Why Him?
Madden NFL 09 will hit the store shelves on August 12.
Amid all the hoopla of the Madden 09 cover and the rumors of a possible return to the game, ESPN's Aaron Boulding searches for an answer to this burning question: Why do we love Brett Favre? Boulding
• Brett Favre named Madden 09 cover athlete: Story | Video
• NFL Draft: Top picks make pro debut with Madden NFL 09
• The Madden Cover Curse: Fact or fiction?
• Gallery: A look back at past Madden NFL cover athletes
• Cover Chronicles: What goes into a Madden cover
• Cover Chronicles: In search of the origins of the Madden cover curse
• Brett Favre named Madden 09 cover athlete: Story | Video
• NFL Draft: Top picks make pro debut with Madden NFL 09
• The Madden Cover Curse: Fact or fiction?
• Gallery: A look back at past Madden NFL cover athletes
• Cover Chronicles: What goes into a Madden cover
• Cover Chronicles: In search of the origins of the Madden cover curse
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| Dressed for Success Although their first games are months away, you can get a sneak peak at the top ten picks of the 2008 NFL Draft in uniform and in action as they enter the virtual world of Madden NFL 09. Gallery • Brett Favre named Madden 09 cover athlete: Story | Video • The Madden Cover Curse: Fact or fiction? • Gallery: A look back at past Madden NFL cover athletes • Cover Chronicles: Making the cover | Origins of the curse |
| Flash Gordon Appearing on the cover of NASCAR 09 is just the latest chapter in Jeff Gordon's long gaming history ... a history that will apparently include becoming the next great Rock Band drummer. Q&A • Video: 'I'm really honored to be on the cover'  |
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The thrill is back
With NCAA Football 09, Aaron returns to one if his favorite video game franchises. Boulding Blog
With NCAA Football 09, Aaron returns to one if his favorite video game franchises. Boulding Blog
NFL Head Coach 09
Take a first look at EA Sports' NFL Head Coach 09 with our screenshot gallery.
MLB 08 The Show
Get a sneak peek at some big name players in their new team colors with MLB 08 The Show.
NBA Live 08 - Men in Motion
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Best Reviewed
| Rank | Game Name | System | Score |
| 1 | ps2 | A+ | |
| 2 | Forza Motorsport | xbox | A+ |
| 3 | Mario Kart: Double Dash!! | gamecube | A+ |
| 4 | NHL 08 | ps3 | A+ |
| 5 | NHL 08 | 360 | A+ |
| 6 | 3160200 | ps3 | A+ |
| 7 | Audiosurf | pc | A+ |
| 8 | Project Gotham Racing 2 | xbox | A |
| 9 | Project Gotham Racing 3 | 360 | A |
| 10 | Mario Kart 64 | n64 | A |
Most Popular
| Rank | Game Name | System | Score |
| 1 | ps2 | 1 | |
| 2 | Mario Kart: Double Dash!! | gamecube | 1 |
| 3 | Audiosurf | pc | 1 |
| 4 | Mario Kart 64 | n64 | 1 |
| 5 | Mario Kart Super Circuit | game boy advance | 1 |
| 6 | Blitz: The League | xbox | 1 |
| 7 | Super Mario Kart | snes | 1 |
| 8 | Blitz: The League | ps2 | 1 |
| 9 | Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2007 | wii | 1 |
| 10 | Hot Shots Golf Open Tee | psp | 1 |
User Ratings
| Rank | Game Name | System | Score |
| 1 | 360 | A+ | |
| 2 | Pirates vs. Ninjas Dodgeball | 360 | A+ |
| 3 | Top Spin 3 | 360 | A+ |
| 4 | FIFA Soccer 97 | sega genesis | A+ |
| 5 | Burnout Paradise | ps3 | A+ |
| 6 | Tecmo Bowl | wii | A+ |
| 7 | NASCAR 08: Chase For the Cup | ps3 | A+ |
| 8 | Colin McRae DiRT | ps3 | A+ |
| 9 | Sega Rally Revo | 360 | A+ |
| 10 | Excitebike | wii | A+ |
Upcoming Releases
| Game Name | System | Date |
| Top Spin 3 | ps3 | 05/19/2008 |
| Top Spin 3 | wii | 05/19/2008 |
| Top Spin 3 | 360 | 05/19/2008 |
| My Weight Loss Coach | ds | 06/15/2008 |
| My Weight Loss Coach | nintendo ds | 06/15/2008 |
| GRID | nintendo ds | 06/15/2008 |
| We Love Golf! | wii | 06/15/2008 |
| WWE SmackDown! Vs. RAW 2007 | ps3 | 06/15/2008 |
| Race Driver One | pc | 06/15/2008 |
| Race Driver One | ps3 | 06/15/2008 |
Recent Releases
| Game Name | System | Date |
| MLB 2K8 | ps2 | 04/15/2008 |
| MLB 2K8 | ps3 | 04/15/2008 |
| MLB 2K8 | psp | 04/15/2008 |
| MLB 2K8 | wii | 04/15/2008 |
| MLB 2K8 | 360 | 04/15/2008 |
| Major League Baseball 2K8 Fantasy All-Stars | nintendo ds | 04/15/2008 |
| Summer Sports: Paradise Island | wii | 04/15/2008 |
| NBA Ballers: Chosen One | ps3 | 04/15/2008 |
| NBA Ballers: Chosen One | 360 | 04/15/2008 |
| Hot Shots Golf: Out of Bounds | ps3 | 04/15/2008 |
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