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'''Madden NFL 08''' is an American football video game that was published by EA Sports and developed by EA Tiburon. It is the eighteenth installment in the ''Madden NFL'' video game franchise. The game was released on August 14, 2007 for several platforms, including Xbox 360, Wii, Playstation 3 and PC.[2][3] EA and Apple, Inc. had announced in June 2007 that a version for Mac OS X would be released at the same time as the other versions.[1] After the August 14th release date came and went without a Mac release, however, EA said it would be delayed until September or October of 2007.[5]
''Madden 08'' runs at 60 frames per second on the Xbox 360, and 30 frames per second on the PlayStation 3.[6] A new branching animation system allows dynamic gameplay for the first time in the franchise. Players are no longer locked into animations but are now controlled more by the players. Features of the new animation system include mid-air collisions, big-time, one-handed catches, hurdles, sideline catches and gang tackling. Madden 08 brings back some features for its online play; for example, there will be a return of Season Mode and tournaments held online. Another updated feature – dubbed Hit Stick 2.0 – will allow players to hit high or low by flicking the analog stick up or down.[7] A new fatigue system has been implemented, disallowing users from taking a scrambling quarterback and running around behind the line of scrimmage for very long.[8] Fatigue also plays a factor when cold-weather teams play in hot weather during the early months of the season.[7] Also returning to this years incarnation is the much sought after "co-op" play, which had found itself sitting on the sidelines since making the jump to the next-generation consoles. This mode finds players teaming up with a friend and taking on the CPU or two human opponents.
Prior to games, former NFL running back and ''Madden NFL 2003'' cover athlete Marshall Faulk hosts a segment called ''Marshall's Minute'' in which he discusses key star players and predicts the score.[8] ''Weapons'' (see below) also get special introductions before games.[8]
Certain star players have ''weapons'' which can enhance their performances and create game-changing plays.[12] Players with the Smart Quarterback weapon are able to read defensive schemes as the games continue. Smart linebackers, Smart corners and Smart safeties will be able to accomplish the same thing on defense, except corners only see receiver art and linebackers see everything but receiver art. Possession receivers will make tough catches over the middle, Shutdown corners will stay on even the toughest receivers, and Spectacular Catch receivers will be able to leap over defenders and make difficult grabs.
With the addition of the ''Campus Legend'' mode to the next-gen version of ''NCAA Football 08'', players are now able to take their player from Campus Legend mode and import him into ''Madden's ''Superstar Mode''. Be forewarned if you are new to the next gen training camp as the 40 yard dash, bench press, and new drills are tricky to master.[12] In addition, players are able to take over the careers of select rookies from the 2007 NFL Draft and use them in Superstar Mode.[12] Camera angles have also been tweaked for ''Madden 08'' after complaints with its predecessor.[12] However, a number of features have been left out in this years Wii version, most notably, the ability to edit your superstars appearance as the Superstar Mirror is no longer selectable, and the Barber Shop in the City Map is also no longer selectable. Users are stuck with the random hair combination given to the user while registering their new superstar.
The trophy room in ''Madden 08'' is similar to the ''My Shrine'' feature in ''NCAA Football 08''.[8] Trophies can be earned by completing in-game tasks (such as rushing for over 200 yards) or in other game modes (such as winning a Super Bowl in franchise mode).[8] Trophies can also be wagered in online head-to-head contests.[8] As your skill and experience progresses, you can earn five EA Challenge rings, which have customizable team logos and colors.[8] These features have been left out in the Wii version.
A number of features missing from the first two next-generation versions of ''Madden'' return in ''Madden 08''. These include ''Owner Mode'', fantasy draft, and roster-editing capabilities. Owner Mode includes all features from the previous generation versions, plus more.[12] Alternate uniforms are also included in the game, which were absent from next-gen ''Madden NFL 06'', and only available for download on the Xbox Live Marketplace for ''Madden NFL 07''.[8] The Wii version has had the following features included in last year's version excluded: the ability to create-a-team, the ability to create-a-superstar, the ability to edit equipment on existing players has also been left out. However, players are still able to edit hair, jersey number, name, and height for existing players. (However, height no longer matters on the Wii version as all players are rendered the same height while playing on the field.)
In addition to the other versions, the Wii version features online gameplay, a ''Madden'' first for a Nintendo console, as well as the integration of Mii avatars, and features a few exclusive game modes.[22]
The PlayStation 2, Xbox, and GameCube versions of Madden 08 have a fantasy football-type game mode called ''Fantasy Challenge Mode''. In this game mode, players draft the ultimate NFL dream team while advancing through four levels of gameplay.
