cdj
02-23-2014, 07:52 PM
The Madden NFL team is looking to fans to help re-design team logos and uniforms for relocated teams within Connected Franchise.
The game currently features seventeen cities for re-location with three team options for each. Designs for new cities and teams will be accepted, however entrants are encouraged to use those currently in the game.
From Senior Designer Josh Looman: "The uniforms in our Relocation Mode looked good last year, but I thought we could take them to the next level. I wanted to make them feel a little more modern, a little more cutting-edge. Our whole goal in Madden is to create a product that looks like the NFL, that feels like the NFL. So we want something eye-catching, but not so crazy that it would look completely out of place in the NFL, or like something a high school team would wear."
There may be as few as three winning entries or as many as 20-25, depending on the quality of submissions. The deadline for entries is March 7. For official rules and downloads, visit EASPORTS.com (http://www.easports.com/madden-nfl/news-updates-gameplay/article/uniform-design-contest). Further details and clarification can be found at ESPN Uni Watch (http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/10490912/uni-watch-fans-design-madden-team-logos-uniforms).
City
Team Name Options
San Antonio
Dreadnoughts, Marshalls, Express
London
Bulldogs, Black Knights, Monarchs
Los Angeles
Dreams, All Stars, Aftershocks
Mexico City
Diablos, Golden Eagles, Conquistadors
Toronto
Huskies, Mounties, Thunderbirds
Orlando
Orbits, Wizards, Sentinels
Salt Lake City
Elks, Pioneers, Flyers
Brooklyn
Dodgers, Beats, Yanks
Memphis
Hounds, Egyptians, Steamers
Chicago
Cougars, Blues, Tigers
Sacramento
Miners, Condors, Redwoods
Columbus
Aviators, Panhandles, Caps
Portland
Snowhawks, Lumberjacks, River Hogs
Austin
Bats, Armadillos, Desperados
Dublin
Shamrocks, Celtic Tigers, Derbys
Houston
Oilers, Gunners, Voyagers
Oklahoma City
Night Hawks, Bisons
For a look at the current re-location city, team, logo, and uniform options, check out this YouTube video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IA6UnNKsvuE
TGT Takeaway
The intent of this project is great and should be recognized as such, however the team is asking for a lot in terms of logo creation. This will restrict the contest to graphic designers or those with a high level of design ability.
While well-received by the community, this initiative has some asking for a more robust team/uniform creator similar to that found in All-Pro Football 2K8 and NCAA Football.
A way to allow those with limited (or no) Photoshop skills would have been for nominations/voting for new re-location cities or for users to submit concept art (sketches) that the Madden NFL team could have fleshed out.
With each team option currently containing Modern and Traditional uniform options, the potential new assets added could end up being just a drop in the bucket. This is an initiative that will hopefully continue and be expanded upon in the future.
Hopefully the Madden NFL team (and other sports franchises) will continue to utilize and expand community submissions and input to help improve the game (such as this) versus other methods, such as the over-played annual 'cover vote.'
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You can view the page at http://www.thegamingtailgate.com/forums/content.php?775-Madden-NFL-Team-Logo-Design-Contest
The game currently features seventeen cities for re-location with three team options for each. Designs for new cities and teams will be accepted, however entrants are encouraged to use those currently in the game.
From Senior Designer Josh Looman: "The uniforms in our Relocation Mode looked good last year, but I thought we could take them to the next level. I wanted to make them feel a little more modern, a little more cutting-edge. Our whole goal in Madden is to create a product that looks like the NFL, that feels like the NFL. So we want something eye-catching, but not so crazy that it would look completely out of place in the NFL, or like something a high school team would wear."
There may be as few as three winning entries or as many as 20-25, depending on the quality of submissions. The deadline for entries is March 7. For official rules and downloads, visit EASPORTS.com (http://www.easports.com/madden-nfl/news-updates-gameplay/article/uniform-design-contest). Further details and clarification can be found at ESPN Uni Watch (http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/10490912/uni-watch-fans-design-madden-team-logos-uniforms).
City
Team Name Options
San Antonio
Dreadnoughts, Marshalls, Express
London
Bulldogs, Black Knights, Monarchs
Los Angeles
Dreams, All Stars, Aftershocks
Mexico City
Diablos, Golden Eagles, Conquistadors
Toronto
Huskies, Mounties, Thunderbirds
Orlando
Orbits, Wizards, Sentinels
Salt Lake City
Elks, Pioneers, Flyers
Brooklyn
Dodgers, Beats, Yanks
Memphis
Hounds, Egyptians, Steamers
Chicago
Cougars, Blues, Tigers
Sacramento
Miners, Condors, Redwoods
Columbus
Aviators, Panhandles, Caps
Portland
Snowhawks, Lumberjacks, River Hogs
Austin
Bats, Armadillos, Desperados
Dublin
Shamrocks, Celtic Tigers, Derbys
Houston
Oilers, Gunners, Voyagers
Oklahoma City
Night Hawks, Bisons
For a look at the current re-location city, team, logo, and uniform options, check out this YouTube video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IA6UnNKsvuE
TGT Takeaway
The intent of this project is great and should be recognized as such, however the team is asking for a lot in terms of logo creation. This will restrict the contest to graphic designers or those with a high level of design ability.
While well-received by the community, this initiative has some asking for a more robust team/uniform creator similar to that found in All-Pro Football 2K8 and NCAA Football.
A way to allow those with limited (or no) Photoshop skills would have been for nominations/voting for new re-location cities or for users to submit concept art (sketches) that the Madden NFL team could have fleshed out.
With each team option currently containing Modern and Traditional uniform options, the potential new assets added could end up being just a drop in the bucket. This is an initiative that will hopefully continue and be expanded upon in the future.
Hopefully the Madden NFL team (and other sports franchises) will continue to utilize and expand community submissions and input to help improve the game (such as this) versus other methods, such as the over-played annual 'cover vote.'
***
You can view the page at http://www.thegamingtailgate.com/forums/content.php?775-Madden-NFL-Team-Logo-Design-Contest