New commentators for Madden 09

by pastapadre
Posted March 25th, 2008 at 10:06 am

We’ve known for a while now that the much hated radio announcer was going to be replaced in Madden 09. The general assumption was there would be a return to basic commentary although there are several directions they could go. In a recent interview EA’s audio director addressed the topic.

I know it’s kind of early in the year but can you give us an idea of what kind of sound changes we can expect from Madden, NHL, FIFA – all the different sports games?

AH: I have to be careful about this. Although I can… We are making a change in the Madden commentators. I can’t mention who they are. We are using some of the biggest names in the business. We listened to the fans and we are making a change. And that will be more than one. It will be a fantastic year for Madden fans, I think they’re gonna be thrilled with this new direction. I don’t think I can say much more than that.

So who do you think it could be or who are you hoping for? The Monday Night Football crew would make sense given the license although EA hasn’t shown much interest in utilizing it for this type of thing so far. You can’t rule out the Michaels-Madden combo although the secrecy suggests it’s a new group of personalities. I’d like to see one of the duos from Fox which I find consistently to be the the best. If it really is big names then outside of the MNF group and Madden it could be the combo of Joe Buck and Troy Aikman. As long as Bryant Gumble isn’t involved in any way it’ll be an improvement.

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Leo

It could be the NFL network commentators, even though they aren’t really good in my opinion, they all are pretty big names. But FOX commentators are the best, Or maybe even the people that do around the NfL, on HBO. I’m not really sure who they with….
Leo

It could be the NFL network commentators, even though they aren’t really good in my opinion, they all are pretty big names. But FOX commentators are the best, Or maybe even the people that do around the NfL, on HBO. I’m not really sure who they with….
Leo

It could be the NFL network commentators, even though they aren’t really good in my opinion, they all are pretty big names. But FOX commentators are the best, Or maybe even the people that do around the NfL, on HBO. I’m not really sure who they with….
Mark

How about Brent Musburger, he’s a great announcer…
Mark

How about Brent Musburger, he’s a great announcer…
Mark

How about Brent Musburger, he’s a great announcer…
Xander

I would really like Madden and Michaels to return. IMO, hearing Maddens voice while playing Madden is classic and I miss it. I’m really glad the annoying radio guy is gone tho.
Xander

I would really like Madden and Michaels to return. IMO, hearing Maddens voice while playing Madden is classic and I miss it. I’m really glad the annoying radio guy is gone tho.
Xander

I would really like Madden and Michaels to return. IMO, hearing Maddens voice while playing Madden is classic and I miss it. I’m really glad the annoying radio guy is gone tho.
OMG

Everyone knows it should be Pastapadre.
OMG

Everyone knows it should be Pastapadre.
OMG

Everyone knows it should be Pastapadre.
nyr2k2

Ugh, the FOX guys are TERRIBLE! Aikman’s numerous concussions show in his inability to form coherent sentences and his propensity to drone on and on about nothing, Baldinger is just a complete moron and backs up the assertion that former pros aren’t suited for the box, same for Daryl Johnston, etc… I might go for some combination of Kenny Albert or Sam Rosen with either Tim Hasselbeck or Tony Boselli. Otherwise, MNF crew or I’ll be muting it.
nyr2k2

Ugh, the FOX guys are TERRIBLE! Aikman’s numerous concussions show in his inability to form coherent sentences and his propensity to drone on and on about nothing, Baldinger is just a complete moron and backs up the assertion that former pros aren’t suited for the box, same for Daryl Johnston, etc… I might go for some combination of Kenny Albert or Sam Rosen with either Tim Hasselbeck or Tony Boselli. Otherwise, MNF crew or I’ll be muting it.
nyr2k2

Ugh, the FOX guys are TERRIBLE! Aikman’s numerous concussions show in his inability to form coherent sentences and his propensity to drone on and on about nothing, Baldinger is just a complete moron and backs up the assertion that former pros aren’t suited for the box, same for Daryl Johnston, etc… I might go for some combination of Kenny Albert or Sam Rosen with either Tim Hasselbeck or Tony Boselli. Otherwise, MNF crew or I’ll be muting it.
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Steven James

Dare I suggest that Ea will have each networks announcers and use the appropriate crew for each game. I am led to this idea by the fact that EA is being secretive. If its is Madden and Michaels, we have seen it so why be secretive. If it is anyone else, presenting it as a great new thing will not make John Madden look good.
Steven James

Dare I suggest that Ea will have each networks announcers and use the appropriate crew for each game. I am led to this idea by the fact that EA is being secretive. If its is Madden and Michaels, we have seen it so why be secretive. If it is anyone else, presenting it as a great new thing will not make John Madden look good.
Steven James

Dare I suggest that Ea will have each networks announcers and use the appropriate crew for each game. I am led to this idea by the fact that EA is being secretive. If its is Madden and Michaels, we have seen it so why be secretive. If it is anyone else, presenting it as a great new thing will not make John Madden look good.
Details

