With Electronic Arts releasing Madden NFL 25 this week, Onion Sports examines the new and innovative features of the popular football video game series.
Over 30 new running moves that you’ll never figure out how to use
Four-player cooperative mode lets each user control one of quarterback’s limbs
Comes preloaded with 15 NFL franchises; other 17 available for purchase at just $4.99 per team
Controller rumbles every time a player thinks about suicide
Credits featuring full bios of entire software development team are displayed before every game
Gorier finishing moves
More realistic goatee on Carolina Panthers assistant strength and conditioning coach Jason Benguche
Injured players can now be seen on the sidelines denying that they’re experiencing concussion-like symptoms
All your favorite Jacksonville Jaguars
Return of highly popular feature from last year’s game that allows players to punch and kick Jay Cutler repeatedly after a sack
Expanded Create-A-Player features 10 post-career seasons where players must navigate the pitfalls of poor investment opportunities, chronic injuries, and the NFL pension system
Gamers now fined $50,000 for particularly vicious hits
Unlimited footballs
