Good weapon addition but patients needed for the learning of the controls
The first game i bought for my new Xbox 360 as it was a safe bet i would enjoy the game having enjoyed the last 7 years of Madden.
Not sure what i was expecting to see this year as i had not read any reviews or heard any news on Madden 08, but the addition of the player weapon's (basically there special ability) it was a good addition, now you can read a game like Manning, but with most new additions there is a down fall in this instance it was the control of the game, the amount of buttons need to perform different things takes some getting used to, and the sprint button does not make you move any faster.
The franchise mode has taken away the ability to adjust your ticket prices concession's or buy things to upgrade your stadium during the season, it's a case if you play well they will come, there are no more fan day's to try and increase your fan base. You can change bit's of your stadium during the off season as before but you can't add better seats or arcades during the regular season.
In franchise mode there is an option of the franchise room at first it looks pointless as there is nothing there and just adds to an annoyance of taking the in-game menu away but win things and this will rapidly fill so you can gaze at the trophies.
I must admit i have not played the superstar mode as yet so i am unable to comment on this.