March Madness 08 release date uncertainty

by pastapadre
Posted October 8th, 2007 at 4:32 pm

One thing that remains up in the air is the release date for March Madness 08. Prior indications have been that it will be released in December. Gamestop/EB has the date as Tuesday 12/18.

However today a press release came out that touted EA’s Holiday lineup of games. March Madness was not included while other upcoming games set to hit stores in November and December were.

So does this mean that March Madness 08 may not be out until January? It could be a sign of that, or possibly it was just omitted from the release for some reason or another. I’ll see if I can get any additional information on the planned release date of the game.

(Update): The game appears to be on track for the December 18th release date.

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Jeff (BrownsBoy315)

hmmm i dont get it right when it seems like their on a role they whiff on something.
Jeff (BrownsBoy315)

hmmm i dont get it right when it seems like their on a role they whiff on something.
nba LIVE 08

good point
nba LIVE 08

good point
sean t

this suck! why the hell do you release a game halfway through the season. it shouldnt be 60 bucks either. 1. the seasons almost over and 2. its not a very great game.
sean t

this suck! why the hell do you release a game halfway through the season. it shouldnt be 60 bucks either. 1. the seasons almost over and 2. its not a very great game.
Jason

why don’t they release the college game before the pro game like EA does with their football lineup….that way you can upload your college player into the pro game
Jason

why don’t they release the college game before the pro game like EA does with their football lineup….that way you can upload your college player into the pro game
auau

cosign jason thats the reason i never buy this game cause u can’t import the draft class you can’t start a dynasty with any schools with good seniors one year and there gone into thin air that’s pointless thats why i buy 2k hoops every year and wiil keep doing it till they fix this glitch. On ncaa football man leave so i can build a team around him on madden thats the fun of building your man up threw college i expect more from EA.
auau

cosign jason thats the reason i never buy this game cause u can’t import the draft class you can’t start a dynasty with any schools with good seniors one year and there gone into thin air that’s pointless thats why i buy 2k hoops every year and wiil keep doing it till they fix this glitch. On ncaa football man leave so i can build a team around him on madden thats the fun of building your man up threw college i expect more from EA.
chiahatesyou

The reason they dont release the College bball games before the pro ones is because of roster/rating changes and the fact that the college bball season starts up a little after the pros.

Makes perfect sense, and as long as March Madness is improved like NBA Live is I will gladly wait and buy this game without a problem.
chiahatesyou

The reason they dont release the College bball games before the pro ones is because of roster/rating changes and the fact that the college bball season starts up a little after the pros.

Makes perfect sense, and as long as March Madness is improved like NBA Live is I will gladly wait and buy this game without a problem.
clos

makes no sense chiaha…

if ncaa fball comes out before Madden which it does then there is no excuse….NFL season starts a week after college…

It sucks to start an association in 2K and have it ask for “import draft class” so you can scout them yet the game isn’t even out…
clos

makes no sense chiaha…

if ncaa fball comes out before Madden which it does then there is no excuse….NFL season starts a week after college…

It sucks to start an association in 2K and have it ask for “import draft class” so you can scout them yet the game isn’t even out…
Dr Logic

EA needs to cut their losses and stop making basketball games. Just use the money you would have spent on half assed basketball games and use it to buy out the nfl license again. Thats their best shot at staying on top.
At this point you just sound naive if you believe in EA’s ability to bring you a game you want to play. How many times will you let them disappoint you?
Dr Logic

EA needs to cut their losses and stop making basketball games. Just use the money you would have spent on half assed basketball games and use it to buy out the nfl license again. Thats their best shot at staying on top.
At this point you just sound naive if you believe in EA’s ability to bring you a game you want to play. How many times will you let them disappoint you?
sean t

i dont think money or time is the problem with ea. its just stupidity. and chiahatesyou how is it a good idea? Some people like to play games before the season starts and not towards the end.
sean t

i dont think money or time is the problem with ea. its just stupidity. and chiahatesyou how is it a good idea? Some people like to play games before the season starts and not towards the end.
Jason

i don’t think it makes sense either….why have a college game that you can’t upload your rosters into the pro game…half the fun is creating a freshman, kickin butt in the college game and then watching him climb the ranks in the pros
Jason

i don’t think it makes sense either….why have a college game that you can’t upload your rosters into the pro game…half the fun is creating a freshman, kickin butt in the college game and then watching him climb the ranks in the pros
chiahatesyou

“i dont think money or time is the problem with ea. its just stupidity. and chiahatesyou how is it a good idea? Some people like to play games before the season starts and not towards the end.”

lol omg it is like I am trying to pander to retards here. If you need me to explain it to you in layman terms it would be the equivilent of playing a Madden football game in May instead of August, now think about all the roster and rating and weapon changes that happened from just June to August at the release date.

