Latest Madden News

• 

  EA Sports Unveils Next-Gen Trailer for ‘FIFA,’ ‘Madden,’ ‘NBA Live,’ & ‘UFC’

  EA Sports has confirmed ‘Madden NFL 15,’ ‘FIFA 14,’ ‘UFC,’ and ‘NBA Live 14′ will release for the PS4 and Xbox One, and highlighted their next-gen ‘Ignite’ engine in a new trailer.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 21, 20132 Comments

• 

  Electronic Arts Discontinues Online Pass Program

  Electronic Arts is doing away with their Online Pass program, which means multiplayer in all future EA titles – ‘Battlefield 4,’ ‘Mass Effect, and ‘Madden’ – will be open to all.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 15, 201315 Comments

• 

  More Nintendo Troubles: ‘Madden NFL’ Franchise Skipping Wii U for This Year

  EA Sports has just announced ‘Madden NFL 25,’ which celebrates 25 years of the popular sports franchise, will not be available on any Nintendo console (3DS, Wii, Wii U) this year.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 2, 20131 Comment

• 

  Barry Sanders Wins ‘Madden NFL 25′ Cover Vote, Beating Adrian Peterson in Final

  After six rounds of online voting, and some stiff competition, Barry Sanders has been revealed as the ‘Madden NFL 25′ cover athlete. Read on to see the full cover.

  by Anthony Taormina | Apr 24, 20133 Comments

• 

  Electronic Arts Responds To ‘Worst Company in America’ Poll

  Electronic Arts claim that the company remains ‘proud and unbowed’ despite the fact that they’re close to being voted ‘The Worst Company in America’.

  by Hannah Shaw-Williams | Apr 6, 201386 Comments

• 

  ‘Madden NFL 25′ Announced for 2013; Cover Athlete Vote Features NFL Legends

  In celebration of the ‘Madden’ franchise’s 25th anniversary, EA Sports has announced that ‘Madden NFL 14′ will instead be titled ‘Madden NFL 25′.

  by Anthony Taormina | Feb 2, 20131 Comment

• 

  ‘Madden NFL 13′ Predicts Super Bowl XLVII Win for Baltimore Ravens

  It was a hard fought (virtual) battle between the San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens, but ultimately it was the Ravens who came out on top in EA Sports’ ‘Madden NFL 13′ Super Bowl simulation.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jan 28, 2013No Comments

• 

  ‘Madden NFL 13′ Review

  Read our ‘Madden NFL 13′ review to find out if the title’s new presentation, animation engine, as well as significant defensive and offensive improvements make it a must-buy.

  by Anthony Taormina | Aug 24, 201211 Comments

• 

  ‘Madden NFL 13′ Wii U Tech & Features Are Inferior to PS3/Xbox 360 Versions

  ‘Madden NFL 13′ will be available for Wii U at launch. Unfortunately, its animation, physics, and available modes won’t measure up to the Xbox 360 and PS3 iterations.

  by Jeff Schille | Aug 6, 201224 Comments

• 

  Calvin Johnson’s Official ‘Madden NFL 13′ Cover Revealed

  The official cover for ‘Madden NFL 13′, the one with Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson, has finally been revealed. Read on for a closer look.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 8, 2012No Comments

• 

  Calvin Johnson Wins ‘Madden NFL 13′ Cover Vote

  The Detroit Lions wide-out Calvin Johnson has beat out Rookie of the Year Cam Newton for the cover of EA Sports’ ‘Madden NFL 13′. Let the curse watch begin.

  by Anthony Taormina | Apr 25, 20122 Comments

• 

  ‘Madden 13′ Gets Improved Presentation and Big Animation Changes

  Some big changes are coming to ‘Madden NFL 13′ that include a brand new CBS-inspired presentation, and improved passing trajectories and receiver awareness.

  by Anthony Taormina | Apr 25, 20121 Comment

• 

  Johnson vs. Newton: Final Voting for ‘Madden NFL 13′ Cover Begins

  All the votes have been tallied and it’s down to Cam Newton and Calvin Johnson for the dubious honor of being the ‘Madden NFL 13′ cover athlete.

  by Anthony Taormina | Apr 19, 20123 Comments

• 

  Court Swats Down EA Plea to Dismiss NFL Players’ Lawsuit

  The First Amendment wasn’t enough for Electronic Arts, who was dealt a setback in the case of former NFL players suing over the alleged use of their likenesses in ‘Madden NFL.’

  by Brian Sipple | Apr 1, 20127 Comments

• 

  ‘Madden NFL 13′ Begins Biggest Cover Athlete Vote Yet

  EA Sports is giving offensive and defensive players their chance to adorn ‘Madden NFL 13′ cover with a 64-player fan vote-decided tournament.

  by Anthony Taormina | Mar 8, 20126 Comments

• 

  ‘Madden NFL 13′ Receiving Big Changes on Defense

  EA’s Richard Hilleman says that ‘Madden NFL 13′ is in for some big changes including new defensive controls and mechanics that will make that side of the ball ‘more fun’.

  by Anthony Taormina | Feb 23, 201216 Comments

• 

  6 Ways To Improve ‘Madden NFL 13′

  The Super Bowl is over and football fans are now looking toward the next NFL season – which for gamers, means ‘Madden NFL 13.’ Read what we think EA can do to score a touchdown with their next installment.

