NCAA Football 2006

[bendbigdawg]

Am I the only one that is totally stoked about this game??

[Geoff]

Im countin the days till it releases

[Ryan]

I'm counting the minutes :D . Seriously though, this is the only video game I have ever been obsessed with, I don't even buy the Madden games.

[bendbigdawg]

I wonder when it's going to be release I hear alot of conflicting dates. Its kind of nice I have my xbox modded.

[Ryan]

The official release date is July 12th. It is against the law to sell it before then.

[bendbigdawg]

The odd thing is that the release date was not one set by ea just the stores selling it. I have heard from people that in some states they can pick it up tomorrow.

[Ryan]

I did not hear that. That's interesting. The only thing to do is to wait it out and call the local store every hour to see if they got it yet :wink: .

[Champion10]

I hope that they get the defensive scheme right in the game.

[rustyzipper]

I did not hear that. That's interesting. The only thing to do is to wait it out and call the local store every hour to see if they got it yet :wink: .

Try Circuit City they usually have a pre-release sale. Then the day of, it also sells for much cheaper. That's the way C.C. has been doing their DVD's as of late. Might be worth a try.

[Ryan]

Thanks for the tip rusty, I'll check that out.

[rustyzipper]

You betcha buddy......I thought you were headed out of town for a vacation. I think you deserve a little R&R after all this.

[Ryan]

Yep, but we dont' leave until tomorrow evening. I was hesitant about opening the site and then leaving so quickly, but Champion10 will look over the board until I get back. Just to make sure the board doesn't burst into flames http://irish.ka-alumni.org/forums/images/smilies/onfire.gif

[Ryan]

Less than a week to go...The commercial is pretty cool, except it's FSU. Are there any more commercials out?

[Champion10]

My favorite part of this game is going to be in season recruiting.

[Ryan]

The Heisman thing sounds really cool too. I expect this game to be awesome.

[Champion10]

Do you know if you can still create prospects before the recruiting season.

[Ryan]

No I don't think they release details like that before the game comes out. You prbably can though.

[Champion10]

I hope they do, I usually create they top 25 players in the nation.

[Ryan]

Haha, I don't do that because I wouldn't want USC or Michigan to pick him up, but I guess if you created 25 guys...I don't know, that way you could get a few of em.

[Champion10]

I usually dont get most of the yop players but I get a few :)

[Murph]

This game is going to rock:!: I can not wait!! Only a few more days

[rustyzipper]

What's this I hear 2006 wont be available for Game Cube? And X-BOX is coming out with an upgraded version? With reverse mode or something? Now that sounds real cool.

[Champion10]

Whats reverse mode?

[IrishHog]

The only thing I'm not stoked about is Desmond Howard on the case. They could have at least put a Heisman Trophy winner on the case that had a successful NFL carrer after. ie TB. I guess I'm just biased in my opinions. Can't wait to play the game though. I have found some custom covers you can buy for the game case. There is a Brady Quinn, a Carlyle Holiday, and a Darius Walker cover available that I have seen so far.

[Ryan]

Wow, I've seen a WHOLE bunch of covers, but no Holiday. Where did you find it?

I've never heard of reverse mode. Anyone know what that is?

[Murph]

I havent heard of reverse mode

[IrishHog]

The link to the Carlyle Holiday cover is http://www.freewebs.com/ncaacustomcovers/regularcovers.htm
enjoy.

[Ryan]

Rusty, NCAA football won't be out for gamecube. I hear that it's going down hill, but i guess it's just a rumor.

[Irish19]

Anybody get the game yet? I haven't gotten it yet so I was wondering if it was worth it. I'm sure it is, but I'm just curious on what the overall opinion is.

[Ryan]

Here's my analysis, but keep in mind I was very expectant of the game:

1. The gameplay is great, smoother than before and each tackle is so realistic. They made a new tackle for every situation your players could collide in, it's pretty cool. Sometimes on the goal line, the two players will even meet up and then fight eachother for ground.

2. Heisman mode is cool, they hyped it a little too much though. First, you put in your last name, then it takes you to a screen where a coach is telling you the whole "leave it on the field" speech because this is your one shot to get into college. When I picked my position, running back, it takes you to the drill. I did this mode before I did anything, so when I went into the drill I had no idea what I was doing. The drill is where you try to get into the endzone doing the Oklahoma drill. I ended up getting into the endzone 5 out of 10 times, and got scholarships from Missouri, Utah, and Maryland. Since I was already going to do an ND dynasty, I decided to accept the Maryland scholarship instead of walk onto ND. The dorm room is cool. In your dorm room you have the schedule (from where you start games), playbook (for practices), computer (for stats) closet, trophy case, a picture of your girlfriend (which I hear gets hotter when you get better), and the campus newsletter (which is kind of like SI for dynasty mode. From there you just play games and try to get your heisman hype meter up.

3. Dynasty is still cool, with the addition of in-season recruiting. Basically, you're allowed to recruit 12 players during the season, and once you are in a persons 3 final picks, you can give them official visits (or so I hear I haven't gotten that far yet). So I guess it's only worth it if you recruit guys who are interested in you.

4. The graphics are a lot better. The players are so much more realistic.


I can answer any more questions if you have them.

[Snatchy_McPants]

Damn, I haven't even fired up my XBOX since I bought my new house a couple months ago. I thought I had kicked the habit. After reading about this game, I'm afraid I'm going to have to do a nose-dive right off the wagon. Thanks a lot guys! :roll:

[Ryan]

Always glad to help. :)

[Irishlad]

All Ive heard is good comments about this game. Im going to have to break down and get it. SOON!!! Thanks for all the reviews.