The Neverending Spiral: How Many Madden NFL Games Are There, Really?
Ah, Madden NFL. The digital gridiron where legends are born (virtually), plays are called with questionable judgement (by you, definitely not the AI), and rage controllers meet their demise (RIP in peace, my fallen comrades). But here's a question that might have you scratching your head more than a hail mary interception: just how many Madden games are there?
A Numerical Nightmare: The Never-Ending Cycle
Let's just say, counting Madden games is like trying to tackle Adrian Peterson in his prime: a fool's errand. Every year, a new Madden emerges, shiny and boasting the latest NFL season's rosters. It's like a relentless procreate-a-thon of pixelated pigskin action.
There's Madden NFL 24, the current champion (as of April 2024, folks, gotta stay current!), but fear not, history buffs, this is just the tip of the virtual iceberg. We're talking decades of Maddens, stretching back to the days of chunky CRT monitors and questionable fashion choices (looking at you, shoulder pads of the 90s).
Madden Through the Ages: A Hilarious Hindsight Journey
Imagine, if you will, firing up a game of John Madden Football (the OG, released in 1989) on your dusty old console. The graphics might make you feel like you're watching a game through a screen door on a foggy day, but hey, it was revolutionary back then!
Fast forward to today, and you've got hyper-realistic players with jiggle physics (because, apparently, that's important in virtual football), and commentary that sounds more scripted than a reality TV show.
The Important Part (or Maybe Not?): A Number with More Digits Than You Can Shake a Foam Finger At
Alright, alright, I know you came here for a number. Here's the (slightly scary) truth: there are well over 30 Madden NFL games out there. That's a whole lotta digital sweat, simulated injuries, and questionable referee calls (because, let's be honest, the AI can be a bit...biased).
The Final Whistle: So, Should You Play Them All?
Probably not. Unless you have the attention span of a squirrel on Red Bull and a serious case of FOMO (fear of missing out), picking a few choice Maddens from different eras might be the way to go.
But hey, if you're feeling adventurous (or have a lot of free time), dive on in! Just remember, there's a reason why they call it "Madden: The Legacy Edition." It's a legacy that keeps on truckin', year after year, with no signs of slowing down.
