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  • #1
    Netherscourge
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    • Jul 2008
    • 1163

    I'm rather unimpressed by the Halftime Show and Extra Point Show


    I hate to sound like a nit-pick or a party spoiler, but now that I'm home and listening to the E3 videos, I find myself disappointed.

    I just watched a couple completely silent Halftime and Post-game highlights from some Madden 10 videos...

    There was no play narration or analysis. Just a couple video highlights (or rather silent replays) followed by the lady reading off a couple stats after the highlights end.

    Then I check out the Extra Point Show video and it's even more dull - there's no game Video Higlights at all - all you get is a very brief stat-rundown of whatever game you select, followed by a stat or two read off by the lady and the "player of the week" or "player of the game". But there's no Highlights. It's rather dull. In fact, it's as if the lady talking is just reading stuff right off the screen stuff you could just read yourself.

    I hope this is still a work in progress. I mean, I hate to do this, but I fear I have to to make my point more clear. I was hoping that we'd get something more in-depth, like this following video of a halftime show from a 5-year-old game:






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    Now, I know we can't get Chris Berman, but is there no way to get someone from the NFL Network to actually sit down and record some situational samples for a REAL highlight show? And maybe have the game randomly generate some highlights from the other weekly games just to make it feel like a real show?

    I mean the 2K5 show has Berman describing each big play, like turnovers and scoring plays and he mentions the players involved, the result of the play, what they did, etc... AS we are watchign the highlight. The Madden show has ZERO commentary during the highlights? Zero?

    I'll reserve final judgement until I see the finished product, but I am VERY concerned that the Madden 10 Highlight Shows are just silent replays and people reading off game stats. I was hoping for some more depth and maybe a little personality.

    And if there is any confirmation that the Madden 10 Highlight shows are going to get some commentary, PLEASE link it so I can rest easier!

    Cause right now, I'm feeling pretty deflated.
  • #2
    Fresh Prince
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    • Apr 2009
    • 233

    Re: I'm rather unimpressed by the Halftime Show and Extra Point Show


    Re: I'm rather unimpressed by the Halftime Show and Extra Point Show

    That's my only disappointment in what really looks to be an amazing overall experience with the game this year. Extra Point seems completely meaningless, and the NFL Network host on the Halftime Show is horrendous. Sounds so robotic and unnatural... she makes Collinsworth sound like a superstar.

    Still, I can't hold that alone against Ian and the crew. From a year to year basis, this is looking like the most overhauled Madden ever. I can't wait to see how the progression continues after Madden 10.

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    • #3
      joejccva71
      Banned
      • Mar 2008
      • 1535

      Re: I'm rather unimpressed by the Halftime Show and Extra Point Show


      Re: I'm rather unimpressed by the Halftime Show and Extra Point Show

      Trust me you guys aren't alone in this thinking. I'm too pissed to really speak my mind completely right now cause I'd end up getting banned from the OS forums, and I love this place too much.

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      • #4
        statum71
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        • Nov 2006
        • 1989

        Re: I'm rather unimpressed by the Halftime Show and Extra Point Show


        Re: I'm rather unimpressed by the Halftime Show and Extra Point Show

        True. But still better than the funky pause menu with 5 highlights listed from last year.
        The Lord is my shepard.

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        • #5
          Netherscourge
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          • Jul 2008
          • 1163

          Re: I'm rather unimpressed by the Halftime Show and Extra Point Show


          Re: I'm rather unimpressed by the Halftime Show and Extra Point Show

          Originally posted by Fresh Prince
          That's my only disappointment in what really looks to be an amazing overall experience with the game this year. Extra Point seems completely meaningless, and the NFL Network host on the Halftime Show is horrendous. Sounds so robotic and unnatural... she makes Collinsworth sound like a superstar.

          Still, I can't hold that alone against Ian and the crew. From a year to year basis, this is looking like the most overhauled Madden ever. I can't wait to see how the progression continues after Madden 10.
          Seriously - it makes me have SOOOO much more respect for Chris Berman - the guy is a true showman and he really put time and effort into the 2K5 game. Gotta respect what he brings to the table in that game.

          I really miss his involvement in NFL video games.

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          • #6
            Netherscourge
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            • Jul 2008
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            Re: I'm rather unimpressed by the Halftime Show and Extra Point Show


            Re: I'm rather unimpressed by the Halftime Show and Extra Point Show

            Originally posted by statum71
            True. But still better than the funky pause menu with 5 highlights listed from last year.

            Actually it's WORSE - they just show you the highlights in order with no audio for them.

            I thought they were going to completely overhaul highlights for Madden 10... all they did was shuffle them around.

