Madden 08 is excellent

[Carl J. Ironsides]

I got the game today, a day early, and am blown away by it. The gameplay is outstanding, and so are the graphics and animations. I also love the pre-game player intros. Buy this game; it's so much better than last year's.

[D-Rocafella]

Do you have the 360 or ps3 version?

[Carl J. Ironsides]

ps3

[gills2k]

C19,

Do you know if you can create-a-player as good as you want? Last years version SUCKED in create-a-player mode because you had to do those impossible workouts.

[Carl J. Ironsides]

C19,

Do you know if you can create-a-player as good as you want? Last years version SUCKED in create-a-player mode because you had to do those impossible workouts.

gills,

It still makes you do the drills.

[Victor7]

sweet man very sweet. Cant wait to get mine !

[BanditsRock11]

You're a jerk, thanks for rubbing it in. I always go at midnight and get mine, but because of stupid work in the early morning, I have to wait until after work to get it and play it. Shitty. But I'm extremely pumped.

How did you get a hold of it early like this?

[Carl J. Ironsides]

You're a jerk, thanks for rubbing it in. I always go at midnight and get mine, but because of stupid work in the early morning, I have to wait until after work to get it and play it. Shitty. But I'm extremely pumped.

How did you get a hold of it early like this?

I actually ordered it on eBay Saturday, and it was somehow shipped to me today. No clue how, but it's great.

I'm terrible so far, but it's still a really good game.

[BeastMode Deep]

Anyone picking the game up for wii?

[stepsukie]

no.

[JMNY83]

I read all the reviews. if you are going to buy it buy it for the 360. Wii was rated second best and PS3 the worst[yes it is running at 30fps].Go to www.ign.com to read the reviews. They are usually a reliable site for reviews. You can also try www.gamerankings.com they compile all the gaming sites that review the game. I think I'm going to buy mine for the 360 and not my Wii.

[Austin 34]

How's the frame rate on the PS3?.. I know they said that the PS3 frame rate is about half of what the Xbox 360 is.. is it really bad or no? I don't have a PS3 but i want one.. and i thought about getting an xbox360 but with all the problems people have.. I don't wanna get into that. Look at how many people are selling their 3 rings of death Xbox on ebay.. its amazing.

[JMNY83]

How's the frame rate on the PS3?.. I know they said that the PS3 frame rate is about half of what the Xbox 360 is.. is it really bad or no? I don't have a PS3 but i want one.. and i thought about getting an xbox360 but with all the problems people have.. I don't wanna get into that. Look at how many people are selling their 3 rings of death Xbox on ebay.. its amazing.

I've had my 360 for over a year and never had a problem. If you do buy a 360 they have a new 3 year warranty so you don't have to worry about it. Plus they just dropped all the 360's prices by $50 last week and the new models will have HDMI ports. I would wait another year to buy the PS3 they don't have any good titles out and won't for a long time. Plus I seen on G4tv that developers are getting upset at the PS3 because they are having problems making games for it so a lot of games are getting delayed because of it. It is even effecting 360 titles that those companies are making.For the PS3 fanboys that read this no I don't hate the PS3. I was the same way with the 360 when it came out. The only gaming system company that I buy from when it first launches is Nintendo because they never have any technical problems. Hell I still have my NES from 85.

[Bsmith26]

I just played the PC version for just a few and it looks like 07 with new menus and rosters.

[Austin 34]

I've had my 360 for over a year and never had a problem. If you do buy a 360 they have a new 3 year warranty so you don't have to worry about it. Plus they just dropped all the 360's prices by $50 last week and the new models will have HDMI ports.

Yeah thats great.. they give you 3 years but in all honesty if i buy a system i don't want to have to worry that i may have to send it away for 2 or 3 weeks until i can get it.. and if that one is broken.. then there goes another 2 or 3 weeks. Microsoft rushed the 360 to beat the PS3 but of course rushing things tend to end up in disaster. Sure they made more money by getting it out there but look at all the crap they are going through with all the systems. Both systems have their good and bad.

