So who's buying madden 08?????

[ChisAto]

Hooray for Gamefly, got mailed automatically to me It'll be here tomorrow. It's gonna suck on XBL because people will be talking trash because I'm using the Bears.

[D-Mac]

I heard theres a fumble glitch where running backs will just be running downfield with no one around and they will just fumble it.

[USN]

played two games...the first on Pro as Indy against Atlanta..I forgot that Vick is in the game....I won 38-21, Vick went 16/22 with two picks...Addai is a beast...

in the second game, I was Oakland and played against the Browns on All-Pro...both teams are even at 67...I won 31-6... two interceptions by Frye..one of which was returned for a TD (just after Russell turned it over)...Jamal Lewis fumbled twice..I returned it for a TD...the Raiders defense is good...on offense they have a nice corps of running backs...when passing the ball, there is no standout, Russell is fairly good

Overall, it's a pretty fun game... really excited when I saw Create-A-Team on the 360...the game is a definite improvement from 07

[IXI B@CkSt0P IXI]

Yep, should be way easier to make sliders and settings right for this game.

[Loki]

Have you guys seen what you can do this year with Create-A-Team? Interested to know what more you can do besides the new stuff with stadiums (amazing!).

[Just Blaze]

About the fumbling glitch- I havent experienced it yet. All i can say is that the fumbles dont occur as much when compared to NCAA 08. I havent seen a glitch at all and I played Madden nearly all day yesterday.

Also, in franchise mode, you can upload a draft class and scout prospect players throughout the season all the way up to draft day. It's kind of like recruiting so that's pretty cool.

I simmed to the draft and the Bills had the top pick. They draft John David Booty lol. Limas Sweed went next to the Titans.

[Chief Bstn]

kcswagga816 said:

I heard theres a fumble glitch where running backs will just be running downfield with no one around and they will just fumble it.

..no.

[Maize]

I got the game last night at Gamestop and played a good 3-4 hours and really have enjoyed it. For current-gen, I think it is an upgrade over last year and I like the addition of the "Fantasy Challenge", ability to take over as a real rookie in Superstar mode, and really they have done a great job with SS mode. I am updating the rosters for my dynasty and just for playing reasons, I have had a lot of fun with the game.

The game play is better, animations are quality, I noticed many early fumbles, but nothing like the "gitch" turnin talked about.

[chosenone58]

I haven't fumbled alone, but Ahman Green has coughed up the ball a bit. Good thing it was only the preseason. I'm glad there's some sort of presentation at the start of games. I feel like the franchise mode was stripped. Where's the owner mode?

[D-Mac]

Renting it tonite to play with a friend then buying it friday.

[longhornfaithful]

silverblazer said:

About the fumbling glitch- I havent experienced it yet. All i can say is that the fumbles dont occur as much when compared to NCAA 08. I havent seen a glitch at all and I played Madden nearly all day yesterday.

Also, in franchise mode, you can upload a draft class and scout prospect players throughout the season all the way up to draft day. It's kind of like recruiting so that's pretty cool.

I simmed to the draft and the Bills had the top pick. They draft John David Booty lol. Limas Sweed went next to the Titans.

I had a game where the ball was fumbled 8 times in a game. 6 for me (4 lost), and 2 for them (1 lost). So fumbling has been a problem for me.

[bearcat]

Looks like I'll be picking this up within a week or so as of now.

I usually buy it for the draft classes, but I'm thinking I'll actually play a game or two on it this year.

[Sportsbuck]

Gameplay-wise, it's the best game I've ever played.

But the scouting in franchise mode doesn't reveal any additional information about players, and the ratings glitch with skilll position players in NCAA imported draft classes.

[JacktheRipper]

sportsbuck2745 said:

Gameplay-wise, it's the best game I've ever played.

But the scouting in franchise mode doesn't reveal any additional information about players, and the ratings glitch with skilll position players in NCAA imported draft classes.

This right here is why I decided not to pull the trigger yet and wait until I can get it at a discount used. I want the great gameplay, but I use Madden as more to see where my NCAA boys go...and I don't want the ratings glitch to ruin that. At the same time, I wouldn't mind running a Saints chise.

[detroitbasketball]

Maybe my expectations are too high, but I gave in and bought it today and am very disappointed. It just seems like the same game to me again.

[Sportsbuck]

I don't know how you see it as the same game, at least gameplay-wise.

07 to 08 is like night to day gameplay-wise.

[USN]

detroitbasketball said:

Maybe my expectations are too high, but I gave in and bought it today and am very disappointed. It just seems like the same game to me again.

well football doesn't really change that much

[detroitbasketball]

OK, so it's not as bad as I thought originally.

[Chief Bstn]

bamarulz2020 said:

sportsbuck2745 said:

Gameplay-wise, it's the best game I've ever played.

But the scouting in franchise mode doesn't reveal any additional information about players, and the ratings glitch with skilll position players in NCAA imported draft classes.

This right here is why I decided not to pull the trigger yet and wait until I can get it at a discount used. I want the great gameplay, but I use Madden as more to see where my NCAA boys go...and I don't want the ratings glitch to ruin that. At the same time, I wouldn't mind running a Saints chise.

Good to know I'm not the only one that uses Madden as NCAA2.

[chosenone58]

bamarulz2020 said:

sportsbuck2745 said:

Gameplay-wise, it's the best game I've ever played.

But the scouting in franchise mode doesn't reveal any additional information about players, and the ratings glitch with skilll position players in NCAA imported draft classes.

This right here is why I decided not to pull the trigger yet and wait until I can get it at a discount used. I want the great gameplay, but I use Madden as more to see where my NCAA boys go...and I don't want the ratings glitch to ruin that. At the same time, I wouldn't mind running a Saints chise.

The Saints have been my franchise for the last three Maddens. I feel like they were too good for me to use this time around.