Sports gaming's biggest franchise returns with the "08" edition of Madden NFL, the series' third year of exclusive NFL licensing and its third appearance on PSP. Developers strove to refine favorite features and improve user control. Offensive tools like hot routes and sky-high catches take to the field, along with the defensive balance of user-directed tackles and mid-air hits. As in earlier editions in the franchise, all real-life athletes, teams, and stadiums are available for play, based on the most recent 2006-2007 season.