Madden NFL 15: Why The Presentation Hasn't Quite Arrived into Primetime

[jaynral]

Madden is Madden......I usually turn off commentary, throw my headphones and dive into the game.. I love hearing the crowd, the players on, etc....BUT the one thing, and i mean the one of many things that i think is pure *uckery is the stadium announcer not saying the player names...this is too many has me that the point of no words....To the point that i have a bad disc and that they do say the names...NO excuse for this stuff.......and also, Im already tired of the 6-8 different defensive after play celebrations....Im so tried especially the stupid basketball shot!!...hate it now

[TexasFan2005]

For the 10th year in a row, I'll ask EA nicely to please change the stadium PA Announcer. I don't care who they put, or if they remove him altogether, but his voice is so bad.

I seriously might be the only person who really hates this guy's voice, so I don't think it'll ever change.

"Number 28 on the carry..............

5 yard run.....on the play"

[Trick13]

I am fairly certain that it would be cheaper - and give EA much more material to work with if they just used their NFL films license agreement and used the tape of previous game commentary.


In truth most people don't care if they "personalities" are real or not cause it is extremely unrealistic or Simms/Nance to commentate every game on your schedule anyhow. It doesn't matter how thy do it, just do it right already...


Perhaps the biggest issue in my mind is that they can't seem to properly "key" the commentary to the field action in a way that makes sense. Big hits get little or no commentary response and drag down tackles result in big hit "lines". Lob passes get "raves" about arm strength and the only time a ball carrier move is mentioned - is right when 5 more tacklers arrive to finish you off- stiff arm commentary only occurs when the move it self fails - t is really bush league...

[mnuccio]

Quote: Originally Posted by DrYCeLL

So not only is the title hilariously false and not even an accurate representation of the article, the author can't even spell the announcer's names right and we're supposed to take this article seriously? Nope.

If you're going to nitpick the article's spelling, at least use proper grammar (apostrophe should be after the s, not before).

We wouldn't want you not to be taken seriously, now.

[Sheba2011]

They need to stop trying to hire the biggest name commentators and find some that are actually good. Simms and Nantz aren't bad in real life but they don't translate to a game, Simms commentary is too long and drawn out and Nantz just sounds robotic. There are many talented commentators that aren't found on the National Networks they are the radio broadcasters for each team. Take the money you pay Simms which I imagine doesn't come cheap and hire two sets of these guys so you can switch it up between games.

[rudeworld]

How about adding more then one team of broadcasters... Like a Fox team nbc, cbs (simms & nantz) along with espn and nfl network guys. Im sure they can get the people to do it (ea has the rights to both nfl & espn). Just hearing a different voice during different games whether its an afc/nfc match up or sunday, monday or Thursday night match up. Get it done!

[Skyboxer]

Quote: Originally Posted by CM Hooe

"Four steps back" strikes me as a helluva exaggeration when this is easily the best total-package presentation suite that Madden has ever had. The content of the article which is far more even-handed doesn't reflect the title sentiment at all, and IMO it's not fair to what the game has accomplished this year with respect to presentation. It really took a significant leap in every area except commentary (which is now actively holding back the audio experience of the game).

Well said.
..and changing the title doesn't change the feeling I have of the intention of the article.
Pretty disappointed in OS....more and more each day.

[Jellobiafra]

Quote: Originally Posted by KennyJ1976

When the commentary is repeating lines and you've only played two games, it's time for a complete overhaul. I agree, just use voice actors. Maybe 3 different crews for 3 different fictional networks. Another thing that irks me is why are the cutscene graphics still better than the actual gameplay graphics, even when zoomed in at the same distance? I can't be the only one who notices that. I thought we left that with last gen.

Yeah - this would be a good avenue to pursue. Why not create three fictional TV broadcast teams. That would be great and really make you feel the difference between regular Sunday arvo to MNF. Assume it is a big job this commentary stuff as all games struggle. Another this is there should always be a step up when it comes to play offs and another step up for the Superbowl. Presentation wise I think MLB and NBA 2K are the best. Madden is getting better though I think its an improvement. The half time show is more spot on than the in game.