Madden NFL
Virtual football franchise
Madden NFL is a long-running American football video game series published by EA Sports, named after broadcaster and former coach John Madden.
The franchise has released annual editions since 1988, becoming synonymous with football gaming: We spent all weekend playing Madden.
The series dominates its genre through exclusive licensing agreements with the NFL.
Barred frame for broiling
- touchdownSix-point gridiron play
- quarterbackPassing position in football
- field goalPoints from a kick
- linebackerSecond-level defensive position
interception · fumble · endzone · punt · kickoff · tackle · blitz · snap
Electronic interactive visual entertainment
- simulationImitation of real processes
- franchise modeLong-term team simulation
- controllerDevice directing a system
- consoleComfort in distress
Xbox · PlayStation · PC gaming · multiplayer · single-player · graphics · soundtrack · DLC
Multi-round competitive event
- playoffsChampionship elimination series
- matchupScheduled competitive pairing
- rivalryOngoing contest between opponents
- head-to-headIn direct confrontation
showdown · leaderboard · rankings · championship · esports · Twitch · streaming · competitive gaming
Sports gaming division
- commentaryExplanatory remarks on events
- legacyWhat's passed down
- brandCompany's product line name
gridiron
Barred frame for broiling
- touchdownSix-point gridiron play
- quarterbackPassing position in football
- field goalPoints from a kick
linebacker · interception · fumble · endzone · punt · kickoff · tackle · blitz · snap · scrimmage
video game
Electronic interactive visual entertainment
- simulationImitation of real processes
- franchise modeLong-term team simulation
- controllerDevice directing a system
console · Xbox · PlayStation · PC gaming · multiplayer · single-player · graphics · soundtrack · DLC · face of the franchise
tournament
Multi-round competitive event
- playoffsChampionship elimination series
- matchupScheduled competitive pairing
- rivalryOngoing contest between opponents
head-to-head · showdown · leaderboard · rankings · championship · esports · Twitch · streaming · competitive gaming · bracket
EA Sports
Sports gaming division
- commentaryExplanatory remarks on events
- legacyWhat's passed down
- brandCompany's product line name
- football gamesFIFA, Tecmo Bowl, touchdown, field goal, Super Bowl
- sports gamesNBA 2K, NHL, NBA Live, Wii Sports, UFC
- 16-bit gamingSega Genesis, SNES, 16-bit, Mega Drive, Sonic the Hedgehog
- WiiWii Remote, Wiimote, Wii Sports, Wii Fit, Mii
Madden NFLprofessional football
Paid competitive American sport
Super Bowl · Sunday Night Football · tackle football · touch football · flag football
Madden NFLindie games
Self-funded video game releases
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