Ign 8.7 on 360.

[slip3rman]

At the end of the review (video review) the guy says "franchise mode is a little disappointing and owner mode isn't really what people were expecting". From that impression, it seems as though franchise mode doesn't seem too in depth. Would it be safe do say that finance mode (owner mode) is a very in depth version of franchise mode?

[bowlerguy92]

Quote: Originally Posted by slip3rman

At the end of the review (video review) the guy says "franchise mode is a little disappointing and owner mode isn't really what people were expecting". From that impression, it seems as though franchise mode doesn't seem too in depth. Would it be safe do say that finance mode (owner mode) is a very in depth version of franchise mode?

Well supposedly all it is is a streamlined way to view finances. Things like income,player salaries, coach salaries etc. I thought it was the old fashioned set parking prices and food prices etc. It isn't .

[BSB215]

Quote: Originally Posted by Knuckles

Congrats to all 360 owners. I am kicking myself for trading back my 360 right now. *tells self about mlb 07 the show* Ok, we're good.

Yep almost made that mistake myself but sold my ps3 instead. It was collecting dust even with MLB The Show. Im a football fan first and foremost and I think 2K's baseball game wil be the best come next year anyway.

[Court_vision]

Quote: Originally Posted by MaddenMan

I think that's a little harsh, he might not be as die hard as a lot of us here but he's definitely not the tool you are making him out to be.

I didn't say he was a tool...

But "video game guys" and "sports video games" are a completely different thing...

He was the guy who said NBA 2K should have "no play sets...as consumers don't want a complicated game".

[grunt]

8.7 is a great score. I am looking forward to reading OS review and impressions of OS posters in the next couple of weeks.

[KBomber]

Quote: Originally Posted by MaddenMan

http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/812/812241p1.html Closing Comments Madden NFL 08 is a great game. It's certainly the best Madden since the 2005 edition and a worthy offering for the new generation of gaming. The new animation system is outstanding and the game itself plays wonderfully. Madden succeeds where it matters most: The gameplay. Now Tiburon just needs to bolster the surrounding aspects and it could have a true classic on its hands in the near future. The presentation needs a serious kick in the ***. Let this be the last year with a radio broadcast play-by-play. It's embarrassing to listen to this homer calling (and miscalling) plays. Madden 08 is not the best football game ever made, but it is one of the better iterations in the franchise. It's certainly the best Xbox 360 football game to date.

From the video review, as narrated by Hillary Goldstein:

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Quote: Originally Posted by Hillary Goldstein

That said, Madden is the only game with the NFL license and it is a good game, it just doesn't have to be a great game and if you're a long-time Madden fan or are just a fan of the NFL, then this is the game to pick up, but just don't expect the best Madden experience that you've ever had

Nuff said

Have fun............

[ExtremeGamer]

Quote: Originally Posted by Court_vision

I didn't say he was a tool... But "video game guys" and "sports video games" are a completely different thing... He was the guy who said NBA 2K should have "no play sets...as consumers don't want a complicated game".

You do realize he's reviewing for the mass public right? OS and our hardcore sports fanatics are a small percentage of that. Talking with people in line last night for Madden, they could care less about realism. They want to see big plays, big hits, and something to talk smack about. That's it.

[hotboyslim]

Quote: Originally Posted by ExtremeGamer

You do realize he's reviewing for the mass public right? OS and our hardcore sports fanatics are a small percentage of that. Talking with people in line last night for Madden, they could care less about realism. They want to see big plays, big hits, and something to talk smack about. That's it.

Exactly. We're in the minority and that's why Madden always outsold 2k. It appeals to both the casual andthe hardcore gamer. In fact, the most realistic thing Madden ever did was invent the vision cone which forced you not to stare down your receiver and look the safety off, (What a concept huh) and the majority of people complained about that.