EA Sports announced they will be releasing a different version of Madden 08. What's the difference you ask? Well the game is in Spanish. After seeing a video of the game, the game still has the radio announcer feel, only the commentating is done by Alvaro Martin. I'm curious to find out if any improvements or "fixes" from the version released in August are in this newer version. Also, since it's a different version will there be problems that arise when you want to play someone in online play? I believe the PS2 had issues with the Madden '05 Collectors edition and regular edition.
With Luis Castillo being on the cover is he now cursed? Well he does have Norv Turner as his head coach, so we'd like to think he is. I'm curious why they didn't use Tony Gonzalez. He's been in the league longer, and has arguably had a better career than Castillo. Lastly, sorry PS3 Spanish speakers, but this game is only coming out on PS2 and the XBOX 360. It's set to release this holiday season
Below is the press release put out today. Be sure to stop by our forums and share your thoughts.
Madden NFL 08 en Espanol will feature San Diego Chargers defensive end Luis Castillo on the box cover. Madden NFL 08 en Espanol features exclusive Spanish language content, including additional music tracks, and Spanish play-by-play and game analysis voice-over.
"I am extremely proud to be selected as the cover athlete for Madden NFL 08 en Espanol," said Castillo. "This illustrates the growing popularity of Madden and NFL football within the Spanish-speaking community."
Castillo, a San Diego Chargers first round draft pick in 2005, ranked third on the team in sacks and was selected as a second-alternate to the AFC Pro Bowl last year. Castillo is from the Dominican Republic and speaks fluent Spanish, and he is only the second Dominican Republic player to be drafted and start in the NFL. In 2005, he was an All-Rookie Team selection by NFL.com, Pro Football Weekly and the Professional Football Writers of America.
Madden NFL 08 En Espanol is part of the NFL's and NFL PLAYERS commitment to deliver customized content to a growing Hispanic fan base.
"We are pleased to partner with EA to bring fans Madden NFL 08 en Espanol, another innovative way to serve our fans," says Mark Waller, NFL senior vice president of marketing and sales. "This customized version of Madden provides a fun and high-tech educational tool for our Spanish-speaking fans around the world. The game is a great way to introduce fans to the NFL, enabling them to understand and enjoy the game even more."
Other ways the NFL reaches its Spanish-speaking fans include: NFLatino.com, NFL Monday Night Football on ESPN Deportes, NBC Sunday Night Football in Spanish via SAP, Univision Radio's 30-game lineup, Telemundo specials surrounding Super Bowl XLII, as well as NFL coverage throughout the season on Telemundo's weekly sports and entertainment shows.
Alvaro Martin, the first Spanish-language play-by-play broadcaster for ABC Sports' "Monday Night Football, is featured as the broadcast voice of Madden NFL 08 en Espanol. Martin has an impressive broadcast background with experience as one of the top Spanish-language play-by-play announcers for ESPN International, with five NBA Finals, two World Series and six Super Bowls to his credit. Madden NFL 08 en Espanol will also feature three exclusive Spanish songs, "Los Que Luchamos" by Kinto Sol, "Blame Me" performed by Molotov and "Relax" by Mana, added to the Madden soundtrack.
EA SPORTS(TM) is the leading interactive sports software brand in the world, with top-selling titles and franchises including Madden NFL Football, FIFA Soccer, NHL(R) hockey, NBA LIVE basketball, NCAA(R) Football, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR(R) and NASCAR(R) racing.
Developed in Orlando, FL by EA Tiburon, Madden NFL Football, now in its 18th year, continues to stand out as Madden NFL 07 was last year's #1 selling video game in North America with more than seven million copies sold(a) since launch.
Muy buena noticia para los que somos grandes aficionados a este deporte, esperemos que esta traduccion anime a mas gente a meterse en el mundillo.
