2KSports sends word that the successor to the fan favorite NFL 2K5 has shipped to retail. Bringing together the greatest football legends of all time, this title will spark once again one of the biggest rivalries in videogames: Madden Vs 2K.

“All-Pro Football 2K8 is the result of hard work and ground-breaking design from our Visual Concepts football team,” said Greg Thomas, President of Visual Concepts, a 2K Sports studio. “We believe we’re giving something important to all sports gamers – the 2K Sports brand of realistic and innovative football, the first football game to exclusively feature the greatest football players of all time, and most of all, a choice for gamers in the simulation football genre. I’m very excited about the release of All-Pro Football 2K8 for sports gamers everywhere and especially for our long time fans that have faithfully supported us over the years.”

All-Pro Football 2K8 features an impressive roster of over 240 of the greatest, most memorable football players in history, ranging from the offensive stars like Joe Montana, John Elway, Jerry Rice, Barry Sanders, and Mike Ditka to defensive warriors like Mike Singletary, Ronnie Lott, Reggie White, Dick “Night Train” Lane, and William “The Fridge” Perry. Each football legend will demonstrate their signature skills and talents thanks to an exclusive tier-ranking and special ability system replicating the characteristics that made each legend the best at their respective position.

Featuring football legends John Elway, Jerry Rice, and Barry Sanders on the cover, All-Pro Football 2K8 is rated “E10+” for Everyone 10 and older and is available now for the Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3 for $59.99.