After the improbably upset of Indiana, University of Connecticut head coach Jim Calhoun famously stated that "athletic competition brings out things in players that are very, very special." Calhoun's underdog victory was the result of creating an environment where a team thrived off friendly opposition. Two years ago, that was the case with college basketball videogames. The College Hoops franchise would square off rival NCAA Basketball, as each title tried to offer a more realistic and deeper diversion. In 2007, 2K Sports dropped out of the annual contest, leaving Electronic Arts' series without a competitor and gamers wondering if NCAA Basketball would still be as ambitious in an unopposed environment.
From the PlanetXbox360.com feature top list:
"With the release of NCAA ’13 happening just this past week, college football fans have a new installment to look forward to and spend countless hours with. It’s no doubt that the college game day atmosphere has been the most captivating experience in the NCAA football franchise. More recently NCAA has dominated the college football video game market, rivaling the next level Madden series, but what about the others? In truth, this titanic football series tends to dwarf other college football gaming competition with relentless annual releases and more realistic and detailed game play. So, look no further NCAA football fans and prepare yourselves for nostalgia overload as we present the top ten greatest college football games of all-time."
Microsoft Store is offering free NCAA Football 10 for Xbox 360 when you purchase Madden NFL 10 for Xbox 360. That's savings of more than 40% if you would purchase these items separately.
Microsoft orders/buys a sh+tload of them to sell or give away.
...and in this case, a little of both.
The NCAA team wants your opinions on Gameplay. The designer for NCAA Football 10 wants you to post your feeling and thoughts on certain gameplay elements.
