Xbox Live's Major Nelson : Madden

Watch Maddenpalooza at home

Major Nelson — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 19:13:52 GMT

Later today we'll start posting Inside Xbox videos from the Maddenpalooza event here at the Rose Bowl. You can also check in on Spike TV which will start broadcasting LIVE (in HD) at 9p ET. Geoff and company are set up right on the field and will be doing live breaks through out the Spike showing of the classic football movie Rudy. Hopefully you will be joining us, either in person or virtually.

If you're curious what the event looks like, here are a few photos I just took from the press booth before everyone shows up.

I've got your tickets to the Maddenpalooza event in Pasadena

Major Nelson — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 13:37:00 GMT

Madden NFL 09 is almost here, and to celebrate twenty years of Madden the folks at EA are throwing a massive party at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. I’ll be joining the party as we shoot some special episodes of Inside Xbox during the event, so don’t you want to join us? If you’re in the Southern California area you can win your (free) tickets to attend from local radio stations, or you can stand in line and be one of the first 1,000 people to get in. Wouldn’t you rather sleep in and stroll in when the doors open at 2pm with ticket in hand? Yea, I thought so. Thanks to my friends at EA, I’ve got you covered. They have given me 25 pairs of ticket to giveaway and that is exactly what this post is all about. Here are the details:

Who: You

What: Maddenpalooza

Why: Be one of the first to play Madden NFL ‘09 , hear great music and party with thousands of Madden fans. Oh yea, and you can also purchase a copy of the game at the onsite store.

Where: The Rose Bowl, 1001 Rose Bowl Dr, Pasadena, CA

When: Monday, August 11, 2008 from 2p-10p PT

(W)how: Send me an email with your name, gamertag and home town. Thursday afternoon, I’ll choose 25 random folks from all entries received and email you back to get your details for ticket delivery.

Deadline: Thursday, August 7th at 9am PT. (Don’t bother sending any entries after that.) One entry per person. Keep an eye on your inbox Thursday for an email if you’ve won. Please don’t email me (and re-email me) asking of you won or not. Check your email (and spam folder) and if you hear from me…you’re in!

Good luck and I’ll see you at the Rose Bowl!

Fine print: If you win and ‘something comes up’ and you can’t make it, nothing else will be substituted or offered. Decision of the judges is final. Not valid in places where it is not valid. Any information you send me will only be used in connection with getting tickets to you for this event. Nothing more.

Update: All winners have been notified and confirmed to attend. Thanks to everyone that entered. No more entries please : )

Demo: Madden NFL 09

Major Nelson — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 09:00:56 GMT

Content: Madden NFL 09 Demo
Price: Free
Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions
Dash Text: [ESRB: E (Everyone)] Madden NFL 09 is the first ever sports game that adapts to you! Continuing 20 Years of Innovation, Madden NFL 09 unleashes over 85 new features and enhancements, including the all-new Virtual Training Center, EA Sports BackTrack and the Adaptive Difficulty Engine, which tailors the experience to your individual playing style and football IQ.
Size: 1.09 GB

Edit: This is now available for Xbox LIVE Gold and Silver members

Arcade: EA SPORTS Fantasy Football Live Draft Tracker

Major Nelson — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 08:00:49 GMT

Content: EA SPORTS™ Fantasy Football Live Draft Tracker
Price: 400 Microsoft Points
Availability: Canada and United States
Dash Text: [ESRB: E (EVERYONE)] Single Player, HD (High Definition). Brought to you by EA SPORTS™, experience the ultimate fantasy football league draft by purchasing the EA SPORTS™ Fantasy Football Live Draft Tracker. Available exclusively with teams from FANTASY.EASPORTS.COM, the Live Draft Tracker is designed for commissioners who host league drafts offline and in-person. Head to FANTASY.EASPORTS.COM to sign up and create your league. Use the Live Draft Tracker to import your fantasy league settings. Now you are ready to invite your friends over and experience the thrill and excitement of a live and in-person league draft complete with video highlights from MADDEN NFL 09 and audio commentary by the EA Experts. Once the draft is complete, upload the results to the website and start managing your fantasy teams! There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/Live/accounts.

Marketplace Roundup for January 22, 2008

Major Nelson — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 23:28:26 GMT

Theme

Title: UnderArmour

Content: Under Armour® Theme
Price: Free
Availability: Only in United States
Dash Text: Download the Under Armour® theme.

