Are we getting new commentators this year?

[blklightning]

honestly, if they use the same guys as last year, i won't even consider buying '13. they're far too annoying. and turning them off isn't an option because i find that it adds to the completeness of the game. i can't remember the last time i watched a game on tv that didn't have commentators.

[xblake16x]

So you are basing pretty much your whole decision on whether or not they get a new commentary team? While they aren't even mediocre, this will not have any impact on whether or not I will buy the game.

[roadman]

It's not the commentators, it's the sound system.

Every few years there is a cycle, let's get rid of Tom Hammond, let's get rid of Collingsworth, etc......

It doesn't matter if you brought in Troy Aikman and Joe Buck, the commentating won't sound good until the sound improves in Madden.

[Jonsco28]

Quote: Originally Posted by blklightning

honestly, if they use the same guys as last year, i won't even consider buying '13. they're far too annoying. and turning them off isn't an option because i find that it adds to the completeness of the game. i can't remember the last time i watched a game on tv that didn't have commentators.

To each his own. I turned the commentary off in 12 and was completely satisfied. I agree that good announcers add to the immersive feel, but I don't need announcers to tell me what I can see for myself. Same in real life. I can sit and watch a football game without being told what is happening.

[mjhyankees]

Quote: Originally Posted by roadman

It's not the commentators, it's the sound system. Every few years there is a cycle, let's get rid of Tom Hammond, let's get rid of Collingsworth, etc...... It doesn't matter if you brought in Troy Aikman and Joe Buck, the commentating won't sound good until the sound improves in Madden.

What exactly do you mean? Do you mean the sound of the announcers voice levels compared to game is unrealistic, or the field noise or station noise? Just curious.

[roadman]

Quote: Originally Posted by mjhyankees

What exactly do you mean? Do you mean the sound of the announcers voice levels compared to game is unrealistic, or the field noise or station noise? Just curious.

The overall sound technology as a whole.

Supposedly, they are transferring FIFA's sound technology over to Madden this year.

[shupirate98]

Quote: Originally Posted by roadman

It's not the commentators, it's the sound system. Every few years there is a cycle, let's get rid of Tom Hammond, let's get rid of Collingsworth, etc...... It doesn't matter if you brought in Troy Aikman and Joe Buck, the commentating won't sound good until the sound improves in Madden.

Wait, did that just imply Joe Buck was good?

[SageInfinite]

Personally I wish it was Al and Chris instead of Gus.

[roadman]

Quote: Originally Posted by shupirate98

Wait, did that just imply Joe Buck was good?

Oh, boy, was waiting for that one.

I jotted down Aikman because I think he's one of the better analyst, with Aikman, is Buck, nothing more, nothing less.

[Broncos86]

Quote: Originally Posted by mjhyankees

What exactly do you mean? Do you mean the sound of the announcers voice levels compared to game is unrealistic, or the field noise or station noise? Just curious.

It's up to the commentary "engine" to determine when and how to play something. A more robust system is going to give the developers better ways to piece together a more natural and fluid commentary system. There also needs to be better detection from the system for when to say certain things. Dramatic phrases need to be used at the appropriate times.

When the game is on the line with 30 seconds to go and it's 4th down and long, the game needs to know this and reflect it in how it plays the commentary. If you bomb it long and it goes incomplete to end the game, commentary shouldn't be melancholy or quiet. There needs to be closure. Likewise, when the game is winding down and a team is kneeling to kill the clock, that's a good time for the commentary (and the crowd!) to be aware of the situation and react accordingly.