SynopsisTwo decades ago Madden NFL exploded onto the scene with staggeringly authentic football action and a strategic, by-the-playbook approach to the game previously absent in sports video games. With Madden NFL 09, 20 years of innovation culminate in a new apex in the series' groundbreaking realism. Savor the pulse-pounding excitement as Madden NFL 09 delivers an intense, real-world pro football experience like only legendary coach John Madden can. The action of the gridiron comes alive with stunning graphics, innovative plays and multiplayer competition that thrust you into the center of the game with no nonsense and no mercy.The NFL bursts from the screen of your PSP with multiplayer action and gameplay that pushes you to the limit, no matter what your skill level. Achieve a game-winning advantage by calling the right play from any of three unique playbooks, ranging from easy to advanced. Rookies to the game will learn the ropes handily with a variety of skill-building features, including open receiver icons that tell you who's open and who's covered, player indicators that tell you when to evade or tackle and a one-button control scheme that helps you dominate on defense. Challenge your friends and family to a gridiron showdown with new Family Play, featuring simplified play-calling controls and an easy-to-use passing system that lets you take to the field like a pro. Live the NFL experience in all its brutal glory with Madden NFL 09 as you savor the thrill and punishment of professional football like you can find only in this renowned series.