No John Madden in Madden 09? EA Promises New Game Announcers

[Eski33]

Of course, I hope Madden 09 is the first sports game in history to utilize multiple broadcast teams.

[KC Fire]

I just hope Phil Simms isn't one of them. I can't stand his constant references he always makes to his playing career.

[MassNole]

Quote: Originally Posted by KC Fire

I just hope Phil Simms isn't one of them. I can't stand his constant references he always makes to his playing career.

He actually wasn't that bad in the Gameday series.

[BrianFifaFan]

I'm guessing MNF crew. Why would they hire Fox guys? Maybe the NFL network crew.

[mvb34]

Quote: Originally Posted by Briankingsfan

I'm guessing MNF crew. Why would they hire Fox guys? Maybe the NFL network crew.

They had Fox guys before on Madden..

[steveo]

how about they make the game not suck and actually FIX the gameplay issues that have been there for YEARS. That should be the first priority.

I'll laugh if they have the MNF crew doing the games. It'd fit in with that POS franchise.

[bkfount]

Quote: Originally Posted by mvb34

They had Fox guys before on Madden..

that's because it was madden's game. Now they have an exclusive agreement with ESPN and the NFL. They have no reason to go out and spend more money for FOX broadcasters when they have all the ESPN and NF Network guys under license.

[EWRMETS]

This is great. The radio announcer is the worst part of Madden Next Gen. With an entirely new commentating team, there's indication that EA worked on presentation. This, not gameplay, was the biggest flaw of Madden last year.