EA Sports officially announced ''Madden NFL 08's'' soundtrack on June 28, 2007.[23]
EA Sports, the game's distributor and developers, officially announced that Vince Young would be this installment’s cover athlete on April 17, 2007.[24] Young officially announced the statement on ''Jimmy Kimmel Live'' the same day, even though many sources had prematurely stated the information.[25][26][27] According to multiple industry sources, San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson was originally asked to appear on the cover but declined.[28]
1. Apple, Six Major Titles Herald EA's Triumphant Return to the Mac Retrieved on August 19, 2007
2. IGN.com, IGN: Madden NFL 08 Retrieved on April 7 2007
3. Gamespot.com, Gamespot: Madden cover secret slips through defenses Retrieved on April 20, 2007
4. Apple, Six Major Titles Herald EA's Triumphant Return to the Mac Retrieved on August 19, 2007
5. AppleInsider, EA backtracking on claims of simultaneous Mac game releases Retrieved on August 19, 2007
6. http://www.maddenmania.com/articles/2007/07/kinsler-madden-ps3072007.html
7. IGN.com, Madden NFL 08 First Look Retrieved on May 19, 2007
8. IGN.com, Madden NFL 08 Hands-on Retrieved on May 19, 2007
9. IGN.com, Madden NFL 08 First Look Retrieved on May 19, 2007
10. IGN.com, Madden NFL 08 Hands-on Retrieved on May 19, 2007
11. IGN.com, Madden NFL 08 Hands-on Retrieved on May 19, 2007
12. IGN.com, Five Things You Need to Know about Madden 08 Retrieved on May 19, 2007
13. IGN.com, Five Things You Need to Know about Madden 08 Retrieved on May 19, 2007
14. IGN.com, Five Things You Need to Know about Madden 08 Retrieved on May 19, 2007
15. IGN.com, Five Things You Need to Know about Madden 08 Retrieved on May 19, 2007
16. IGN.com, Madden NFL 08 Hands-on Retrieved on May 19, 2007
17. IGN.com, Madden NFL 08 Hands-on Retrieved on May 19, 2007
18. IGN.com, Madden NFL 08 Hands-on Retrieved on May 19, 2007
19. IGN.com, Madden NFL 08 Hands-on Retrieved on May 19, 2007
20. IGN.com, Five Things You Need to Know about Madden 08 Retrieved on May 19, 2007
21. IGN.com, Madden NFL 08 Hands-on Retrieved on May 19, 2007
22. Wii.ign.com, Madden 2008 Wii: Online, Wii's and more. Retrieved June 12 2007
23. Totilo, Stephen, Timberlake/Timbaland, QOTSA, Swizz, Daddy Yankee Rock 'Madden 08' Soundtrack (June 28, 2007), MTV, Retrieved on June 28, 2007.
24. ESPN.com, Titan's Young nabs Madden NFL 08 cover Retrieved on April 17, 2007
25. GDXL, Madden Cover Guy to Be Revealed on Kimmel on Tuesday Retrieved on April 16, 2007
26. Sportsgamer.com, Vince Young chosen for cover of Madden 08 Retrieved on April 16, 2007
27. Nashvillecitypaper.com, Young to grace cover of Madden '08 Retrieved on April 16 2007
28. 1UP.com, LT Ignored Madden Cover Due to $$$, Not Curse? Retrieved on May 14, 2007
★ Official EA Sports Website
★ EA Developer's Blog
★ ''Madden NFL 08 (360)'' Reviews at Metacritic
★ Gamestop's Madden '08 Preorder Trailer at YouTube
'''Madden NFL 08''' is an American football video game that was published by EA Sports and developed by EA Tiburon. It is the eighteenth installment in the ''Madden NFL'' video game franchise. The game was released on August 14, 2007 for several platforms, including Xbox 360, Wii, Playstation 3 and PC.[2][3] EA and Apple, Inc. had announced in June 2007 that a version for Mac OS X would be released at the same time as the other versions.[1] After the August 14th release date came and went without a Mac release, however, EA said it would be delayed until September or October of 2007.[5]
| Contents |
| Graphics and gameplay |
| Presentation |
| Features |
| Weapons |
| Superstar Mode additions |
| Trophy room |
| Returning features |
| Other features |
| Soundtrack |
| Cover athlete |
| References |
| External links |
Graphics and gameplay
''Madden 08'' runs at 60 frames per second on the Xbox 360, and 30 frames per second on the PlayStation 3.[6] A new branching animation system allows dynamic gameplay for the first time in the franchise. Players are no longer locked into animations but are now controlled more by the players. Features of the new animation system include mid-air collisions, big-time, one-handed catches, hurdles, sideline catches and gang tackling. Madden 08 brings back some features for its online play; for example, there will be a return of Season Mode and tournaments held online. Another updated feature – dubbed Hit Stick 2.0 – will allow players to hit high or low by flicking the analog stick up or down.[7] A new fatigue system has been implemented, disallowing users from taking a scrambling quarterback and running around behind the line of scrimmage for very long.[8] Fatigue also plays a factor when cold-weather teams play in hot weather during the early months of the season.[7] Also returning to this years incarnation is the much sought after "co-op" play, which had found itself sitting on the sidelines since making the jump to the next-generation consoles. This mode finds players teaming up with a friend and taking on the CPU or two human opponents.
