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RGiles36 · 02-03-2013, 04:07 PM

The presentation in Madden has stepped up in the last two years. Despite the strides they've made in this department, I think many would agree that the presentation still doesn't do a fantastic job of telling the story of the game. While the presentation has several areas it could improve (camera work, instant replays, pre/post play, etc), I'm going to focus on the stat banners that need to be added or tweaked.

One of the first things we see when watching a CBS broadcast is the starting lineups, which Madden does support. However, CBS takes it a step further by providing a ranking of the offense/defense squaring off. This needs to be reflected in Madden -- they're critical to telling the 'story' of the game.

The below are taken from the Broncos vs Bengals matchup earlier in the season:

Total Offense.JPG

Rush Pass Stats.JPG

Total Defense.JPG

Rush Def.JPG

Pass Def.JPG

To be continued...

Brian_OS · 02-03-2013, 04:10 PM

25 years down the road I would think we would be there by now.

RGiles36 · 02-03-2013, 04:10 PM

Show some love to special teams! These stats matter:

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Sorry for the above grainy pic; the take-away is that in critical situations, we should have some idea of what the kicker's range is. This is standard in TV broadcasts.

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RGiles36 · 02-03-2013, 04:20 PM

Some pre-snap stuff:

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Dez stats from the last 5 games

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Dez's stats in-game

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This pic is significant b/c it highlights how defenders should be highlighted during a game. In Madden, you'll see a pop up in the score hub saying 'Sean Lee, 2 tackles'. You don't see those empty defender stats in an actual broadcast b/c that's not worth mentioning. When a defender makes an impact play or is being spotlighted for seasonal performance, he's recognized like Foote is above.

RGiles36 · 02-03-2013, 04:26 PM

Below is just some next-level detail that I'd like to see Madden tap into. The presentation in Madden currently is too high level and basic.

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RGiles36 · 02-03-2013, 04:34 PM

The rest of these banners are odds & ends, but yet they're still cornerstones broadcast authenticity.

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^^Drive updates during the drive...

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^^Not every player who has a role on Sunday is a starter. I noticed that when a non-starter made a play, CBS made sure to give you a look-see into who that player is.

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RGiles36 · 02-03-2013, 04:37 PM

More odds & ends...

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Big FN Deal · 02-03-2013, 05:49 PM

Great thread man and I agree with everything you have posted. The thing I think has to be mentioned because it goes hand and hand with "telling the story" is game pace. These stat banners work so well on tv because there is no way to rush the broadcast. Imagine watching a prerecorded game and fast forwarding to the plays, those stat banners wouldn't even be noticeable. Likewise Madden needs to get rid of that rushed approach to gameplay, in order for presentation to shine, including commentary.

02-03-2013, 04:07 PM	#1
RGiles36 MVP OVR: 34 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Newark, DE Posts: 3,972 Blog Entries: 2	Presentation Needs to Tell the Story of the Game The presentation in Madden has stepped up in the last two years. Despite the strides they've made in this department, I think many would agree that the presentation still doesn't do a fantastic job of telling the story of the game. While the presentation has several areas it could improve (camera work, instant replays, pre/post play, etc), I'm going to focus on the stat banners that need to be added or tweaked. One of the first things we see when watching a CBS broadcast is the starting lineups, which Madden does support. However, CBS takes it a step further by providing a ranking of the offense/defense squaring off. This needs to be reflected in Madden -- they're critical to telling the 'story' of the game. The below are taken from the Broncos vs Bengals matchup earlier in the season: Total Offense.JPG Rush Pass Stats.JPG Total Defense.JPG Rush Def.JPG Pass Def.JPG To be continued... Bgamer90, STLRams, stp2081 and 19 others like this. __________________ Twitter

02-03-2013, 04:10 PM	#2
Brian_OS MVP OVR: 14 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Earth Posts: 1,907	Re: Presentation Needs to Tell the Story of the Game 25 years down the road I would think we would be there by now. bucky60, stp2081, davis420 and 4 others like this.

