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  • EAGLESFAN10
    MVP
    • Nov 2011
    • 2338

    #1

    The Future of Madden's Commentary



    One of the threads that has remained popular on OS during the last week or two...

    Written By: Chase Becotte

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    I’m Strictly a franchise mode player and why it’s not perfect it’s still and always will be my go to mode.

    With that being said I just can’t get with the commentary in franchise mode. They barely acknowledge what’s actually going on around your specific or around the league.

    The commentators in real life absolutely love what they do and bring the life to each and every game whether you like said commentator or not they bring that level of awareness and life to each game, moment , situation and just the bizarre things that happen on the field.

    I would like commentary on future games coming up or a look ahead of said teams schedule during the game (NBA 2K does this)

    I want the commentators to actually be aware and acknowledge how big or crucial a game is during certain parts of the season (ex. Rivalry games , playoff implications , win/losing streaks , breakout players , surprise/underachieving teams , record breaking scenarios , trades/free agents you make or around the league, star players seaking contracts/potential trades (ex. Lamar Jackson or Aaron Rodgers) etc…

    I want each season to actually mean something and the commentary we currently have doesn’t reflect that in the slightest. Recognize and be aware of what players/teams and coaches did in previous seasons. If my team makes a playoff run but loses or wins the superbowl I want that recognized by the commentators in the following season(s).

    I just want the commentary to actually reflect and be aware of what’s going on in my franchise.

    NBA 2K commentary talks about both teams upcoming schedules (next 4-5 games) , teams current standings , players current and previous stats , teams stats from the current and past seasons , the have sideline reporter updates , pre/halftime/post game. They have a slight halftime show , they introduce the lineup s (madden actually had this and randomly took it away.. typical).

    I just want madden to feel like a universe when I play and have actual meaning besides what goes on during the main tabs in franchise!!

    I would love to hear you guys thoughts or ideas!!
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  • Crazy Packers Fan
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    • Nov 2011
    • 208

    #2
    Re: The future of Madden’s Commentary

    Everything you said here is perfectly reasonable to expect. I know that recent FIFA games have gotten better with this. I'd like all you asked for, plus better announcers. You put Joe Buck & Troy Aikman in Madden, and it immediately improves the game, the same way they improved Monday Night Football this season.
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    • NickyJay
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      • Sep 2014
      • 22

      #3
      Re: The future of Madden’s Commentary

      All I want is to hear someone talk about chestnuts. I don't care about the context or anything. I just need to hear a commentator bring up chestnuts and have the other commentator be confused about them. If it doesn't happen at least once a game, then the future is bleak.

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      • fnz21
        Pro
        • Aug 2007
        • 563

        #4
        Re: The future of Madden’s Commentary

        I feel like the commentary is barely set up to be for franchise mode. I started a franchise more where Russell Wilson was on the Saints instead of Denver and Gaudin talked at length about a Monday Night Seattle/Denver matchup featuring Russell Wilson vs. his former team.

        They put all this effort into updating the commentary throughout the year, but it only really applies to Play Now games. I don't want to hear about a big real-life game from Stefon Diggs last week if he's been hurt for the entire season in my franchise.

        The stuff in 2K isn't hard coded conversation, it's more fluid and adaptable to situations that arise. They've actually put real effort in in that department.

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        • Kramer5150
          Medicore Mike
          • Dec 2002
          • 7395

          #5
          Re: The future of Madden’s Commentary

          Originally posted by Crazy Packers Fan
          Everything you said here is perfectly reasonable to expect. I know that recent FIFA games have gotten better with this. I'd like all you asked for, plus better announcers. You put Joe Buck & Troy Aikman in Madden, and it immediately improves the game, the same way they improved Monday Night Football this season.
          Sorry to say, but no it wouldn't be any better. The only thing it would be is different, Aiman and Buck would in no way have the time needed or required to record lines and keep doing it throughout the season to keep things "fresh".