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            • #7
              blklightning
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              • Oct 2007
              • 1294

              Re: I'm rather unimpressed by the Halftime Show and Extra Point Show


              Re: I'm rather unimpressed by the Halftime Show and Extra Point Show

              just imagine how much better the presentation of that game would be if they still had nfl rights. oh, what could have been.

              btw, i never even played 2k5. made the switch to madden in '03 because i preferred the game play.
              My score for Madden 13: 4.5/10

              3 points for graphics, 1 point for the passable commentary, and a half point for the boxart. I can give no further points since the all over the place gameplay would ruin it anyway.

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              • #8
                djordan
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                • Nov 2005
                • 3052

                Re: I'm rather unimpressed by the Halftime Show and Extra Point Show


                Re: I'm rather unimpressed by the Halftime Show and Extra Point Show

                already a thread on this lol....
                AKA DEEJAY8595

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                • #9
                  bowdown2shadi
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                  • Sep 2008
                  • 2385

                  Re: I'm rather unimpressed by the Halftime Show and Extra Point Show


                  Re: I'm rather unimpressed by the Halftime Show and Extra Point Show

                  Still better than 09's presentation. Can you really expect more in 1 year? Have the high -Greatest Football Game ever- expectations next year. I do agree with you, but remember, we had nothing in 09.

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                  • #10
                    Boucher
                    Banned
                    • Nov 2008
                    • 1774

                    Re: I'm rather unimpressed by the Halftime Show and Extra Point Show


                    Re: I'm rather unimpressed by the Halftime Show and Extra Point Show

                    Why do you get to make a thread about this? Keep it in the Halftime show thread

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                    • #11
                      AnArtofWar
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                      • Feb 2009
                      • 885

                      Re: I'm rather unimpressed by the Halftime Show and Extra Point Show


                      Re: I'm rather unimpressed by the Halftime Show and Extra Point Show

                      I liked the weekly extra point show..though it DEFINITELY needs some highlights from each game..maybe a top 10 reel..i'm sure there could really be some logic behind that..like if a low rated nobody makes Tom Brady fumble and then recovers it and bring it in for a TD the "greatness" score would be a lot better than a simple pass for 10 yards by Tom Brady to Randy Moss..I am guessing that logic is already in though from the halftime show it really didn't...I agree with you on most of your points..Needs commentary on highlights and replays. Though the syncing of the Berman is TERRIBLE, I am happy EA was able to do it well...though of course it was 2005 when that was made..but ionno maybe even now they wouldn't have been able to pull it off . So far I am loving the rest of it and just the fact that they put this in..but the little things are still missing like that, the big red circle that seems very arcade like, though I am sure I could adapt to that and the rest of the stuff that has also been brought up. Especially how they fixed the garbage online(nanos, RCs, fb dives and so on)
                      Last edited by AnArtofWar; 06-03-2009, 08:31 PM.

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                      • #12
                        Netherscourge
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                        • Jul 2008
                        • 1163

                        Re: I'm rather unimpressed by the Halftime Show and Extra Point Show


                        Re: I'm rather unimpressed by the Halftime Show and Extra Point Show

                        I made this thread so people would READ IT.


                        I don't want it BURIED in the superthreads with the fanboys kissing the butt of the developers - cause they'll just ignore my concerns and think I'm in the small minority that nobody cares about.

                        It's important to point this out to them becasue it will affect my decision to buy the game - and many other's decisions too.


                        Sorry if I'm making you upset for posting this, but it's the truth and many people agree with me.

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                        • #13
                          Valdarez
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                          • Feb 2008
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                          Re: I'm rather unimpressed by the Halftime Show and Extra Point Show


                          Re: I'm rather unimpressed by the Halftime Show and Extra Point Show

                          I am simply disappointed. They did not deliver in those areas.
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                          • #14
                            statum71
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                            • Nov 2006
                            • 1989

                            Re: I'm rather unimpressed by the Halftime Show and Extra Point Show


                            Re: I'm rather unimpressed by the Halftime Show and Extra Point Show

                            Originally posted by Netherscourge
                            Actually it's WORSE - they just show you the highlights in order with no audio for them.

                            I thought they were going to completely overhaul highlights for Madden 10... all they did was shuffle them around.
                            Disagree. I don't want a list I gotta click through myself.
                            The Lord is my shepard.

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                            • #15
                              Bgamer90
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                              • Jul 2008
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                              Re: I'm rather unimpressed by the Halftime Show and Extra Point Show


                              Re: I'm rather unimpressed by the Halftime Show and Extra Point Show

                              Originally posted by Netherscourge
                              I made this thread so people would READ IT.


                              I don't want it BURIED in the superthreads with the fanboys kissing the butt of the developers - cause they'll just ignore my concerns and think I'm in the small minority that nobody cares about.

                              It's important to point this out to them becasue it will affect my decision to buy the game.
                              There's no need to say that.

                              Also, after sending a message to Ian, I'm pretty sure he already knows the concerns.
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