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2K Sports Unveils Legendary NFL Roster for All-Pro Football 2K8

By Casey Lynch Apr 26, 2007, 14:14 GMT

John Elway, Jerry Rice, Barry Sanders and hundreds more are brought to the virtual field in All-Pro Football 2K8.

2K Sports announced today that a star-studded roster of NFL greats will suit up for its upcoming All-Pro Football 2K8. 

“With All-Pro Football 2K8, we’re bringing the greatest players in football history back to the game,” said Greg Thomas, President of Visual Concepts, a 2K Sports studio.  “Imagine an offense featuring John Elway, Thurman Thomas and Jerry Rice going against a defense led by Ronnie Lott, Mike Singletary and Reggie White.  By highlighting the signature abilities of the game’s greatest legends, we have created a highly customizable and unique football experience tailored for the football fan.”
 
“It’s great to be back not only ‘playing’ the game I’ve loved my entire life, but now I get to compete with and against the best players of all time,” said Jerry Rice, the legendary wide receiver and all-time career leader in pass receptions, yards and touchdowns.  “2K Sports has a proud legacy of making the best football games and this one is no exception.  I’m proud to be part of the All-Pro Football 2K8 team.”

Featuring hundreds of legends combined with an innovative attribute system showcasing the well-known, signature abilities of each football star, football fans will instantly identify their favorite legendary football players not just from their appearance but also by their trademark playing styles. 
 
All-Pro Football 2K8 is planned for release this summer for the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system.

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