Madden NFL 08: Maddenites Unite

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Happy Maddenoliday! It’s the official release date of Madden NFL 08. Tennessee Titans QB Vince Young is this year’s cover athlete. Fans will line-up for hours in advance to grab their copy of the game. Here are some of the key features of the new edition:

• All-New Read and React System: New player skill icons identify on-field strengths and weaknesses, providing an immediate read on what your opponent is giving you. Quickly react, create mismatches, and exploit opponent weaknesses before every play.
• All-New Skill Drills: Take on an army of tackling dummies in an all-new skill drills mini-game designed to teach you the game of football. A progressive learning system teaches you how to use game controls under pressure, while advanced and multiplayer modes allow you to fine-tune your skills or challenge a friend to a head-to-head competition.
• New Fantasy Challenge Mode: Leverage your fantasy football knowledge by drafting the ultimate NFL dream team. Play through four competition levels with your fantasy squad in hope of winning challenges, increasing your salary cap, and adding new superstars to your team.
• Madden Unmatched: All-new player moves, including auto-motion and low-hitting tackles, plus ultra-smooth gameplay provide the most realistic NFL gaming experience ever.

Last year’s Madden NFL 07 sold over seven million copies and was the number one selling game in North America in 2006. Madden NFL Football is entering its 18th year and with more than 60 million copies sold and having generated over $2 billion in retail sales, it continues to stand out as one of the most popular videogame franchises of all time.