NCAA Football 2008 (video game)

[holy EFFING cow]

Game drops tonight at midnight. Anyone else picking it up?

I'm grabbing mine on Xbox 360-- will be playing on live as LSU. Gamer tag is the same as my screen name.

So who will you being playing as?

[dario]

man i so want that but dont have either a xbox or ps3.... almost though almost....

[holy EFFING cow]

It's coming out on PS2 & Xbox, I think?

Don't quote me on that, though.

[dario]

yeah it is but id rather get my ps3 and take advantage of the graphics.

[holy EFFING cow]

That's completely understandable.

[dario]

who are you going to play with?

[holy EFFING cow]

Originally Posted by dario

who are you going to play with?

LSU

[Jerlent]

I'll be getting it, just not tonight. I can't wait to see what they've changed with the recruiting feature in the single person mode. Between this and Madden 08 i'll be a busy guy. By the way i'll look you up on Xbox live. My Gamertag is also the same as my screen name.

[dario]

oh sweet! they handed us a whuppin the bowl game. not sweet that you all beat us but you know i mean.


<<<< Norte Dame fan....

YEOUCH!

[holy EFFING cow]

Originally Posted by dario

oh sweet! they handed us a whuppin the bowl game. not sweet that you all beat us but you know i mean.


<<<< Norte Dame fan....

YEOUCH!

Haha. That was a great day.

Originally Posted by Jerlent

I'll be getting it, just not tonight. I can't wait to see what they've changed with the recruiting feature in the single person mode. Between this and Madden 08 i'll be a busy guy. By the way i'll look you up on Xbox live. My Gamertag is also the same as my screen name.

Yeah man. Hit me up when you have it.

[sgtpruitt]

Post some reviews when you get this guys. I love NCAA way more than Madden.

[holy EFFING cow]

Originally Posted by sgtpruitt

Post some reviews when you get this guys. I love NCAA way more than Madden.

Will do. I'm with you on the NCAA over Madden, but it's more of an extension of my love for college football than it is any specific difference in gameplay.

I LOVE the pagentry of college sports, the fans, the bands, etc.

I like the NFL, but it just doesn't compare.

[holy EFFING cow]

Leaving now to pick it up.

[leonphelpss11]

Man, I've been offshores this past week and completely forgot about this... I hopefully will be able to grab one some time soon

[holy EFFING cow]

So far, I'm impressed with the game play. One thing I'm really pleased with is the attention to detail. Tiger Stadium is the only field in D1 with every five yards marked off. Finally the game has that.

The players do seem to run kind of funny, though. Looks like they're knee-high stepping.

My only complaint, really, is Live. I've played three games with a friend, all of which were disconnected about ten minutes in. "Lost connection with opponent" or something like that. REALLY annoying.

Originally Posted by leonphelpss11

Man, I've been offshores this past week and completely forgot about this... I hopefully will be able to grab one some time soon

Cool dude, we definitely have to play.

[sgtpruitt]

Originally Posted by holy EFFING cow

So far, I'm impressed with the game play. One thing I'm really pleased with is the attention to detail. Tiger Stadium is the only field in D1 with every five yards marked off. Finally the game has that.

The players do seem to run kind of funny, though. Looks like they're knee-high stepping.

My only complaint, really, is Live. I've played three games with a friend, all of which were disconnected about ten minutes in. "Lost connection with opponent" or something like that. REALLY annoying.


Cool dude, we definitely have to play.

So would you say it's worth getting? Hows the career mode has it changed any?

[dario]

try and get the big man on campus status!!!!!

[holy EFFING cow]

Originally Posted by sgtpruitt

So would you say it's worth getting? Hows the career mode has it changed any?

So far, based on two hours of playing last night, I'd say yes. The Campus Legend mode has finally made its debut on the next gen systems. I didn't own a 360 until a few months ago, so I really didn't miss its not being there.

I'm not too big into the in depth manager modes. I just want to play football. For those who do want to really get into franchising, etc, there are some really cool features. Apparently (I just read this) the recruiting has been updated where one can keep a close tie on the players that have been contacted or are being scouted.

There is also the option of creating a prospect & playing as him in the state's high school playoffs & trying to get the attention of different universities. When signed, the game allows the player to skip ahead to the parts where the character is on the field. A nice touch that cuts down on the unneccesary time watching & not participating.

One thing I really like about the idea of the Campus Legend mode is the idea of weighted decisions. The example I read was something to the effect of "Play basketball with friends. Upside = increased agility, down side = knee injury." It's a cool touch, but I'm not sure I like the idea of leaving it all to chance on an RPG'esque addition. The gamer does, however, have the option of skipping these altogether.

With all of that said (sorry, I know it's a lot), I'm going play right now & check on those servers again.

Originally Posted by dario

try and get the big man on campus status!!!!!

Let me finish a season in just regular old Dynasty mode, then I'll try the Campus Legend stuff!

[dario]

wow that sounds awesome man. Enjoy!

[holy EFFING cow]

Played two games on Live this afternoon. No issues with disconnecting.

I have found one rather large gripe with the game-- when passing, I can't lead the receiver or throw over his shoulder. Say I have a DB a step behind to the left of my receiver (as it appears on the field) as I'm running a post pattern. Ideally I'd want to throw the ball to the right & in front of the receiver. It's left to chance which is really annoying & makes it damned near impossible to thread the needle over the top of the line backers & between safeties.



sgtpruitt, what system will you be playing on?