Madden NFL 08 (Page 2 of 2)

Game Smarts

The A.I. is also getting a major boost. Now the promise/threat is that CPU-guided stars will more potently reflect the skills and styles of their real-life counterparts. So, superstars like the Manning and La Danian Tomlinson will demonstrate improved decision-making to mercilessly slice you up unless you're on your defensive game. There goes the fantasy of winning with the Browns, the Cardinals, or even the [shudder] Raiders.

Additionally defensive A.I. will see improvements with an eye toward eliminating the cheap, money plays. The safety position in particular is receiving a brain boost. Cover 2 and Cover 4 defense will tighten up. Safeties will close quicker on passes in the air, and defenders will strip the ball or cut a receiver's legs out from under him.

Overall, Madden 08 appears to be making the right moves to upgrade its performance on the Xbox 360 and PS3. Football fans had better prepare for a tough season of Madden football ahead.

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