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EA Sports 3 Pack NCAA March Madness Basketball 07 NCAA College Football 08 NHL Hockey 2008

Why just watch NFL football on TV when you can take an active role in the game with Madden NFL 08 by Electronic Arts? Madden NFL 08 lets you control the running game like never before. Step up as the lead blocker to create a hole, then take control of the tailback and smash through, overpower, or slash away from would-be tacklers as you fight for every yard. Innovative rushing controls give you a game-breaking ground attack featuring all-new jukes, cutbacks, and the distinct running styles of your favorite backs. Between the tackles or in the open field, run to daylight with Madden NFL 08.
Defend your home court and bring the crowd into the game like never before with NCAA March Madness 07. Rock the house, stifle your opponents with smothering defense, and create turnovers that lead to easy transition baskets on your way to victory. Intensity and home court advantage matter more than ever and can truly make a difference as you interact with your environment to get the place jumping. Will your players rise to the occasion or wilt under the pressure of charged-up, authentic college basketball atmospheres? Punch your ticket to the Final Four with NCAA March Madness 07.
With new features EA-Sports NHL 08 is your virtual world into hockey – almost as real as the game itself. But you’re no longer a spectator. You’re inside. Whether you’re managing or playing, you’re choices reap benefits and consequences. Who’ll be the winners or losers in NHL 08? It’s up to you. With virtually real images, action, and visuals and new game play features, move up to the top with NHL 08!

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NFL Head Coach 2009 NCAA College Football 2008

1. NCAA College Football 08….. Lead by example to boost your Skill Performance ratings as you make key plays and take control of the game in NCAA Football 08. The all-new Campus Legend mode and a completely enhanced Dynasty Mode recruiting system put your coaching prowess and integrity to the ultimate test. Can you put your heart, hustle, and toughness on the line and lead your program all the way to the BCS National Championship Game? With the all-new My Shrine, plus exciting new plays like the Statue of Liberty and Hook and Ladder, NCAA Football 08 is everything thats great about college football. In NCAA Football 08 you’ll put your heart, hustle, and toughness on the line, for the right to a championship win! With all-new Leadership Control, you can boost the motivation level of your teammates by making big plays. A Campus Legend mode and even deeper Dynasty Mode puts your coaching prowess and integrity to the ultimate test. With the all-new My Shrine, Home Field Advantage, and exciting new plays like the Statue of Liberty, NCAA Football 08 is everything that’s great about college football. What kind of legacy will you leave? …… 2. NFL Football Head Coach 09…. In the NFL, the right coaching decisions combined with focused preparation can turn a last place team into a championship contender. NFL Head Coach 09 gives you the opportunity to make the decisions that can turn your favorite NFL franchise into a perennial champion. Not only can you design and call plays, but NFL Head Coach 09 puts you in the thick of managing players, coaches, and the front office. And of course your team will have to perform on the field if you intend to keep your job. Do you have what it takes to be an NFL Head Coach?

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Madden NFL 09

Madden NFL 09 delivers the most complete NFL football package ever. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or picking up the game for the first time, you will enjoy a unique yet challenging experience, thanks to the innovative Adaptive Difficulty Engine, which tailors the game to match your playing style. Instantly improve your game with the all-new virtual Training Center or incorporate feedback with EA SPORTS BackTrack, allowing you to learn from your mistakes on the fly. With a new broadcast presentation and online leagues, plus more than 85 new features and enhancements, Madden NFL 09 is the most authentic and adaptable game in sports video game history. An all-new Adaptive Difficulty Engine assesses your proficiency in the core skills areas of football. An innovative, Virtual Training Center allows you to fine-tune your game in a holographic environment, while EA SPORTS BackTrack provides customized feedback, giving you a chance to learn from your mistakes. Take what you’ve learned and run the play again with EA SPORTS Rewind. Set your sights on the Vince Lombardi Trophy in an all-new network television-style broadcast as Cris Collinsworth and Tom Hammond call the action from the booth. A more immersive and visually stunning presentation package also includes a new Options OnDemand Picture-in-Picture playcall window giving you access to a wealth of stats, customized tips, and in-game options–all at your fingertips without having to pause the game. Make a run for the postseason for the first time online. Featuring trades and statistical tracking for Online Leagues, up to 32 teams can battle it out using all-new flex scheduling. With an enhanced graphics engine and new player models, linemen battle in the trenches with more bulky physiques while backs and receivers fly around the field with a more sleek and slimmer look. Featuring the most realistic-looking grass and field turf ever in a sports game, new weather and

User Ratings and Reviews

1 Star WASTE OF MONEY!
As Usual. MADDEN. Always not a good game. Graphics is so poorly made. The movement of the players are like mascots. I wish some companies make an NFL football game. HELLO 2K Sports! Can you make an NFL game? EA SPORTS, They do not make quality games!

