THE GAMER

by Jon Robinson

Calling all Mike Martz wannabes. The play editor in NFL Head Coach 09 lets gamers design crazy schemes to test against the computer AI. If one works, it can be transferred straight into Madden NFL 09. You're a purist, you say? Madden 09's Collector's Edition features classic playbooks from the game's old Genesis days.


UNHOOKED
Tiger's swing guru Hank Haney takes center stage in Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09, popping up after each round to tell you how to correct your worst mishits.

CHEAT SHEET
Bases Loaded (Wii Virtual Console) To start a brawl, bean the third or fourth hitter in the lineup after the third inning. Then duck as he charges the mound.

PRO TAKE
Miami's Jake Long on bringing the noise: "Rock Band is my game. 'Wanted Dead or Alive' and 'Enter Sandman' are what it's all about. I can't wait to buy a new house so I can play as loud as I want."

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