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Madden NFL is a computer game based on American football and named after John Madden, a hall of fame coach and commentator on the sport.

It has been developed by the Electronic Arts division EA Sports. The first version of the game was released in 1988 and a sequel was released in 1990. Two more game releases happened in 1992 and 1993. The current yearly release format of the game was started in 1994. It is one of the best-selling games in the United States.

The series has grown a great deal over the years. Many new features have been introduced with every release of the game. Some of these are real-time commentary as you would watch on TV and different modes of game play.

Madden NFL is licensed to use the names of teams and players in the game. It also has the rights to use the likenesses of many stars, players and coaches. Madden NFL is a team based game where a player controls his chosen team and plays against the computer or a second player. The game player can control each and every team player on the screen and also select strategy that can be used throughout the duration of the game.

The game provides modes in which a player can play tournaments, mini-games, train and develop new players and also play an entire sports season based on the original format played by the NFL in the United States.

Since its release, the game has been released on the Atari Console, the PC, the PlayStation 1, the PlayStation 2, the PlayStation 3, the PlayStation Portable, the Xbox and the Xbox 360. The current games utilize all the power of the next generation consoles and their online capabilities.

The game graphics and Artificial Intelligence have improved over the period of the entire series. Today, one of the most attractive features of the game is its realistic graphics. Enhanced game play enables a player to make use of each of the players’ individual attributes during the course of the game, which makes passing the ball and scoring goals a great experience. The user can unlock many features, locations and kits of various teams by trading points collected during the game.

The online multiplayer is regarded as one of the best. Online Interactive Leagues and Online Madden Bowl allow players from around the world to enter their team and try to win the championship tournament.