It's in the Game: Madden NFL - Season 1 - Eps 2: PRESSURE MAKES DIAMONDS

2024-11-2652 min⭐ 8/10

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.

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About It's in the Game: Madden NFL

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

Jeff Gerstmann

Self

Gordon Bellamy

Gordon Bellamy

Self

John Madden

John Madden

Self (archive footage)

Trip Hawkins

Trip Hawkins

Self

Richard Hilleman

Richard Hilleman

Self

Emmitt Smith

Emmitt Smith

Self

Terrell Owens

Terrell Owens

Self

Michael Strahan

Michael Strahan

Self

Eddie George

Eddie George

Self

Michael Vick

Michael Vick

Self

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