Gus Johnson Confirmed Play-By-Play Commentator For Madden NFL 11 w/ Gameplay Video

[Steve_OS]

Way back in late April some of our keen readers noticed Gus Johnson would probably make his way into Madden NFL 11.

Today, Kotaku has confirmed Gus Johnson has the play-by-play gig.

Quote:

"Today, Johnson, the exciting and excitable CBS sportscaster, officially became the fourth play-by-play man to hold sports gaming's top booth job. Teased at the end of this video a month ago, Johnson's hiring is hardly a shocker, and neither are EA Sports' reasons for grabbing him. After nearly 20 years of often sedate, always straightforward calls by the likes of Pat Summerall and Al Michaels, Madden badly needed the kind of high-five-yourself enthusiasm Johnson imposes on a game."

You can also check out the newest video with Gus Johnson and Kotaku's Owen Good featured in Madden NFL 11 here.

[djordan]

YAY!!!!..MANNN This is a breath of fresh air. Im at work smiling like a mfer because of how big a difference between Gus Johnson and Tom Hammond is. WOOOO!

[ch46647]

What a difference a better commentator makes!!!!

Edit: Really hoping we get some current gameplay footage today though. That was listed as Pre-Alpha which means that was probably a few months ago.

[lolfalconsbeatu]

Great News, hopefully his emotion translates naturally to give a great commentating experience.

[SteelerSpartan]

I just hope they don't chop all his lines up and make him sound robotic



So far, until I see that locomtion isn't going to be full of glitches, Gus is the thing Im most excited about with this game

[djordan]

Quote: Originally Posted by SteelerSpartan

I just hope they don't chop all his lines up and make him sound robotic

Yeah I feel you.

[joejccva71]

Commentary is AMAZING. FLAT OUT AMAZING. Awesome job EA!

[adembroski]

LOL @ Crabtree deciding to hold out another six games just to keep his rhythm.