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Post by theebonicsmaster on Aug 15, 2007 0:59:13 GMT
not really basketball relatedbut w/e i got madden 08 this morning and i think it is really good the superstar is really cool now that you can be real rookies but i think it would be much better as a basketball feature because more playing time with less teammates what do you guys think about the game or the superstar idea?
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Post by Erik Lassen on Aug 15, 2007 1:23:36 GMT
I haven't tried it yet, but superstar mode in 06 and 07 was a decent concept. I really hope they have polished it up a bit.
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Post by theebonicsmaster on Aug 15, 2007 1:25:08 GMT
ya its better the features are better like you can sim the game until your player is on the field so it is more fun
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Post by Erik Lassen on Aug 15, 2007 1:34:40 GMT
Oh that's good.
One thing I hated on 07 was that how the offense is playing somehow effected your meter thing. Or maybe that was 06?
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Post by theebonicsmaster on Aug 15, 2007 1:35:54 GMT
ya the same kinda thing like if they threw a pick it was your fault it is still kind of the same but it takes away less points then it did before
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Post by Erik Lassen on Aug 15, 2007 1:37:54 GMT
Damn, I was hoping they'd just get rid of that all together. Oh well, I might pick it up if my buddies say it's good. Problem with Madden is that they're just repackaging the same product year after year with one update. (not including rosters)
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Post by theebonicsmaster on Aug 15, 2007 1:39:55 GMT
idk about the computer one but the 360 one is good but there is some better stuff like you can use hall of famers in the fantasy draft
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Post by Golden State Warriors on Aug 15, 2007 1:41:19 GMT
I like the college game better.
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Post by theebonicsmaster on Aug 15, 2007 1:42:59 GMT
ya i just bought ncaa 08 i hear the campus legend mode is good
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Post by redstorm177 on Aug 15, 2007 14:06:39 GMT
I got it yesterday for my 360, and it is AWESOME!!! The gameplay is the the best I've ever seen in a football game with some great animations, gang tackles, and sideline catches.
If your a big fan of franchise, you'll be glad to know that the simulation times are extremely fast. You could simulate an entire season in about 3 or 4 minutes if you wanted to. The draft is much more realistic since it is more like a crapshoot with "busts" and "gems". The scouting system allows you to scout prospects every week instead of that stupid crap they did last year (on my PS2 version).
The superstar mode is pretty cool, but my created QB is rated a 12. I guess if you mess up during the workouts at the beginning of the game, that effects your ratings for your career. Like others have mentioned, the "supersim" feature allows you to only have to play/watch the plays that you're in. It's really cool.
As for the presentation, the broadcasting is horrible as it is just a play-by-play homer radio announcer. No insight at all during the game calling. However, a new feature I love is the half-time and post-game replay system. It saves and replays the top 5 plays of the half/game during this segment. Also, EVERY play in the game is saved and able to be viewed at the end of the game if you want to take a look at them.
I was up in the air on buying this game but was swayed when I read the IGN.com review that gave it an 8.7 GREAT. After playing it for a day, it is the best football game I have ever played. Well done Madden, well done.
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Post by Erik Lassen on Aug 15, 2007 14:39:01 GMT
Great review NY. I'm going to read the IGN review for the PS2 version, and see if it's any good.
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Post by theebonicsmaster on Aug 16, 2007 0:45:07 GMT
are you a part time video gamer reviewer NY?
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Post by redstorm177 on Aug 16, 2007 0:48:05 GMT
No, but feel free to pay me if you want more reviews. I only have like 3 XBOX games (games are too damn expensive) so theres not much I can review.
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Post by theebonicsmaster on Aug 16, 2007 0:50:12 GMT
ya idk why they have to make all of the new good games 60 or 70 dollars
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Post by redstorm177 on Aug 16, 2007 0:56:02 GMT
Yeah, I was really hoping that there was some kind of debut sale on Madden like there is pretty much every year, but those bastards charged the full $60.
