Madden NFL 11 and Gus Johnson Confirmation?

[LeonM]

Gus Johnson is an excellent choice to be the play by play voice for Madden. Let's hope that they got alot of audio out of him so that his comments don't seem repetitive.

I am really hoping that EA gets the presentation side of things right this year. They took a positive step forward last year with The Extra Point. They need to push it further this year especially when it comes to offline franchise mode. I am really hoping that there are weekly wrap up shows just like 2K had with 2K5.

[adembroski]

There may be something to the argument that a more robust system for playing commentary is necessary to really bring commentary to life, a commentator with some life would go a long way toward alleviating the problem. And, honestly, they could have the best commentary system in the history of sports games, it wouldn't mean jack with Hammond in the booth.

Collinsworth is a good example. Most like him, but feel he needs more varied lines and more speaking opportunities.

[MJenness]

Quote: Originally Posted by adembroski

There may be something to the argument that a more robust system for playing commentary is necessary to really bring commentary to life, a commentator with some life would go a long way toward alleviating the problem. And, honestly, they could have the best commentary system in the history of sports games, it wouldn't mean jack with Hammond in the booth. Collinsworth is a good example. Most like him, but feel he needs more varied lines and more speaking opportunities.

Couldn't agree more. Collinsworth was good, IMO, because of the way his commentary flowed...sounded much like he does when calling a game IRL.

However, the way they have the commentary set up and the lines they use to death are the main culprits, IMO. Yeah, Hammond sucked, but SURELY EA must've seen and heard this as the lines were being recorded?

And whoever is in charge of the commentary did a terrible job....no flow, no banter, hardly what could be called "play-by-play" at all.

[at23steelers]

Yeah, the best solution I think is just to have them announce prior games. The information now that Hammond and Collinsworth give is just so general in basic. There is no background on the team or players, it's just, "That RB is pro-bowl caliber." The only background they have is for QB's. They need more discussion between the two, to make it flow more.

[Bgamer90]

Quote: Originally Posted by adembroski

There may be something to the argument that a more robust system for playing commentary is necessary to really bring commentary to life, a commentator with some life would go a long way toward alleviating the problem. And, honestly, they could have the best commentary system in the history of sports games, it wouldn't mean jack with Hammond in the booth. Collinsworth is a good example. Most like him, but feel he needs more varied lines and more speaking opportunities.

Exactly.

Quote: Originally Posted by MJenness

Couldn't agree more. Collinsworth was good, IMO, because of the way his commentary flowed...sounded much like he does when calling a game IRL. However, the way they have the commentary set up and the lines they use to death are the main culprits, IMO. Yeah, Hammond sucked, but SURELY EA must've seen and heard this as the lines were being recorded?

It's funny that you say this since I remember seeing an interview with Phil Frazier for Madden 09 and he was talking about the new commentary and how good Collinsworth was but he never said anything about Hammond (lol). I wouldn't be surprised if they thought that he was bad too but couldn't do anything about it maybe due to contractual reasons.

[LeonM]

It's probably too late in the process but Madden should have Mike Mayock doing all the draft stuff like Kiper did in 2K5. Mayock is the best in the business right now. I also miss the Tony Bruno show on Madden. I liked the concept in franchise. A Rich Eisen NFL Network recap show would be awesome. I know that I am asking for too much but EA is asking for 65 dollars.

[Pringles]

i do have to agree tom hammonds sucked but not as bad as he did in madden 09, gus will be a breathe of fresh air but i would rather have both multiple anouncing crews as my choice of option

[nuckles2k2]

Quote: Originally Posted by LeonM

It's probably too late in the process but Madden should have Mike Mayock doing all the draft stuff like Kiper did in 2K5. Mayock is the best in the business right now. I also miss the Tony Bruno show on Madden. I liked the concept in franchise. A Rich Eisen NFL Network recap show would be awesome. I know that I am asking for too much but EA is asking for 65 dollars.

#1) I agree. I still fire up Madden 06 (PS2) on the PS3 from time to time and I kind of smile to myself when I hear the Tony Bruno show.

#2) Keep Eisen the hell away from Madden.