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SOURCE SPORTS: Christian McCaffrey Graces Cover of EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 25

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Christian McCaffrey Graces Cover of EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 25

Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) and EA SPORTS™ have unveiled San Francisco 49ers superstar Christian McCaffrey as the cover athlete for the all-new EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 25, launching worldwide on August 16. McCaffrey, the reigning NFL Offensive Player of the Year, led the 49ers to Super Bowl LVIII last season, solidifying his reputation as one of the league’s most dynamic players with 339 total touches, 2,023 scrimmage yards, and 21 total touchdowns.

“Christian McCaffrey is a human highlight reel on NFL Sundays and our players love his dynamic abilities in Madden NFL, scoring more than 450 million touchdowns with him last year and making him the most popular running back in Madden NFL 24,” said Mike Mahar, Senior Production Director, Madden NFL. “Christian’s electrifying, dynamic and physical play style perfectly represents the gameplay innovations we’re bringing to Madden NFL 25 and made him the ideal fit for this year’s cover.”

The full feature set for Madden NFL 25 on PlayStation® 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC will include the next level of FieldSENSE™, new commentary, updated presentation, and enhancements across Franchise and other modes. These details will be announced soon. The game will be available on multiple platforms including Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®5, Xbox One, PlayStation® 4, and PC via EA app for Windows, Steam®, and Epic Games Store.

“To be on the cover of Madden NFL is a career achievement and an honor I share with all of my teammates, coaches and 49er Faithful who have helped make it possible,” said McCaffrey. “I’m pumped to get back on the field this year to give Madden players more reasons to keep scoring touchdowns with me in Madden NFL 25.”

Fans can pre-order the Madden NFL 25 Deluxe Edition* today, which includes perks like 3-day early access and 4600 Madden Points. The EA SPORTS™ MVP Bundle** offers the deluxe editions of EA SPORTS™ College Football 25 and Madden NFL 25, both with 3-day early access and additional benefits. EA Play† members will also get a 10-hour early access trial and monthly in-game rewards.

Stay updated on the latest Madden NFL 25 news by visiting the Madden NFL website and following their social media pages on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and YouTube. Madden NFL 25 is developed by EA SPORTS in Orlando, Florida, and Madrid, Spain.

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EA SPORTS Reveals Covers for College Football 25 Featuring Donovan Edwards, Travis Hunter, and Quinn Ewers

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EA SPORTS Reveals Covers for College Football 25 Featuring Donovan Edwards, Travis Hunter, and Quinn Ewers

Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) has unveiled the historic covers of EA SPORTS™ College Football 25, featuring three current college football stars: Michigan running back Donovan Edwards, Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers, and Colorado wide receiver/defensive back Travis Hunter. The full reveal of the game is set for tomorrow.

“Donovan, Quinn and Travis are extraordinary talents who impressed and entertained millions of college football fans on the field last season and are poised to do so again this year,” said Daryl Holt, SVP and Group GM, EA SPORTS. “We’re proud to be able to incorporate thousands of current athletes in College Football 25, and featuring this trio of playmakers and their iconic college programs on the cover is a perfect fit as we usher in a new era for EA SPORTS and college football. I can’t wait for the world to learn more about the game tomorrow.”

Fans can look forward to explosive gameplay across 134 FBS schools and the iconic atmospheres of college football when EA SPORTS College Football 25 launches worldwide on July 19 for PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S.

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The cover stars have built impressive resumes. Donovan Edwards shone in the Wolverines’ national championship run, becoming the first player in College Football Playoff (CFP) history with two rushing touchdowns of 40-plus yards in the title game. Quinn Ewers led the Longhorns to a 12-2 record and a Big 12 Championship last year, while Travis Hunter is a standout two-way player, being the only FBS player in at least the last 20 seasons to record 100 yards receiving and an interception in the same game.

“EA SPORTS games are legendary and to see myself on the cover of College Football 25 is truly surreal,” said Edwards. “It’s a huge honor to join past Michigan greats as a cover athlete on an EA SPORTS college football game and keep the tradition going.”

“To represent the burnt orange on the real and virtual gridirons is such an honor. EA SPORTS games were the first place I lived out my childhood dream of playing for the Longhorns, so it’s a full-circle moment to now be on the cover of College Football 25,” said Ewers. 

“I couldn’t be more pumped to be part of College Football 25 and represent my Buffaloes on the cover of a game with so much excitement behind it,” said Hunter. “I can’t wait to play and see myself, my teammates and my school in the game.”

Standard and Deluxe editions of College Football 25 are available for pre-order now. Fans seeking the ultimate football experience can opt for the EA SPORTS™ MVP Bundle**, which includes deluxe editions of both EA SPORTS College Football 25 and Madden NFL 25, with 3-day early access for both titles and a variety of other benefits.

Pre-orders for this highly anticipated game are now open, promising fans a comprehensive and immersive college football experience.

