Madden NFL Video Game Series
A series of sports games providing an advanced simulation of American soccer games. Madden NFL brand is considered one of the most important in EA Sport's publishing portfolio, with EA Canada studio overseeing its development.
Madden NFL series is one of the oldest sports series in the history of the video game industry. It dates back to the late 1980s. The brand's titular patron is John Madden, the legendary player and coach, who was also the commentator until Madden NFL 09. The main installments of the series are released yearly, usually in several versions for the leading hardware platforms. They are supplemented by spin-offs appearing irregularly, including, for example NFL Blitz and the NFL Head Coach subseries.
In keeping with genre convention, the games in the Madden NFL series allow players to direct the actions of their favorite players and teams in matches played on virtual fields. The series uses the official license of the largest American football league - the National Football League, so the games feature the names and likenesses of authentic football players, as well as the names and emblems of real teams.
The gameplay combines simulation, strategic and arcade elements. Taking control of a player, we personally perform various actions (passes, kicks, dodges, stops, etc.). In addition, we can influence the behavior of the other members of the team, as well as change the composition and manage tactics during the match.
Games in the Madden NFL series are distinguished by high-quality audiovisuals - primarily the elaborate models of players' characters and natural-looking animations. The way of presenting the events on the field resembles television broadcasts.
According to estimates of the Electronic Arts corporation, in 32 years since the release of John Madden Football (1988), the series has achieved total sales of more than 85 million copies, generating revenues of $3 billion.
Madden NFL Series Evolution
2024
Madden NFL 25
2023
Madden NFL 24
2022
Madden NFL 23
2021
Madden NFL 22
2020
Madden NFL 21
2019
Madden NFL 20
2018
Madden NFL 19
2017
Madden NFL 18
2016
Madden NFL 17
2015
Madden NFL 16
2014
Madden NFL 15
2013
Madden NFL 25 (2013)
2012
Madden NFL 13
2011
Madden NFL 12
2011
Madden NFL Football
2010
Madden NFL 11
2009
Madden NFL Arcade
2009
Madden NFL 10
2008
Madden NFL 09
2008
NFL Tour
2007
Madden NFL 08
2006
Madden NFL 07
2005
Madden NFL 06
2004
Madden NFL 2005
2003
Madden NFL 2004
2001
Madden NFL 2002
2000
Madden NFL 2001
1989
John Madden Football
Madden NFL 25
Sports
August 16, 2024
A sports game focused on American football. NFL 25 features a brand new BOOM Tech physics system, simulating duels between players and influencing other aspects of the gameplay. We have a variety of modes available, including Ultimate Team and Superstar (career mode).
Madden NFL 24
Sports
August 18, 2023
Madden NFL 24 is the next installment in the most popular American football sports game series. Compared to the previous game, it features better visuals, controls, mechanics and AI.
Madden NFL 23
Sports
August 19, 2022
Another part of the series of sports games about American football. Madden NFL 23 does not significantly change the gameplay from previous installments, focusing on improving the solutions we know and upgrading the graphics and players' animations.
Madden NFL 22
Sports
August 20, 2021
Another part of the series of sports games about American football. Madden NFL 22 does not significantly change the gameplay of previous installments, focusing on introducing new modes, improving those already known and developing the graphics.
Madden NFL 21
Sports
August 28, 2020
Madden NFL 21 is the next installment of the popular series of sports games focused on American football. In the game the player manages licensed and realistic teams and athletes. As with the previous ones, the game was created by EA Sports studio.
Madden NFL 20
Sports
August 2, 2019
The next installment of the popular series of sports games dedicated to the American football. In the game we lead licensed teams and realistic players. Like the previous parts, the production was created by the famous EA Sports studio.
Madden NFL 19
Sports
August 10, 2018
Another part of the popular series of American football simulators, in which we lead licensed and realistic teams and players. Like all previous parts, Madden NFL 19 was created by EA Sports studio.
Madden NFL 18
Sports
August 25, 2017
Another installment in the popular (especially in the USA) sports game series developed and published by Electronic Arts. Traditionally, the game allows us to control the NFL league players; however, it also features several modifications. Most importantly, EA Tiburon has implemented a full-fledged story campaign into Madden NFL 18, entitled Longshot. One gets to follow the story of a formerly promising NFL player, who after several years of break decides to reclaim his status and become a pro. Moreover, the developers have decided to base this installment of the Madden NFL series on the Frostbite engine also used i.a. in Battlefield 1 and FIFA 18. Among the novelties in the game, there is the Target Passing system and three new gameplay modes - the spectacular Arcade, the realistic Simulation, and Competitive, which is a combination of the previous two. Madden NFL 18 allows one to play either solo or in a multiplayer mode, including the popular Ultimate Team mode, in which we have to collect players cards and assemble teams out of them.