Presentation
Prior to games, former NFL running back and ''Madden NFL 2003'' cover athlete Marshall Faulk hosts a segment called ''Marshall's Minute'' in which he discusses key star players and predicts the score.[8] ''Weapons'' (see below) also get special introductions before games.[8]
Features
Weapons
Certain star players have ''weapons'' which can enhance their performances and create game-changing plays.[12] Players with the Smart Quarterback weapon are able to read defensive schemes as the games continue. Smart linebackers, Smart corners and Smart safeties will be able to accomplish the same thing on defense, except corners only see receiver art and linebackers see everything but receiver art. Possession receivers will make tough catches over the middle, Shutdown corners will stay on even the toughest receivers, and Spectacular Catch receivers will be able to leap over defenders and make difficult grabs.
Superstar Mode additions
With the addition of the ''Campus Legend'' mode to the next-gen version of ''NCAA Football 08'', players are now able to take their player from Campus Legend mode and import him into ''Madden's ''Superstar Mode''. Be forewarned if you are new to the next gen training camp as the 40 yard dash, bench press, and new drills are tricky to master.[12] In addition, players are able to take over the careers of select rookies from the 2007 NFL Draft and use them in Superstar Mode.[12] Camera angles have also been tweaked for ''Madden 08'' after complaints with its predecessor.[12] However, a number of features have been left out in this years Wii version, most notably, the ability to edit your superstars appearance as the Superstar Mirror is no longer selectable, and the Barber Shop in the City Map is also no longer selectable. Users are stuck with the random hair combination given to the user while registering their new superstar.
Trophy room
The trophy room in ''Madden 08'' is similar to the ''My Shrine'' feature in ''NCAA Football 08''.[8] Trophies can be earned by completing in-game tasks (such as rushing for over 200 yards) or in other game modes (such as winning a Super Bowl in franchise mode).[8] Trophies can also be wagered in online head-to-head contests.[8] As your skill and experience progresses, you can earn five EA Challenge rings, which have customizable team logos and colors.[8] These features have been left out in the Wii version.
Returning features
A number of features missing from the first two next-generation versions of ''Madden'' return in ''Madden 08''. These include ''Owner Mode'', fantasy draft, and roster-editing capabilities. Owner Mode includes all features from the previous generation versions, plus more.[12] Alternate uniforms are also included in the game, which were absent from next-gen ''Madden NFL 06'', and only available for download on the Xbox Live Marketplace for ''Madden NFL 07''.[8] The Wii version has had the following features included in last year's version excluded: the ability to create-a-team, the ability to create-a-superstar, the ability to edit equipment on existing players has also been left out. However, players are still able to edit hair, jersey number, name, and height for existing players. (However, height no longer matters on the Wii version as all players are rendered the same height while playing on the field.)
Other features
In addition to the other versions, the Wii version features online gameplay, a ''Madden'' first for a Nintendo console, as well as the integration of Mii avatars, and features a few exclusive game modes.[22]
The PlayStation 2, Xbox, and GameCube versions of Madden 08 have a fantasy football-type game mode called ''Fantasy Challenge Mode''. In this game mode, players draft the ultimate NFL dream team while advancing through four levels of gameplay.
