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Madden NFL 11: Video Doc Series - Audio Presentation

11:37 AM - May 21, 2010 by Steve_OS

Gus Johnson Headlines All-New Audio Presentation in Madden NFL 11

The third installment of the Madden NFL 11 Developer Video Series, is now available. Sit down with senior producer Phil Frazier, creative director Ian Cummings, art director Mike Young, and senior product manager Anthony Stevenson for an exclusive look at how Madden NFL 11 provides a new level of excitement with completely revamped audio presentation, from the booth to the field. See it, hear it, feel it in Madden NFL 11.

Gus Johnson, one of the most electrifying commentators in sports injects his unique energy into the play-by-play call. Well known for his excitable calls during NFL, NCAA college basketball, MMA broadcasts and more, Johnson now joins the 22 year legacy of the Madden NFL franchise that have included play-by-play legends like Pat Summerall, Al Michaels, and Tom Hammond. Cris Collinsworth returns to the two man booth to provide his Emmy winning analysis.

Taking you inside the stadium, Madden NFL 11 recreates the authentic sounds of game day with team specific chants and fight songs, as well as music that you hear each Sunday. Get ready for kickoff with �Crazy Train�, celebrate a touchdown with �Rock and Roll Part Two�, or get fired up for a big defensive stop with �Thunderstruck� and many more � Madden NFL 11 features some of the most recognized stadium tracks in sports.

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# 101 K_GUN @ 05/22/10 07:06 PM

think they put in the 'bills shout' song after a TD is scored?

the cynic in me says "not a chance"

# 102 noplace @ 05/22/10 08:09 PM

If I can get "Hail to the Redskins" I might just buy Madden this year...lol

# 103 NYyankz225 @ 05/22/10 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Valdarez


	Definitely not what I consider a story based franchise, but it could support a story by providing subplots and other minor threads, if that makes any sense. It's part of what is needed, but it's not the whole shibang, more of the after touch. Agreed on banter/commentary being a major breakthrough 'if' it's there, and that's a mighty big 'if'. What I'm afraid we'll get is better play by play calling in Gus, with simple inserted color commentary based on specific players and specific events on the field. Action based commentary that we've seen for the last decade, just more of it due to more 'lines' being written. If that's the case, then it's not that big of an improvement over the last game's commentary system. Same house, just a better paint job with Gus replacing Hammond and more one liners.

Yep. Although I wouldn't discount the addition of actual broadcast writers (think this will do much more good than simply adding an exciting announcer), if they don't improve the "commentary algorithm" to get relevant, specific, dynamic information then it certainly won't be the significant leap I'm hoping for. There was a (throwaway) line in one of the articles about Gus Johnson, stating that they had to rewrite their commentary engine in order better take advantage of Gus' style. I have a feeling that was something one of the developers mentioned that the journalist didn't really understand. Hopefully they expand on what they actually did to improve it.

That was the nice thing about Ian actually posting here last year; a lot of the specific detailed adjustments/additions that we're looking to hear about simply werent in any of the videos/info released, especially the official marketing ones. Ian would always go into more depth to explain what they were trying to do. I hope we get the opportunity again.

# 104 thekodinator @ 05/22/10 08:41 PM

the artificial turf looks a lot better in 11.

# 105 goganious @ 05/22/10 11:54 PM

If only they would include the Bills' "Shout" song that plays after every Buffalo touchdown. Something tells me they will leave this one out.

# 106 EvanRG @ 05/23/10 12:39 AM

Why didn't EA take the extra step with Madden and get television style broadcast from ESPN or even CBS? I mean all you have to do is phone up the EA Tiburon office,

This is the first year that I have seen NCAA Football take the lead on a game improvement basis. Usually they just grab the scraps from last year -- and now this year they realized that in order to truly be seen as great, they needed to do some soul searching and actual progress apart from their big brother.

Madden looks good, but I only buy one game -- and NCAA looks to have the true progress. TV presentation would've made that a different story.

# 107 Valdarez @ 05/23/10 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by splff3000


	Maybe I missed this, but what are you guys talking about with dynamic commentary?

The best example I have seen in a game that provides dynamic commentary is NBA 2K10. They use players real stats, how the team has performed over the year, who they are facing up against next week, and so on and so on. It's still not a story based franchise however, as there is no central theme throughout the broadcast focusing on the teams/players goals, or a weekly recap highlighting how the team has progressed. When you're playing a franchise, the central focus should be on the franchise you have selected (primary franchise), it's players, the coach, and perhaps the owner if they interact with the team (like the problematic Jerry Jones for example).