Madden NFL 17
Sports
August 23, 2016
Another annual installment belonging to a popular sports franchise developed by Electronic Arts and advertised with the name of the legendary American football player, trainer and commentator - John Madden. When it comes to the gameplay itself, the game makes a step forward on the line of the franchise's development, combining traditional and successful mechanics with a portion of new features, making the experience more enjoyable. In production of this installment, the creators were focused on expanding the Franchise career mode and making it better in general. In this mode, the player leads their team through subsequent seasons, taking responsibility for all the aspects related to how the team functions. Above all, it is worth mentioning that the game features new controls for the ball keeper, as well as improved AI of defensive formations. As usual, the game offers a complete set of licensed teams and detailed statistics describing particular players. Thanks to the special Madden 365 system, these statistics are updated on a regular basis during the season.
Madden NFL 16
Sports
August 25, 2015
The 27th major installment in one of the most popular sport game series dedicated to American football, began in 1989 by Electronic Arts. As always, we are looking at a realistic football simulator with a famed Career mode, allowing us to lead a promising team through the subsequent steps of football hierarchy. The new edition introduces Draft, a new mode, numerous fixes to Connected Franchise, more life-like quarterbacks, improvements to mid-air play, as well as further expansions of the Ultimate Team mode. In case of seventh generation consoles (X360 and PS3 versions) the game is powered by Impact, an engine used in some of the previous installments for that generation, while next-gen consoles received a new engine – Ignite. Both variants received numerous fixes and improvements, such as more spectacular coverage of our most spectacular actions.
Madden NFL 15
Sports
August 26, 2014
The next installment of a sports series of games from Electronic Arts, which deals with American football. The production introduces to the game, among other things, graphic improvements, or a changed system of controlling and managing defense. As usual, the creators made available all teams from the American NFL league.
Madden NFL 25 (2013)
Sports
August 27, 2013
Madden NFL 25 is a sports simulation of American football games. The title is the next installment of the series started in 1988 and developed by EA Tiburon studio. Players have the opportunity to direct players from their favourite teams of the National Football League and take part in spectacular matches at the most popular American stadiums.
Madden NFL 13
Sports
January 18, 2012
Madden NFL 13 is the 27th edition of the American football simulation series, which dates back to the 1980s. Developers from EA Tiburon studio prepared a large portion of changes, which included not only the audio-visual setting and the way of presenting matches, but also artificial intelligence and mechanisms of controlling players' actions on virtual pitches.
Madden NFL Superstars
Sports
January 16, 2012
Browser game using numerous social functions of Facebook, based on the micropayment system. We create an American football team represented by the cards of individual players and expand the infrastructure around the stadium in order to obtain the funds necessary to buy better and better athletes.
Madden NFL 12
Sports
August 30, 2011
American football is back in the next installment of the well-known Electronic Arts sports series. Thanks to the official NFL license we can lead 32 teams and play in well-known stadiums. The game allows you to compete in real competitions (Super Bowl) and create a dream team (in Madden Ultimate Team mode).
Madden NFL Football
Sports
March 25, 2011
Madden NFL Football is the first installment of the popular American football simulation designed with the capabilities of the Nintendo 3DS console in mind. Developers from EA Sports took care of several variants of the game, including simulation and arcade. Players can also create their own games based on the included editor.
Madden NFL 11
Sports
August 10, 2010
The next part of the most famous series of sports games about American football. The authors have made full use of the NFL League license, thanks to which we get all the teams, players and stadiums known from real competitions. Among the novelties worth mentioning is the GameFlow system, which allows for quick creation of tactical plans, and the multiplayer mode, in which the players of each team control the trio of players.
Madden NFL Arcade
Sports
November 24, 2009
A funny and skillful approach to American football, aimed at a multi-person struggle via the Internet. The creators focused on dynamic battles full of adrenaline, which should appeal to people who don't like sports games, as well as ardent fans of American football.
