10:30pm - Sheraton Hotel
We just finished having dinner and it was great seeing everyone again. Let me just run down the people there. Will Kinsler (EA Community Manager), Russell, Dan (Madden Wars), Tim Turner (Madden University), Scott Hemphill, Sunny (Sportable), Kobra (VG Sports), Mad Scientist (Madden Matrix), AndyP (Madden Planet), Boza, Bobby (Gametime Philly), Justin Diewel (EA guy who works on EA Sportsworld), PastaPadre, and Chris (Utopia Sports).
We talked about what we are looking forward to tomorrow while we shared stories, drank, and ate a lot of food. I had some shrimp cocktail and a Angus Burger. Now we are going upstairs to play some Madden 08, might be the last time I play it ... .lol.
3:23pm - At the Sheraton In Orlando
Whew, I finally made it to my hotel room in Orlando and can finally sit down and rest. My flight was ok, but I have to tell you the story behind my rental car. I had already reserved a compact car at Budget and was destined to get a Ford Focus. I wasn't thrilled about getting a Ford Focus but at $13.95 per day I was really happy about that. So after I got my bag I went to the counter and told the lady I had a reservation. She looked up my information and asked me if I wanted to upgrade to a Sebring Convertable for just $10 more per day. I declined knowing that I'm going to be spending all my time playing games at EA, no need for the nicer car. So she made a few calls to see if there was a Focus available. She finally came back and told me I could go get the car, it's in parking space 526. I took the keys and headed down the parking lot. In space 526 was a grey Cebring Convertable. I thought maybe there was a mistake, so I looked at my paperwork and sure enough she had given me the Sebring anyways. Must have been my charming smile .... lol. The only thing is I can't get the top down. I press the button but it goes halfway and stops. Maybe there is something else I have to do. Anyone have a clue? I don't want to break the thing ... lol.
Also at the hotel I've seen Mad Scientist from Madden Matrix and Tim Turner from Madden University. We are all supposed to meet up at 7:00pm. I'll check back later with some pictures.
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9:17am - Airport
Well this is not really day one but what we call a travel day. We will not be playing any of the games today ...... boooooooooo. Anyways, I'm at the airport right now waiting for my 10:30 flight so I thought it would be a good idea to talk about what will be happening these next 3 days for me and what I'll be looking for. I plan on getting a lot of answers to the questions I have been asked the last couple of days form Madden fans everywhere. I've received messages on my XBOX Live, on Madden Wars, on MyMaddenPad.com and on other boards like Madden Goats. The following is a list of questions I have received the most.
1. Is the spectacular catch toned down for 09?
2. In NCAA will the QB still be able to pitch the ball even though he is nearly down or engaged in a tackle?
3. Will there be formation shifts, formation audibles in Madden?
4. Will you be able to play hardcore ranked games online?
5. Can you still strafe catch?
6. Does the PS3 run at 60fps and does it look good?
7. Let me know which version is better between the 360 and PS3
8. Will your 08 record show up for the start of 09 like last year?
9. How are online dynasty work?
10. Will you be able to text in-game online?
So those are just some of the things I will be looking for in the next two days as I play Madden 09 and NCAA 09. If you have more questions, please go here.
Also those of you who are interested in a Madden Wars' Dynasty look out for a special announcement sometime in the evening of Community Day 2.
Check you guys later.
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