Madden NFL 13 Video - Gameplay With Jim Nantz and Phil Simms In-Game Commentary

[GiantBlue76]

Quote: Originally Posted by PGaither84

I agree. Repetitive bothers me only a little tiny bit. In madden 12 the commentary doesn't even match the action on the field. After I march down the field and score on a play action pass to the full back in the flats all alone, Guss says something about going for an interception and that leading to the score and him and Chris go on some rant about safeties playing with aggressive corners. It's nice audio, but it has ZERO context. It also appears to happen whenever my first score of the game is a passing TD regardless of how it happened. My guy could be wide open, doesn't matter. Chris talks about how [insert QB] is sort of a streaky passer... even Brady, Manning, Rodgers, and Brees. There are so many examples of poorly edited and poorly chose commentary that I find myself turning it off and occasionally turning on the GameFlow coordinator audio to hear something. I honestly don't see Madden 12 being that interestign to listen to after two or three games, and that's sad. In fact, I expect to hear at least 5 out of context mistakes and at least 3 things repeated before I finish one game of M13 if/when I get it.

That's how I feel. I should NOT have seen that NBA video. That's the kind of level I want football to be at. It's not even remotely close. Absolutely amazing.

[jpdavis82]

Quote: Originally Posted by tazdevil20

That's how I feel. I should NOT have seen that NBA video. That's the kind of level I want football to be at. It's not even remotely close. Absolutely amazing.

Which NBA video? Just curious.

[GiantBlue76]

Quote: Originally Posted by jpdavis82

Which NBA video? Just curious.

http://www.operationsports.com/forum...post2043664172

[Sendak44]

Are you kidding me with those camera-flashes? That looks TERRIBLE.

[AussieChiefsFan]

loving the commentary

[tanner75]

So, the embargo on audio has been lifted. Why then are the game changers not chipping in to defend the audio in this clip? Why all the hype for this, any answers?

[chen_sc]

Quote: Originally Posted by Sendak44

Are you kidding me with those camera-flashes? That looks TERRIBLE.

I was thinking about that too...at the olympic games opening ceremony you won't see so many camera flashes...

[Moegames]

Alright..i get this impression that some of you believe this is what the final product will sound like. Obviously there are parts in the video where there is absolutely no crowd audio going on while you only hear on-the-field sfx sounds and commentary which REALLY makes it sound more bland than what it really is. There are other portions of the video where you hear it all including the crowd noise and it sounds pretty good when the clip of the video is not abruptly cut off and changed to a new clip. Some of you guys are overreacting here a bit.. not that i blame you but its WIP..clearly.

Its definitely much better than last year..clearly but at the same time you cant judge a alpha product..no way, that's not fair at all guys.

Where i stand..i am happier with what i heard in this short video than i listened to all last year with Madden 12. Will the commentary be on par with say.. NBA2k12 or MLB The Show 12? Well to be fair..they are completely different sports and those other games have had a foundation to build upon in the audio dept.

Honestly i couldn't stand Gus last year..he was the sole reason why Madden's audio last year was the worst i've heard in many years..seriously Gus was totally not good for the game. These two new guys they got in the commentary are two that i can see really get the job done in Madden..

I am not disappointed..nor was i thrown off my chair in excitement..but i am a fair guy and i will give them the benefit if doubt that this rough draft we heard here was simply that..a rough draft but i am liking what i hear so far..

Suggestions:

I would like to hear more commentary as the play "unfolds" but continuously non-stop because right now as it stands..its too subtle...the commentary needs to be flowing during the entire play..not just in bits and pieces, the key word here again is "flow".. Example..if i am controlling the running back ..i'd like to hear the commentary acknowledge "instantly" or in real time when i broke a tackle or stiff arm the defender at the 15 yard line.. then i would like to hear the commentary say "he's at the 10, he's at the 5, he jukes and scores a TOUCHDOWN" ...that is the kind of commentary that should be done in a football game in this day and age.

Not sure if its in there... but when my team scores a TD..and a few other of my players comes to celebrate in the end zone ..i want to hear the player voices celebrating "Good Run" "yeah baby!" "that's how its done baby!",etc,etc ..stuff like that before going to the sideline cutscenes for more celebrations on the sideline.

I am glad to see the cadences in there..it was one of my suggestions a while ago.. in early April..so if my suggestion was heard..awesome but regardless..i am soooooo happy its in there..it really is a little touch that makes a big difference for the audio dept.