Madden NFL 10
Sports
August 14, 2009
Madden NFL 07 is the next installment of probably the most popular and best American football series. The game gives you the opportunity to lead one of 32 teams playing in the American National Football League every day. The player is not only responsible for the game itself, but also for the preparation of tactics before the game and the training of his team.
Madden NFL 09
Sports
August 12, 2008
Madden NFL 09 is the next installment of probably the most popular and best series of games about American football. EA Sports men equipped the new Madden with a number of improvements, making gameplay even more realistic and playable. The line-up of all teams has also been updated. The party is accompanied by a professional commentary by Tom Hammond and Cris Collinsworth.
NFL Tour
Sports
January 8, 2008
Another game dealing with American football. This time we participate in so-called road shows. We are trying to win a lucrative contract that could make it possible to enter the NFL league.
Madden NFL 08
Sports
August 14, 2007
Madden NFL 08 is another part of the Electronic Arts series that deals with American football. This is a fully licensed product, so you can find real players, stadiums and teams known from the world's most famous American football league - the National Football League (NFL).
Madden NFL 07
Sports
August 22, 2006
Madden NFL 07 is the next installment of probably the most popular and best series of games about American football. EA Sports men equipped the new Madden with a number of improvements, making gameplay even more realistic and playable.
Madden NFL 06
Sports
August 8, 2005
The first edition of the legendary Madden NFL sports series, which was carried out on an exclusive basis, in accordance with an agreement between Electronic Arts and the NFL.
Madden NFL 2005
Sports
August 9, 2004
Madden NFL 2005 is another part of by far the most popular series of American football games, branded since the late 1980s under the name of John Earl Madden, a famous US-born TV coach and commentator.
Madden NFL 2004
Sports
August 11, 2003
New, improved version of the American football simulation from Electronic Arts (Madden NFL series is more than 14 years old and has sold more than 28 million copies worldwide).
Madden NFL 2003
Sports
August 12, 2002
The next edition of the American football sports series, which included the current line-up of all teams from the professional NFL league of the 2002 season. The main changes are the new Al Michaels commentator, an additional minicamp mode and a few visual improvements.
Madden NFL 2002
Sports
September 1, 2001
The modernised 2002 edition of the excellent American football simulator is based on the new graphic engine with the ability to create your own team of stars.
Madden NFL 2001
Sports
August 23, 2000
Madden NFL 2001 is the next installment of one of the Sports series published by Electronic Arts. The authors have introduced changes in the gameplay mechanisms, which further increase the realism of the matches. The line-up of all teams has been updated and the control system has been improved.
Madden NFL 99
Sports
June 30, 1998
American football simulator. We take control of one of the licensed NFL league teams and try to get to the Super Bowl Final. Compared to last year's edition, there have been significant changes in graphics, player animations and the available fun options have been expanded.
Madden NFL 98
Sports
October 31, 1997
The next installment of the most popular series of games dedicated to American football. Compared to last year's part, the creators from EA Sports studio focused on refining mechanics and artificial intelligence of players, thanks to which the matches gained in realism.
John Madden Football
Sports
January 1, 1989
A sports game named after the famous commentator John Madden, which started a series of productions dedicated to American football. The game offers the possibility of playing in Quick Mode and Standard Game modes, as well as a multiplayer option for two players on one computer.
Madden NFL Series News
Madden NFL 22 All-Access: Scouting - Summary
During the Madden NFL 22 All-Access: Scouting event we learned a lot about the improvements that the next installment of the series will offer. Big changes are coming to the mechanics of using scouts to spot players worthy of recruitment.
video games
Adrian Werner
July 20, 2021
Let's Watch Madden NFL 22 All-Access: Scouting
Madden NFL 22 All-Access: Scouting, an event from Electronic Arts featuring the creators of the popular American football game series, will take place today.
video games
Adrian Werner
July 19, 2021
Ultimate Team Modes Bring EA $3k Per Minute
Ultimate Team packs continue to bring Electronic Arts huge money. According to the company's financial report, last year alone the revenue from lootboxes in sports series like FIFA amounted to more than one and a half billion dollars.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
May 28, 2021
EA Sued Again, This Time Concerning Changes in FUT's Difficulty
There have been reports of another suit against Electronic Arts in connection with the Ultimate Team mode. This time the company has been accused of not informing players about the Dynamic Difficulty Level Adjustment system, which is supposed to encourage the use of microtransactions in FIFA, Madden NFL and NHL games.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
November 12, 2020