Madden NFL 08

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title = Madden NFL 08


caption = The U.S. and En Espanol covers of "Madden NFL 08"
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developer = EA Tiburon
publisher = EA Sports
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series = "Madden NFL"
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released = vgrelease|NA=August 14 2007vgrelease|NA=September/October 2007 (Mac OS X)AppleInsider, [http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/07/08/16/ea_backtracking_on_claims_of_simultaneous_mac_game_releases.html EA backtracking on claims of simultaneous Mac game releases] Retrieved on August 19, 2007] |EU=August 24 2007 (PS3: October 10 [http://www.ea.dk/games/11239/ - EA.dk site about Madden (in Danish)] )
genre = American football simulation
modes = Single-player, multiplayer
ratings = vgratings|ESRB=E|PEGI=3+, 4+ (Portugal)
platforms = Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii, Windows, Nintendo DS, PlayStation Portable, PlayStation 2, Xbox, Nintendo GameCube, Mac OS X Apple, [http://www.apple.com/games/articles/2007/06/ea/ Six Major Titles Herald EA's Triumphant Return to the Mac] Retrieved on August 19, 2007] , Mobile
media = DVD-ROM, BD-ROM, UMD, Nintendo DS Game Card, GameCube optical disc
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"Madden NFL 08" is the 2008 edition of the American football video game series published by EA Sports and developed by EA Tiburon. It is the 19th installment in the "Madden NFL" video game franchise. It features Titans star quarterback Vince Young on the cover. The game was released on August 14, 2007 for several platforms, including Xbox 360, Wii, Playstation 3, Playstation 2, Nintendo DS, PlayStation Portable, Xbox, Gamecube, and PC. [IGN.com, [http://xbox360.ign.com/objects/868/868499.html IGN: Madden NFL 08] Retrieved on April 7 2007] [Gamespot.com, [http://www.gamespot.com/pages/news/story.php?sid=6169244&part=rss&subj=6169244 Gamespot: Madden cover secret slips through defenses] Retrieved on April 20, 2007] 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. After the August 14 release date came and went without a Mac release, however, EA said it would be delayed until September or October 2007. A Spanish language version of the game was released on December 11, 2007 for the Playstation 2 and Xbox 360 platforms. [Gamespot.com, [http://www.gamespot.com/news/6181102.html?action=convert&om_clk=latestnews&tag=latestnews;title;1 Gamespot: Madden goes multilingual] Retrieved on October 16, 2007] As of December 13 2007, the Xbox 360 version has sold 1,069,576 copies in the United States. [cite web |url=http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=16633 |title=GamerMetrics: Halo 'Cannibalized' Stranglehold, Xbox 360 Software Sales |author=Leigh Alexander |work=Gamasutra |publisher=CMP Media |date=2007-12-13 |accessdate=2008-04-09] "Madden NFL 08" has sold 4.5 million copies. [http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=16087] "Madden NFL 08" is the last game to ever be released for the GameCube in the United States.

Gameplay

"Madden 08" runs at 60 frames per second on the Xbox 360, and 30 frames per second on the PlayStation 3. [cite web |url=http://www.maxconsole.net/?mode=news&newsid=19757 |title=EA Tech responds to PS3 Frame limitations |accessdate=2008-05-05 |date=2007-08-14 |work=Maxconsole |quote=As for frame-rate differences, 30 frames per second is the same for all PS 3 football games this year, not just Madden but also NCAA Football, and 2K Sports' offering as well.] 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 player. 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.IGN.com, [http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/784/784281p1.html Madden NFL 08 First Look] Retrieved on May 19, 2007] A new fatigue system has been implemented, disallowing users from taking a scrambling quarterback and repeatedly running around behind the line of scrimmage for very long gains.IGN.com, [http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/789/789799p1.html Madden NFL 08 Hands-on] Retrieved on May 19, 2007] Fatigue also plays a factor when cold-weather teams play in hot weather during the early months of the season. Also returning to this year's 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

On the next-generation systems 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 prior to the game.IGN.com, [http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/789/789799p1.html Madden NFL 08 Hands-on] Retrieved on [December 19 2007] "Weapons" (see below) also get special introductions before games.

