Electronic Arts announced today that Madden NFL 09 En Español has shipped to retail stores for 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. Madden NFL 09 En Español includes exclusive Spanish language content, additional music tracks, and Spanish play-by-play and game analysis voice-over by Álvaro Martín of Monday Night Football. Madden NFL 09 En Español users can also compete online against Madden NFL 09 users, as the two games are fully compatible.

“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.”

“EA is proud to share in the NFL’s efforts to deliver customized content to Spanish-speaking fans,” says senior product manager, Anthony Stevenson. “Offering the Hispanic fan base an opportunity to further develop their passion for the game by playing Madden NFL 09 En Español is a tremendous honor and something we hope to build upon down the road.”

“We are pleased to partner with EA to bring Madden NFL 09 en Español to our fans,” says Peter O’Reilly, NFL director of marketing. “This customized version of Madden provides Spanish-speaking fans yet another way to engage with the NFL and experience the game all year round.”