The college games come out AFTER the pro games because of their start dates in the actual season. Why play something without up to date rosters?? Sure you could download updates later while you were 2 or 3 seasons into your Dynasty or you could live with the fact that you will be playing up to date on a college game when it comes out.

I would love for you to be able to import your MM classes into NBA live if their time tables weren’t so far off but they are so I am fine with how it is.
chiahatesyou

“i dont think money or time is the problem with ea. its just stupidity. and chiahatesyou how is it a good idea? Some people like to play games before the season starts and not towards the end.”

lol omg it is like I am trying to pander to retards here. If you need me to explain it to you in layman terms it would be the equivilent of playing a Madden football game in May instead of August, now think about all the roster and rating and weapon changes that happened from just June to August at the release date.

The college games come out AFTER the pro games because of their start dates in the actual season. Why play something without up to date rosters?? Sure you could download updates later while you were 2 or 3 seasons into your Dynasty or you could live with the fact that you will be playing up to date on a college game when it comes out.

I would love for you to be able to import your MM classes into NBA live if their time tables weren’t so far off but they are so I am fine with how it is.
Jason

but up to date rosters are a little more important in the pro games than they are in college games since the college games aren’t allowed to use the real names of players….and in college roster changes don’t happen as much as in the pros since you don’t see colleges making trades and scowering the free agent market for new players….but what do i know, i’m just a retard that needs to be pandered to
Jason

but up to date rosters are a little more important in the pro games than they are in college games since the college games aren’t allowed to use the real names of players….and in college roster changes don’t happen as much as in the pros since you don’t see colleges making trades and scowering the free agent market for new players….but what do i know, i’m just a retard that needs to be pandered to
chiahatesyou

That is correct you ARE a retard

The rosters in college are important for the fact of people getting cut and positions getting changed and ratings being increased and decreased. That plays into effect for at least 4 years depending on the squad you choose.
chiahatesyou

That is correct you ARE a retard

The rosters in college are important for the fact of people getting cut and positions getting changed and ratings being increased and decreased. That plays into effect for at least 4 years depending on the squad you choose.
Dr Logic

chiahatesyou.

I guess we are all retarted then.

Can i just ask why you are trying to defend something that does not make sense. Do you work for EA or are you just a complete moron?

“Why play something without up to date rosters?? Sure you could download updates”

You answered your own question…Roster updates.
So I guess if it was up to you all games would be released after the season was over so we knew the exact rosters…but even then the rosters would be changing.

POINT IS, ROSTERS ARE ALWAYS CHANGING. ITS A CONSTANT PROCESS WHICH IS WHY DOWNLOADABLE ROSTER UPDATES IS EXPECTED IN ANY NEXT GEN SPORTS TITLE THATS EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY.

YOUR ARGUEMENT IS AS STUPID AS EA’S RELEASE DATE…

-DR. RETARD
Dr Logic

chiahatesyou.

I guess we are all retarted then.

Can i just ask why you are trying to defend something that does not make sense. Do you work for EA or are you just a complete moron?

“Why play something without up to date rosters?? Sure you could download updates”

You answered your own question…Roster updates.
So I guess if it was up to you all games would be released after the season was over so we knew the exact rosters…but even then the rosters would be changing.

POINT IS, ROSTERS ARE ALWAYS CHANGING. ITS A CONSTANT PROCESS WHICH IS WHY DOWNLOADABLE ROSTER UPDATES IS EXPECTED IN ANY NEXT GEN SPORTS TITLE THATS EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY.

YOUR ARGUEMENT IS AS STUPID AS EA’S RELEASE DATE…

-DR. RETARD
Dr Logic

P.S.

THE MAJORITY OF SPORTS GAMES COME OUT 2-6 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE BEGINNING OF THE ACTUAL SEASON. (MADDEN, NBA 2K8&LIVE, MLB 2K7, ETC…

GROW A BRAIN
Dr Logic

P.S.

THE MAJORITY OF SPORTS GAMES COME OUT 2-6 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE BEGINNING OF THE ACTUAL SEASON. (MADDEN, NBA 2K8&LIVE, MLB 2K7, ETC…

GROW A BRAIN
sean t

who cares if your missing one of your guys at the end of the bench or a walk on was not added. Most teams starting 5 are pretty much set at this point or at least you can speculate who will. Who wants to play NCAA football in october or madden in november? or nba live in march?
sean t

who cares if your missing one of your guys at the end of the bench or a walk on was not added. Most teams starting 5 are pretty much set at this point or at least you can speculate who will. Who wants to play NCAA football in october or madden in november? or nba live in march?
auau

dr logic since you have all these reason why you can’t do all this things tell me how 2k hoops is able to do import class and come out before the season starts. There no excuse for not doing those two little things all i ask for is put the game out before the season starts the college season does not start in january why does it come out in january?
auau

dr logic since you have all these reason why you can’t do all this things tell me how 2k hoops is able to do import class and come out before the season starts. There no excuse for not doing those two little things all i ask for is put the game out before the season starts the college season does not start in january why does it come out in january?
auau

my bad dr logic i meant to say **chiahatesyou** not you
auau

my bad dr logic i meant to say **chiahatesyou** not you
chiahatesyou

“dr logic since you have all these reason why you can’t do all this things tell me how 2k hoops is able to do import class and come out before the season starts. There no excuse for not doing those two little things all i ask for is put the game out before the season starts the college season does not start in january why does it come out in january?”