  by Brian Sipple | Feb 6, 201224 Comments

• 

  ‘Madden NFL 12′ Predicts Giants Win Super Bowl XLVI

  The big game doesn’t happen until Sunday, but ‘Madden NFL’ has already simulated Super Bowl XLVI, and it was a close one.

  by Anthony Taormina | Feb 4, 20122 Comments

• 

  ‘Madden NFL 12′ Review

  Is ‘Madden NFL 12′ the must-have iteration of the popular sports franchise or should virtual players hold out for next year’s release? Read our review to find out.

  by Anthony Taormina | Aug 26, 201111 Comments

• 

  ‘Madden NFL 12′ Turns to Fan Vote for Club 100

  EA Sports is once again turning to a fan vote — this time to decide which players will end up with the coveted 100 rating in several skill categories in ‘Madden 12.’

  by Anthony Taormina | Aug 17, 20112 Comments

• 

  ‘Madden NFL 12′ Cover Revealed, Hall of Fame Edition Detailed

  Featuring a whole slew of collectibles along with a Marshall Faulk embossed cover, the Hall of Fame Edition of ‘Madden NFL 12′ is a football fan’s must have.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 31, 20112 Comments

• 

  ‘Madden NFL 12′ Producer Reveals New Features and Looks Ahead

  ‘Madden NFL 12′ Executive Producer Phil Frazier reveals new features and upgrades for this year’s edition and discusses the future of fan interaction with the series.

  by Zak Grim | May 27, 20114 Comments

• 

  ‘Madden 12′ Gameplay Trailer Stays True to the Game

  EA Sports’ ‘Madden 12′ promises to stay true to the game with improved ball physics and player collisions all highlighted in this new trailer.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 3, 20114 Comments

• 

  Peyton Hillis named ‘Madden NFL 12′ Cover Athlete

  The search for the ‘Madden NFL 12′ cover athlete was left up to the fans this year and the votes have been tallied. Browns RB Petyon Hillis will grace the cover this year. Can he beat the curse?

  by Zak Grim | Apr 28, 20116 Comments

• 

  EA Sports President Developing ‘Persistent Social Profile’

  EA Sports’ Peter Moore says that the era of ‘Gaming 3.0′ is now and digital delivery must become common place. How would you like to continue your sports career/franchise from one game to the next?

  by Zak Grim | Apr 9, 2011No Comments

• 

  Original ‘Madden’ Developer Files Lawsuit Against Electronic Arts

  Electronic Arts has been hit with a lawsuit from an original ‘Madden’ developer claiming they have been using his development software without providing profits or royalties.

  by Anthony Taormina | Apr 1, 20111 Comment

• 

  Game Ranter Banter: 3DS, Movie Tie-ins, Exclusivity, Halo & Madden

  In Game Ranter Banter, the team discusses the storylines of movie tie-in games, Quantic Dream’s Sony exclusivity, the real value of the 3DS, Halo’s future and Madden’s cover athlete selection.

  by Jacob Siegal | Mar 26, 20112 Comments

• 

  ‘Madden 12′ Cover Athlete Will Be Decided in Fan Vote Tournament

  This year’s ‘Madden NFL 12′ cover athlete will be decided by fan vote in a bracket-style tournament that features one player from each NFL team.

  by Anthony Taormina | Mar 23, 20114 Comments

• 

  ‘Madden NFL 11′ Predicts Pittsburgh Steelers Win Super Bowl XLV [Update]

  After correctly predicting six out of the last seven Super Bowl champions, ‘Madden NFL 11′ predicts the Pittsburg Steelers will win Super Bowl XLV.

  by Christian Spicer | Feb 7, 201110 Comments

• 

  Electronic Arts Looking to Make Film Based Around the ‘Madden Curse’

  Electronic Arts is taking the ‘Madden’ Curse head-on by developing a movie that centers on a player who comes out of retirement after being placed on the cover.

  by Anthony Taormina | Dec 21, 20106 Comments

• 

  Madden Coming To Nintendo 3DS at Launch

  The ‘Madden’ franchise is breaking its current release date trend by readying a 3DS version to be available at the console’s launch.

  by Anthony Taormina | Nov 13, 20102 Comments

• 

  5 Video Game Mashups That Would Blow Our Minds

  Other mediums have remixes and mashups, but what about video games? We have compiled a list of what we think are the best games to combine and make completely new experiences with.

  by J.C. Reeves | Oct 25, 201021 Comments

• 

  Randy Moss to Recieve this Year’s First Perfect 100 Rating in ‘Madden NFL 11′

  New England WR Randy Moss will get the first perfect 100 rating in ‘Madden NFL 11′ when a roster update is rolled out this Friday.

  by Zak Grim | Sep 23, 20101 Comment

• 

  Hello Adulthood, Goodbye Gamerscore!

  Gaming as an adult isn’t easy, but we’ve got 5 simple rules that will help bring balance your life and your gaming habit – so you don’t have to say goodbye to your gamerscore.

  by Jonathan Poole | Jun 10, 201011 Comments

• 

  First Impressions: Does the Backbreaker Demo Deliver?

  Xbox 360 owners had the opportunity to give NaturalMotion’s Backbreaker a test run this weekend as the demo was available for download this past Friday….

  by Jason Weissman | May 25, 20105 Comments

• 

  Can Backbreaker Break EA’s Hold Over Football?

  Will Natural Motion and 505 Games’ upcoming ‘Backbreaker’ provide a viable alternative to Madden NFL?

  by Jason Weissman | Mar 23, 20108 Comments