I noticed we didn't have a thread for Madden.

Who's picking it up? Looks like the worked a lot on gameplay this year. I'll be there first day for this one.

= J

Nope.

Yup.

From what i've seen, looks like i'll be buying it after sitting out the last 2 years.

Looks like game play is improved, and all the features in the next-gen versions are complete. I'll probably buy the 360 version.

Yes and I'm pretty sure that I'll be picking it up for my PS3 rather than my Wii

I'll be renting it.

Is there going to be a DVDTalk league for the game?

I'm one of those guys who'd buy this each year just for the roster updates -- so yes.

Enhanced gameplay and the fact that my Ravens probably will be one of the top rated teams in the game make this a no-brainer.

(360)

If it's anything like NCAA '08 as far as gameplay it'll be hot. If it's anything like Madden '07 it'll suck. I reserved a copy.

360 version for me. We should have a DVDTalk league!

Its a given. Im getting it for the PS2 and for the PSP for hubby. There hasnt been a year that has gone by that he didnt get it once it came out.

No, I usually get bored too fast with sports games.

Yep. Just got a $50 GC for Best Buy yesterday, and that's what I'll use it for.

Yep, for the Wii.

I will pick it up next year for $9.99.

Madden's getting some awesome reviews.

9/10 on 1Up and in one magazine (I want to say XBox Magazine?).

= J

just got 1000/1000 points for the 360 so...nope

Where did you pick it up?

yep.........

i am always a year behind, but can't wait to rent/play this at a friend's house

360 for me. Apparently if you are a member of Blockbuster.com they are sending out $10 coupons...although, I have yet to get mine.

I've never cared for the Madden gameplay vs. the 2K series (play it occasionally at other people's houses) and haven't bought a football game since Madden got the exclusive.

I went back and forth on All Pro but decided that not having the rosters would detract from most of the experience so opted out.

Now that I'm getting a 360, I'm considering Madden for the first time since the reviews indicate some positive changes. I miss having a solid football game and the season is about to get underway so I'll have a hard time not jumping in. I haven't fully decided whether it will be in my "launch package" when I get the 360 in a few weeks as there are a lot of other nice titles coming down the line.

I'll probably get it after I get my 360 in a couple weeks.

yep getting the 360 version the day it comes out, at least I got APF2K8 to tide me over until then

Not having online franchises is BS, IMO. Honestly, how difficult could that be to implement? Maybe it's hard to coordinate everything with 32 players, ok, start with TWO! Franchise mode is where I spend 99% of my time in games, and not being able to play it online shortens the time I'll spend with the game significantly.