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Madden NFL 15: Why The Presentation Hasn't Quite Arrived into Primetime

01:47 PM - August 31, 2014 by RaychelSnr

Madden’s presentation has always been a spot where the franchise simply didn’t measure up against the competition. This lack of quality presentation seems to, at least partially, be the result of a disastrous start on the last generation of consoles where a TV-style presentation simply wasn’t even included in the game in the first edition.

This year, Madden finally arrived with a broadcast presentation which is much more believable to the eyes, unfortunately your ears will leave you wondering what went wrong.

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# 41 TreyIM2 @ 08/31/14 09:34 PM

Definitely believe that this title is exaggerated but like someone mentioned earlier, one thing about presentation is the repalys showing such zoomed in shots most times. Need varying broadcast can angles thrown in. The qb intro needs variations with the qb 'trot in' animation cuz they all do the same exact thing with the trot and hand clap. Overall, with the presentation, I just want more variation in everything so we don't see the same animations and cuts so frequently.

The commentary just needs a whole new system or lesser known voice actors so they can pay them less and work them more to give more commentary that far varied than what's there, now. Otherwise, I'm good with this Madden. Great step in right direction.

# 42 statum71 @ 08/31/14 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Bull_Dozer


	They need to hire a dozen no name (see: cheap) voice actors and record a TON of commentary. No one buys Madden because Simms and Nance are in it.

I disagree.

They just need to do it correctly. I don't wanna hear make-believe announcers on my NFL game. I actually like Nantz and Simms.

# 43 statum71 @ 08/31/14 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by JKSportsGamer1984


	This! I know I'm probably in the minority but I miss the radio guy from Madden 06 - 08. He was energetic & made me feel like I was in the game as opposed to watching it. EA needs to scrap the Sims & Nantz experiment. Sims is ok but Nantz makes my ears bleed lol. The main problem is how EA puts the commentary together. I thought Gus Johnson was a wasted opportunity because EA doesn't seem to know how to program commentary to be seemless ala NBA 2K basketball. They should just hire some generic guys that they wouldn't have to pay as much & use those resources to improve other parts of the game.

You miss the radio guy? Are you drinking??

We don't EVER want that again. Don't even get that started.

And by the way.....he was ATROCIOUS!! The worst ever, easily.

# 44 Steelers4190 @ 08/31/14 10:41 PM

I'm all for getting no names if it means having multiple personalities and flavors in the booth..........

# 45 sheredia @ 08/31/14 11:15 PM

it makes no sense that ncaa 14 integrated the espn presentation with commentators and halftime show while this is nowhere to be found in madden. they could go the monday night football route (with tirico and gruden) for night games and add simms and nantz for sunday games. it would really be a nice touch. it irks me that they can do this with the college games and not the professional games. even nhl 15 has NBC presentation now. it's a shame the flagship title for EA doesn't have the best presentation of all sports games.

# 46 dazzelle @ 08/31/14 11:43 PM

I wouldn't mind being able to read the stat overlay's that pop up before they disappear, whats the point even having them if they can't be read.

# 47 robo3687 @ 08/31/14 11:53 PM

i made it through one drive before I turned the commentary off...and there were several repeated lines in that one drive.

Jim Nantz is fine but I just cannot stand Phil "Captain Obvious" Simms. Even when he's calling an actual game I switch to some other commentary option so I don't have to listen to him.

I would rather have Al Michaels and Cris Collinsworth back....Hell, I'd rather listen to Buck and Aikman than another line out of Phil Simms' mouth...

Actually to take it further...I'd rather have Ian Eagle (the worst NFL commentator ever) do solo commentary on Madden than listen to Simms again.

right....that's out of my system now...lol...

# 48 jaynral @ 09/01/14 12:17 AM

Madden is Madden......I usually turn off commentary, throw my headphones and dive into the game.. I love hearing the crowd, the players on, etc....BUT the one thing, and i mean the one of many things that i think is pure *uckery is the stadium announcer not saying the player names...this is too many has me that the point of no words....To the point that i have a bad disc and that they do say the names...NO excuse for this stuff.......and also, Im already tired of the 6-8 different defensive after play celebrations....Im so tried especially the stupid basketball shot!!...hate it now

# 49 TexasFan2005 @ 09/01/14 12:28 AM

For the 10th year in a row, I'll ask EA nicely to please change the stadium PA Announcer. I don't care who they put, or if they remove him altogether, but his voice is so bad.

I seriously might be the only person who really hates this guy's voice, so I don't think it'll ever change.

"Number 28 on the carry..............

5 yard run.....on the play"

# 50 Trick13 @ 09/01/14 12:43 AM

I am fairly certain that it would be cheaper - and give EA much more material to work with if they just used their NFL films license agreement and used the tape of previous game commentary.

In truth most people don't care if they "personalities" are real or not cause it is extremely unrealistic or Simms/Nance to commentate every game on your schedule anyhow. It doesn't matter how thy do it, just do it right already...

Perhaps the biggest issue in my mind is that they can't seem to properly "key" the commentary to the field action in a way that makes sense. Big hits get little or no commentary response and drag down tackles result in big hit "lines". Lob passes get "raves" about arm strength and the only time a ball carrier move is mentioned - is right when 5 more tacklers arrive to finish you off- stiff arm commentary only occurs when the move it self fails - t is really bush league...

