Introduction

While EA's Madden franchise has taken the NFL license and run with it, 2k Sports was left to deal with the vacuum their competition's exclusivity left. In the end, there appeared to be very little left, at least until the idea was sprung on someone that using ex-NFL players would be an interesting route to take. And so All-Pro Football 2k8 was born, a game with a whole slew of ex-NFL all-stars. By creating your own team with these players under the moniker of fictional team names in a completely farcical league full of outrageous stadiums and interesting home city choices, you can play an NFL-style season full of some of the best football players in football history without being tied to the so-called NFL form.

Some may consider this a positive, and others a negative. Regardless, All-Pro Football 2k8 offers a lot of that Madden simply doesn't, and that's why we're here at IGN Guides - to help you out. The Football 101, Offense and Defense sections of the guide cover the essentials of American football (also known as real football), while the Choosing Your Team section will run down the unique statistics in the game, how to choose your own teams, and even our own choice for the perfect team.

So what are you waiting for, football fan? Get reading!

In this All-Pro Football 2k8 strategy guide, you'll find:

• BASICS // All things elementary.
• FOOTBALL 101 // Keys to help you understand the game of football.
• OFFENSE // A novice's guide to offense.
• DEFENSE // Fundamentals to stopping the pass and run.
• CHOOSING YOUR TEAM // The meat of the guide - how to choose the perfect team.

Guide by: Colin Moriarty