John Madden Football was a big part of my childhood. Growing up in West Texas with seven other boys, football was King. Everything was a competition, and trash talk was constant. Being the youngest wasn’t easy — you either learned fast or you got embarrassed. Friday night lights, backyard games, or a worn-out controller passed […]
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Madden NFL 26 Got These Player Ratings Wrong
On August 14th, EA Sports will release the newest installment in its NFL game franchise, Madden NFL 26. Every summer, the studio builds hype for the game by releasing player ratings ahead of the launch. In extremely unsurprising fashion, some of these player ratings don’t make any sense. Madden has a habit of getting these […]
The Madden Curse: Top 5 Reasons Why Saquon Barkley Should Fear It
Each year, EA Sports awards the cover of the upcoming Madden video game. Widely accepted as an honor, there are too many examples to dismiss the curse as a myth. NBC News reports that Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley is getting the nod for Madden NFL 26. It’s a well-earned selection, with 13 touchdowns […]
Video Games and Sports in 2025 Create Deeper Fan Connections
Sports video games like EA FC (FIFA), NBA 2K, and Madden cut through the increasingly saturated entertainment market and manage to sell millions of copies every year. On top of the sales, the internal costs within Ultimate Team and other online features continue to make the games lucrative, engaging, and social. They have made a remarkable transition […]