As for the ratings.. alot of places give madden 08 the same rating for each system. However the only one that really went against that is IGN. They say the graphics take a bad hit because of the frame rate and that its not as smooth. Thats why I'm curious to see what C19 has to say about it.. on if its that bad. Maybe C19 could try madden on Xbox360 and let us know what he thinks of both.

[Carl J. Ironsides]

The frame rate is what it is, 30 fps. I've learned to accept it. It's all I know at this point, since I've never played 360, so it doesn't bother me.

[TRIPLE P]

Why is it 30 for PS3 and 60 for 360? I have both, but I wanted to get it for PS3 cuz i like the controller better.

[Austin 34]

The reason is because The PS3 is harder in making a game for with the software. Xbox 360 is easier to use so thats why. Xbox is more smooth because for EA it was easier to make the game for them then the PS3 was. I think given time things will get smooth and expect next years madden should be just as good as xbox360 next year.

[D-Rocafella]

This is my 1st year with a 360 (I was a PS! and 2 guy before), and it's defenatly a different Madden then what I'm used to. I can't wait to get the gameplay down on the 360 cause the presentation is fantanstic. Even without Madden and Michaels calling the game.

[JMNY83]

X-box live is amazing too

[dasaybz]

do they have the passing cone? i really hate that thing

[GOBILLSGO!!!]

Game on!

[stepsukie]

i heard there is a roster update? is there one?

[slowpokemcgee]

I haven't even had time to play a game yet...but the opening video was great. There was even multiple Bills sightings in it which is a change. Then I started my franchise, traded Darwin Walker to the Bears for a 5th and that was all I could fit it. IT feels good to get rid of Walker already though.

[stepsukie]

funny thing happened...i started my franchise and Vick broke a vertebrae out for the season...i kid u not.

[jaymitch84]

Am I a bad person for upping JP Losman to a 94 overall? So what, I made arm-strength similar to Cutler's, accuracy barely above mid-80's, awareness similar to Roethlisberger (and less than Eli "I'm Still Somehow Living Off My Last Name" Manning), and speed rating a little higher than Brady Quinn.

So that all added up to 94. I couldn't help it. I had to make things right, I didn't realize that JP Losman was as good as Madden says he is with correct ratings.

And oh yeah, this year's version is far superior to last year's version. I did the midnight run last night, played till 4 am, then woke up again at 9 am to continue playing.

Anyone done enough franchise mode yet to get the gist of scouting players? I get that you will have better info on players if you scout them...but for the best results are you supposed to pick out certain players you like and scout them all season, or keep changing constantly so you scout as many players as you can?

And one more thing...I'm intrigued with the prospects of being able to do Superstar mode as a real rookie. Mostly because I still haven't been able to do those damn drills well enough to create a player even close to worthwhile.

[Carl J. Ironsides]

I haven't even had time to play a game yet...but the opening video was great. There was even multiple Bills sightings in it which is a change. Then I started my franchise, traded Darwin Walker to the Bears for a 5th and that was all I could fit it. IT feels good to get rid of Walker already though.

The opening to the game is incredible.

"Can you feel it?" -Brian Dawkins.

[mighty peace warrior]

the game is excellent..tomorrow the new TV comes

[21]

I had some fun playing the game on my 360 today. The game play is a lot better than last year, it seems more crisp. Nice to see them bring back the edit player stuff also. I think it is pretty good, I would rate it great if they would make the sideline players look and act semi-normal, and if they could finally get the throwback jerseys right. Those two thing always annoy me, but maybe next year since they got all the other stuff fixed for this year. Can't wait for NHL 08.

[two4trippn]

Has anyone tried the Fantasy challenge mode? It doesn't seem to use any user created rosters, just the default. I'm with MPW, the new tv is next, that is if I can convince the wife that its her early birthday present.

[emo]

this game is really good, especially if you have ncaa 08 and export draft classes

I enjoy simming and team building more than the actual game play, which is excellent btw

but I'm in the 2011 season and have built a powerhouse team, yet I can't quite break .500 simming. but this is only the second year of the singletary era in buffalo.

