Madden NFL 11 Video: All-New Audio Presentation

[roadman]

I thought I read somewhere that Collingsworth recorded new pregame stuff.

[DaveDQ]

This is the best video yet. I mean that. It's positive for the game because it is as Johnson said an art. That's why some guys like Gary Thorne translate well and then a guy like Hammond doesn't. Johnson obviously has the ability to make it real with his dynamics and sincerity.

Did you see him standing there with his arms crossed and all so serious? He was almost intimidating. Efforts like this, where the EA team goes after something that will be a game changer, these things are positive and give me reason to go out and make the purchase. Not just purchase the game but also appreciate their efforts too.

[adembroski]

I'll be 100% honest and say I think Johnson is a tad over-the-top in his delivery, but it's far better than what came before. It'll be interesting to see how he and Collinsworth mesh. Collinsworth, to me, is probably the most natural sounding video game commentator I've ever heard, and that might sound strange next to Johnson's exuberance.

It was great to meet the guy, though. It's very clear he cares, and knowing he was keeping up that energy level after something like 6 hours of recording was very impressive. It was awesome that they had him in studio during CD.

[DaveDQ]

Quote: Originally Posted by adembroski

I'll be 100% honest and say I think Johnson is a tad over-the-top in his delivery, but it's far better than what came before. It'll be interesting to see how he and Collinsworth mesh. Collinsworth, to me, is probably the most natural sounding video game commentator I've ever heard, and that might sound strange next to Johnson's exuberance. It was great to meet the guy, though. It's very clear he cares, and knowing he was keeping up that energy level after something like 6 hours of recording was very impressive. It was awesome that they had him in studio during CD.

Collinsworth is indeed very natural sounding, it just so happens his comments are limited and end up being predictable. That's probably the biggest challenge the proceeds getting a talent in there that can sound natural. You then have to have such a strong database to draw from, which means more recordings and more work.

Johnson's exuberance too may get old much like in NBA 2K where the two commentators scream out, "Ohhhhhhhh!!" on a dunk. It's very exciting at first but can get dull after a while. I suppose that's the nature of it.

[Tengo Juego]

The Hasselbeck vs Romo bit immediately reminded me...

[sarlndr]

Quote: Originally Posted by roadman

I thought I read somewhere that Collingsworth recorded new pregame stuff.

Collinsworth bro, Collinsworth.

Back on topic. Gus seems to be a much better commentator (in the game) than Hammonds that's for sure. He seems excited to be a part of the game.

*I noticed he said Madden was the biggest game in the world, since when? Maybe one of but not the biggest I can agree with.

[WildFireXXI]

On the youtube video:

SpaceObake
5 minutes ago
i have no clue who this dude is, but madden 11is gonna suck like all the next gen madden's have before it

What ****** here said this, if you don't even know who Gus Johnson is you shouldn't be having anything to do with sports lol

[Checmate101]

What's the link to the video on youtube?