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NCAA March Madness '08

(2007, Video Games - Sports, Rated E, Play it on: PlayStation 2, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 7; suggested age 7.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    College hoop madness returns, and its fun.

updated 07.04.08

Why We Rated This on for Ages 7 and Up

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Teaches about college basketball and kids will also learn something about universities.
  • Messages:

    Emphasis is on teamwork, planning, and playing well. But also includes examples of unsportsmanlike behavior: excessive celebration upon scoring, taunting of other teams, and delivering rough fouls.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness :

    Rough fowls, but no more than you would see on TV.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Technically the universities are being advertised here and, like the real thing, there's a lot of product placement and branding.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About NCAA March Madness '08

Parents need to know that this basketball game features scores of college teams from around the country in realistic action. Players will be exposed to some in-game ads, and examples of unsportsmanlike behavior in excessive celebration upon scoring, taunting of other teams, and delivering rough fouls. However, the game really focuses on the on-court play. While the difficulty levels are adjustable, some of the controls, menus, and modes are probably too complex for young players.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the importance of teamwork and good sportsmanship. What kinds of plays do you find appealing: showy breakaways and dunks or coordinated efforts involving the whole squad? Since this game is set in college, families can discuss the role of athletics in school. For online play, parents may also wish to discuss trash-talking, proper sportsmanship, and etiquette for video games.
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  1. Kid Reviewer
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    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Must PLAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Dude this game is sweeeeeeeeeeet if u like bball.

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    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 2.0

    OMG

    ok ithink this was good for younger kides/people.....

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    I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 0.0

    game is bad

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