EA Sports
For the first time in more than 20 years, the man for whom the Madden franchise is named will return to the cover of the game.
John Madden, who has certainly influenced the game more than anyone else has ever done or will ever do, lands on the cover of the game that bears his name. Madden died in late 2021.
The announcement coincides with the release of Madden’s first game on June 1, 1988.
The game has been licensed exclusively by the NFL and NFL Players Association for nearly a generation. For many, this is how they first learned about football. Many play the game every day.
Those who play the Madden 23 edition will see the same John Madden every time they start the game. And that is very good. Many young NFL fans don’t know enough about John Madden.
They will learn a lot about theirs in the new version of the game. And they will hear from him directly. Yes, Coach Madden’s voice is returning to the game through, according to EA Sports, “remastered audio clips reminiscent of his legendary days as a announcer.”