In Game Content

Title: KUF: Circle of Doom

Content: KUF:COD Accessory Pack 4...Mask or Accessor-eyes
Price: 130 Microsoft Points
Availability: Australia, Europe, New Zealand and North America
Dash Text: [ESRB: M (Mature) BLOOD AND GORE,SUGGESTIVE THEMES,VIOLENCE] For those characters who might prefer to keep a low profile, here's 13 types of masks, glasses or goggles. Masks include hockey, gas, carnival, sleep, coquette & vanity + multiple cool shades, goggles or glasses. Try them on for yourself! There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

Content: KUF:COD Accessory Pack…ALL SETS COMBINED
Price: 500 Microsoft Points
Availability: Australia, Europe, New Zealand and North America
Dash Text: [ESRB: M (Mature) BLOOD AND GORE,SUGGESTIVE THEMES,VIOLENCE] Tired of looking the same as your friend when playing your favorite character? Download this pack and load up all ALL available accessories for a 100 point discount vs. buying separately. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

Content: KUF:COD Accessory Pack 3...Hats Galore
Price: 150 Microsoft Points
Availability: Australia, Europe, New Zealand and North America
Dash Text: [ESRB: M (Mature) BLOOD AND GORE,SUGGESTIVE THEMES,VIOLENCE] Who doesn't look good (or goofy) in a nice hat? Download 15 hats including Cowboy, Chef, Propeller, Umbrella, Santa, Bull-horn, Flower, Fur & Ghost + Bike & Football Helmets. Get that hat on your favorite character today!

Content: KUF:COD Accessory Pack 2...Animal Adornments
Price: 130 Microsoft Points
Availability: Australia, Europe, New Zealand and North America
Dash Text: [ESRB: M (Mature) BLOOD AND GORE,SUGGESTIVE THEMES,VIOLENCE] Accessorize your character with 13 Animal related heads, horns and ears. You'll get Bear, Wolf & Panda heads; Ram and Unicorn horns; Rabbit ears; Tortoise Shell and even a crane beak. Make your mark by customizing your character today! There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

Content: KUF:COD Accessory Pack 1...Hair & Feathers anyone?
Price: 90 Microsoft Points
Availability: Australia, Europe, New Zealand and North America
Dash Text: [ESRB: M (Mature) BLOOD AND GORE,SUGGESTIVE THEMES,VIOLENCE] Accessorize your character during solo or co-op play with 9 types of wigs or feathers for your head…wig styles include geek, afro, topnot, pigtail and punk and feathers include bluejay, fancy & parrot (+ bonus moustache). Download & Enjoy today! There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

Content: KUF:COD Accessory Pack 5...Weird & Wonderful
Price: 100 Microsoft Points
Availability: Australia, Europe, New Zealand and North America
Dash Text: [ESRB: M (Mature) BLOOD AND GORE,SUGGESTIVE THEMES,VIOLENCE] Find all kinds of unique stuff for your characters in this one…includes 10 items like pumpkin head; cleaver, axe or comb in head, conehead, lightning rod, star, halo & paper charm. These will impress your friends during co-op for sure! There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

Title: Virtua Fighter 5

Content: VF5 Item Pack 3
Price: 200 Microsoft Points
Availability: Not available in India
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) SUGGESTIVE THEMES,USE OF ALCOHOL,VIOLENCE] The third character customization item pack for Virtua Fighter 5. Includes two items for each character, to help you build fighters that are truly your own. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

Gamer Picture

Title: Madden NFL 08

Content: Madden Bowl 2008 Picture Pack
Price: Free
Availability: Canada and United States
Dash Text: Downloading this gamer picture enters US and Canadian residents in the Xbox LIVE Madden Bowl promotion. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open only to legal residents of the 50 United States and Canada 14+. Contest closes February 3, 2008. Skill testing question required for Canadian winners. By downloading this item you are allowing Microsoft to contact you from time to time about this promotion. For full contest rules and details visit www.xbox.com/maddenbowl.

Title: Under Armour

Content: Under Armour® Picture Pack
Price: Free
Availability: Only in United States
Dash Text: Download the Under Armour® picture pack.

