A comment about Presentation

**InspectahDeck** · 07-15-2009, 09:30 PM

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All this just seems like nit picky stuff that really doesn't matter. I could careless about the commentary. 99% of the time I block it out anyways because i'm focused on playing the game. Just like I block it out when watching sports on tv.

The game is a lot better than just okay. The game is way better than last years game. Just seems like some people will find any little thing to bitch. This was even going on before the game was put out really pathetic.

**rydd14** · 07-15-2009, 09:57 PM

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Originally posted by InspectahDeck

All this just seems like nit picky stuff that really doesn't matter. I could careless about the commentary. 99% of the time I block it out anyways because i'm focused on playing the game. Just like I block it out when watching sports on tv.

The game is a lot better than just okay. The game is way better than last years game. Just seems like some people will find any little thing to bitch. This was even going on before the game was put out really pathetic.

I wouldn't say it's nitpicking as much as it's the realization that if 2K was able to do it ,while having good gameplay, on weaker consoles, why can't EA capture all of that now? We know it's possible, we've seen it. Why can't we have it again?

**bkfount** · 07-15-2009, 10:11 PM

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While I'd love to have some actual presentation and atmosphere in this game, it's probably something EA used a focus group to determine that people don't really care about, like the D-1AA schools. Why waste time on that stuff if only small percentage will even appreciate it?

It sucks, but EA is never going to fully integrate the ESPN license like 2k. They even kind of stated so when they got the license. It was more about a partnership than slapping ESPN logos and presentation in a game.

**bigsmallwood** · 07-15-2009, 10:17 PM

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Its not nitpicking...Presentation is what keeps this game from getting a near perfect score! And they have had the ESPN license for 4years...all i have to do is point to NFL 2K5...Weaker console...less disc space....less memory and RAM.....PS3 has Blu-Ray 50GB....The MOST powerful system and we can't fit in a decent presentation? Not even glamorized cut scenes???? C'mon!!! :wink:

**t27** · 07-15-2009, 10:20 PM

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I believe in the past (need verification) they made a response akin to "We want to have our own unique presentation, not ESPN's presentation"

Well, frankly "their presentation" sucks

**StoryBook** · 07-15-2009, 10:23 PM

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Everyone seems to forget that 2k's college football attempt was pretty bad.

**t27** · 07-15-2009, 10:24 PM

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Originally posted by bkfount

While I'd love to have some actual presentation and atmosphere in this game, it's probably something EA used a focus group to determine that people don't really care about, like the D-1AA schools. Why waste time on that stuff if only small percentage will even appreciate it?

It sucks, but EA is never going to fully integrate the ESPN license like 2k. They even kind of stated so when they got the license. It was more about a partnership than slapping ESPN logos and presentation in a game.

I realize everyone has different preferences that they would like to see implemented. I just wish EA would let niche users like I at the very least be able to download "a second commentary crew" or "added presentation" just like I'm able to add teams through teambuilder"

I believe EA's FIFA actually allows users to download bi-lingual commentators.

**chrsn** · 07-15-2009, 10:29 PM

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2K's college football game was bad, but it was a very long time ago. How many years has EA done NCAA and consistently missed the mark? This has been unrealistic, robotic football for a long time. All in all, its been an uninspired franchise.

Dead horse alert: they paid for the luxury of coasting when they got the NFL and NCAA exclusive licenses. They know you can't go anywhere, so why expend a lot of effort trying to make you happy?

**LingeringRegime** · 07-15-2009, 10:31 PM

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Just to add my .02 here FWIW. I played the demo and before hand I planned on purchasing the game. But, the exact same pre-game show (with a little revamped polish, band formations, updated graphics) had me disappointed. Then when the game started I got bored within a few minutes because I heard the exact same commentary and unrealistic crowd noise that was in 09. By halftime I was bored out of my mind. This was the primary reason I skipped on NCAA 10, I won't get into the secondary reasons on this thread.
Sad, because I was really looking forward to buying this game.

**bigsmallwood** · 07-15-2009, 10:32 PM

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Originally posted by StoryBook

Everyone seems to forget that 2k's college football attempt was pretty bad.

Yea but I think if they had the financial resources to make a newer one...it would be VERY good!

**StoryBook** · 07-15-2009, 10:36 PM

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Originally posted by bigsmallwood

Yea but I think if they had the financial resources to make a newer one...it would be VERY good!

But you don't know that for sure. The VC now is not the VC of old. Just look at MLB or how much has gone unchanged in their NHL and NBA franchises. Yes I know Kush used to handle the MLB and NHL games but VC took over this past year.

**MrOctober430** · 07-15-2009, 10:48 PM

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i could see in the future... in NCAA 11 there will be presentations!!!

it's on their to-do list guys.

**nazzman** · 07-15-2009, 10:56 PM

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I like the new version but within seconds I felt like I was getting more of the same as an experience. This is about presentation, and yes it matters.

This is "fantasy" football of a kind, after all.

I enjoy the illusion of being my team's coach/QB/DE and playing the big game -- as in the annual whipping of Georgia in Jacksonville. I play in HD on a nice TV with surround sound. It is a cinematic experience, but you can only watch the same movie so many times. That's what we have here. Two years of the same movie.

The old NFL game had the Berman highlights at halftime, I think. This was great, even if things felt a bit canned and generic. It was as if someone were actually watching your game and it mattered.

This game's lack of occasion has been cited repeatedly here. I played my final '09 game as the NC. I won. It was a big nothing. At least throw some confetti.

How about more game-specific comments at the end. Have the crew pick out some key stats, talk up a player or two. What about some mention of the next opponent in Dynasty.

Say something like a conference highlight show in Dynasty, 2 minutes or so, that you can access once the week is advanced. Show the highlights (like the ones that run at the end of the games) and have the host mention the score and the team's conference ranking. AI can handle that, this we know.

Creativity is key.

**bigsmallwood** · 07-15-2009, 11:02 PM

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Exactly Creativity is the key!!! And they just need to apply themselves like they did on the PS2 versions last gen

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