Sports Gaming Presentation: Does It Live Up To Your Standards?

[RaychelSnr]

As sports gamers, the one thing many of us look for in the titles we choose to play is the realism of the game. How does the real-life game translate over to its sim title? Does the gameplay feel the same as what we get to watch on TV? How do the graphics look?

One thing that many of us as sports gamers also look at is the fidelity of the game, and how it is presented to us while we play. From pregame setup and intro, to the atmosphere and emotion during the game -- including crowds, proper play-by-play/color commentary and teammate reactions -- to stat overlays and player information, to halftime (if applicable) and postgame shows/information.

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[malky]

It's gotten a lot better overall-- but we would not be doing history service if we didn't mention madden took HUGE STEPS BACKWARDS for presentation for a number of years, before they got it right this year.

[Cleve07103]

there is still a lot that has been taken away like showing other games and weekly wrap up shows.

[porkys8077]

For me I would say some sports games like NBA 2k ,MLB and sometimes NHL presentation live up to the hype for me.

[TheBadazz]

I still don't see why 2K or Madden can't give a 2K5 good halftime show, end of game recap and most of all, a weekly show during a Franchise. Got plenty of storage to build on. If it wasn't already done then I understand, but this was done on the OG Xbox and PS2 (with HDD) 11 years ago!

[SocaWarrior13]

TheBadazz, Cleve07103, I agree with you guys...that was part of the motivation for me to write this piece. Madden has definitely stepped it up this year, but I'd like to see a better half time breakdown and a weekly recap in Franchise as well. MVP talks, multi-game trends...these are all things that would really enhance the full experience for us gamers

[mcpats]

Presentation in a game such as play now or exhibition is great. Where most of them lack is within the franchise modes. Very few do a good job giving you any kind of sense of what is going in the league outside of your own team. Very few, if any advancements have been made in this regard compared to other areas.

[tril]

no mention of CH2k8. still one of the best presentations to date.
when it comes to 2k, 2k knows how to deliver.
Overall, Im satisfied with presentation.
Madden is finally catching up to all the other sports titles.

[Gramps91]

no mention of CH2k8. still one of the best presentations to date.
when it comes to 2k, 2k knows how to deliver.
Overall, Im satisfied with presentation.
Madden is finally catching up to all the other sports titles.

I agree. CH 2k8 on PS3/360 had an awesome end of week presentation and a great selection sunday presentation. Really wish they would have a weekly recap on the NBA games. I like most of the presentation stuff on 2k but a TNT or ESPN presentation would put it that much further to the good. I don't really play Madden or MLB so I can't say anything about those titles.

[Quentin32]

We just gon skip half time shows tbh. I would rather that focus be elsewhere. Hell most gamers don't even like looking at the player of the game highlights

[BSchwartz07]

Watching that video is almost sad. 2K got it at the time, the whole point of these games is to recreate the sports we know and love. 2K and EA have gotten way too obsessed with making everything original and plastering their own logo all over the place.
For my money the best presentation was on the last year of NCAA basketball from EA. The game itself was just ok, but it included both an authentic ESPN and CBS broadcast. It was awesome, nationally televised and tournament games on CBS had a different almost bigger feel than an ESPN game. I don't get why they don't just use actual crews, presentation, and layouts from actual networks. They don't need to innovate a thing... For me the current presentation is ok, but it could be so much better. We get that EA makes football, nobody else is allowed to, I don't need to see your logo on every sign in the building and or hear that it's on the EA network... same for you 2k!

[mcpats]

Watching that video is almost sad. 2K got it at the time, the whole point of these games is to recreate the sports we know and love. 2K and EA have gotten way too obsessed with making everything original and plastering their own logo all over the place.
For my money the best presentation was on the last year of NCAA basketball from EA. The game itself was just ok, but it included both an authentic ESPN and CBS broadcast. It was awesome, nationally televised and tournament games on CBS had a different almost bigger feel than an ESPN game. I don't get why they don't just use actual crews, presentation, and layouts from actual networks. They don't need to innovate a thing... For me the current presentation is ok, but it could be so much better. We get that EA makes football, nobody else is allowed to, I don't need to see your logo on every sign in the building and or hear that it's on the EA network... same for you 2k!

Amen. A lot of people didn't play that game and don't realize how cool that authentic dual broadcast was. It literally was the only reason I kept playing a very subpar hoops game. If NCAA only used one of those broadcast teams it would be the same complaints of relative, boring commentary. But having two kept it fresh and did add weight as the CBS games felt special

[RNS1hunnid]

I think with most sports games they lack innovation...which even with all the problems that madden 17 has this year the one thing that stands out and was innovative was updated commentary through tout the year

[bALLDAYLONG_J10]

NBA 2K needs the kind of halftime package NFL 2k5 had.

Often times NBA 2K is generic where the in-game footage show in more highlights package than breakdown of play. In a game where the x's and o's matter and most of the commentators are former coaches themselves, the halftime breakdown should speak to actual play-calling on court.

Think JvG breaking down plays during the break where there are freeze frames and graphics overlays to show play development

[snc237]

I preferred madden 05 over 2k gameplay wise overall. However presentation was amazing. Still don't think a game has topped it yet.