EA announces Madden 09 release date, anniversary edition

EA’s popular Madden NFL franchise will be celebrating its 20th anniversary with Madden NFL 09 and EA has announced a special collector’s edition to mark the occasion. The Madden NFL 09 20th Anniversary Collector’s Edition will include two games, Madden NFL 09 and NFL Head Coach 09, as well as bonus video content. Gamers will have to wait till August 12, 2008, to get their hands on the game.

“Featuring two deep and innovative new standalone games, as well as a host of exclusive bonus content, the Madden NFL 09 20th Anniversary Collector’s Edition is the ultimate interactive offering for both long-time Madden NFL fans and anyone who enjoys football on Sundays. I can’t think of a better way to get your NFL fix than to enjoy everything that’s unique about both Madden NFL 09 and NFL Head Coach 09, and then connecting and sharing content from both,” said Peter Moore in the game’s press release.

The anniversary edition will be available for $89.99 on both the Xbox 360 and PS3. It is a huge occasion and the followers of the franchise will be hoping that the game lives up to the occasion.

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