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It's in the Game: Madden NFL

It's in the Game: Madden NFL

Football was never the same.

TV-142024•8.0/10
Documentary

Ratings

🎬TMDb
8.0/10(4)

It's one of the biggest video games of all time, a groundbreaking brand that became a worldwide phenomenon, spanning generations—but it almost never happened… Now, 36 years after the first game's release, EA SPORTS gives viewers unprecedented access to the makers of game that changed the game, and our culture too.

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Production

A+E Factual Studios, Mike Tollin Productions, SMAC Productions, Misher Films, The Montag Group, Public Record, EA Sports

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

November 26, 2024

Last Aired

November 26, 2024

Networks

Prime Video

Created By

Nathan S. Caswell

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Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
CAN A COMPUTER MAKE YOU CRY?
E1
CAN A COMPUTER MAKE YOU CRY?
Air date: 2024-11-26
The makers of Madden NFL are deep in development of the newest version of the world's most famous football video game - Madden NFL 25. With a devoted but demanding fan base, the team members know they have their work cut out for them. Their goal: to make an authentic and innovative experience that will honor the vision of the game's founders - Trip Hawkins and John Madden.
PRESSURE MAKES DIAMONDS
E2
PRESSURE MAKES DIAMONDS
Air date: 2024-11-26
In the early 1990s, EA is the envy of the video game world, but in order to stay on top, Trip Hawkins & company must elevate their game. In 1992, they kickstart the annual Madden series to great fanfare. But soon, cracks begin to show. In 1996, Madden NFL cancels the release of the PlayStation version. And suddenly, for the first time, Madden finds itself in second.
EVERYTHING'S FINE AND WE'RE SHIPPING ON TIME
E3
EVERYTHING'S FINE AND WE'RE SHIPPING ON TIME
Air date: 2024-11-26
As EA SPORTS deals with blowback from the Madden '96 mishap, competitors seize the opportunity. But the Madden team has an ace up its sleeve, and they ready their most potent weapon yet...
WE ARE DEFINITELY IN THE FOURTH QUARTER
E4
WE ARE DEFINITELY IN THE FOURTH QUARTER
Air date: 2024-11-26
Things are full tilt as the Madden team ramps up in the final critical weeks ahead of releasing Madden NFL 25. But as the team counts down to zero hour, the only question left is how will the world react once the game goes live?

Cast

Jeff Gerstmann

Self

Gordon Bellamy

Self

John Madden

John Madden

Self (archive footage)

Trip Hawkins

Self

Richard Hilleman

Self

Emmitt Smith

Emmitt Smith

Self

Terrell Owens

Terrell Owens

Self

Michael Strahan

Michael Strahan

Self

Eddie George

Self

Michael Vick

Michael Vick

Self

Ray Lewis

Ray Lewis

Self

Marshawn Lynch

Marshawn Lynch

Self

Daryl Holt

Self

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