The good news is that I got a $25 coupon for Fansedge.com from Circuit City.
The bad news is that the coupon code doesn't work. >.<
At least the game is awesome though. Some guy just whooped me online. I was the Raiders and through like 7 or 8 interceptions and only scored 6 points. God, I suck.
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Post by Dallas Mavericks on Aug 16, 2007 0:57:47 GMT
ya idk why they have to make all of the new good games 60 or 70 dollars well it is a new gen system, and off course they want out money. and the game should be top notch that's why the prices are too. I don't have a PS3 or XBOX360, but until their prices lower I ain't buying them. BTW does anyone have a Wii, I don't but isn't it kinda childish type system, something a 6 yr. old would use, not hardcore videogame fans.
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Post by theebonicsmaster on Aug 16, 2007 0:58:03 GMT
thats what i dont like it seems like their are a lot more turnovers then their should be
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Post by Dallas Mavericks on Aug 16, 2007 1:00:45 GMT
Yeah, I was really hoping that there was some kind of debut sale on Madden like there is pretty much every year, but those bastards charged the full $60. The good news is that I got a $25 coupon for Fansedge.com from Circuit City. The bad news is that the coupon code doesn't work. At least the game is awesome though. Some guy just whooped me online. I was the Raiders and through like 7 or 8 interceptions and only scored 6 points. God, I suck. hey atleast your not as bad as me, in my first Madden tournament in school for 07 (school haven't opened yet, but another tournament will happen but with 08 in Oct), I got laid 41-7. I kept trying to throw deep to Marvin Harrison everytime.
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Post by redstorm177 on Aug 16, 2007 1:07:18 GMT
Its so hard to have a passing game online. Even if its not a clean pick, the ball gets deflected 37 times only to fall into the hands of Champ Bailey. I HATE YOU CHAMP!!!
As for the Wii, I feel the same way. It just seems like a little kid's system. That's pretty much the reason I didn't like Gamecube either. The games just don't appeal to me.
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Post by theebonicsmaster on Aug 16, 2007 1:09:23 GMT
o ya champ if you do a fantasy draft always pick him first he gets like four picks a game when you play and if it is thrown in his direction 75 percent of the time its a pick or its knocked down
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Post by Dallas Mavericks on Aug 16, 2007 1:10:23 GMT
Its so hard to have a passing game online. Even if its not a clean pick, the ball gets deflected 37 times only to fall into the hands of Champ Bailey. I HATE YOU CHAMP!!! As for the Wii, I feel the same way. It just seems like a little kid's system. That's pretty much the reason I didn't like Gamecube either. The games just don't appeal to me. and the worst part is, I was in the loser's bracket (double-elimination, got knocked out after winning one match), and the guy beat me with the NY freakin Giants. man you should consider coming to my HS and play in the tourney, off course it's gonna be different cause your an Xbox guy and we used the PS2 for the tourney.
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Post by Dallas Mavericks on Aug 16, 2007 1:16:27 GMT
I wonder what the weapons system is like in Madden 08.
with Vick being rocket arm QB, that's a laugh.
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Post by Erik Lassen on Aug 16, 2007 3:49:47 GMT
I wonder what the weapons system is like in Madden 08. with Vick being rocket arm QB, that's a laugh. Is it really? hahahahaha.
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Post by 76erskyd on Aug 16, 2007 15:32:15 GMT
From what I've heard PC, really sucks. Im away and probably cant get the game untill around the 22nd. I much prefer Madden to Live btw. I tried to get a Madden league mimicking this format going, if anyone wants to help it would be much appreciated.
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Post by hogsrule44 - PHX on Aug 16, 2007 16:42:05 GMT
From what I've heard PC, really sucks. Im away and probably cant get the game untill around the 22nd. I much prefer Madden to Live btw. I tried to get a Madden league mimicking this format going, if anyone wants to help it would be much appreciated. I would help..
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