Would be nice if sports announcers cut in with commentary highlighting scores from other games around the league as well, especially if they have an impact on the team you are playing in your franchise. If I'm the Cowboys, is one of the teams in my division losing? What does that mean for my team? Are they winning, again, what does that mean for my team? Who am I facing next week? How are they doing? Are they even playing yet? Or are they scheduled for later in the day? Is there a player from next weeks team we may have a hard time containing based on how the team is performing today? For example, if the Cowboys can't stop Kevin Smith, how will they ever be able to contain Adrian Peterson next week?

The options are nigh limitless, but the key is they should all revolve around the franchise (team, players, coaches, owner), as that's what's important to the player playing the game/franchise.

# 108 harnalien @ 05/23/10 09:43 AM

Hooray, Gary Glitter!!!

# 109 splff3000 @ 05/23/10 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Valdarez


	The best example I have seen in a game that provides dynamic commentary is NBA 2K10. They use players real stats, how the team has performed over the year, who they are facing up against next week, and so on and so on. It's still not a story based franchise however, as there is no central theme throughout the broadcast focusing on the teams/players goals, or a weekly recap highlighting how the team has progressed. When you're playing a franchise, the central focus should be on the franchise you have selected (primary franchise), it's players, the coach, and perhaps the owner if they interact with the team (like the problematic Jerry Jones for example). Would be nice if sports announcers cut in with commentary highlighting scores from other games around the league as well, especially if they have an impact on the team you are playing in your franchise. If I'm the Cowboys, is one of the teams in my division losing? What does that mean for my team? Are they winning, again, what does that mean for my team? Who am I facing next week? How are they doing? Are they even playing yet? Or are they scheduled for later in the day? Is there a player from next weeks team we may have a hard time containing based on how the team is performing today? For example, if the Cowboys can't stop Kevin Smith, how will they ever be able to contain Adrian Peterson next week? The options are nigh limitless, but the key is they should all revolve around the franchise (team, players, coaches, owner), as that's what's important to the player playing the game/franchise.

Oh, OK, I see what you mean. That sounds tight! Yeah that ain't gonna be in lol. Nothing like that will ever be in Madden.

# 110 elgreazy1 @ 05/23/10 12:39 PM

Sounds good.

# 111 KingFiz @ 05/23/10 12:58 PM

If I hear Renegade, I'm going to mark the hell out.

This sounds awesome.

# 112 Valdarez @ 05/23/10 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by splff3000


	Oh, OK, I see what you mean. That sounds tight! Yeah that ain't gonna be in lol. Nothing like that will ever be in Madden.

Keeping the focus on the franchise is key. Their 'story' engine (really commentary engine) needs to be built around stats, not around specific players, which is what their comparison examples appear to do. Don't get me wrong, those will be great color commentary in addition to the dynamic announcing, but it in no way can it be the core.

# 113 CreatineKasey @ 05/23/10 07:05 PM

I'd like to see towels waving in Pittsburgh... especially during the playoffs... in the snow. I still get goosebumps whenever I see that.

Standard stadium music is a long time a-comin'. It should fit in very well. Glad to see the audio improvements.

# 114 rynecandy @ 05/24/10 12:00 AM

Not sure if this was mentioned but didn't we have specific stadium sounds in previous next gen Maddens? And weren't they taken away last year? I'm glad to see them back and upgraded but they shouldn't be advertised and something new to Madden.

# 115 chibears77 @ 05/24/10 06:39 AM

now i'm wondering if play the bear down chicago bears anthem after every touchdown?

# 116 denverbro89 @ 05/24/10 12:48 PM

how about more than two broadcasters, that don't say the exact same lines, that would make the commentary more versatile.

# 117 soxnut1018 @ 05/24/10 06:30 PM

A question that just occurred to me is whether EA has the rights to these songs or just Madden. Basically, can NBA Live or other EA Sports games use Crazy Train or Zombie Nation if they want to?

# 118 HealyMonster @ 05/24/10 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by soxnut1018


	A question that just occurred to me is whether EA has the rights to these songs or just Madden. Basically, can NBA Live or other EA Sports games use Crazy Train or Zombie Nation if they want to?

yeah, Madden just get the right to use it in their game. They dont essentially "own" the song or anything like that.

same thing with movies. whenever you hear any song in a movie, the movie makers licensed the song for that movie. If they make another movie, and want that song again, they have to relicense it for the new movie.

# 119 Jamin23 @ 05/24/10 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by rynecandy


	Not sure if this was mentioned but didn't we have specific stadium sounds in previous next gen Maddens? And weren't they taken away last year? I'm glad to see them back and upgraded but they shouldn't be advertised and something new to Madden.

They were in 09, but the music is new.

# 120 Rashad19 @ 05/24/10 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by chibears77


	now i'm wondering if play the bear down chicago bears anthem after every touchdown?

I would hope so!

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