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Quote: Originally Posted by pastapadre

Funny how you "forgot" to include the things that frustrated me, such as fumbling, injuries, and o-line blocking. I also went on to discuss the overpowered kicking. I was the most discouraged of anyone there, but at the same time I don't see how anyone could expect the game would be panned after a couple hours with it. Reviews pretty much went along with that, something I wouldn't cite to backup an argument but again short time with the game = people were satisfied. And in general most people liked, but probably didn't love 08. When it came to online play though that is where the game really crumbled. Also consider when I was playing it, the game was already in the hands of many people who had found it early. I suspect the initial impressions would've been along the same lines. You have to keep in perspective that it was being compared to Madden 07 and it was obviously much better than that, and in some ways better than NCAA (like the gang tackling I cited). The biggest difference this year is that I never once got frustrated with the game. I can't say that has ever been the case at a community event prior to this one. That is what has me excited the most as I spent more time with the game but never got frustrated with any aspect of it.

I know you mentioned a couple frustrations you had with the game. i have your fumbles included in your quote. However, your overall assessment was very positive saying it may be the best sports next gen sports game to date.

That's was your opinion so it can't be wrong I'm just not going be as easily convinced as I was last-year because from reading your 08 impressions the game sounded great! It only took a couple hours with the game to realize how bad it was. I went back to the last gen games and had a lot more fun.