EA is no stranger to gaming announcements being met with divisive reactions. The community blowback to Madden 23’s reveal, however, has been particularly fierce. Its big ‘new’ feature, as discussed with senior producer Mike Mahar in our Madden 23 preview, is something called FieldSense – and some long-standing fans argue …
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Read More »Madden 23’s big new feature is called FieldSense
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EA has confirmed that the Madden NFL 23 cover star will be John Madden himself, following the legendary coach and commentator’s death last December. It will mark the first time Madden, who won a Super Bowl ring with the Oakland Raiders before establishing himself as a legend in the play-by-play …
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