Madden '09 is released Tuesday

From today’s b, the paper

“Madden 2009” release
Sorry ladies, but it’s that time of year when you lose all contact with your significant other for a month or so. The latest installment of the addictive Madden football video games series — EA Sports’ answer to crystal meth — debuts on Tuesday with new features such as online leagues , as well as the same in-depth and realistic game play that has made “Madden” the top-selling sports series of the past 20 years. {MATT VENSEL, B}

Eddie Vedder
Pearl Jam frontman Vedder (yes, I love him) will be performing at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Warner Theatre in Washington. He’ll probably talk a little politics, so don’t complain about it after the show if you go. See you there. Whoop whoop! $77. livenation.com {ALISIA CHAPMAN, B}

Animal Prints
Animal prints can bring a new texture to a wardrobe. This cute (and vintage!) leopard print purse by Maya can be found at fantasyjewels.com. It’s a jungle out there, so roar! {AUBREY FORNWALT, B}

“Star Wars: The Clone Wars”
As the Clone Wars spread throughout the galaxy, systems are falling prey to the Dark Side. Follow the animated adventures of Anakin, Obi-Wan Kenobi and fan-favorite Master Yoda. Opens Friday. {TIM WONG, B}

G. Love & Special Sauce
G. Love’s secret to success has always been a sound that mixes blues rock, hip-hop and funky acoustic rhythms. Or maybe it’s just the Special Sauce. Catch the band at 7 p.m. Sunday at Pier Six Pavilion along with The John Butler Trio. $22-$32. {BEN PILLOW, B}

32 Bit Gen Gamer Fest
Miss the simpler days when Mario’s only objective was to save the princess? You might want to relive your childhood memories with other video game aficionados at 32 Bit Genocide, where all the music is inspired by video games. Try moshing to the theme of “Megaman.” Doors: 5 p.m. Saturday, Creative Alliance, Highlandtown. $15, $12 students/members. creativealliance.org {MARISSA RICHARDSON, B}

“Tropic Thunder”
Why should you go see this inventive and much-buzzed about comedy? Three words: Robert Downey Jr. OK, eight more: Playing a white actor playing a black soldier. Opens Wednesday. {JORDAN BARTEL, B}

James Bond series at the Charles
Who loves Pussy? Pussy Galore, that is. The Charles Theatre’s James Bond series, featuring new prints of the first three Albert Broccoli-produced movies, ramps up this week with showings of “Goldfinger” and “Dr. No.” Showtimes: thecharles.com {BEN PILLOW, B}

U.S. men’s basketball vs. Spain
The ballers formerly known as the Dream Team are looking for redemption in this year’s Olympics after they came up short in Athens. This preliminary-round matchup with Spain is their first major test. Will they pass with flying colors? 10 a.m. Saturday, NBC. {MATT VENSEL, B}

St. Gabriel Italian Festival
All the good Italian food, music and familial goodness you can stand. Is there wine? Fuhgettaboudit! Little Italy, Stiles and Exeter streets. Noon-8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. {JORDAN BARTEL, B}

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