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Are you ready for some football?
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In the near future, 3 major football games are being released. (By the way, that means real football, not that thing with Beckham.)
You've got your old warhorse, Madden NFL 08. We all know what to expect...decent gameplay, nice presentation, and it'll sell a fuckzillion copies. New this year is the focus on "weapons," which sounds like it should be part of some next-gen reincarnation of Mutant League Football and, by the way, why hasn't that happened yet? Rise up, gamers, and demand the return of Reggie Fright!
Ahem. "Weapons" is basically Madden-speak for star players, which will be the centerpiece of the changes. This looks like it has potential as a way to seperate the Tom Bradys and Shawn Alexanders from whoever plays for the Browns. Of course, it's EA, so the weapons will be represented by little icons which won't look at all realistic and will probably be more of a bother than anything else.
Then, you've got NCAA Football 08, featuring a new recruiting system that looks like it'll make it much easier to find the right prospect. A revamped Campus Legend mode (now in the 360 version) will allow you to take on the role of a player, balancing academics, athletics, and ethics violations.
I kid.
NCAA also features My Shrine, which can save video clips of highlights (which could be really cool). Both EA games are also supposed to feature smoother play and animations, but it's EA, so who the hell knows.
Finally, the return of the upstart 2K series with All-Pro Football. Who needs the NF|L? Here, you can make your own team from an impressive list of legends...Peyton, Montana, Rice, Butkus, and so on, each with special abilities and traits that individualize them. Your QB, for example, might have "Rocket Arm" for huge pass distance, and/or "Laser Arm" for pinpoint accuracy. This game promises the return of what made the 2K series so renowned...gameplay. Plus, it'll just be cool having Elway passing to Jerry Rice.
So, my fellow gridiron gurus, whatcha got? I'm strongly leaning toward All-Pro, though I'd definitely like a demo. The NCAA demo didn't impress me, especially with the new play-calling screen. I've vowed not to get Madden this year, but I may give in to the temptation to play as my Patriots.
You've got your old warhorse, Madden NFL 08. We all know what to expect...decent gameplay, nice presentation, and it'll sell a fuckzillion copies. New this year is the focus on "weapons," which sounds like it should be part of some next-gen reincarnation of Mutant League Football and, by the way, why hasn't that happened yet? Rise up, gamers, and demand the return of Reggie Fright!
Ahem. "Weapons" is basically Madden-speak for star players, which will be the centerpiece of the changes. This looks like it has potential as a way to seperate the Tom Bradys and Shawn Alexanders from whoever plays for the Browns. Of course, it's EA, so the weapons will be represented by little icons which won't look at all realistic and will probably be more of a bother than anything else.
Then, you've got NCAA Football 08, featuring a new recruiting system that looks like it'll make it much easier to find the right prospect. A revamped Campus Legend mode (now in the 360 version) will allow you to take on the role of a player, balancing academics, athletics, and ethics violations.
I kid.
NCAA also features My Shrine, which can save video clips of highlights (which could be really cool). Both EA games are also supposed to feature smoother play and animations, but it's EA, so who the hell knows.
Finally, the return of the upstart 2K series with All-Pro Football. Who needs the NF|L? Here, you can make your own team from an impressive list of legends...Peyton, Montana, Rice, Butkus, and so on, each with special abilities and traits that individualize them. Your QB, for example, might have "Rocket Arm" for huge pass distance, and/or "Laser Arm" for pinpoint accuracy. This game promises the return of what made the 2K series so renowned...gameplay. Plus, it'll just be cool having Elway passing to Jerry Rice.
So, my fellow gridiron gurus, whatcha got? I'm strongly leaning toward All-Pro, though I'd definitely like a demo. The NCAA demo didn't impress me, especially with the new play-calling screen. I've vowed not to get Madden this year, but I may give in to the temptation to play as my Patriots.
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After having a lot of fun with Madden on the Wii I am definately going that way this time around. Improved controls+online to the most fun football experience I've had since Super Tecmo Bowl? Yes please.
Full price tag AND no license? I do not see it doing very good at all. 500k units, max.
Course, if I was to pick one up, i'd go with APL. Or last years Madden, which always drops down $30 a few months before the next Madden is released.
http://steamcommunity.com/id/Cykstfc
Now where did I leave my monacle...
No.
240 Legends that look like the real thing. Check out some of the gamespot vids. It is going to be pretty awesome.
If anyone knows of any outlet that will have them today, let us know!!!
Wii Code: 1040-1320-0724-3613 :!!:
EBstop is doing a midnight release for NCAA here. APF will be in stores tomorrow afternoon. Circuit City has it guaranteed at 2 pm or you get a $20 gift card.
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Please.
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do you have any idea how much it cost to pay these damn legends? Some of them were paid 6 figs!
Yeah I don't think that'd make back its production costs
You are nuts.
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Oh yeah, because the one where you use your feet instead of your hands ain't real football. Makes perfect sense.
Also, Beckham's a twat.
The gang tackling looks good (not 2k5 yet, but good). Also they have something very cool:
http://www.easportsworld.com/#video-920/HOME/523
You can upload replays to the web.
"football" was a general term for sports back in the mid 1800's. Soccer, Rugby, and even baseball were referred to as "football."
You can download the demo for NCAA 08 on the marketplace, it's very much improved. 60 FPS and a bunch of new shit that I haven't really figured out yet.
Taking fantasy drafts out of Madden was the worst video gaming event of the last 3 years.
I've decided to go with All-Pro. The lack of a franchise does bug me, but in the past I've never played more than one season in Madden anyway, and there's always more teams to make. The gameplay looks solid, the animations look slick. And the commercial features Rakim. What else you want?
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Yea this is the kind of stuff I'm talking about. I thought the graphics and animations of NCAA 07 were fine. It just that I felt like there was nothing to do besides play the actual games and some "recruiting." I wanted more control over my team's roster
I'll be running a league over at 360A. If you're interested in joining one, let me know.
I wouldn't mind getting in on that if there are open slots.
I just really want this games today. I wonder why all the sites have it's release date for today, while NCAA is slotted for tomorrow?
PS - Holy crap, we have spellchecking in posts now, or is this my new version of firefox?
NCAA is slotted for tomorrow and will be 'released' tomorrow, even though it is out in lots of places (broke street date). APF is scheduled to 'ship' today.
Yeah firefox has spellchecking
I also hate football games.
What exactly is the point of this post?
What exactly is the point of this post?
I said I'd pick up All-Pro. Which is the point.
You actually expect me to believe that you're going to pick up a football game, even if you hate football games? Do you hate money as well?
Should have elaborated: Hate football games because of Madden.
I'm hoping All-Pro will be different. I'm all for supporting a company other than EA Sports.
the graphics and animations look great and 10x better than madden but it does look very similar to nfl2k5.
welcome to console football
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