Madden NFL 11 News Post

Madden NFL 11 Video Blog is Live, Post Your Impressions Here

08:53 PM - February 7, 2010 by Steve_OS

Quick Hits

Want to bring emotion of the sport, especially the commentators.
Thinks the hardcore Madden fans will be happy.
Adding player authenticity, which will be stressed heavily.
Getting the players to act and behave like they do in real life.
How to embrace different levels of Madden players.
Everything you see on Sunday, is still the ultimate goal.
Roughtly, mid-March the communication between the communities begin.

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# 81 Valdarez @ 02/08/10 07:12 AM

Sure looks like Greg Grunberg (Heroes/Alias) and Mark 'nice title' Turmell were separated at birth.

# 82 roadman @ 02/08/10 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Tito78


	I'm not even going to comment.

What were your expectations? If you were in here last week, the announcement was exactly what the blog showed.

Did you expect some game play announcement at SB time?

I don't understand why people are disappointed especially if they knew what was coming.

# 83 mm boost @ 02/08/10 10:00 AM

Let's add Joe Buck to the commentary team, I like him alot!

# 84 roadman @ 02/08/10 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Tito78


	I'm not disappointed in the blog. I didn't expect anything from it ; that's just how I felt after watching it. I've learned that you can't be sure as to what is (or isn't) going to make it into the game, until the game is actually released.

Oh, ok, hard to tell with your head banging smilies.

# 85 Gossennator @ 02/08/10 11:09 AM

I'm glad that they're heading in the right direction again. If they didn't have the same "everything you see on Sunday" goal than all of the strides from M10 would be lost.

# 86 LBzrule @ 02/08/10 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Valdarez


	Sure looks like Greg Grunberg (Heroes/Alias) and Mark 'nice title' Turmell were separated at birth.

That's actually Larry not Mark.

# 87 Icarus2k9 @ 02/08/10 11:43 AM

Colour me slightly optimistic. A video that said nothing, but was still worth it - although no real franchise comment left me sad smiley face. Again, those whiteboards could mean nothing (or more likely are a safe way to get early information out without committing to it like last year) but the Blitz guy's ones had me thinking.

With words like flush, sfx, hints, passing hints, it sounds like his contribution may be an optional graphical overlay. You know, the sort of graphical hints and ticks the hyper sim crowd is resistant to - usually because they are not optional (see: big *** red circle)

Remember all those debates on here about how to get people to feel the rush? And all sorts of colour codes, rumbles tied to awareness etc were suggested? It could just be a series of "clues" for new players. Like making a passing icon glow for a second. After all, they were on about stopping the rookie throwing 8 ints. All optional, of course.

Couple that with "Realistic [ A.I ]" and you could get a game that broaches both.

# 88 splff3000 @ 02/08/10 12:02 PM

How are you guys seeing the whiteboard? Every time I pause the vid, the words on the board gets blurry because he's panning most of the time.

# 89 splff3000 @ 02/08/10 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Adam Dayton


	So in other words, everything they've been trying to do each year since the inception of Madden.

lol yep

# 90 Valdarez @ 02/08/10 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by LBzrule


	That's actually Larry not Mark.

Your right, I've been corrected several times now. Larry Richart, not Mark 'VERY senior' Turmell who is the slightly older fella to the right of Larry. Still, the resemblance is uncanny. Kind of like Ian who appears to be the love child of Tony Romo (not good for a Giant's fan!) and Greta Van Susteren. Makes me wonder if the hiring practices at Tiburon are based on look a like credentials.

# 91 thudias @ 02/08/10 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by rgiles36


	A little underwhelmed, but Ian let us know from jump street it wouldn't be too significant. Still some nuggets that I came away with: -More equipment to be added! I'm all for gameplay and franchise, but I love the little things too. Hopefully mouthpieces and flaks have found their way in. -They're not satisfied with presentation/commentary. That was music to my ears b/c they still have a ways to go in this area. It was much improved in M10, but many things to add and tighten up. All in all, though I used the word underwhelming, the blog brought about a feeling of optimism. I expect good things for M11 !

I too took these things away as the highlights of the VLOG

# 92 falconfansince81 @ 02/08/10 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by roadman


	What were your expectations? If you were in here last week, the announcement was exactly what the blog showed. Did you expect some game play announcement at SB time? I don't understand why people are disappointed especially if they knew what was coming.

i had VERY low expectations with the blog as i do with the madden series in general. and i got exactly what i thought they would give us. superbowl picks, unenthusiastic employees and a vague description of the teams vison. same ol same ol...nothing new here. best not to expect TOO much from guys just punchin time cards (or so it seems).

so don't get your hopes up too much for 11. at least if they actually do something truly innovative it will be a much welcomed surprise. if not, than no big deal as they did the right thing and didn't make any false promises (yet).

# 93 JAKEHB20 @ 02/08/10 02:13 PM

that blog satisfies me for now. I wasn't expecting much at all. Up next...March?

# 94 Blackout863 @ 02/08/10 04:28 PM

Its weird how they talk about realism, yet the onlything real is the graphics and presentation. The formula should be gameplay, presentation, and then innovative features

# 95 stoncold32 @ 02/08/10 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by CLEAR17


	No offense, at all. Al was my favorite commentator in the Madden series thus far. Al also possible has the most famous commentary in the history of sports..."Do you believe in miracles!?!" I'm just hoping i'm right about Hammond being out. The dev team goal, What you see on Sunday...Lets hear a commentary team that is an actually team on Sunday. (Maybe multiple teams )

If so, I'd like to hear Joe Buck and Troy Aikman.

They're about the only team that could really fit well in a video game.

# 96 Valdarez @ 02/08/10 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by stoncold32


	If so, I'd like to hear Joe Buck and Troy Aikman. They're about the only team that could really fit well in a video game.

Aikmen's got my vote too, but I'm not sure if his commentary would carry over well. I think he might sound too Hammond like. They need guys who greatly alter the pitch of their voice, and Troy/Buck don't fall into that category.

They need 'banter'. Commentary without banter = fail. Banter driven commentary surrounding the league, coaches, players, franchise(s), league news, etc and punctuated with game based information is the formula for success. I have yet to see that in ANY EA title (though I have not played their college hoops).

# 97 BlueNGold @ 02/08/10 06:00 PM

On the topic of a new play by play guy, I present to you....Gus Johnson.

# 98 AlphaTrojan @ 02/08/10 06:54 PM

I'm optimistic that this is the year Madden gets it right. The blog gave me a little hope that it will.

Speaking of commentary, how about the MNF crew. I always get a kick out those guys.

# 99 dougdeuce @ 02/08/10 07:14 PM

The Strike through Hammond's name hopefully means he's gone. The thing that bothers me the most about him is how he mispronounces player names... It's not like he's at the game announcing live.. why doesn't someone recording him correct him when he reads the name? How does that get into the game?

# 100 CreatineKasey @ 02/08/10 07:23 PM

How about the Vikings announcer Paul Allen? Guy has a really energetic voice. Or the Chiefs announcer! That may not translate well to a broadcast style though. I just like both those guys.

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