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  • RaychelSnr
    Executive Editor
    • Jan 2007
    • 4845

    #1

    Madden NFL 12 Reviewer Impressions: Presentation


    One of the most cosmetic changes to come to Madden in years are the various presentation enhancements throughout the game. No longer are we treated with bad camera angles and a non-broadcast feel -- we now have something that's finally catching up with the rest of the pack in our genre. But don't get too excited yet, Madden NFL 12 still has a good bit to go.

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  • roadman
    *ll St*r
    • Aug 2003
    • 26339

    #2
    Yep, that's what I heard, the commentary is horrible. Hopefully, with FIFA's sound technology, the future Madden's, starting with 13, will be vastly improved.

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    • DubTrey1
      MVP
      • Mar 2008
      • 1023

      #3
      Clear, detailed and to the point reviews like this here on OS allow those of us who are on the fence - save 60$ for a game we had "hoped" was better than it turned out to actually be. Great impressions and review.
      Truly Blessed -

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      • mirrored32
        (PS3) Madden 13
        • Feb 2011
        • 98

        #4
        "Gus Johnson and Chris Collingsworth are either continually changing volumes, pitches or tones. Sometimes they are consistently behind a play. If they aren't doing any of that, they're calling players by the wrong name or worse, just calling them by their jersey number. And should I mention that Arizona has dropped the 's' from their name and followed the route of the Stanford Cardinal."

        as a recording engineer, it is quite easy to error on year to year implementation of voice over recordings. You can setup the same environment and the same mic and the next year something changes slightly. yeah i agree there should have been a redo on the voice over for the commentary, though it has been said publicly that Madden 13'f focus was to be on commentary. So I suspect commentary didn't get a lot of love this year.

        with that said, it is pretty annoying that the execution of what i feel makes up for a 1/3 of the games emotion is lost with not quite jittery commentary, and loss of player names and talk. bad edits make for a not as much fun experience. the attention to details isn't there. not a Super Bowl execution from the team unfortunately.
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        • JayD
          All Star
          • Mar 2004
          • 5457

          #5
          Re: Madden NFL 12 Reviewer Impressions: Presentation

          I just hope they get rid of Gus Johnson soon, can't stand that guy!

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          • Radja
            MVP
            • May 2003
            • 1972

            #6
            i had to turn down gus johnson a bit from 11 just to enjoy the game. when he is at standard volume, he takes far more away from the game than he adds.

            a three yard pile up should not sound like he just broke off for a TD. when you play 2k11 and follow that up with madden, you feel from commentary standpoint you went back to the PS1 days.

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            • TearsOfPurple
              Rookie
              • Aug 2010
              • 102

              #7
              Re: Madden NFL 12 Reviewer Impressions: Presentation

              Yeah, no arguing the commentary sucks. At least next year we are getting new commentary engine (FIFA's?). I can live with it for a year, not like that's a big deal to me, I just like having the commentary on for the noise. I really don't pay attention to it otherwise.

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              • vstro
                Rookie
                • Jan 2011
                • 325

                #8
                Re: Madden NFL 12 Reviewer Impressions: Presentation

                It seems pretty sad that this years game isn't even out yet (officially) and we're already talking about hoping for features in next years game.

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                • adfletch71
                  Banned
                  • Nov 2006
                  • 727

                  #9
                  The commentary is horrid for sure, hopefully madden13 address this. Also the lack of a halftime show and in game stat banners like NBA2k11 and MLB2k11 really is a shame. It's more than intros EA. A nice stats banner with different categories like franchise, career, season, in- game comparisons of different positions...etc. That will really help with the immersion of the game. Right now its not there.

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                  • bonannogiovanni
                    MVP
                    • Oct 2004
                    • 1339

                    #10
                    My real disappointment is the lack of the extra point show. It was introduced 2 years ago, it was horrible, but at least it was their first try to make something similar to 2k5 sportcenter, they should have built from that, instead last year it was an exact replica, well, I thought, they decided not to touch franchise mode in 11, you'll see what they've got in store for us in madden 12...... nothing, removed, we're back at 09.
                    Having said that, I'm a happy camper nonetheless, Madden 12 is the best Madden presentation-wise, no one can deny it.
                    Last edited by bonannogiovanni; 08-28-2011, 06:04 PM.

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                    • steelernation28
                      Rookie
                      • May 2009
                      • 244

                      #11
                      Maybe next year? Maybe next year? Maybe next year? Maybe next year? Maybe next year? Maybe next year? Maybe next year? (06-12) I'm tired EA. That's like the 'Bungles' battle cry. Next year, yeah right. Ha ha the joke is on me for actually looking forward to this game.

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                      • CFav
                        Cyber Griffin
                        • Nov 2006
                        • 1014

                        #12
                        A friend of mine grabbed the game early and he says the commentary is absolutely a bugged filled mess(That's his words, not mine btw). I can't back that up myself as I haven't played it, but he's been in the industry for awhile and doesn't tend too blow smoke.

                        That's all I've heard about so far...


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                        • gerg1234
                          BOOM!
                          • Jul 2008
                          • 2911

                          #13
                          Re: Madden NFL 12 Reviewer Impressions: Presentation

                          Originally posted by CFav
                          A friend of mine grabbed the game early and he says the commentary is absolutely a bugged filled mess(That's his words, not mine btw). I can't back that up myself as I haven't played it, but he's been in the industry for awhile and doesn't tend too blow smoke.

                          That's all I've heard about so far...
                          The commentary is beyond terrible. If I had a dollar for every time they talk about the CB going for the pick and missing on passing plays I would have the game paid for by now. They even said it on a few HB Slip Screen plays!

                          Collinsworth puts me to sleep too.
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                          • zmcman1
                            Rookie
                            • Apr 2009
                            • 354

                            #14
                            "If they aren't doing any of that, they're calling players by the wrong name or worse, just calling them by their jersey number."

                            Gary Johnson, Chris Collingsworth, lol

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                            • SteelerSpartan
                              MVP
                              • Apr 2007
                              • 2884

                              #15
                              Re: Madden NFL 12 Reviewer Impressions: Presentation

                              While there are still many things I want fixed with this game.....

                              Im very much thankful that EA went out and got a TV crew to show em how its done....this was a very wise investment<label for="rb_iconid_14"></label>, and I hope it only gets better from here regarding those
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