Soundtrack
EA Sports officially announced ''Madden NFL 08's'' soundtrack on June 28, 2007.[23]
| Artist | Song |
|---|---|
| Airbourne | "Runnin' Wild" |
| Atreyu | "Becoming the Bull" |
| The Bravery | "Believe" |
| Brother Ali | "Whatcha Got" |
| Daddy Yankee | "Impacto" |
| Datarock | "The New Song" |
| Earl Greyhound | "S.O.S." |
| Enter Shikari | "OK, Time for Plan B" |
| From Autumn to Ashes | "Daylight Slaving" |
| Hellyeah | "You Wouldn't Know" |
| The Hives | "Tick Tick Boom" |
| Jupiter One | "Countdown" |
| MIMS | "Cop It" |
| MURS | "Dreadlocks" |
| O-Solo | "Monsta" |
| Operator | "Soulcrusher" |
| Ozzy Osbourne | "I Don't Wanna Stop" |
| Pharoahe Monch (featuring Showtyme) | "Desire" |
| Pitbull (featuring Don Omar) | "Fuego (remix)" |
| Queens of the Stone Age | "3's & 7's" |
| Red1 (featuring Afu-Ra) | "Dem No Worry We" |
| Sam Spence | "NFL Films Remixes" |
| Shadows Fall | "Redemption" |
| Swizz Beatz | "It's Me Snitches" |
| Sum 41 | "Underclass Hero" |
| Team Shadetek (featuring 77Klash & Jahdan) | "Brooklyn Anthem" |
| The Used | "The Ripper" |
| Timbaland (featuring Justin Timberlake) | "Release" |
| Yellowcard | "Fighting" |
| Zion I & the Grouch | "Hit 'Em" |
Cover athlete
EA Sports, the game's distributor and developers, officially announced that Vince Young would be this installment’s cover athlete on April 17, 2007.[24] Young officially announced the statement on ''Jimmy Kimmel Live'' the same day, even though many sources had prematurely stated the information.[25][26][27] According to multiple industry sources, San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson was originally asked to appear on the cover but declined.[28]
References
1. Apple, Six Major Titles Herald EA's Triumphant Return to the Mac Retrieved on August 19, 2007
2. IGN.com, IGN: Madden NFL 08 Retrieved on April 7 2007
3. Gamespot.com, Gamespot: Madden cover secret slips through defenses Retrieved on April 20, 2007
4. Apple, Six Major Titles Herald EA's Triumphant Return to the Mac Retrieved on August 19, 2007
5. AppleInsider, EA backtracking on claims of simultaneous Mac game releases Retrieved on August 19, 2007
6. http://www.maddenmania.com/articles/2007/07/kinsler-madden-ps3072007.html
7. IGN.com, Madden NFL 08 First Look Retrieved on May 19, 2007
8. IGN.com, Madden NFL 08 Hands-on Retrieved on May 19, 2007
9. IGN.com, Madden NFL 08 First Look Retrieved on May 19, 2007
10. IGN.com, Madden NFL 08 Hands-on Retrieved on May 19, 2007
11. IGN.com, Madden NFL 08 Hands-on Retrieved on May 19, 2007
12. IGN.com, Five Things You Need to Know about Madden 08 Retrieved on May 19, 2007
13. IGN.com, Five Things You Need to Know about Madden 08 Retrieved on May 19, 2007
14. IGN.com, Five Things You Need to Know about Madden 08 Retrieved on May 19, 2007
15. IGN.com, Five Things You Need to Know about Madden 08 Retrieved on May 19, 2007
16. IGN.com, Madden NFL 08 Hands-on Retrieved on May 19, 2007
17. IGN.com, Madden NFL 08 Hands-on Retrieved on May 19, 2007
18. IGN.com, Madden NFL 08 Hands-on Retrieved on May 19, 2007
19. IGN.com, Madden NFL 08 Hands-on Retrieved on May 19, 2007
20. IGN.com, Five Things You Need to Know about Madden 08 Retrieved on May 19, 2007
21. IGN.com, Madden NFL 08 Hands-on Retrieved on May 19, 2007
22. Wii.ign.com, Madden 2008 Wii: Online, Wii's and more. Retrieved June 12 2007
23. Totilo, Stephen, Timberlake/Timbaland, QOTSA, Swizz, Daddy Yankee Rock 'Madden 08' Soundtrack (June 28, 2007), MTV, Retrieved on June 28, 2007.
24. ESPN.com, Titan's Young nabs Madden NFL 08 cover Retrieved on April 17, 2007
25. GDXL, Madden Cover Guy to Be Revealed on Kimmel on Tuesday Retrieved on April 16, 2007
26. Sportsgamer.com, Vince Young chosen for cover of Madden 08 Retrieved on April 16, 2007
27. Nashvillecitypaper.com, Young to grace cover of Madden '08 Retrieved on April 16 2007
28. 1UP.com, LT Ignored Madden Cover Due to $$$, Not Curse? Retrieved on May 14, 2007
External links
★ Official EA Sports Website
★ EA Developer's Blog
★ ''Madden NFL 08 (360)'' Reviews at Metacritic
★ Gamestop's Madden '08 Preorder Trailer at YouTube
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