EA ships 'Madden NFL 09 En Español'

Electronic Arts announced today that Madden NFL 09 En Español has shipped to retail stores for the PLAYSTATION 3 and Xbox 360. Fully translated in Spanish, Madden NFL 09 En Español features Chicago Bears offensive guard, Roberto Garza, on the box cover.

Electronic Arts announced today that Madden NFL 09 En Español has shipped to retail stores for the PLAYSTATION 3 and Xbox 360. Boasting the same gameplay and graphics found in Madden NFL 09, Madden NFL 09 En Español also includes exclusive Spanish language content, additional music tracks and Spanish play-by-play and game analysis voice-over by Álvaro Martín. Madden NFL 09 En Español users can also compete online against Madden NFL 09 users, as the two games are fully compatible.Álvaro Martín, the first Spanish-language play-by-play broadcaster for ABC Sports’ and later ESPN’s “Monday Night Football”, is featured as the broadcast voice of Madden NFL 09 En Español. Martín has an impressive broadcast background with experience as one of the top play-by-play announcers for ESPN, with 15 NBA Finals, five World Series and 16 Super Bowls to his credit. Madden NFL 09 En Español also features four additional Spanish songs, “Uno, Dos, Tres” by [Motel], “¡Ah Pero Como Vendo Cassettes!” by PXNDX, “El Apagón” by Señor Flavio and “Let’s Do This” by Fulanito.Cover athlete Roberto Garza is one of a growing number of Hispanic players in the NFL. Garza, who will be contributing to a blog on www.easports.com/madden09/es throughout the NFL season, was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in 2001. Garza signed with the Chicago Bears in 2005. Due to his extensive involvement with charitable organizations, the Chicago Bears nominated Garza for the Walter Payton “Man of the Year” award in 2006.“It is an honor to be featured on the cover of Madden NFL 09 En Español. As a first generation Mexican American, this opportunity provides an amazing and unique way for me to represent my Hispanic heritage,” says cover athlete Roberto Garza. “Madden NFL is a game that I have enjoyed for years and I will certainly treasure this forever.”Madden NFL 09 En Español is the second iteration of the franchise. Last year, San Diego Chargers’ defensive end, Luis Castillo, was featured on the cover of Madden NFL 08 En Español.