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A quarter century of ‘Madden NFL’

What's behind the popularity of one of history's most successful video game franchises?

The football video game “Madden NFL 25” is out this week. That’s 25 as in the quarter century the game franchise has been around. It’s arguably the biggest sports game of all time, and unquestionably one of history’s most successful game franchises. Ben Kuchera, senior editor for the Penny Arcade Report, says offering a football experience fans can believe is a key reason it thrives.

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