# 51 mnuccio @ 09/01/14 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by DrYCeLL


	So not only is the title hilariously false and not even an accurate representation of the article, the author can't even spell the announcer's names right and we're supposed to take this article seriously? Nope.

If you're going to nitpick the article's spelling, at least use proper grammar (apostrophe should be after the s, not before).

We wouldn't want you not to be taken seriously, now.

# 52 Sheba2011 @ 09/01/14 02:48 AM

They need to stop trying to hire the biggest name commentators and find some that are actually good. Simms and Nantz aren't bad in real life but they don't translate to a game, Simms commentary is too long and drawn out and Nantz just sounds robotic. There are many talented commentators that aren't found on the National Networks they are the radio broadcasters for each team. Take the money you pay Simms which I imagine doesn't come cheap and hire two sets of these guys so you can switch it up between games.

# 53 rudeworld @ 09/01/14 03:25 AM

How about adding more then one team of broadcasters... Like a Fox team nbc, cbs (simms & nantz) along with espn and nfl network guys. Im sure they can get the people to do it (ea has the rights to both nfl & espn). Just hearing a different voice during different games whether its an afc/nfc match up or sunday, monday or Thursday night match up. Get it done!

# 54 Skyboxer @ 09/01/14 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by CM Hooe


	"Four steps back" strikes me as a helluva exaggeration when this is easily the best total-package presentation suite that Madden has ever had. The content of the article which is far more even-handed doesn't reflect the title sentiment at all, and IMO it's not fair to what the game has accomplished this year with respect to presentation. It really took a significant leap in every area except commentary (which is now actively holding back the audio experience of the game).

Well said.
..and changing the title doesn't change the feeling I have of the intention of the article.
Pretty disappointed in OS....more and more each day.

# 55 Jellobiafra @ 09/01/14 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by KennyJ1976


	When the commentary is repeating lines and you've only played two games, it's time for a complete overhaul. I agree, just use voice actors. Maybe 3 different crews for 3 different fictional networks. Another thing that irks me is why are the cutscene graphics still better than the actual gameplay graphics, even when zoomed in at the same distance? I can't be the only one who notices that. I thought we left that with last gen.

Yeah - this would be a good avenue to pursue. Why not create three fictional TV broadcast teams. That would be great and really make you feel the difference between regular Sunday arvo to MNF. Assume it is a big job this commentary stuff as all games struggle. Another this is there should always be a step up when it comes to play offs and another step up for the Superbowl. Presentation wise I think MLB and NBA 2K are the best. Madden is getting better though I think its an improvement. The half time show is more spot on than the in game.

# 56 Sheba2011 @ 09/01/14 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by statum71


	You miss the radio guy? Are you drinking?? We don't EVER want that again. Don't even get that started. And by the way.....he was ATROCIOUS!! The worst ever, easily.

The radio guy was awesome! It sounded like an actual broadcast. They just needed to add a color guy for him. He had solid play by play, never took plays off and was both energetic and insightful.

If you think he was the worst ever you must have skipped the years with Chris Collinsworth and the present years with Phil Simms...

# 57 jakhamr @ 09/01/14 08:28 AM

Madden gameplay is always good to great. The commentary is horrific. The people in charge of this should be fired for such a horrible product. Every other sports game has awesome commentary, why can't madden?

# 58 snc237 @ 09/01/14 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Sheba2011


	The radio guy was awesome! It sounded like an actual broadcast. They just needed to add a color guy for him. He had solid play by play, never took plays off and was both energetic and insightful. If you think he was the worst ever you must have skipped the years with Chris Collinsworth and the present years with Phil Simms...

Are you kidding me. The radio guy was awful. Play a game with falcons and see how many times you hear superman. Like every play. He was very generic and only had the most basic things to say. Going from Madden and Al to the radio guy was la horrible way to start next gen. All those games were bumbling messes though so I guess that only fits it.

# 59 TreyIM2 @ 09/01/14 09:13 AM

Didn't complete my train of thought. Was at a cookout drinking and typing my remarks on my girl's phone trying to hurry up but to continue, as for the shots of the crowd - I can agree with the op but Madden's crowd still isn't quite ready for it's closeup. Faaar too many repeating ppl and animations. Living worlds is not quite up to snuff plus they don't react properly to situations on the field. No way a home crowd should be sitting yet sounding fairly boisterous when their team is to make or stop a comeback in the last few min/secs of a game, for example, which leads me to audio...

Audio as the op mentioned is still not quite up to snuff. The swells are definitely not right yet and there are still probs with the crowd reacting correctly to their own team ie instant replay challenges. Ever hear the home team crowd boo when a challenge goes in their teams favor??? For how many years have we heard this? How about u playing an away game in Dallas wyen u coulda swore Dallas was the home team (heh) yet the crowd seems to be confused about this aspect and cheer YOUR accomplishments on the field AGAINST their team????

Anyway, I digress. Next yr, hopefully, they'll rebuild or correct and improve audio along with crowd reaction....as well as penalties which is a completely separate unrelated entity in itself. Ciao

# 60 Gorilla Glass @ 09/01/14 09:43 AM

I think the article is a little rough on the state of presentation in Madden NFL 15, but what do I know, I'm the guy spamming the A button to get past that mess just to see the play call menu.

And the play call UI is what the article should really be about.

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