Why doesn't FIFA have Ian Darke as an announcer?

[mattyice12]

I think he would be a great edition to the game. He does all the big games between regular season matches and the World Cups and the Euro. Anyone else agree??

[Azamien]

The trick is that FIFA sells more copies internationally than it does in the US, so from a majority perspective Martin Tyler is more recognizable than Ian Darke, who only does coverage for the US now.

[mattyice12]

Yea that's true. But they could also have Ian Darke. Don't they already have 2 sets of announcers?

[NaturalSelected]

Quote: Originally Posted by mattyice12

Yea that's true. But they could also have Ian Darke. Don't they already have 2 sets of announcers?

I enjoyed the inclusion of "Cup" commentary vs. regular commentary in FIFA 12 this year. But really, I think you have to shut it off after a certain number of games anyway....all sports commentary gets too repetitive.

[Matt10]

Can't stand Ian Darke personally. He has grown into that ESPN announcer that gets way too dramatic about every little happening on the field. Sometimes he forces it way too much - and I always find it funny when Mac (Steve McMannaman) just brushes it off because it's never THAT big of a deal.

[Patriots1996]

I love Ian Darke and wish he would cover every game in FIFA. That would be awesome.

[ty5er]

They need Gus Johnson http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SMAOh2skKs

[MrChainsaw]

Quote: Originally Posted by ty5er

They need Gus Johnson http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SMAOh2skKs

I didn't know Gus Johnson did MLS games. He is awesome. Too bad they couldn't make better use of him in Madden.