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

[Sheba2011]

Re: Madden NFL 15: Presentation is One Step Forward, Four Steps Back

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]

Re: Madden NFL 15: Presentation is One Step Forward, Four Steps Back

"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]

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.

[Sheba2011]

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

You miss the radio guy? Are you drinking??

We don't EVER want that again. Don't even get that started.

And by the way.....he was ATROCIOUS!! The worst ever, easily.

The radio guy was awesome! It sounded like an actual broadcast. They just needed to add a color guy for him. He had solid play by play, never took plays off and was both energetic and insightful.

If you think he was the worst ever you must have skipped the years with Chris Collinsworth and the present years with Phil Simms...

[jakhamr]

Madden gameplay is always good to great. The commentary is horrific. The people in charge of this should be fired for such a horrible product. Every other sports game has awesome commentary, why can't madden?

[snc237]

The radio guy was awesome! It sounded like an actual broadcast. They just needed to add a color guy for him. He had solid play by play, never took plays off and was both energetic and insightful.

If you think he was the worst ever you must have skipped the years with Chris Collinsworth and the present years with Phil Simms...

Are you kidding me. The radio guy was awful. Play a game with falcons and see how many times you hear superman. Like every play. He was very generic and only had the most basic things to say. Going from Madden and Al to the radio guy was la horrible way to start next gen. All those games were bumbling messes though so I guess that only fits it.

[TreyIM2]

Didn't complete my train of thought. Was at a cookout drinking and typing my remarks on my girl's phone trying to hurry up but to continue, as for the shots of the crowd - I can agree with the op but Madden's crowd still isn't quite ready for it's closeup. Faaar too many repeating ppl and animations. Living worlds is not quite up to snuff plus they don't react properly to situations on the field. No way a home crowd should be sitting yet sounding fairly boisterous when their team is to make or stop a comeback in the last few min/secs of a game, for example, which leads me to audio...


Audio as the op mentioned is still not quite up to snuff. The swells are definitely not right yet and there are still probs with the crowd reacting correctly to their own team ie instant replay challenges. Ever hear the home team crowd boo when a challenge goes in their teams favor??? For how many years have we heard this? How about u playing an away game in Dallas wyen u coulda swore Dallas was the home team (heh) yet the crowd seems to be confused about this aspect and cheer YOUR accomplishments on the field AGAINST their team????

Anyway, I digress. Next yr, hopefully, they'll rebuild or correct and improve audio along with crowd reaction....as well as penalties which is a completely separate unrelated entity in itself. Ciao

[Gorilla Glass]

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

I think the article is a little rough on the state of presentation in Madden NFL 15, but what do I know, I'm the guy spamming the A button to get past that mess just to see the play call menu.

And the play call UI is what the article should really be about.

[Mechcaniq]

If you've ever played this game (real football) you know that the only thing(s) you hear, is field and crowd noises. TV presentation works when you're just watching a game on TV. So for me, commentators in a video game doesn't work, because my attention is on the field of play. I know the down & distance without being told by a canned announcer. So if you want a really good presentation experience playing a video football game, turn off the audio!

[falconfansince81]

Good read, I don't think it's so much 4 steps back as it an awkward stumble forward. The little presentation progress made is something positive I guess, but until they mold the cut scenes and replays into something more realistic and not the super turbo-zoomed fixed ball cam, I'll be mashing A as fast as possible to avoid a potential seizure.

[d2001dstanley]

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

Ok, I feel like I need to chime in here. While I have had issues with the quality of the commentary, I can't get why people think that adding more commentary teams would make it better. This is arguably the worst solution to the problem. I am all for multiple commentary teams to make games unique, but that definitely needs to wait until they get things right with one team of announcers.


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[Lawdog1897]

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

I love the presentation it 10x better then recent years i actually feel like im watching football on CBS or Fox at times and i personally haven't had any weird or annoying issues with commentary?? Yes it get repetitive and could use some pep but over all i cant really complain.One issue i will comment on are the zoomed in camera replays....it gets annoying so leave that for T.V please. frame rate slows down and gets gritty so to say it makes the actual replay not worth watching.Love the player match-ups in the into to the game and the QB intro with video feed is a nice touch,and the half time shows are entertaining! they actually talk about big/cool plays that took place over the first half.Over all im pleased and feel like EA is headed in the right direction.

[JKSportsGamer1984]

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

You miss the radio guy? Are you drinking??

We don't EVER want that again. Don't even get that started.

And by the way.....he was ATROCIOUS!! The worst ever, easily.

No more atrocious than Jim Nantz is right now lol. At least the radio guy sounded like he was alive lol. To each's own though. That's why we all have opinions

[BreakingBad2013]

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

They need to bring in radio pay-by-play guys and just have them record every situation, and put the triggers in as soon as theres an event. Sick of this after the fact calling.

I don't think I've ever heard " Nick Foles drops back, hits a wide open Jeremy Maclin, no one is near him, thats an easy touchdown, the 15, the 5, he's in there. Oh my goodness, how'd he get that open!" And then break down the play in a replay, I'm sure its difficult, but thats what you get paid to do, ITS IN THE GAME!