NCAA Football Review
Hidie-ho gamers! It’s Uncle Grant back again this week with a look at this week’s big game release, EA’s NCAA Football 2009, available on every major gaming platform. So strap on that mascot head and get ready to feel the thunder… it’s go time!
Well, it’s not a secret anymore – EA’s NCAA series has quietly replaced Madden as the best football franchise around. At least that’s been the case for the past few years. The question is, what kinds of upgrades can you really expect from this quiet sleeper ahead of the big Madden release this fall?
Turns out quite a bit. The college game is quite a bit different from the pro game, and the developers seem to rejoice in showing you how different it really is. The big feature addition this year is its Online Dynasty mode, which even I have to admit sounds awesome. Start a league with up to 12 of your buddies, select a commissioner, set your schedule, and then play out an entire season with each member taking on a different player role. If that sounds like a great way to kill a few weekends hooked up to your Xbox 360 headset, well, then you’re not alone.
Add in to that all the cool new features like Home Field Advantage, College Atmosphere, and the deepest recruiting and mascot control schemes I’ve ever seen, and this game’s got a little bit for everybody. Now keep in mind that I’m also a big fan of sporting minutiae like rosters, which of course can’t be provided by EA. Well, NCAA 2009 has you covered with the ability to share rosters with other people online, so my guess you’ll be able to get accurate rosters from someone online sometime before the end of this review.
If you’re tired of Madden giving you a roster update every year for sixty bucks, give NCAA a look this year. With new online modes and a boatload of fun gameplay options, my guess is this one will be money well spent. If you’re still not sure then I say GYG is here for all of your Online Game Rental needs, check it out!