IGN gave the game an 8.1/10 and wrote: "Madden NFL 20's new superstar players and control refinements make its moment-to-moment gameplay the best the series has seen this console generation, but areas like Franchise have been left behind." In its 8/10 review, GameSpot wrote that "Madden NFL 20 is an improved version of ...

The deal will reportedly provide $1 billion to the NFL and $500 million to the players during this time, with another $500 million in marketing commitments. According to Albert Breer of The MMQB, the deal will run through the 2025 season but can extend through 2026 if certain revenue thresholds are reached.

EA TiburonMadden NFL 20 / Developer Madden NFL 20 is an American football video game based on the National Football League (NFL), developed by EA Tiburon and published by Electronic Arts. The latest installment in the long-running Madden NFL series, the game was released for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Microsoft Windows on August 2, 2019.

The playbook feature might be the most exciting addition to Madden 20. Not only has EA added run-pass options and legendary plays like the Philly Special, but it has also committed to updating playbooks throughout the season (as well as player ratings). Then there is the Face of the Franchise: QB1 Career Campaign.

The new lighting system creates a softer, more natural look to the players and fans. Add that to the improved fluidity of the on-field player movement, and Madden 20's overall experience has taken a solid step forward that looks and plays even more like what we see on a TV broadcast.

Player Development Feels More Meaningful in Franchise In Madden 20, it's one of the best aspects of a franchise mode that is still lacking in a number of areas. Again, the storytelling element is present. Your players have different development traits, and many of them can add more throughout their career.

Electronic Arts (EA) founder Trip Hawkins conceived the series and approached Madden in 1984 for his endorsement and expertise.

John Madden, a former NFL coach and legendary sports commentator, is the namesake of the iconic video game series. His influence on the sport and his deep understanding of football strategy made him a natural choice for this honor.

Player Development Feels More Meaningful in Franchise In Madden 20, it's one of the best aspects of a franchise mode that is still lacking in a number of areas. Again, the storytelling element is present. Your players have different development traits, and many of them can add more throughout their career.

Madden NFL originated in 1989 as John Madden Football, a computer software title for the Apple II. The franchise was popularized with a move to the Sega Genesis console in 1990 and the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991.

Anyhow, the whole reason Madden became a thing -- and continues to thrive -- is because of Madden himself. "The one thing I really loved about Madden and [why I] started playing it was because it was real football," my former "Madden NFL Live" co-host (and professional Madden gamer) Scott Cole said.

Madden's use of the telestrator helped to popularize the technology, which has become a staple of television coverage of all sports. Madden was also known for working the annual Thanksgiving Day games for CBS and later Fox. He would award a turkey or turducken to the winning team.