[TRIPLE P]

I like the game... but its just NCAA08 but better.

I think they always release NCAA first, make it suck a little so that when Madden comes out it seems better.

They know everyone is gonna buy NCAA because it comes out a month before and people have been waiting forever for a game anyway.

But the presentation, the menus, the play selection...its all pretty much the same.

[TRIPLE P]

My first game was awesome... my buddy who cam e over was the Browns, he had played 2 games prior and always beats me anyway.....

Beat his ASS 67-14.... Ellison, Poz, and Whitner all had sweet pick 6's.... Sweet Lee had 2 TD's....

Next game... 10-7 Bills.... Sleeper Aiken with the game winning TD... McGee with the INT to ice the game.

[stepsukie]

i lost my first chise game 31-24...forced a fumble with 1:13 left...got a first then a DEF pass Interference call....then blew it on going, INCOMP, SACK, INCOMP, INT.

[GOBILLSGO!!!]

i heard there is a roster update? is there one?

I was prompted to update my rosters upon going online but they're still ranked a 67...what gives? I saw where they were listed at an 82 but it's not reflected in the team selection screen...

Lynch is slow as crap...I can't get him around the ends for the life of me :(

[stepsukie]

Buffalos D blows HARD...and the recievers drop so many passes its really pissing me off...

[mighty peace warrior]

the bills are a 67 when you play a quick game and an 82 during a franchise, can someone explain why those numbers are different

I did buy a new TV 50' plasma Samsung..its awesome I cant believe the graphics on this game.

[Carl J. Ironsides]

the bills are a 67 when you play a quick game and an 82 during a franchise, can someone explain why those numbers are different

I did buy a new TV 50' plasma Samsung..its awesome I cant believe the graphics on this game.

I think 82 still makes them the worst team in franchise mode. The reason for the ratings jump during franchise is so the playing field is leveled. That's why New England goes from 97 to 90.

On another note, I'm beginning to hate this game. It'd be nice if Marshawn Lynch would advance past the line of scrimmage. Last game: eight carries, minus-4 yards. Awesome.

[Austin 34]

I bought the PS2 version of madden 08 and the bills are rated 83. 83 in a quick game and 83 playing online. Its alot like last year with a few wrinkles here and there but I'm happy. I find it funny that some places are rating the PS2 madden the same as Madden for the Xbox360 and PS3 lol. I've played a few games online and its decent. I had 162 yards rushing with Lynch in one game.. he's awesome lol.

[mighty peace warrior]

I think 82 still makes them the worst team in franchise mode. The reason for the ratings jump during franchise is so the playing field is leveled. That's why New England goes from 97 to 90.

On another note, I'm beginning to hate this game. It'd be nice if Marshawn Lynch would advance past the line of scrimmage. Last game: eight carries, minus-4 yards. Awesome.

the game is great..the graphics are incredible. its a little complicated for my tasts so i stick to 'pro'

i have no issue getting Marshawn past the line...the Bills are the worst rated team though, what do you expect?

[BeastMode Deep]

I play on wii and we are always a 83

[DropTheGloves]

I love Madden 08 for 360, it is the best Madden since 2005 IMO. I love running the ball with Lynch to the left side with Peters and Dockery. I played online against my buddy, he was the Texans and I won in OT on a INT TD return by Poz while the Texans were in scoring position.

I think the reason the PS3 has 30 FPS is because the PS3 is relatively new, not even a year old. Hell, it took EA 2 years to get Madden for 360 right.

[phishhead220]

Anyone else notice the fatigue/subs process is better. If you go downfield on a long drive defenders will actually get subbed out, making it possible to develop backups.

[jaymitch84]

this game is really good, especially if you have ncaa 08 and export draft classes

I enjoy simming and team building more than the actual game play, which is excellent btw

but I'm in the 2011 season and have built a powerhouse team, yet I can't quite break .500 simming. but this is only the second year of the singletary era in buffalo.

I enjoy simming more too...I tend to play maybe 1-2 games a season...

