Sports games are consistently one of the most popular video game series out there, andtheMadden NFLseriesis one of the most recognizable from even that. The yearly releases from the series have not failed to top the charts, ensuring that it rakes in plenty of profits for Electronic Arts, and despite having highs and lows, the series has managed to sell over 130 million copies and generate over $4 billion in profits. As the most prominent football video game on the market, it is no surprise that gamers are already looking towardMadden NFL 23.
Although its release is still a few months away,Madden NFL 23rumors are already plentiful. While some rumors are far too wild to be real, others are far more realistic and could give gamers some insight as to what they can expect withMadden NFL 23. Though EA has yet to confirm any details concerningMadden NFL 23, rumors surrounding the game suggest that it may be a special release.
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John Madden on the Cover of Madden NFL 23
TheMadden NFLseries is named after John Madden, the famed football commentator. John Madden is part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and before becoming a commentator, he served as the head coach of the Oaklands Raiders from 1969 until 1978. Madden passed away in December 2021, and though the cause of his death has not been disclosed, football fans around the world mourn him.
Since Madden’s death,Madden NFLfans have been campaigning for Madden to be featured onMadden NFL 23’s cover. Although the cover is typically reserved for a star athlete,Madden NFL 22’s cover stars broke some traditionson its own, and many believe that a cover dedicated to Madden would be the perfect way to commemorate the legend. Some fans have even gone ahead and made mock covers featuring Madden, and some, like @antwon_creates, have posted them on social media sites.
EA has yet to confirm who will appear onMadden NFL 23’s cover. However, an edition of the game featuring Madden would certainly be an easy way to please gamers and pay respects to a pivotal figure in football.
Madden NFL 23 is Coming to Nintendo Switch
Like most sports games,Madden NFLenjoys a multi-platform release annually However, for the last few years,Madden NFLhas conspicuously neglected Nintendo, and the last time aMadden NFLgame appeared on a Nintendo gaming device was withMadden NFL 13on the Wii U. This is unfortunate, as there are plenty of football fans who would benefit from a Switch port ofMadden NFLgames. According to rumors, things may change withMadden NFL 23, and gamers may finally enjoy a Switch release.
The rumors are spurred on by job postings from EA searching for a programmer forMadden NFLwho has experience with “Microsoft, Sony, or Nintendo game consoles.” Some suggest this indicates that EA is planningfutureMaddenreleases on Nintendogaming systems. Although a Nintendo release forMadden NFL 23has yet to be confirmed, EA would grow Madden’s player base by doing so.
Madden NFL 23 Will Support Cross-play
One of the mostentertaining aspects ofMadden NFLis the online multiplayer mode. However, for many years, the series has not supported cross-play, meaning that gamers on different consoles cannot play with each other. This has been a disappointment for a while, but rumors suggest thatMadden NFL 23will buck past trends and permit cross-play.
Rumors of crossplay support are bolstered by recent trends in sports games. Developed by San Diego Studio,MLB: The Showis another highly successful sports game franchise. WithMLB: The Show 21, the series introduced crossplay. Closer to EA, it has been suggested by reputable industry insider Tom Henderson thatFIFA 23will feature crossplay. With EA reportedly easing into crossplay withFIFA 23, some gamers believe the same will happen withMadden NFL 23.
EA has yet to confirm anything aboutMadden NFL 23. However, rumors suggest that gamers are ready for somethingbigger and better withMadden NFL’s next entry. Should the rumors be true,Madden NFL 23may be a game that ups the bar from previous entries.
