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PRIMA Offi cial Game Guide
Next-Gen Breakdown
Although we talked about game
features earlier in this guide, the
Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions
of NCAA Football 08 have a number
of extra goodies as well as some
enhancements to certain features
found in all versions of the game.
Here’s a breakdown of key features:
MY SHRINE
You can now navigate My Shrine
like a real virtual room, walking
around to see your trophies on dis-
play as well as view video highlights
on a large fl atscreen display hang-
ing on the wall. Banners from your
team’s conference drape the upper
walls as your favorite team’s logo
dominates the center of the room.
Also, since the next-generation ver-
sions of the game do not have Points
Pursuit, Victory Patches or Pennants,
such gameplay data is not tracked in
My Shrine.
VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS
For the fi rst time ever, players will
be able to view unlimited video high-
lights from any play during a game in
progress.
Furthermore, a player will be able
to save up to fi ve video highlights per
game, watch them in My Shrine, and
even upload them for others to view
online.
Access to the instant replay history
of a game is only available while that
game is in progress, so make sure
to save any desired video highlights
before quitting.
SUPER SIM
For Dynasty wonks who prefer
pure football simulation, or for those
who just want to save time and blow
through a game, Super Sim will be an
incredibly welcome feature.
Accessed by pausing during a
game, Super Sim is a powerful tool
that lets you simulate gameplay at
any time for as long as you wish—
one play, one drive, one quarter or
even the entire game.
What makes it great is that each
play is shown on a special drive
diagram, so you can track the game
quickly. More importantly, you can
cancel the simulation at any time and
resume normal gameplay.
This is a great feature to have if
you’re blowing out (or being blown
out by) an opponent and want to
wrap up the game quickly. Another
use for it is if you want to play only
offense or defense—just skip any-
thing you don’t want to play.
GETTING OFFENSIVE
Here are a few cool gameplay fea-
tures to look for on offense:
1. More Animations: Not only
have more realistic animations been
added to special moves, but there
are a ton of new eye-pleasers includ-
ing great catches, mid-air collisions,
and powerful tackles that fl ip the ball
carrier in the air. In addition, you’ll
see even more player celebrations
while crossing the goal line as well as
after touchdowns and big plays.
2. Double Team Blocking: Gone
are the days of one-on-one blocking.
In realistic fashion, multiple linemen
will be able to disrupt the rush of an
oncoming defender.
The animation of a ball-handler
being fl ipped in the air defi -
nitely looks cooler than it feels…
Collect trophies and awards—
then show them off in style!
Every video highlight comes with
a greatness score that quantifi es
how great that play really was.
Keep an eye on the score when in
Super Sim—jump in if you need to.
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