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College Players Will Be Able To Opt In For 2024 EA Sports College Football Game

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EA Games once ruled the world of college sports video games. NCAA Basketball and NCAA Football were both beloved franchises that still boast active player bases today. However, NCAA Basketball was discontinued in 2009 due to a lawsuit by former college star Ed O’Bannon. Meanwhile, similar concerns brought an end to NCAA Football in 2013. The games have lived on through passionate fanbases and myriad content on sites such as YouTube and Twitch. Interest in NCAA Basketball spiked during the pandemic thanks to the work of SB Nation journalist Ricky O’Donnell. O’Donnell produced a series of season-by-season breakdowns of his journey trying to break the all-time record for NCAA titles using the worst team in the game, Western Illinois.

However, in 2021, EA announced that NCAA Football would be making a return with EA Sports College Football. Originally slated to release in 2023, the game was delayed to 2024. the return of the game was brought about by the impending implementation of NIL legislation that allowed college athletes to receive money from sponsorship deals and similar sources. Now, news that has broken about a vital part of the game development.

Real Players In “EA Sports College Football”

INGLEWOOD, CA – JANUARY 09: A player holds up a sign after Georgia Bulldogs wins their game versus the TCU Horned Frogs in the College Football Playoff National Championship game on January 9, 2023, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

While mods have long existed to import real rosters into the NCAA Football games, the restrictions on using player likenesses meant that the games were also filled with fictional players. That may no longer be the case given an interview the developers granted to ESPN. EA is collaborating with NIL agency OneTeam Partners to facilitate the addition of real players and their likenesses to the upcoming game.

Payment and revenue structuring for players who want to appear in the game is still being finalized. However, but OneTeam told ESPN that payment would be “as inclusive and equitable as possible.” Furthermore, the company outlined on its website that “revenue will be divided equally among the athletes included in each licensing program” if individual sales couldn’t be agreed on. Players who do not opt-in will be replaced by a generic fictional player. At the time of writing, Tulane and Northwestern have both publicly opted in. Notre Dame has also been “in contact” about NIL implementation, but has not formally opted in or out.

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The ‘Madden NFL 23’ Soundtrack Will Feature New Songs From Killer Mike, Cordae, And Others

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The latest installment of EA Sports’ mega-popular football video game franchise, Madden NFL 23, is just a couple days away from its August 19 release. The game has also turned into a music event in recent years, as the soundtrack has become a venue for premiering new music. Indeed, that’s the case again this year, as EA has announced this year’s soundtrack features a good handful of songs making their debut in the game.

The 39-song tracklist features 14 previously unreleased songs, including “Run It Up” by Bas, “Extra Credit” by Big K.R.I.T., “The Best (TUA Remix)” by Erica Banks, and “Get Some Money’ by Killer Mike. A couple of the new songs — Money Man, Babyface Ray, and Key Glock’s “No Limit” featuring Bleu, and Cordae and Hit-Boy’s “Checkmate” — will only be made available after the game’s launch.

On top of the soundtrack, Hit-Boy also created “33 exclusive beats for the game’s cinematics.” Beyond the new material, the Madden 23 soundtrack will also include familiar favorites from Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg, Nas, Tyler The Creator, and plenty of others.

Check out the full list of songs on the Madden 23 soundtrack below.

Aha Gazelle — “Tear It Down”
Bas — “Run It Up” *
Benny The Butcher — “Remember Me”
Big K.R.I.T. — “Extra Credit” *
Blackway, Aeph, Koko — “Impossible”
Boslen — “Levels”
Cam Wallace — “Energy!”
Charmaine — “Logic (Lucky Charm Freestyle)”
Coast Contra — “505”
Cordae — “Sinister” Feat. Lil Wayne
Cypress Hill — “Hit Em’”
Doechii — “Crazy”
Dreamville with Bas — “Lifestyle” Feat. A$AP Ferg
Earthgang — “Ghetto “Gods
Erica Banks — “The Best (TUA Remix)” *
Gizzle — “One Shot” Feat. BRE-Z *
IMRSQD — “Run It Up”
Joey Badass — “The Rev3nge”
Kendrick Lamar — “N95”
Killer Mike — “Get Some Money” *
King Green — “Cold” *
Kwesi Arthur — “Winning” Feat. Vic Mensa
Lord Afrixana — “Touchdown” *
Malachiii — “Hold Me”
Malachiii — “How To Be A Star” *
Marqus Clae — “Are You Ready” *
Nas — “Meet Joe Black”
Nigo — “Come On, Let’s Go” Feat. Tyler The Creator
OnCue — “Any Given Sunday”
Pap Chanel — “No Biggie” *
Pusha T — “Scrape It Off” Feat. Lil Uzi Vert and Don Toliver
Risqkae — “The Intro” Feat. Rti$ *
Robert Glasper — “Black Superhero” Feat. Killer Mike, BJ The Chicago Kid, and Big K.R.I.T.
Simon Said. and Jazzfeezy — “You Gotta Choose” Feat. Steve Samson *
Snoop Dogg — “Conflicted” Feat. Nas
Symba — “Go Get It” *
Symba — “Put Me In The Game” *
Trev Rich and Wallis Lane — “Whole Team” *
Ty Dolla Sign — “Champions” Feat. Wiz Khalifa
Money Man, Babyface Ray, and Key Glock — “No Limit” Feat. Bleu *^
Cordae and Hit-Boy — “Checkmate” *^

* exclusives and debuts
^ additional tracks with the start of the NFL season

Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.