Madden ‘09 is letting you get down on a touchdown dance

April 16th, 2008 | Posted by PostmanR

Unlike E, I consider myself way out of the loop on video games. Not that I can’t or won’t enjoy them when I’m playing, it’s just that they aren’t on my radar in terms of free time activities anymore. Must. Blog. More.

But, I know Madden is king when it terms to pre-release excitement for a video game. And understandably so: it’s a damn fun game and outside of Mario, Sonic and Halo, probably has the best branding out there. (Except for maybe Earthworm Jim?)  But until now, the game has been void of a way to control a celebration in the end zone. Lame. I mean, how true to life is that really? We want realism in our games.

So ask and you shall receive. Via the non-permalinked Gamestop blog:

Gone are the days of just hoping your player will celebrate after a touchdown. Now you will be in control after a touchdown, and a simple push of the “celebrate” button will allow your player to spring into action. If that player happens to be known for his elaborate celebrations, then he’ll perform some of those that you’ve seen him do in real life. For example, a player like Terrell Owens has more than 10 of his familiar celebrations available.

Not only will unique players have unique celebrations, but different “Hot Spots” in the end zone will feature different celebrations, as well, like dunking over the goal post or hot-shotting in the corner of the end zone. Specific stadiums will even feature their own local celebrations. Can you say, “Lambeau Leap?” We’ve also been told that an extra “hidden” control will let you steal an opponent’s celebration so you can really rub it in. However, you’ll have to discover that one on your own.

While this is pretty effin great, this will only promote the youth of America to stray away from fundamentals and class in their sporting endeavors and go straight for the showboating. Pee Wee coaches across this great land shudder at the thought.

{HT: The Sporting Blog.}