          IMO, the only way to have the commentary needed to keep Franchise "interesting" would be to hire voice actors as I'm sure they would have the time needed to continually update lines needed in order to keep things fresh and interesting.
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          • NYJin2011tm
            MVP
            • Oct 2011
            • 2765

            #6
            Re: The future of Madden’s Commentary

            Originally posted by Crazy Packers Fan
            Everything you said here is perfectly reasonable to expect. I know that recent FIFA games have gotten better with this. I'd like all you asked for, plus better announcers. You put Joe Buck & Troy Aikman in Madden, and it immediately improves the game, the same way they improved Monday Night Football this season.
            If Joe Buck ever becomes play by play in Madden I’d have to play on mute lol.

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            • oneamongthefence
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              • Apr 2009
              • 5683

              #7
              Re: The future of Madden’s Commentary

              Man a sideline reporter would do wonders. Injury updates, coach "interviews," and sideline updates. Would help fill in the gaps that we have with current commentary.

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              • malky
                MVP
                • Feb 2009
                • 1304

                #8
                Re: The future of Madden’s Commentary

                Everything you asked for has been asked for time and time again and they for the most part ignore doing anything for immersion commentary.

                Although I give them credit for their super bowl dynamic commentary as it updates you on how your team has been doing in terms of super bowl appearances and wins as your franchise goes through out the years in franchise. I don’t think Nba2k or MLB commentary actually does that.
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                • Herky
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                  • Jun 2004
                  • 4715

                  #9
                  Re: The future of Madden’s Commentary

                  I always listen to podcasts when I play Madden.
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                  • roadman
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                    • Aug 2003
                    • 26339

                    #10
                    Re: The future of Madden’s Commentary

                    Originally posted by Kramer5150
                    Sorry to say, but no it wouldn't be any better. The only thing it would be is different, Aiman and Buck would in no way have the time needed or required to record lines and keep doing it throughout the season to keep things "fresh".

                    IMO, the only way to have the commentary needed to keep Franchise "interesting" would be to hire voice actors as I'm sure they would have the time needed to continually update lines needed in order to keep things fresh and interesting.
                    Jumping on top of this, Gaudin and Davis are not far away from the Tiburon
                    studios to record up to date commentary. That was one of the drawing points
                    for EA when they hired them.

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                    • stooge 1010
                      MVP
                      • Jul 2011
                      • 1772

                      #11
                      Re: The future of Madden’s Commentary

                      I’d like to to have Mike tirico and Al Michaels or Chris collinsworth


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                      • NoleFan
                        Hall Of Fame
                        • Aug 2002
                        • 12856

                        #12
                        Re: The future of Madden’s Commentary

                        Would it possible to have some form of AI commentators? That way EA could rather frequently update them. Just asking...
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                        • ILuvMN81
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                          • Oct 2014
                          • 215

                          #13
                          Re: The future of Madden’s Commentary

                          Originally posted by NoleFan
                          Would it possible to have some form of AI commentators? That way EA could rather frequently update them. Just asking...
                          As the quality of AI is improving, this is something I'd love to see not only in Madden but across sports gaming as a whole.

                          I don't think it's possible yet (or I'm just truly out of the loop) to have AI do, say, Buck and Aikman, is it? Fictional commentators might be a big no to some folks and I get that. Heck even I kind of meh about Gaudin and Davis because they're not the 1st team/big game commentators for their respective networks.

                          We'll see if they go this route someday.

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                          • kingsofthevalley
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                            • May 2011
                            • 1962

                            #14
                            Re: The future of Madden’s Commentary

                            Gents, I don’t want to say mark my words, but I think we’re going to be in for a big surprise this year when it comes to presentation. I can feel it in me bones.

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                            • Caulfield
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                              • Apr 2011
                              • 10986

                              #15
                              Re: The future of Madden’s Commentary

                              Originally posted by Kramer5150
                              IMO, the only way to have the commentary needed to keep Franchise "interesting" would be to hire voice actors as I'm sure they would have the time needed to continually update lines needed in order to keep things fresh and interesting.
                              I wish this was the future of ALL sports video game commentary
                              not just Madden
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