02-03-2013, 04:10 PM	#3
RGiles36 MVP OVR: 34 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Newark, DE Posts: 3,972 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Presentation Needs to Tell the Story of the Game Show some love to special teams! These stats matter: Spoiler Presentation Banner.PNG Spoiler Punter.JPG Spoiler FG range.JPG Sorry for the above grainy pic; the take-away is that in critical situations, we should have some idea of what the kicker's range is. This is standard in TV broadcasts. Spoiler Punt Returns.JPG davis420, RobertBrazil, WildFan22 and 8 others like this. __________________ Twitter Last edited by RGiles36; 02-03-2013 at 04:21 PM.

02-03-2013, 04:20 PM	#4
RGiles36 MVP OVR: 34 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Newark, DE Posts: 3,972 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Presentation Needs to Tell the Story of the Game Some pre-snap stuff: Spoiler Dez Pre Snap.JPG Dez stats from the last 5 games Spoiler Dez.JPG Dez's stats in-game Spoiler Romo update 2nd qtr.JPG Spoiler Larry Foote.JPG This pic is significant b/c it highlights how defenders should be highlighted during a game. In Madden, you'll see a pop up in the score hub saying 'Sean Lee, 2 tackles'. You don't see those empty defender stats in an actual broadcast b/c that's not worth mentioning. When a defender makes an impact play or is being spotlighted for seasonal performance, he's recognized like Foote is above. Arrow218, DJ, stp2081 and 10 others like this. __________________ Twitter

02-03-2013, 04:26 PM	#5
RGiles36 MVP OVR: 34 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Newark, DE Posts: 3,972 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Presentation Needs to Tell the Story of the Game Below is just some next-level detail that I'd like to see Madden tap into. The presentation in Madden currently is too high level and basic. Spoiler Scoring Differential.JPG Spoiler Pitt 2min Pts.JPG Spoiler First Half possessions.JPG Spoiler Pass Distribution.JPG Arrow218, DJ, davis420 and 8 others like this. __________________ Twitter

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02-03-2013, 04:34 PM	#6
RGiles36 MVP OVR: 34 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Newark, DE Posts: 3,972 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Presentation Needs to Tell the Story of the Game The rest of these banners are odds & ends, but yet they're still cornerstones broadcast authenticity. Spoiler Interceptions.PNG Spoiler Capture.PNG Spoiler Drive Update.PNG ^^Drive updates during the drive... Spoiler Backup RB First Run.JPG ^^Not every player who has a role on Sunday is a starter. I noticed that when a non-starter made a play, CBS made sure to give you a look-see into who that player is. Spoiler Miller Season Update.JPG DJ, davis420, RobertBrazil and 5 others like this. __________________ Twitter

02-03-2013, 04:37 PM	#7
RGiles36 MVP OVR: 34 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Newark, DE Posts: 3,972 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Presentation Needs to Tell the Story of the Game More odds & ends... Spoiler Roeth.PNG Spoiler Romo after TD.JPG Spoiler TE comparison.JPG Spoiler Penalties.JPG Spoiler Under Pressure.JPG DJ, davis420, RobertBrazil and 4 others like this. __________________ Twitter

02-03-2013, 05:49 PM	#8
Big FN Deal Banned OVR: 33 Join Date: Aug 2011	Re: Presentation Needs to Tell the Story of the Game Great thread man and I agree with everything you have posted. The thing I think has to be mentioned because it goes hand and hand with "telling the story" is game pace. These stat banners work so well on tv because there is no way to rush the broadcast. Imagine watching a prerecorded game and fast forwarding to the plays, those stat banners wouldn't even be noticeable. Likewise Madden needs to get rid of that rushed approach to gameplay, in order for presentation to shine, including commentary. hanzsomehanz, DJ, bucky60 and 9 others like this.

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