Video

Title: Die Hard 4.0

Content: La Jungla 4.0 - Tráiler (SD)
Price: Free
Availability: Spain
Dash Text: Descarga este tráiler. (Sin clasificar)

Demo: Madden NFL 08

Major Nelson — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 09:07:59 GMT

Content: Madden NFL 08 Demo
Price: Free
Availability: Australia, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Singapore, Spain, United Kingdom and United States
Dash Text: [ESRB: E (Everyone)] Download the demo.
Size: 813.50 MB

Marketplace Roundup for August 14, 2007

Major Nelson — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 22:03:49 GMT

Theme

Title: Madden NFL 08

Content: Maddenites Unite Theme
Price: 150 Microsoft Points
Availability: Only in Canada, United Kingdom, United States
Dash Text: Attention Maddenites: our season is upon us. Celebrate the launch of Madden NFL 08 with this 'Maddenites Unite' theme. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

Trailer

Title: Guitar Hero II

Content: My Chemical Romance Pack Trailer (HD)
Price: Free
Availability: All regions except Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Taiwan
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) MILD LYRICS] Preview songs from the My Chemical Romance Pack, including Teenagers, Famous Last Words and This is How I Disappear as performed by My Chemical Romance. For all song credits please visit www.redoctane.com.

Madden '08 Launch

Major Nelson — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 04:03:00 GMT

Sarah from the Gamerscore blog is in NYC covering the Madden '08 launch and has posted photos on their Flickr account. Did anyone make down to Times Square for all the action?

So far it's pulling in a 91% at GameRanking.com. Are you into Madden? If so, what do you think of this years installment?

Marketplace Roundup for August 12 2007

Major Nelson — Sun, 12 Aug 2007 05:32:23 GMT

Trailer

Title: Madden NFL 08

Content: Powerback and Big Hitter Tutorials
Price: Free
Availability: =Canada, United States
Dash Text: [ESRB: E (Everyone)] Tutorials on how to utilize Powerbacks and Big Hitters.

Gamer Picture

Title: Drive Fast

Content: Drive Fast - Week 2
Price: Free
Availability: Canada
Dash Text: Downloading this gamer picture enters Canadian residents in the Drive Fast promotion. No Purchase necessary. Contest open to residents of Canada. Contest closes September 16th. By downloading this item you are allowing Microsoft to contact you from time to time about this promotion. For full contest rules and details visit xbox.com/drivefast.

Video: Madden NFL 08

Major Nelson — Sun, 05 Aug 2007 10:27:00 GMT

Content: Producer Interview - New AI and Gameplay
Price: Free
Availability: Canada & United States
Dash Text: [ESRB: E (Everyone)] New AI and Gameplay, Producer Interview with David Ortiz.

Theme: Madden NFL 08

Major Nelson — Sat, 04 Aug 2007 09:38:51 GMT

Content: Madden NFL 08 Theme
Price: 150 Microsoft Points
Availability: Canada, United Kingdom, United States
Dash Text: Madden NFL 08 Images in black/grey tones that ad a clean and serious look to your Xbox 360 dashboard with Reggie Bush, Devin Hester, and Vince Young.

Trailer: Madden Bowl

Major Nelson — Mon, 12 Mar 2007 16:14:07 GMT

Name: Game Head Madden Bowl 2007 Special Trailer
Price: Free
Availability: Canada & the U.S.
Dash Details: SpikeTV's weekly videogame show visits Miami to chat with both past and present NFL players at Madden Bowl 2007. Includes interviews with Dan Marino, Shaun Alexander, Chad Johnson, and more. Find out who the players think should be on the Madden NFL 08 cover! Watch Game Head every Friday at 1 AM, only on Spike.
Size: 31.72 MB (approx)

Madden NFL 07: Alternate uniforms

Major Nelson — Fri, 01 Dec 2006 23:40:00 GMT

Name: AFC East Throwback Uniforms
Price: Free
Available in: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States
Dash Details: Turn back the clock with Madden NFL 07 throwback uniforms, brought to you for free courtesy of Sprint! Includes throwback uniforms for the Bills, Jets & Patriots; alternate uniform for the Dolphins.

Name: AFC North Throwback Uniforms
Price: Free
Available in: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States
Dash Details: Turn back the clock with Madden NFL 07 throwback uniforms, brought to you for free courtesy of Sprint! Includes throwback uniforms for the Steelers & Browns; alternate uniforms for the Bengals & Ravens.

Name: AFC South Throwback Uniforms
Price: Free
Available in: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States
Dash Details: Turn back the clock with Madden NFL 07 throwback uniforms, brought to you for free courtesy of Sprint! Includes throwback uniform for the Titans; alternate uniforms for the Texans & Jaguars.

