March Madness 08 bracket pack released

by pastapadre
Posted March 18th, 2008 at 6:40 am

Over the last couple months I speculated that the Bracket Pack would return for March Madness 08 and today came official word that is has arrived. It appears to be exclusive to the Xbox 360 at a price of 400 MS points and is available now in the Marketplace.

Not only does it include the 65 team NCAA Tournament bracket but also updated team ratings, 25 new alternate/third jerseys from tournament teams, and the authentic Alamodome Final Four court.

Curiously Oregon’s McArthur Arena, which was voted to be the free download offering, is listed as being included in the pack. That would make it decidedly not free.

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http://www.whoneedsrules.com/ Scott

I’m tempted to pick up MM08 now, just to try out this pack, everyone raved over it last year.
http://www.whoneedsrules.com Scott

I’m tempted to pick up MM08 now, just to try out this pack, everyone raved over it last year.
agent k

I’m thinking that 09 could be great considering that in the interview that Pasta posted, there was a lot of talk about things that would not be in 08 but could be in 09.

http://www.pastapadre.com/1956/march-madness-08-qa#more-1956
agent k

I’m thinking that 09 could be great considering that in the interview that Pasta posted, there was a lot of talk about things that would not be in 08 but could be in 09.

http://www.pastapadre.com/1956/march-madness-08-qa#more-1956
Afrodamus

Forget 09…All EA does is create the false impression that something will change next year…I don’t want to hear about next year…Lost of promises and minimal results have been the story for the majority of EA games:

Madden 06, 07 and 08 = Nothing Special…Same damn game we saw on current gen with prettied up graphics

NBA LIVE 06, 07 08 = See above comments

NHL (Next Gen) = Probably EA’s best game to date for a next gen console

NCAA 07, 08 = Decent but still far from what I would expect for a next gen game

EA 09 = Big Hopes and CRUSHED DREAMS

But hey there is always Madden 2010!!!
Afrodamus

Forget 09…All EA does is create the false impression that something will change next year…I don’t want to hear about next year…Lost of promises and minimal results have been the story for the majority of EA games:

Madden 06, 07 and 08 = Nothing Special…Same damn game we saw on current gen with prettied up graphics

NBA LIVE 06, 07 08 = See above comments

NHL (Next Gen) = Probably EA’s best game to date for a next gen console

NCAA 07, 08 = Decent but still far from what I would expect for a next gen game

EA 09 = Big Hopes and CRUSHED DREAMS

But hey there is always Madden 2010!!!
alex

that is a horrible picture of Chris Lofton
alex

that is a horrible picture of Chris Lofton
IrishChampion

I have the new pack its pretty cool, has some good things for Oregon U, like 2 new Unis,and a new stadium, but still should have come with the game…
IrishChampion

I have the new pack its pretty cool, has some good things for Oregon U, like 2 new Unis,and a new stadium, but still should have come with the game…
DA Yankees Win

Is it worth it?
DA Yankees Win

Is it worth it?
erick

why put this pack out for 400Microsoft points

yall decided to take so long to update it its no fair to make people use points to use it plus March maddness is not even better than nba live and nba gave out free donloadable(sp) things
this iz bull
erick

why put this pack out for 400Microsoft points

yall decided to take so long to update it its no fair to make people use points to use it plus March maddness is not even better than nba live and nba gave out free donloadable(sp) things
this iz bull
leglockfan

[quote comment="15720"]that is a horrible picture of Chris Lofton[/quote]

They aren’t allow to have the guys look like their actual self
leglockfan

[quote comment="15720"]that is a horrible picture of Chris Lofton[/quote]

They aren’t allow to have the guys look like their actual self
http://forums.ea.com/mboards/category.jspa?categoryID=124 BleedOrange11

Pasta, I was wondering if you could obtain a big list of the rating changes, similar to what you do for Madden and NBA Live?

Thanks.
http://forums.ea.com/mboards/category.jspa?categoryID=124 BleedOrange11

Pasta, I was wondering if you could obtain a big list of the rating changes, similar to what you do for Madden and NBA Live?

Thanks.
pastapadre

I don’t believe they are allowed to publicize any ratings changes made to NCAA players.
pastapadre

I don’t believe they are allowed to publicize any ratings changes made to NCAA players.
DA Yankees Win

I downloaded the bracket pack last night and I’ve had a lot of fun with it.
DA Yankees Win

I downloaded the bracket pack last night and I’ve had a lot of fun with it.
DA Yankees Win

[quote comment="15729"]why put this pack out for 400Microsoft points

yall decided to take so long to update it its no fair to make people use points to use it plus March maddness is not even better than nba live and nba gave out free donloadable(sp) things
this iz bull[/quote]

I think that its up to Microsoft to decide how many points a add on will cost.
DA Yankees Win

[quote comment="15729"]why put this pack out for 400Microsoft points

yall decided to take so long to update it its no fair to make people use points to use it plus March maddness is not even better than nba live and nba gave out free donloadable(sp) things
this iz bull[/quote]

I think that its up to Microsoft to decide how many points a add on will cost.
http://forums.ea.com/mboards/category.jspa?categoryID=124 BleedOrange11

[quote comment="15736"]I don’t believe they are allowed to publicize any ratings changes made to NCAA players.[/quote]
What if they just give Team Name and Number? They did that with the initial ratings before the game came out.

A list of added jerseys and tweaks made to the gameplay would be nice to see as well. I’ve heard the gameplay on default sliders has been improved.
http://forums.ea.com/mboards/category.jspa?categoryID=124 BleedOrange11

[quote comment="15736"]I don’t believe they are allowed to publicize any ratings changes made to NCAA players.[/quote]
What if they just give Team Name and Number? They did that with the initial ratings before the game came out.

A list of added jerseys and tweaks made to the gameplay would be nice to see as well. I’ve heard the gameplay on default sliders has been improved.
Anonyman

Do we really need more unis, especially for Oregon? Not to sound like I belong on Project Runway, but bedazzling the player’s names on the jerseys was just the tip of the un-stylish Oregon iceberg. Atrocious. That being said, I really would like to find this game, even if it’s just for rent. I have nothing against EA. I’m sure they’re doing better at making video games than all of us combined.
Anonyman

Do we really need more unis, especially for Oregon? Not to sound like I belong on Project Runway, but bedazzling the player’s names on the jerseys was just the tip of the un-stylish Oregon iceberg. Atrocious. That being said, I really would like to find this game, even if it’s just for rent. I have nothing against EA. I’m sure they’re doing better at making video games than all of us combined.
FirstMateLtDan

what teams got alternate jerseys
FirstMateLtDan

what teams got alternate jerseys
erick

DA Yankees Win said “I think that its up to Microsoft to decide how many points a add on will cost.”

Well guess what u need to shut yo mouth and quit blabiin about it
Only reason i said the pack should cost anything cause live got there allstar pack 4 free
erick

DA Yankees Win said “I think that its up to Microsoft to decide how many points a add on will cost.”

Well guess what u need to shut yo mouth and quit blabiin about it
Only reason i said the pack should cost anything cause live got there allstar pack 4 free