Posted on 07/28/2010 4:50:46 AM PDT by TornadoAlley3
Celebrity appearances in games are becoming more common, but here's one I never expected to see: Apparently you'll be able to meet President Obama in the next Madden game if you take your team all the way to the Super Bowl.
IGN brings word of the odd addition to the long-running football series, part of an effort to make winning the Super Bowl in-game seem more important and exciting. The new Super Bowl ceremonies will also include changing commentary based on what team wins.
Check out the full report at IGN for video of the event in-game. Even as someone who's not very into sports, it seems well-done. Now what's the code to unlock Obama as a player?
...does it really surprise anyone?
He has been ruining sports the last two years.
That oughtta boost sales!
I surprised he doesn’t show up on Golden Tee 2011.
I get that same desire to puke as when Keef is on the tube.
Does he fumble in that game too?
"You dropped your soap..."
Where’s the teleprompter?
Was thinking of buying it...now, not so much...
No matter if you are an Obama lover or hater, this makes no sense for your game if you are the owner of the company that makes this. He is such a polarizing figure that you will turn off a lot of fans of your games who hate Obama. I doubt you would bring anyone new to the game. Someone who loves Obama and does not play your game is most likely not going to get it because he’s in it.
I saw in the comments section a good idea. If you wanted to have a President be with the winners at the end, pick a historical president like Washington, Jefferson or Lincoln. It is fantasy after all and that would kind of be a hoot.
Whoever the President of this company is, he must be a true idealoge. He’s risking the sales of his game because of his admiration of Obama. Not too smart.
Does he got to stick his friggin nose into everything? And how many tax dollars were spent to accomodate Obama’s participation?
Dear EASports:
I won’t buy Madden NFL11.
Was this done when Bush was president???????
Didn’t think so.
Well another year I won’t be buying Madden Football. Too bad.
Now I know why we won’t be buying it when the kids ask.
When will he appear in Grand Theft Auto?
“Will no one rid me of this meddlesome president?”
uh oh, Hank... ; )
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That oughtta boost sales!
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I’m thinking it’ll boost thefts.
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