The EA Sports Madden 09 cover update we mentioned would be happening a few days ago appears to be complete — as you can see above. The site which first came into possession of the box art, is also claiming that Walmart will be updating the cover in their stores as early as noon tomorrow.

The in-store update by retailers was never mentioned in the previous press release issued by EA Sports, and if true, all I can say is “thank God I got mine before the cover change was forcefully put into effect by retailers.” In his New York press conference, Brett stated that he would always be a Green Bay Packer, and I couldn’t agree more.

Farve is a Green Bay Packer no more. The veteran QB has been traded to the NY Jets, and NFL Network’s Adam Schefter confirmed that Brett will report to camp for the team.

I am pretty certain that this will mark the first time a Madden cover will feature a player who is no longer on that team’s roster when the season starts. If you’re a Packer fan who is planning on picking up the game in a few days time, my suggestion is to bring a big fat Sharpie and go to town on the cover.

By the way, at the time of this article, the Jets website was down. Quality organization. If they can’t even keep their site on its feet, what chance does Brett have?

EA has announced the University of Arkansas star running back, Darren McFadden, as one of four athletes set to appear on the cover of NCAA Football 09 — EA’s latest edition of videogame collegiate brand football. Read more…