360 Alternate Jerseys

[Solidice]

i dont think there will be any download content for NCAA 08. every game i own that had downloaded content had the content download box on the back of the game box and NCAA 08 doesnt have it. every game i have that doesnt have it didnt get any content other than patches. who knows, i only own about 25 games or so maybe there are some that contradict the text on the box. i hope we get alternate uniforms, i love the all black uniforms Texas Tech wears.

[parker002]

Quote: Originally Posted by woodjer

Guys, guys, guys...let's all take a deep breath. I like the game; you don't. You say that I settle for mediocrity; I say that you get too worked up over a game. I'll probably buy it next year (if it looks decent); you swear you'll never buy it again (if it doesn't get better). Bottom line, why do y'all care how other people feel about the game or how other people spend their money? On topic: gee whiz, I'd like to have alternate unis.

I can see Pared's point of view, and even sympathize with it to some extent.

Why should I care whether or not you buy the game, you ask?

Because as long as the game is selling, EA isn't going to tinker with it.

[parker002]

Quote: Originally Posted by Solidice

i dont think there will be any download content for NCAA 08. every game i own that had downloaded content had the content download box on the back of the game box and NCAA 08 doesnt have it. every game i have that doesnt have it didnt get any content other than patches. who knows, i only own about 25 games or so maybe there are some that contradict the text on the box. i hope we get alternate uniforms, i love the all black uniforms Texas Tech wears.

We're not getting alternate uniforms this year.

[ODogg]

Quote: Originally Posted by parker002

I can see Pared's point of view, and even sympathize with it to some extent.

I see it too and actually for the most part agree with it. I'm just trying to communicate EA's point of view and why things are the way they are.

[baumy300]

Quote: Originally Posted by parker002

We're not getting alternate uniforms this year.

That's messed up...

Do you know this for a fact or are just assuming?

[fistofrage]

Quote: Originally Posted by parker002

NCAA 2008 on the XBox 360 is ONE HUNDRED PERCENT superior to both NCAA 2006 and NCAA 2005 on the XBox. The simple fact is that EVERY version of this game after 2004, for every platform, has some kind of enjoyment-killing, show-stopping bug. And yes, College Hoops is superior to NCAA in almost every way. Unfortunately, 2K doesn't do football.

I would disagree with that the 360 version is superior to NCAA 2k7 or 2k8. The presentation, the D1aa teams, the better playbooks, the formation subs, the ease of editing, the menu navigation, booth challenges that actually have some suspense, the list goes on and on. I even like the player models better on the previous gen. The 360 looks more polished, because of its graphic capabilities, but the linemen look like refrigerator boxes with a bowling ball on top of them. Its a personal preference, but I find it ridiculous that the best things on the PS2 didn't make it over to the 360 especially this deep into the 360's cycle.

As far as this game appealing to the masses, I honestly don't see how they have made this game "funner" for the casual fan. Maybe its prettier to some, but just from a gaming perspective, throwing out the realism that people like us want so badly, I can't see how this game is "funner" to the casual fan than NCAA 2004 for example.

[thelasthurtknee]

your point on sales is terrible. its the only college football game and about everyone has upgraded to a 360. either they just cant play on current gen anymore or they don't have one anymore. everyone needed to upgrade, thats why this piece of **** sold. you have to be kidding me if you think 08 on 360 is better than any version on the xbox/ps2 over the last 4 years, and you say your a hardcore gamer. if you were a casual gamer o.k., i wouldn't have anything to say but do even watch football. you tell me if those little digital men even look like football players. they look terrible. the playbooks are garbage, the option is always perfect they really dropped the ball on formation subs and all the little things like TOUCH PASSES(even though they finally fixed it to a degree) and what about no responsiveness on defense. you cant even intercept the ball unless you hit the button while the qb's throwing. acceleration dosen't exist in this game. everyone is at full speed after one step. everyone, go to practice and check it out. i know its hard to say the current is better than new but 08 on the 360 is a flaming piece of ****. i'll be the first in line next year but i think they might get it right now that current is out of the picture. you have to remember that all the little things like gang tackling and the cool feature stick animations and a **** load of new plays(way more than the 360) are in the xbox version this year too. they actually did more on the last gen this year to make it better than the new gen. they also fixed the o line blocking. i think its rudyjuly who bashes the blocking schemes on current gen but on 08 they fixed the inside run game. everything is better but fg's and pursuit angles (which i have a fix for). i can live with the almighty game killer of never missing a fg any day over the failure of 08 on 360.

[Pared]

I can't emphasize enough that using sales figures as your means of proof is a terrible basis of proof.

EA is not happy with sales at this point. To say "they've sold more than ever before" is a blanket statement with no basis aside from numbers that can be spun in any which way. Is it any wonder they've seriously considered dropping game prices to $50?

Again, until some of you realize sales=/=satisfaction this discussion is pointless. Pointing to online "reviews" where zealots from both sides of the fence skew results don't do anything as well.

It's obvious many people aren't as happy with the product as they were in the previous generation of hardware. If you can't see that, I don't know what to tell you. One thing is for sure... the exclusive license in football has had a major impact in sales.

Quote: Originally Posted by baumy300

That's messed up... Do you know this for a fact or are just assuming?

It's not messed up. Satisfaction is so high EA realizes they don't need to release the new jerseys.