Redwood City, Calif. - Electronic Arts (NASD: ERTS) said on Friday it has signed former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre as the cover athlete for its "Madden NFL 09" game, scheduled for release across North America on Aug. 12. Over the past 20 years, the Madden NFL franchise has sold more than 70 million copies, and since 2002 has been the top selling sports game each year in North America.

Redwood City, Calif. - Electronic Arts said on Thursday that its "Madden NFL 09" will be available in retail stores in North America on August 12, including a special collector's edition in celebration of the franchise's 20th anniversary. The special edition will include full versions of both "Madden NFL 09" and the new "NFL Head Coach 09," classic Madden gameplay and a library of bonus video content.