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

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  • RaychelSnr
    Executive Editor
    • Jan 2007
    • 4845

    #1

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

    Madden’s presentation has always been a spot where the franchise simply didn’t measure up against the competition. This lack of quality presentation seems to, at least partially, be the result of a disastrous start on the last generation of consoles where a TV-style presentation simply wasn’t even included in the game in the first edition.

    This year, Madden finally arrived with a broadcast presentation which is much more believable to the eyes, unfortunately your ears will leave you wondering what went wrong.

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  • Bull_Dozer
    Rookie
    • Apr 2010
    • 247

    #2
    They need to hire a dozen no name (see: cheap) voice actors and record a TON of commentary. No one buys Madden because Simms and Nance are in it.

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    • kingdavidtaylor1989
      Banned
      • Mar 2012
      • 57

      #3
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      • kingdavidtaylor1989
        Banned
        • Mar 2012
        • 57

        #4
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        • Zac
          World-Class Diver
          • Jan 2008
          • 4269

          #5
          Re: Madden NFL 15: Presentation is One Step Forward, Four Steps Back

          What they really need to do is partner with ESPN and get Tirico and Gruden in the game.

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          • kingdavidtaylor1989
            Banned
            • Mar 2012
            • 57

            #6
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            • McG
              Rookie
              • Jan 2012
              • 196

              #7
              I agree with you completely on here. Visually, the I actually like the QB walk out videos, although with them only being included for the QB's, it does seem very random. If it had videos for other positions maybe it would make more sense, like during the intros or during the player introductions during the first drive. The halftime show is so wrong in so many ways. The audio is horrible, the camera views are too zoomed in, and you can't skip it. This needs to be fixed or removed. When it comes to the crowd, I agree that all of them seem the same. I've been to quite a few games in Seattle and a few other places. Without a doubt Seattle is crazy loud, you literally can't hear the person next to you at some points. The problem is, they don't really depict that on Madden 15, but they really should by now and also they should add in more false start penalties for road teams in louder stadiums, but we all know penalties aren't part of Madden 15 so I wont go there. The commentary is bad, they need to get a different group in there. Perhaps the MNF (I don't know if they can still use the ESPN brand) crew with Gruden and Tirico, I only say that because Gruden would keep the commentary lively and Tirico is one of the most solid commentators in sports. Plus, maybe Gruden could work with the people who do the game play and give them some pointers, he's not one that will hold back his feelings, LOL. Also, your comment on the disk space used. I think it's crazy they don't use more of the space, it just takes away from the game and the only excuse I could understand is that the game is still a hybrid of current-gen and last-gen. Great right-up.
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              • Mos1ted
                MVP
                • Sep 2002
                • 2267

                #8
                My biggest issue with the presentation (besides the commentary) is the replays. There is no variety at all. It reminds me of the NCAA series with too many tight shots. At the very least, they should replay the play from the traditional broadcast angle, then cut to the tight shots when they play it again, just like on TV.
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                • kingdavidtaylor1989
                  Banned
                  • Mar 2012
                  • 57

                  #9
                  2k is still the truth...

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                  • michiganfan8620
                    MVP
                    • Feb 2013
                    • 1524

                    #10
                    Re: Madden NFL 15: Presentation is One Step Forward, Four Steps Back

                    I agree with everything that was said except for the title. The title "one step forward, four steps back" implies that one thing was improved but everything else regressed. I don't think that any part of the presentation regressed. While it isn't up to par with some of the other sports games, it still was better than the recent editions.
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                    • ChaseB
                      #BringBackFaceuary
                      • Oct 2003
                      • 9838

                      #11
                      Come on Chris you can't spell Phil Simms' name right or Jim Nantz's name right?
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                      • kjcheezhead
                        MVP
                        • May 2009
                        • 3118

                        #12
                        Re: Madden NFL 15: Presentation is One Step Forward, Four Steps Back

                        I'm fine with using Phil Simms and Jim Nantz, but they need to get the commentary to match the plays better. My last game had a routine 5 yard punt return and Phil was commenting on a phantom fumble and that the coach needs replace him. A few plays later I call cover 4 and Sam Bradford tries to go deep. Phil says I was in cover 2 and Bradford needs to recognize that and take a shot deep instead of throwing short.

                        I can put up with the routine one liners and such, but it just annoys the hell out of me when the commentary is talking down like I'm stupid and it's totally out of context.

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                        • KennyJ1976
                          Rookie
                          • Jan 2014
                          • 402

                          #13
                          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.

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                          • Frost o9
                            Rookie
                            • Feb 2009
                            • 34

                            #14
                            The gameplay makes up for the horrid commentary.

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                            • thatzacdavis
                              Rookie
                              • Sep 2012
                              • 8

                              #15
                              Cutscenes are always going to be better than gameplay because they are prerendered.

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