Looks like it is coming out in Dec not Jan, you have to remember the speculation of the pushed back release date and just that, speculation. So you all are bagging on a company that doesnt include the ability to import draft classes into a pro game that comes out 2 months before it. Where is the marketability in that, can EA say “Hey look just hold on to NBA Live for 2 months and when March Madness comes out you can import then” … It is an essential feature with the football games but it is absolutely pointless on the basketball games.

Who cares if 2k does it lol, if EA did it you all would just find something else to cry your eyes out about. Go get your 2k games and jack off to them.
chiahatesyou

“dr logic since you have all these reason why you can’t do all this things tell me how 2k hoops is able to do import class and come out before the season starts. There no excuse for not doing those two little things all i ask for is put the game out before the season starts the college season does not start in january why does it come out in january?”

Looks like it is coming out in Dec not Jan, you have to remember the speculation of the pushed back release date and just that, speculation. So you all are bagging on a company that doesnt include the ability to import draft classes into a pro game that comes out 2 months before it. Where is the marketability in that, can EA say “Hey look just hold on to NBA Live for 2 months and when March Madness comes out you can import then” … It is an essential feature with the football games but it is absolutely pointless on the basketball games.

Who cares if 2k does it lol, if EA did it you all would just find something else to cry your eyes out about. Go get your 2k games and jack off to them.
auau

It is an essential feature with the football games but it is absolutely pointless on the basketball games.
What you must not be a basketball fan why is it essential in football and not in basketball its like you saying football is better than basketball you missing the point i love ea sports i should not have buy crappy 2k games just to do real stuff but i do cause i love to take a player and make him into a nba allstar.
auau

It is an essential feature with the football games but it is absolutely pointless on the basketball games.
What you must not be a basketball fan why is it essential in football and not in basketball its like you saying football is better than basketball you missing the point i love ea sports i should not have buy crappy 2k games just to do real stuff but i do cause i love to take a player and make him into a nba allstar.
chiahatesyou

“What you must not be a basketball fan why is it essential in football and not in basketball its like you saying football is better than basketball you missing the point i love ea sports i should not have buy crappy 2k games just to do real stuff but i do cause i love to take a player and make him into a nba allstar.”

Go stare at the schedules for college and pro football and basketball for a little bit. Try to work it out for yourself.
chiahatesyou

“What you must not be a basketball fan why is it essential in football and not in basketball its like you saying football is better than basketball you missing the point i love ea sports i should not have buy crappy 2k games just to do real stuff but i do cause i love to take a player and make him into a nba allstar.”

Go stare at the schedules for college and pro football and basketball for a little bit. Try to work it out for yourself.
http://www.artoficial.com/ Artoficial

I’ve been saying this for years to friends of mine. I don’t think EA needs to stop making basketball games but in regards to the NBA franchise maybe another studio handling that title would be the better solution. Let face it they haven’t had a good handle on this title in Vancouver for some time now. Maybe some fresh eyes and a new attitude would be the boost they need. Oh and I’ve NEVER been a fan of that moronic sounding Brian Ullrich (producer). This guy seems the furthest from a basketball fan to me. Unfair or not thats my opinion but just watch some of his interviews, lol!
http://www.artoficial.com Artoficial

I’ve been saying this for years to friends of mine. I don’t think EA needs to stop making basketball games but in regards to the NBA franchise maybe another studio handling that title would be the better solution. Let face it they haven’t had a good handle on this title in Vancouver for some time now. Maybe some fresh eyes and a new attitude would be the boost they need. Oh and I’ve NEVER been a fan of that moronic sounding Brian Ullrich (producer). This guy seems the furthest from a basketball fan to me. Unfair or not thats my opinion but just watch some of his interviews, lol!
D ISAIAH

NO SUPRISE TO ME EA IS DROPPING THE BALL BIGTYME
D ISAIAH

NO SUPRISE TO ME EA IS DROPPING THE BALL BIGTYME
Eski

If the game is released in January, it isn’t that big of an issue. Actually, it will give gamers something to look forward to after the big holiday rush.

January is when conference play starts and there will be four months left in the season (including the NCAA tourney). This is the average life span of all sports games….
Eski

If the game is released in January, it isn’t that big of an issue. Actually, it will give gamers something to look forward to after the big holiday rush.

January is when conference play starts and there will be four months left in the season (including the NCAA tourney). This is the average life span of all sports games….