It's in the Game: Madden NFL - Season 1 - Eps 2: PRESSURE MAKES DIAMONDS
In the early 1990s, EA is the envy of the video game world, but in order to stay on top, Trip Hawkins & company must elevate their game. In 1992, they kickstart the annual Madden series to great fanfare. But soon, cracks begin to show. In 1996, Madden NFL cancels the release of the PlayStation version. And suddenly, for the first time, Madden finds itself in second.
About It's in the Game: Madden NFL

Title: It's in the Game: Madden NFL
First Air Date: 2024-11-26
Last Air Date: 2024-11-26
Status: Ended
Rating: 8/10 (from 2 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 1
Total Episodes: 4
Network: Prime Video
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: A+E Factual Studios, Mike Tollin Productions, SMAC Productions, Misher Films, The Montag Group, Public Record, EA Sports
Synopsis
It's one of the biggest video games of all time, a groundbreaking brand that became a worldwide phenomenon, spanning generations—but it almost never happened… Now, 36 years after the first game's release, EA SPORTS gives viewers unprecedented access to the makers of game that changed the game, and our culture too.
Cast

Jeff Gerstmann
Self

Gordon Bellamy
Self

John Madden
Self (archive footage)

Trip Hawkins
Self

Richard Hilleman
Self

Emmitt Smith
Self

Terrell Owens
Self

Michael Strahan
Self

Eddie George
Self

Michael Vick
Self