I'm currently simming season 2, where the only changes I've made are the 2008 draft (where I picked a RG rated 81 and a WR who doesn't drop a pass), and traded kiwaukee thomas, a 2009 2nd rounder, and a 2009 4th rounder for Patrick Willis then lining him up at ROLB.

Well, I also made JP, Marshawn, Evans, Whitner, Peters, and Dockery a little better than the Madden ratings suggested originally, so that may have helped. (JP a lot better, the rest just a couple OVR points better.)

Oh, and anyway, the rest of the season 2 story is that I'm going into my late season game against the Pats tied for first with them at 9-4. I'll be playing out that game.

[Circusboy39]

You can play the Wii verson online, right?

[TRIPLE P]

I enjoy simming more too...I tend to play maybe 1-2 games a season...

I'm currently simming season 2, where the only changes I've made are the 2008 draft (where I picked a RG rated 81 and a WR who doesn't drop a pass), and traded kiwaukee thomas, a 2009 2nd rounder, and a 2009 4th rounder for Patrick Willis then lining him up at ROLB.
Well, I also made JP, Marshawn, Evans, Whitner, Peters, and Dockery a little better than the Madden ratings suggested originally, so that may have helped. (JP a lot better, the rest just a couple OVR points better.)

Oh, and anyway, the rest of the season 2 story is that I'm going into my late season game against the Pats tied for first with them at 9-4. I'll be playing out that game.

Ok...why is that fun? its not realistic, and its not logical...its basically a glitch.

I mean, if you were playing the games it might make a little sense, because at least you'ed have fun using Willis.

I just don't see the allure of using madden as a front office simulator when its not at all realistic. Trading Walker for a first, or Kiwakee and a few picks for a top ten pick?

[stepsukie]

i hired Jim Bates at the end of my first season as DC.

[SHINEdown30]

Why is there no training camp in the franchise mode?

[GOBILLSGO!!!]

Why is there no training camp in the franchise mode?

There is, select "Train players for this game" or something along those lines when selecting the game. You can train up to three players.

[jaymitch84]

Ok...why is that fun? its not realistic, and its not logical...its basically a glitch.

I mean, if you were playing the games it might make a little sense, because at least you'ed have fun using Willis.

I just don't see the allure of using madden as a front office simulator when its not at all realistic. Trading Walker for a first, or Kiwakee and a few picks for a top ten pick?

It's not like I am going crazy trading for all the awesome players I can using the glitch, traded for one guy that I was hoping the Bills would have had in the first place.

So excuuuuuuuuuuuuuse me.

[stepsukie]

There is, select "Train players for this game" or something along those lines when selecting the game. You can train up to three players.

i liked the current gen training camp better.

[TRIPLE P]

It's not like I am going crazy trading for all the awesome players I can using the glitch, traded for one guy that I was hoping the Bills would have had in the first place.

So excuuuuuuuuuuuuuse me.


By all means, do what you want.... I just don't see the fun in using the GM function but then doing unrealistic things... my buddies do it too... they trade crap players and have like 4 first rounders in every draft, and they have the most dominating team in the league...

I don't see how this is entertaining.

[stepsukie]

so trading D Walker for the Texans first pick isnt amusing?

[TRIPLE P]

so trading D Walker for the Texans first pick isnt amusing?

not if the goals is a realistic football sim.

[mighty peace warrior]

not if the goals is a realistic football sim.

perhaps his goal is to have fun?

i don't alter anything buy i can see why someone would

[TRIPLE P]

perhaps his goal is to have fun?

i don't alter anything buy i can see why someone would

I don't see the fun in pulling off unrealistic trades and drafts and building an unrealistic team and winning.

Whats the accomplishment in winning the Superbowl in the game when you have 4 first rounders every year and have lopsided trades in your favor to build a superbteam that could never exist in real life... especially if you're not gonna play the games and just simulate them.

[GOBILLSGO!!!]

I don't see the fun in pulling off unrealistic trades and drafts and building an unrealistic team and winning.

