 yards) in the first half:

sportsillustrated.cnn.com/.../packers.raiders.ap

la said:

any chance I can buy madden 09 at our local pharmacy now that Brett is on the cover ?

Pfellah said:

If retirement is going to be the theme, maybe you could've arranged a picture of Brett playing Madden on the PC.

Joe said:

I don't know what kind of cancer she had, but from this I can only assume she had... breast cancer?  That sucks!

Srsly, WTF?  Did you really bleep out the word "breast"?

D'ron said:

Not bad... as a Giants' fan I was hoping for Strahan flexing on the cover, but Favre will do. Two quick questions though:

1) Will Madden 09 FINALLY support 1080i/p resolution on the PS3 (for the 1080i-only HDTV owners)?

2) Will Madden 09 on the Wii actually see a graphical upgrade over it's (original) Xbox & PS2 counter-parts this year?

the kommet said:

as a HUGE packer fan and favre fan, i am definatly buying madden09! but its just the cover guys, people are sayign  moss and brady should be on the cover...RUBISH,B.S.....favre is on the cover because hes a little more special, what he brought to the game wass fenominal, brady and moss have no sportsmanship, they didnt even shake hands, and quit the probowl. F them. its the 20th year edition, favres oin it cuz hes alittle more, jus remembr...its a COVER.

Evilways said:

Brett Farve deserves the cover he has had one of the greatest careers ever one of the most exciting QB's to ever play the game and its the 20th year edition and he's been around for nearly 20 yrs so what better choice then the one and only Brett Farve

BookieMom said:

I LOVE Brett Favre for the cover!  (He's fun to watch and has made me a bit of coin.)  But will Brett beat the Curse?  Don't think so.  

Obscene Ace said:

Peter, what will it take to get a copy of ncaa football 09 and nfl manager for the 360 in the UK?  I will import a US 360 if need be but i would rather try EA first and see if there is a conformation of a UK release.  (or even a sly region free back hander!!!!!!!)

Josh Jones said:

What's happening with the PC version of Madden?

Mannificent said:

Peter, I have read some interviews and have been impressed with the new features in Madden, mainly around online leagues, being implemented.  I didn't buy Madden last year for the 1st time in over 15 yrs because the poor regressive devlopment, no online leagues and better product from the competition.  I hope to be swayed back - what would really do it is:  Allow leagues to have computer run teams and/or allow admins to sub in computer ownership for a human owner that has gone MIA (biggest problem of online leagues is loser's quitting).   Doing this would ensure continuity for online leagues and make your product a huge online success.  Thanks for listening.

Lrac0 said:

how is it that we can celebrate the 20th year of Madden NFL and then turn around and delete all PC users.  There are millions of players that dont have next gen systems and dont want them.  The PC has better graphics and better attributes.  Okay so it takes a little more to put it together, so ask for more money like you have done with the other platforms.  Bottom line i have been with madden PC since 03 i have develop a club, web pages and forums.  So has other clubs.  Why would you delete a game that has that many valued customers.    Come on Peter give us our favorite game on PC.

Tie Conn said:

Peter, I am extremely disappointed to hear Madden will not be on the PC. I have been a loyal EA Sports fan since John Madden himself graced the covers of the game. I will no longer support or buy EA products again until this travesty is fixed. Thank you for taking the time to read this and consider this opinion.

Mark228 said:

MADDEN 09 FOR PC   MAKE IT HAPPEN !! THE PEOPLE HAVE SPOKEN .  WE BUY YOUR GAMES EVEN WHEN THEY SUCK!!   DO THE RIGHT THING!!  PC GAMERS RULE !!!!!!!!!!

Bubba said:

No one has answered the question: "In 1080i or not?"  (i.e, preferably for PS3) This blows for those who have only 480 or 1080. This will be a problem for at least 5 more years, and needs to be addressed now, my lazy developers. Please Help

cooper hayes said:

breat farve is my favortie player so i am happy about that

bob said:

i like brett favre and every thing hes a cool guy and he is pretty good

but he is not the best player ever

there are better players to play football

its just that our generation doesnt reconginze them

he is the best player currently though

John said:

Can anyone tell me if madden 09 is in 1080p?   I hope so cause it would look awsome on my 65" ty. Pls. reply

Tmann said:

MEAT, U SAY THE PATS WHEN 19-1 IM A PATS FAN THEY WENT 18-1 BY THE WAY, BUT MOSS AND BRADY BOTH GOT AN OFFER TO BE ON THE COVER AND BOTH TURNED IT DOWN BEC OF THE "CURSE" BUT ELI MANNING I HAVE NO IDEA.. I JUST GOT MY COPY SO IM OUT TO PLAY ON THE PS3!!!

wade said:

i just want to say thank you very much tmann.... stupid *** people that dont know what they are talking about.... a true fan would know what his team went that year... lol... and i think just about everyone knows but that guy that they went 18 and 1.... madden is a awesome game... and favre was a good choice.. he is a good guy no matter what people say, just got caught up in a lot of drama.... and another thing just because you guys have big tv's and HD and madden for every thing, a 5 year old could be playing on a 17 inch and kick your ***.... just play the game dont brag...

van said:

How do i get  Brett Favre  on the ps2 version of Madden. plz tell me

jim said:

How do i get  Brett Favre  on the ps2 version of Madden. plz tell me

van said:

How do i get  Brett Favre  on the ps2 version of Madden. plz tell me

kyle said:

Brett Farve is cool but he is on the jets team but on the game he is a packer