2 Stars Worst Madden EA Has Ever Released
I am very disappointed with this madden. The graphics are subpar, there’s no pregame or postgame presentation, controls are somewhat confusing, and the new madden IQ is one of the most awkward things I’ve ever encountered in a videogame. To actually finish one game takes about as much labor as playing a real game of football.

3 Stars Higher Expectations
I had high expectations of this game since it was advertised to be the best ever. It’s not any different than 2008’s with the exception of different tackles and more annoying statistical boxes that won’t close immediately, but will chew up precious seconds from the game clock. Madden Rewind is a nice feature to help your stats when you accidentally fumble or throw an interception. However, it’s not consistent.

1 Star Started 4 Games completed 1!!!!
I wish I could have been able to give this game a more honest review because from what I was able to see the graphics were heightened and the difficulty set to your personal playing level seemed like an improvement.

But the time-line went a little something like this: I started a franchise with the Lions (I know) went through the Madden test to receive my Madden IQ (how the game is fine-tuned to your playing level) and around the 4 minute mark the game FROZE after a tackle (I even intercepted the ball!).

I restarted the entire process right away after turning the game off of course. IQ test, preseason pre-game training (how you increase your players’ stats – rather pain staking for so measly little upgrades), I SAVED the thing and started my first game. Froze. Second period during the play call screen. Game off for the night.

Next day: Turned on load saved game and tried again. FINISHED THE GAME. I lost. BUT I FINISHED MY FIRST GAME. Hey I’m 1/3. Saved. Second game. Froze in the first period. Game off for the night.

Next day: Walked into EB and returned the stupid game. Never another Madden game ever. Went home and enjoyed 2K5 on the ps2. Waiting for Fallout 3.

The end. This might not be you. Check EA forums for similar stories and updates on the problem.

5 Stars Better every year
As anyone familiar w/ the Madden games knows, it’s the premier product in gaming for football and this year’s improvement is significant. The graphics are fantastic, Chris Collinsworth’s commentary ads a nice new voice to the background.

I can’t tell that the IQ thing really makes much difference at this point…but perhaps I don’t completely understand what it’s supposed to do.

Highly recommended…my 9 year old son absolutely loves this game and plays it much more than I do…and kicks my butt every time we play.

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Madden NFL 08

Why just watch NFL football on TV when you can take an active role in the game with Madden NFL 08 by Electronic Arts? Madden NFL 08 lets you control the running game like never before. Step up as the lead blocker to create a hole, then take control of the tailback and smash through, overpower, or slash away from would-be tacklers as you fight for every yard. Innovative rushing controls give you a game-breaking ground attack featuring all-new jukes, cutbacks, and the distinct running styles of your favorite backs. Between the tackles or in the open field, run to daylight with Madden NFL 08. Bust out player-specific running styles matching those of real NFL players. All-new jukes, cutbacks, and power moves. Scout collegiate prospects with the all-new NFL Draft Scouting System. Watch players impact their teams with the new Franchise Player Roles feature. Use actual plays from your favorite team’s defensive playbook to shut down the running game, pressure the quarterback, or force key turnovers.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars As always one step ahead of the NCAA franchise
The production values, features, and graphics are always one step ahead of NCAA even though they’re both EA football games. It’s quite the game, I just gave the “fun” 4 stars because my heart is in college football.

3 Stars Madden 08? more like Badden 08
For This review I’m going to talk about Madden. First of all, I just want to say that you shouldnt spend more than 20 dollars for this game we call football. Madden is almost impossible to play if ur not playing on pro difficulty, but then its waaaaay to easy. If u do play on all pro against the computer, be aware u that u will not get any of your recievers to get open no matter what play u call. The computer will intercept and bat down every pass u throw. even when u have a wide open reciever the computer will cheat when will underthrow him horribly. The announcer sucks with his recycled madden lines. Player design isnt the best either. Whats worse is the fact that players run like robots.

The good things are the fact that the Stadiums look beautiful and the online play is great. But if u dont hav xbox live or PSN u better find someone to play against or youll be stuck either blowing out the computer or vice versa. There are tons of game modes for u to play and they are really fun. The player weapons are a nice touch that makes u have to have a strategy.

Overall 3.5 out of 5, gameplay 3 out of 5, grapics 3.5 out of 5, presantation 2 out of 5, game modes 5 out of 5

5 Stars Non Stop Action
this game never gets boring. because each game you play. is different from the last.

4 Stars Thank god it’s not broken!!!1
Madden05 for PS2 is the last playable Madden Game I played,Till last friday. I didnt want to buy it because madden 07 scared the crap out of me to purchase anything with a EA logo on it. If you like Madden then you will most likely like this game or atleast find it playable.

5 Stars madden fan
This game is cool I just get a joy out of watching my fiance play this game.

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I bet you're trying to find a reason to spend $90+ on a collector's edition of a game that you'll buy again in a year. While the Collector's Edition of Madden NFL Football 09 Doesn't feature everyone's favorite Packer Jet Interception Machine Gunslinger, it does come with a slightly discounted copy of NFL Head Coach 09.