Whats the accomplishment in winning the Superbowl in the game when you have 4 first rounders every year and have lopsided trades in your favor to build a superbteam that could never exist in real life... especially if you're not gonna play the games and just simulate them.

Cuz he spent $60 on it ;)

[TRIPLE P]

Cuz he spent $60 on it ;)

I really don't care WHAt anyone does... just trying to understand why?

Its like using a gameshark or a game genie to beat old school games.... whats the point?

[GOBILLSGO!!!]

I really don't care WHAt anyone does... just trying to understand why?

Its like using a gameshark or a game genie to beat old school games.... whats the point?

Same reason that people believe some brain comsuming zombie is their risen savior :)

[Sparx]

I got it for 360. Can't figure out how to substitute players in the gameplan. Searched and searched, I think they left it out.

[BLeonard]

Just got the PS2 Updated rosters... Changes I noticed:

Derek Schouman is the #3 TE, replaceing Cieslak
Pennington is the #2 LT
Aaron Merz is the #2 Center
Jason Whittle is the #2 RG
Crowell is now the starting LOLB
Posluszny is the starting MLB
Ellison is the starting ROLB
Jim Leonhard is the backup FS

Finally, Darwin Walker is now a Bear... And Michael Vick is #3 on the Atlanta QB depth chart.

-Bill

[Austin 34]

Just got the PS2 Updated rosters... Changes I noticed:

Yep you're right plus I noticed when I played online last night that the bills are now rated at 84.. they were rated 83 at first. Losman went from 81 to 83 I noticed as well.

I played a friend of mine last night who was the Colts. Their DT's are horrible and so I kept running Lynch up the middle with ease. I had over 100 yards rushing with him in the first half.

[Wojo1203]

yea idk how u guys are complaining about Marshawn....ive been playin on All-pro, the scores for the most part stay pretty close...Lee Evans is good for 100+ recieving yds and a td a game, Marshawn USUALLY gets about125+ rush yds a game and a rush td or rec td. and Losman goes for about 16-21 280 and 2-3 tds a game! Im sick with Buffalo, although it was a bad omen...the NY Jets won the Super Bowl against the Giants!

[smashingt2312]

Just got it last night, amazing, i am awful at passing though.

[dogginbox]

I don't see the fun in pulling off unrealistic trades and drafts and building an unrealistic team and winning.

Whats the accomplishment in winning the Superbowl in the game when you have 4 first rounders every year and have lopsided trades in your favor to build a superbteam that could never exist in real life... especially if you're not gonna play the games and just simulate them.

i dont understand it either, however i do tend to trade veterans for high draft picks and usually end up w/ 1, possibly 2 extra 1st round picks every yr plus a high 2nd rnd pick.

[dogginbox]

also, anyone else expiriment w/ turning the play clock off? i did and i like it a lot better. i can actually adjust the D and have time to send whatever guy in motion i want and still have time to hot route guys. they really need to fix the play clock - either turn the time down or make it adjustable like in yrs past.

this yr they brought defensive hot routing back but what's the point if the cpu snaps the ball as soon as you pick your play?

[SabreNasty2630]

my buddy at work today was just talking to me about Madden. He said he just took his back and traded it in becuase the sim engine was extremely messed up for the 360 version. Anybody else having this problem?

[SabreNasty2630]

examples of 4 running backs with 2,000 + yards, Defenders with double the INT stats...no QB with more INT than TD and no QB with over 10 INT

[billsfan69]

gills,

It still makes you do the drills.

While it is true that you still have to do the drills in create-a-player, if you choose to create a custom player, you can assign whatever attributes you want to your player.

[stepsukie]

examples of 4 running backs with 2,000 + yards, Defenders with double the INT stats...no QB with more INT than TD and no QB with over 10 INT

yea...the lowest QB ratong was like 76...

[phishhead220]

So what is the best way to get Vick deleted from the roster? I don't want to just cut him, because then some other team will pick him up and he'll be awesome for them in franchise.

[BLeonard]

So what is the best way to get Vick deleted from the roster? I don't want to just cut him, because then some other team will pick him up and he'll be awesome for them in franchise.