Name: AFC West Throwback Uniforms
Price: Free
Available in: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States
Dash Details: Turn back the clock with Madden NFL 07 throwback uniforms, brought to you for free courtesy of Sprint! Includes throwback uniforms for the Broncos, Chargers, Chiefs & Raiders

Name: NFC East Throwback Uniforms
Price: Free
Available in: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States
Dash Details: Turn back the clock with Madden NFL 07 throwback uniforms, brought to you for free courtesy of Sprint! Includes throwback uniforms for the Cowboys, Eagles, Giants & Redskins.

Name: NFC North Throwback Uniforms
Price: Free
Available in: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States
Dash Details: Turn back the clock with Madden NFL 07 throwback uniforms, brought to you for free courtesy of Sprint! Includes throwback uniforms for the Bears, Lions & Packers; 2005 season uniform for the Vikings

Name: NFC South Throwback Uniforms
Price: Free
Available in: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States
Dash Details: Turn back the clock with Madden NFL 07 throwback uniforms, brought to you for free courtesy of Sprint! Includes throwback uniforms for the Bucs, Falcons & Saints; alternate uniform for the Panthers.

Name: NFC West Throwback Uniforms
Price: Free
Available in: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States
Dash Details: Turn back the clock with Madden NFL 07 throwback uniforms, brought to you for free courtesy of Sprint! Includes throwback uniforms for the Cardinals, 49ers, Rams & Seahawks.

Trey from EA has posted a few of photos of some of thie content on his Flickr account. Thanks Trey!

Theme: NFL Teams

Major Nelson — Wed, 11 Oct 2006 09:01:00 GMT

The following 'Madden NFL 07' NFL themes are now available on the Xbox Live Marketplace for 150 points each. This content is available in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom and the U.S.

San Francisco 49ers Theme
Chicago Bears Theme
Cincinnati Bengals Theme
Buffalo Bills Theme
Cleveland Brown Theme
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Theme
Arizona Cardinals Theme
San Diego Chargers Theme
Kansas City Chiefs Theme
Miami Dolphins Theme
Philadelphia Eagles Theme
Atlanta Falcons Theme
New York Giants Theme
Jacksonville Jaguars Theme
New York Jets Theme
Detroit Lions Theme
Green Bay Packers Theme
New England Patriots Theme
Oakland Raiders Theme
St. Louis Rams Theme
Baltimore Ravens Theme
Washington Redskins Theme
New Orleans Saints Theme
Houston Texans Theme
Tennessee Titans Theme
Minnesota Vikings Theme

Pictures: Madden NFL 07

Major Nelson — Tue, 10 Oct 2006 16:24:52 GMT

The following 'Madden NFL 07' picture packs are now available on the Xbox Live Marketplace for 60 points each. This content is available in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom and the U.S.

San Francisco 49ers Picture Pack
Chicago Bears Picture Pack
Cincinnati Bengals Picture Pack
Buffalo Bills Picture Pack
Cleveland Brown Picture Pack
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Picture Pack
Arizona Cardinals Picture Pack
San Diego Chargers Picture Pack
Kansas City Chiefs Picture Pack
Miami Dolphins Picture Pack
Philadelphia Eagles Picture Pack
Atlanta Falcons Picture Pack
New York Giants Picture Pack
Jacksonville Jaguars Picture Pack
New York Jets Picture Pack
Detroit Lions Picture Pack
Green Bay Packers Picture Pack
New England Patriots Picture Pack
Oakland Raiders Picture Pack
St. Louis Rams Picture Pack
Baltimore Ravens Picture Pack
Washington Redskins Picture Pack
New Orleans Saints Picture Pack
Houston Texans Picture Pack
Tennessee Titans Picture Pack
Minnesota Vikings Picture Pack

Madden Content

Major Nelson — Wed, 04 Oct 2006 15:18:11 GMT

A series of ‘Madden NFL 07’ premium content was just posted on the Xbox Live Marketplace. Here is a recap of what is avalable and the prices:

Madden NFL 07 Video Strategy Guide - Run Defense (720p) – 160 Points
Madden NFL 07 Video Strategy Guide – Pass Defense (720p) – 160 Points
Madden NFL 07 Video Strategy Guide - Passing (720p) – 160 Points
Madden NFL 07 Video Strategy Guide - Running (720p) – 160 Points
This content is only available in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, and United States.

Madden NFL 07 LA Rams Classic Stadium – 300 Points
Madden NFL 07 Seattle Seahawks Classic Stadium – 300 Points
This content is NOT available in Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Singapore, and Taiwan.