07-01-2005, 11:00 PM | #251 |
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Everything I've read has me pumped. CompUSA's site won't tell me if they have any in stock, but if it doesn't come out on the 5th, I'll probably try swinging by there (it's too far away for me to go until then since I'm on call.)
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07-01-2005, 11:02 PM | #252 |
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Hell, I might hit CompUSA tomorrow, although I don't know if it's worth the trip.
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07-01-2005, 11:07 PM | #253 |
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I doubt it
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07-01-2005, 11:12 PM | #254 |
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Bah ! It's torture to see that others are playing the game and Chem isn't.
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07-01-2005, 11:24 PM | #255 |
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*stares at server is too busy messages on Maddenmania*
*foams at mouth*
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07-01-2005, 11:41 PM | #256 |
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That guy on Madden Mania has some shocking photos of the game.
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07-01-2005, 11:47 PM | #258 | |
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07-01-2005, 11:52 PM | #259 | |
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How do you mean "shocking"? Like...Bigfoot runs naked across the field wearing a "Choose Life!" t-shirt while humming Barry Manilow's "Copacobana"?
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07-01-2005, 11:56 PM | #260 | |
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07-02-2005, 12:04 AM | #262 |
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Oh THAT....yeah. It's amazing how insane the people are over there. I am REALLY excited by this game - but in 10 days, none of this stuff is going to matter.
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07-02-2005, 12:09 AM | #263 | |
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07-02-2005, 12:29 AM | #264 |
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You should see some of the posts on OS.
''So, what are you wearing when you pick up the game?'' Sheesh!
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07-02-2005, 09:09 AM | #266 | |
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07-02-2005, 09:25 AM | #267 | |
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I bought a tiny black dress and a brand-new codpiece. After all, first impressions are important and I wouldn't want NCAA 2006 to be disappointed.
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07-02-2005, 09:39 AM | #268 |
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Lots of excitement for a game that took a huge step backwards in last year's version.
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I think that's exactly why there's so much excitement. NCAA 2005 was such a disappointment that we're hoping for a very good game this year. I know a lot of people went back to NCAA 2004 because of the problems with 2005. Personally, I couldn't bring myself to do that, so I toughed it out with 2005 even though it never felt right. Honestly, if they just toned down the dropped passes and fixed the XBox slowdown, everything would be great for me. Now that I've read about other things having improved, I'm very excited. I want to enjoy the NCAA Football series again.
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07-02-2005, 09:58 AM | #270 |
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CompUSA shows it as shipping in 1-2 business days on their website, but they don't list it as being in-store. I think I'm going to drive the 10 miles to CompUSA this afternoon just to see if it's there, although I'm still not expecting to find it.
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07-02-2005, 09:58 AM | #271 |
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Correct - I think part of the excitement is the reviews and the early players are reporting the backward steps have been moved forward again. I loved NCAA 2004 - to have NCAA 2004 with HFA, Road to the Heisman, updated graphics, etc. - I'll be in hog heaven.
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07-02-2005, 10:02 AM | #272 |
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I still fail to see anything to get excited about about this years version. I mean, Race for the Heisman, is that it?
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07-02-2005, 10:07 AM | #273 |
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If you're not a big fan of the NCAA series, then I can probably say "yes", there's not too much to be excited about. As a person who's favorite game IS the NCAA series, I am very excited. To each his own...
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07-02-2005, 10:10 AM | #274 | |
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There's also in-season recruiting, and the gameplay seems to have been tweaked. I'd say this is shaping up to be what 2005 should've been, which makes me very, very excited. -John |
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07-02-2005, 10:29 AM | #276 |
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I typically love the NCAA series, and I was actually fine with last year's version. It took some slider tweaking, but I enjoyed the game. That said, count me in with the guys who aren't that excited about this year's game. Race for the Heisman doesn't do a lot for me, and I dislike inseason recruiting. So for me, there's not much to look forward to. I'll still buy the game, but I won't be rushing to get it early.
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07-02-2005, 10:30 AM | #277 |
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I guess I must be the only one who thought 2005 was better than 2004. The dropped passes made it more challenging, and I thought it was a tad more realistic than 2004.