This is a great decision, hopefully the first of many.
Details

This is a great decision, hopefully the first of many.
Details

This is a great decision, hopefully the first of many.
joe smith

i hope its not bryant gumble please
EA its a huge mistake bryant gumble and chris
collinsworth are horrible commentators, but
thumbs up for madden for adding sound. Now all
they need change the catching system
joe smith

i hope its not bryant gumble please
EA its a huge mistake bryant gumble and chris
collinsworth are horrible commentators, but
thumbs up for madden for adding sound. Now all
they need change the catching system
joe smith

i hope its not bryant gumble please
EA its a huge mistake bryant gumble and chris
collinsworth are horrible commentators, but
thumbs up for madden for adding sound. Now all
they need change the catching system
Bryan

Hopefully it will be Joe Buck from Fox for play-by-play and someone else for color-commentary.
Bryan

Hopefully it will be Joe Buck from Fox for play-by-play and someone else for color-commentary.
Bryan

Hopefully it will be Joe Buck from Fox for play-by-play and someone else for color-commentary.
Russell

Hmmm…I have no idea.

It would be nice to hear Buck and Aikman but I would think that EA would need contracts with Fox to get those guys, right? Obviously, I could be wrong.

I enjoyed Madden and Michaels but at least we can assume that we won’t be hearing the same recycled commentary from year’s past. My gut is telling me that it’s probably the Monday Night Crew.
Russell

Hmmm…I have no idea.

It would be nice to hear Buck and Aikman but I would think that EA would need contracts with Fox to get those guys, right? Obviously, I could be wrong.

I enjoyed Madden and Michaels but at least we can assume that we won’t be hearing the same recycled commentary from year’s past. My gut is telling me that it’s probably the Monday Night Crew.
Russell

Hmmm…I have no idea.

It would be nice to hear Buck and Aikman but I would think that EA would need contracts with Fox to get those guys, right? Obviously, I could be wrong.

I enjoyed Madden and Michaels but at least we can assume that we won’t be hearing the same recycled commentary from year’s past. My gut is telling me that it’s probably the Monday Night Crew.
footballforever

I would think it would be the Monday night crew…Since it’s on ESPN.
footballforever

I would think it would be the Monday night crew…Since it’s on ESPN.
footballforever

I would think it would be the Monday night crew…Since it’s on ESPN.
Sean

How about Shannon Sharpe hes pretty good
Sean

How about Shannon Sharpe hes pretty good
Sean

How about Shannon Sharpe hes pretty good
O’rly

the irony of all of this is while that is the news lol the same wrong uniforms are used on the browns. not your fault pasta just lazy EA PEOPLE.
O’rly

the irony of all of this is while that is the news lol the same wrong uniforms are used on the browns. not your fault pasta just lazy EA PEOPLE.
O’rly

the irony of all of this is while that is the news lol the same wrong uniforms are used on the browns. not your fault pasta just lazy EA PEOPLE.
r00tabaga

EA religiously gets the Bills unis wrong every year too O’rly. I would like to see the MNF crew and/or Madden and Michaels but am just sooooooooo happy that f@#%ing radio (I think Eagles?) guy is out!!!!! Thx Pas’
r00tabaga

EA religiously gets the Bills unis wrong every year too O’rly. I would like to see the MNF crew and/or Madden and Michaels but am just sooooooooo happy that f@#%ing radio (I think Eagles?) guy is out!!!!! Thx Pas’
r00tabaga

EA religiously gets the Bills unis wrong every year too O’rly. I would like to see the MNF crew and/or Madden and Michaels but am just sooooooooo happy that f@#%ing radio (I think Eagles?) guy is out!!!!! Thx Pas’
Jonathon

i’m almost positive it will be the nfl network guys…that being bryant gumbel and cris collinsworth…though the color commentary would be better if it was dick vermeil…
Jonathon

i’m almost positive it will be the nfl network guys…that being bryant gumbel and cris collinsworth…though the color commentary would be better if it was dick vermeil…
Jonathon

i’m almost positive it will be the nfl network guys…that being bryant gumbel and cris collinsworth…though the color commentary would be better if it was dick vermeil…
r00tabaga

I like Phil Simms alot even tho I couldn’t stand him as a player! I’d like a return to a feature rich Madden more than anything like they did in the old days…..

1) classic teams (90′Bills, 85′Bears…)
2) different uniforms (thrwbck, alt, etc.)
3) classic stadiums
4) Madden and Michaels…..
r00tabaga

I like Phil Simms alot even tho I couldn’t stand him as a player! I’d like a return to a feature rich Madden more than anything like they did in the old days…..

1) classic teams (90′Bills, 85′Bears…)
2) different uniforms (thrwbck, alt, etc.)
3) classic stadiums
4) Madden and Michaels…..