Advertising

Madden 08 users will notice advertising now within the game play. Most noticeably from Snickers, Under Armor, and Sprint.

Features

Weapons

Certain star players have "weapons" which can enhance their performances and create game-changing plays.IGN.com, [http://sports.ign.com/articles/789/789781p1.html Five Things You Need to Know about Madden 08] Retrieved on May 19, 2007] 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". In addition, players are able to take over the careers of select rookies from the 2007 NFL Draft and use them in Superstar Mode.IGN.com, [http://sports.ign.com/articles/789/789781p1.html Five Things You Need to Know about Madden 08] Retrieved on May 19, 2007] Camera angles have also been tweaked for the next gen of "Madden 08" after complaints with its predecessor.IGN.com, [http://sports.ign.com/articles/789/789781p1.html Five Things You Need to Know about Madden 08] Retrieved on May 19, 2007] Key attributes of superstars are assigned by players when creating them, rather than generated by random parents.Gamespot.com, http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/action/madden08/review.html?tag=reviews;ps2 Madden NFL 08 for PS2 Review] Retrieved on August 20, 2007] A number of features have been left out in this year's 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. Although certain new features have been added as well. For example, you can have more control over your character while firing agents, while the selection of rookies is more extensive.

Player attributes

For the first time, a player can receive an attribute of 100. Devin Hester has a speed rating of 100 in the game. [http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/810/810854p1.html IGN: Madden 08 Countdown: Player Ratings ] ] .

Trophy room

The trophy room in "Madden 08" is similar to the "My Shrine" feature in "NCAA Football 08". 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). Trophies can also be wagered in online head-to-head contests. As your skill and experience progresses, you can earn five EA Challenge rings, which have customizable team logos and colors. 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, roster-editing, and cooperative play-New, however, to the Xbox 360.

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. [ Wii.ign.com, [http://wii.ign.com/articles/795/795634p1.html Madden 2008 Wii: Online, Wii's and more.] Retrieved June 12 2007]

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.Fact|date=August 2007

Reception

VG Reviews
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rev1Score =5/10cite journal | last = Zuniga | first = Todd | year = 2007 | month = October | title = Madden NFL 08: Behind the Times | journal = Games for Windows: The Official Magazine | issue = 11 | pages = 68 | publisher = Ziff Davis Media]

Soundtrack

EA Sports officially announced "Madden NFL 08's" soundtrack on June 28, 2007. [Totilo, Stephen, [http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1563549/20070628/timberlake_justin.jhtml Timberlake/Timbaland, QOTSA, Swizz, Daddy Yankee Rock 'Madden 08' Soundtrack] (June 28, 2007), MTV, Retrieved on June 28, 2007.] The soundtrack is customizable and songs can be put in a playlist order or turned off.

oundtrack (Spanish Version)

*Kinto Sol-Los Que Luchamos
*Motolov-Blame Me
*Maná-Relax
*Ashley Tisdale-He Said She Said
*Vanessa Hudgens-Let's Dance
*Keke Palmer-Keep It Movin'

References

External links

Official Websites
* [http://www.easports.com/maddennfl/home.jsp Madden NFL 08 Official website]
* [http://www.easports.com/ Official EA Sports website]
* [http://maddenfb.com/blogs/Game/default.aspx EA developer's blog]
* [http://gamepro.com/microsoft/xbox360/43635/info.shtml "Madden 2008"] at GamePro
* [http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/sports/madden08/index.html?tag=result;title;0 "Madden 2008"] at GameSpot
* [http://xbox360.ign.com/objects/868/868499.html "Madden 2008"] at IGN