Madden 08

[highrep]

I personally think this is the best video game ever made. I am excited that this game comes out tonight. Anyone else here getting ready for madden. I am going to be calling in sick tomorrow.

[FitnessBrat]

What console are you getting it for?

[Bouncer]

Have you played it yet? How is it? Like FB asked which console?

The problem I have with the madden games is that they stay the same. For example, what makes madden 08 any different then Madden 07? They look exactly the same. Graphics are the same, same game play, etc.. Only difference is updated players, stats, team etc.. Seems to me that could all be taken care of via Xbox live downloads instead of a new game each year.

In other news, I recently bought an Xbox 360 Elite in preparation for Halo 3, Mass Effect, and Unreal tournament 3.

[FitnessBrat]

Have you played it yet? How is it? Like FB asked which console?

The problem I have with the madden games is that they stay the same. For example, what makes madden 08 any different then Madden 07? They look exactly the same. Graphics are the same, same game play, etc.. Only difference is updated players, stats, team etc.. Seems to me that could all be taken care of via Xbox live downloads instead of a new game each year.

In other news, I recently bought an Xbox 360 Elite in preparation for Halo 3, Mass Effect, and Unreal tournament 3.

I think it's just like you said - updated players/ stats and possibly some changed/better graphics. If they did a software update - they wouldn't get their $50/$60 a game.

Does this mean you'll be showing up grumpy? ;)

[Bouncer]

I think it's just like you said - updated players/ stats and possibly some changed/better graphics. If they did a software update - they wouldn't get their $50/$60 a game.

Does this mean you'll be showing up grumpy? ;)

i watched the video trailer for 08 and the graphics are the same from what i can see.

showing up where? dont get it.

[Bouncer]

FB you have the 360 right? download the bioshock demo. i am not into those kind of scary games but you have to see the beginning of the game in the water with fire all around you. it looks like you are in a movie. never seen graphics that good ever. fucking insane.

[FitnessBrat]

i watched the video trailer for 08 and the graphics are the same from what i can see.

showing up where? dont get it.

On some consoles it may look a little different - or like for PS3 where it's a "first"...

Show up here - you said games make you irritable...

[FitnessBrat]

FB you have the 360 right? download the bioshock demo. i am not into those kind of scary games but you have to see the beginning of the game in the water with fire all around you. it looks like you are in a movie. never seen graphics that good ever. fucking insane.

I have a PS3. Is it something you can watch online?

[Bouncer]

Show up here - you said games make you irritable...

i think it is just certain games. like GOW is pretty intense and "Real" feeling.

[coffee-guy]

In other news...

Bwahahaha - that's priceless...

[Bouncer]

From Review on gamespot.com 360 wins again. :P

One of the big points of contention about this year's Madden has been the difference in performance between the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions. It was announced some time ago that the 360 version would run at 60 frames a second, versus 30 on the PS3. When you compare the two games side by side, yes, there is a noticeable difference. The PS3 version is certainly choppier and slightly more prone to hitching up in-game than the 360 one. However, simply taken on its own merits, the PS3 version isn't suddenly awful because of this one issue. The choppiness rarely ever distracts you from the gameplay, and for the most part, the 30 frames a second number holds pretty steady. If you have a choice between the two, certainly the 360 version is the preferable one from a visual standpoint, but the PS3 version isn't unplayable by any means.