From what I've read, most people are just dropping his stats to rock bottom, then cutting him, so no team would want him. Of course, if you get the next online update, I'm pretty sure it won't have Vick in it and you won't have to worry. The first update already had him dropped to 3rd on Atlanta's depth chart.

-Bill

[phishhead220]

Thanks BLeonard, now if only there were a code to turn your d-line men into dogs that would maul him...

[JMNY83]

I have a question.I haven't bought Madden yet [have to wait until next week when I get the money for it] but I remember you guys saying the Bills were ranked at like a 67 or something like that. Today I was in gamestop looking through the strategy guide and it said we are an 85. So did the guide misprint or were you guys wrong? Does anyone know what are overall rating is?

[phishhead220]

http://forums.ea.com/mboards/ann.jspa?annID=490

EA posted what transactions they made in the first update.

• HB Dwayne Wright – 71 to 72 OVR
• T Jason Peters – 87 to 91 OVR
• QB JP Losman – 82 to 83 OVR



Contract Extensions

• Rookie contracts have been updated
• Grady Jackson
• Dwight Freeney
• Cory Redding
• Troy Polamalu
• Charles Tillman
• Nathan Vasher
• Marc Bulger
• Darwin Walker
• Donald Driver
• Montrae Holland
• Steve Smith
• Brian Moorman

[mighty peace warrior]

I am trying superstar mode with marshawn...very frustrating. they call every running play to the right side of the line when our best linemen are the other way...and JP stinks in this game.

[Darksyde]

So what is the best way to get Vick deleted from the roster? I don't want to just cut him, because then some other team will pick him up and he'll be awesome for them in franchise.



hell i'd still use him. It's only a game.

[mighty peace warrior]

jp continues to sabotage my superstar season...he has thrown at least 7 INTs in the endzone when we are about to score...he has twice as many INTs as TDs very ....very irritating since i have almost no controll over it.

[Bsmith26]

I just got myself a 360 along with Madden. Played 2 games online and the one i was winning decided to give me an unreadable disc error and counted as a disco. The 360 version definitely is better than the PC version. I just hope the unreadable disc doesn't mean i will be getting the RRoD soon. I might have to pack everything back up and go exchange it.

[BillsYankees]

Is there a way you can get an update without XBOX 360 live?

[stepsukie]

i dont think so...but u can get xbox live for free if u get the sliver version...

[Sparx]

The fumbling makes this game unplayable. I'm getting at least 4 fumbles a game. I bumped ronnie browns carry rating to 99 to help the ridiculousness, but he STILL fumbles all the goddamn time. im done with this POS until they fix this bug.

Ronnie Brown through 5 franchise games, 14 fumbles.

[mighty peace warrior]

try protecting the ball when a bunch of guys are getting ready to hit you...you probably won't fumble

[dogginbox]

im not sure if it's actually the way the game is(concerning fumbles) or if its the change in gameplay.

its very easy to fumble in this yrs game but there are ways to reduce the chances.

obviously protect the ball at all times if possible(rb - 360).

when a defender is diving at you(particularly your feet) use the hurdle(Y - 360). but be careful w/ gang tackling this yr you could cough the ball up if another defender comes in to tackle you high.

if you use a power back hit up on the right analog stick to flatten defenders if they try to tackle you high.

that's a few things ive noticed so far this yr. just be ready to use that rb button at all times....it does help.

[Victor7]

I got mine yesterday and obviously started my franchise. Went through TC and played a couple of preseason games. Trent Edwards you ask ?? torn shoulder out for 11 weeks just after I had released Craig Nall, had to go get him back from the FA pool.

Won both games. Beat the Saints in a very close game and routed the lowly Falcons. No fumbles for me so far. Only one by Lynch which Roscoe promptly picked up :D

Oh and Terrence McGee is blazing fast

[phishhead220]

Roster update No. 2 out for 360.

Accounted for most of the cuts, but Fred Jackson still isn't in the game.
However Brad Butler's ratings are way higher and he is the starting RG. The only other big change was the Schobel extension.