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07-02-2005, 10:42 AM | #279 |
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Honestly, I could have lived with the dropped passes too, but the slowdown was a killer for me. After playing a lot of Madden last year, I tried to go back to NCAA, and it was soooo slow. I mean, I know that it's probably going to be a little slower than Madden, but the slowdown seemed amplified after having played Madden. I just couldn't do it. Since the dropped passes and the slowdown have been addressed (reportedly), I'll be happyhappy!
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07-02-2005, 11:05 AM | #281 |
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I still haven't decided whether my dynasty will be with Tulane, Memphis, or Pitt. I'm not a Pitt fan, but I'll be hearing all about them on the news and in the paper when I get up to Pennsylvania in a few weeks (and I might even go to a game or two), so I should probably get acquainted with the team. Perhaps I'm not really ready for the game until I know which team I want to use.
Nah, I'm ready. No more than 10 days to go!
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07-02-2005, 11:43 AM | #282 |
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The dropped passes drove me nuts in 2005. I could never get a QB with over 50% completion percentage on a regular basis because of it so it was a case of *hand off to fullback* *hand off to tailback* *throw an occasional pass to keep the D honest* type of thing.
On the other hand, I've playing 2005 some more the past few days to warm up for 2006 and am 3-0 thus far with Wyoming in my first year.
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07-02-2005, 12:00 PM | #283 |
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A friend of mine works at a Best Buy 7 miles away and called me saying they have it!!
Now, the question is: Can I cancel my pre-order from EB?
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07-02-2005, 12:18 PM | #284 |
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I'm on my way out toward CompUSA right now, and I might stop at Best Buy also. I have a feeling I'm gonna come home empty-handed, but a little healthy skepticism doesn't hurt in this situation. Will report back in a couple of hours!
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07-02-2005, 12:28 PM | #285 |
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Best Buy definately has it.
Comp USA : According to the manager is set for a nation wide release on TUESDAY, 5 JULY 2005. Gamestop: According to the sales rep: TUESDAY, 5 JULY 2005. EB : between 12th - 18th of July.
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07-02-2005, 12:39 PM | #286 |
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I'm going to my CompUSA on the 5th! (Unless Pumpy hooks me up with a copy today.)
As far as the excitement, it's already been mentioned - 2005 was such a huge disappointment to me as the dropped passes were a killer for me. From what I'm hearing, they finally got it right and still have defensive battles sometimes without crazy amounts of dropped passes. However, NCAA is my favorite console series so that is part of my excitement. I never played 2005 past a few weeks. I've tried going back to 2004 too, but that just isn't as much fun for me anymore either. |
07-02-2005, 12:42 PM | #287 |
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Wow one of my 2 Best Buy stores that close to me in Los Angeles has it.
too bad i dont have a console. maybe its time to get a play station 2 or xbox. not sure which one. |
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07-02-2005, 01:19 PM | #289 |
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I'm not sure if I'll buy it today or just wait to get my copy from EB, BUT I'll stop by Best Buy anyways see the game for myself.
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07-02-2005, 01:44 PM | #290 |
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Everywhere I looked online it still says "pre-order". I called the Gamestop where I pre-ordered and they say the 11th, and that I'll receive a call soemetime this week. Ah well...guess I'm not one fo the lucky ones.
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Why will you receive a call this week? Tuesday is this week. Sounds like an early release to me |
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07-02-2005, 01:54 PM | #292 |
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Actually - he said you'll get a call in 6-7 days...usually 2 days before it's available.
I just called and bothered my local CompUSA (omg, I'm such a 14 year old). I talked to a girl who said, "I don't think we have it" - she then looks it up on her computer and then asks me "for what platform, PS2 or XBOX?". I tell her, "PS2" and then hear in the background someone saying to her, "It's not out yet, it's not out yet." Sounds to me like they have it, but they don't want to be fined. Ah well...
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07-02-2005, 02:00 PM | #293 |
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07-02-2005, 03:17 PM | #294 |
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Here's a cute little blog from Madden Mania:http://www.maddenmania.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=99300
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Well, certain CompUSA's and BestBuy's are selling, so I'm guessing everyone else will break street date by Tuesday - EB is going to start losing preorders and faith from their customers if they don't (right or wrong, since they're the ones playing by the rules...).
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07-02-2005, 03:46 PM | #296 |
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I think people on other sites are getting a little too carried away with tis Comp USA thing.
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07-02-2005, 04:03 PM | #297 |
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Is this puppy gonna be XBox live compatible?
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