It’s older than I am. It has stood the test of time, getting better with each passing year, depending on who you ask. Guys around the country find a new best friend each August. It’s Madden. The game that has been the source of accomplishment, defeat, increased wealth, and lost earnings. Ever play your friends […]
The Two Party License System
Last night, tens of thousands of gamers lined up outside Bestbuy’s, Gamestop’s and Walmart’s at midnight, in order to get their copy of Madden 2014, the 25th anniversary edition of the game. The normal gamer ponied up 59.99 plus taxes to play the crown jewel of the American sports video game industry, while others paid upwards of $100 for special edition versions of the game. In the coming weeks, the game will be reviewed, roster updates will be made and gamers trying to build their ‘ultimate team’ will spend potentially hundreds of thousands collectively.