The first version of the game was published in 1988 and titled "John Madden Football". Because of the graphical limitations of computers in the 1980s, this first version was limited to only 6 players per team on the field at one time. Madden refused release of the game until it was 11 on 11, and so it was done. The game has improved and dramatically grown over the years, adding many new features. Among these is voice commentary, allowing players or watchers to hear the game being called as if it were a real game on tv. Also, the graphics today look like real life unlike in the early years. |
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 2009 Madden cover |
 1988 Madden graphics |
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