Name: It's in the Game: Madden NFL
Released: 2024-11-26T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Anthony White, Baker Mayfield, Barry Sanders

Available on Prime Video

The partnership between a computer programmer and football coach John Madden sparked the Madden NFL video game franchise against all odds, changing sports gaming forever.

Documentary · 2024 · 50 min

Starring Anthony White , Baker Mayfield , Barry Sanders

Director Jeremiah Zagar

EPISODE 1

Can a computer make you cry?

The makers of Madden NFL are deep in development of the newest version of the Madden NFL 25; with a devoted fan base, the team knows they have their work cut out; they look to make an experience that will honor the vision of the game's founders.

49 min · 26 Nov 2024
EPISODE 2

Pressure Makes Diamonds

EA rules gaming in the early 90s, launching annual Madden games in 1992 to stay ahead; issues peaked in 1996 when Madden NFL's PlayStation version is canceled, costing the franchise its market leadership.

52 min · 26 Nov 2024
EPISODE 3

Everything's Fine and We're Shipping on Time

EA faces competition; they innovate with cover athletes, motion capture and TV-like graphics; Kate Scott joins as commentator for Madden NFL 25.

49 min · 26 Nov 2024
EPISODE 4

Episode 4

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.

49 min · 26 Nov 2024