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.
Kai Cenat has become one of the Kings of Twitch over the past couple of years. Overall, Cenat is one of the most subbed to streamers on the platform. Although he has been surpassed by the likes of Jynxzi, he still has a massive audience. Moreover, he has been known to collaborate with some truly massive artists. He has had the likes of Offset and Nicki Minaj on his stream before, which tells you just how massive he is. On Monday night, he ended up getting 21 Savage on his stream, much to the delight of fans.
During the stream, the two got to play some video games. From NBA 2K24 to Madden 24, these two were engaged in some friendly competition. However, that friendly competition became not so friendly after a while. The two decided to bet $300K on a game of Madden. Madden is a game known for having lots of glitches and is oftentimes unpredictable. Nevertheless, Cenat was confident he could come away with the win. Unfortunately for him, that was not the case as 21 took the W. Subsequently, Cenat went off the rails, much to 21’s delight.
The streamer immediately began smashing his computer and breaking things on the table. At one point, his face cam even became disconnected, but the audio was still going. 21 Savage was laughing the entire time, and it made for a pretty hilarious clip. Although for Cenat, it was an expensive one. Now, he is in debt to 21, and he may even have to fix some of the things included in his setup. It is not ideal, however, it is definitely content.
If Cenat truly wanted to win, perhaps the Vikings were a bad pick. Either way, congratulations to 21 on the big win. Let us know what you think of Cenat’s reaction to losing, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will always be sure to keep you informed.
LeBron James is someone who loves to play video games. Despite being in his 21st season in the NBA, James does not shy away from unleashing his inner child. Overall, he is someone who has displayed a lot of personality while being in the league. Moreover, sometimes he will even tweet about his video game-playing exploits. Perhaps the best example of his love of gaming is when he got to play Madden at SoFi Stadium for his birthday. He even had a Madden tournament in the bubble with his Lakers teammates.
Recently, LeBron was called out by artist Doe Boy, who seemingly had some smoke for James in Madden. Clearly, Doe Boy underestimated who he was talking to. In the middle of his match with LeBron, he posted a video of a touchdown that Bron was able to score. Overall, it was one that birthed a whole bunch of confusion, and even more frustration. In the end, it was LeBron who ended up winning the game. Once again, the King came out on top, albeit in another sport.
In the tweet above, LeBron joked about how things were not going so well for Doe Boy. Overall, it was pretty humorous and a good example of how competitive the NBA legend is. Moreover, to make matters even funnier, it was revealed that LeBron would be missing some action this week with an injury. This led to fans clowning on LeBron for his attempts at rehabbing himself. Either way, the man is having fun, and sometimes, it is important to just let loose and do your own thing.
Let us know what you think of James’ Madden game against Doe Boy, in the comments section below. Do you think you could beat LeBron? If so, which team would you use and why? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the sports world. We will always keep you informed on your favorite athletes and the biggest storylines surrounding them.
LeBron has suggested that he wants to start livestreaming his Madden games when he plays against other people. “Thinking of live streaming my @EAMaddenNFL games when I play. . Who should I stream with? Meaning which platform brand ,” LeBron tweeted. Of course, the Lakers star was bombarded with suggestions ranging from Twitch to Rumble to Kick to OnlyFans. Overall, people were very excited to see it happen.
LeBron would become just the latest athlete to start streaming. Packers running back AJ Dillon has gone viral in recent months for late-night Twitch streams of Farming Simulator. Dillon’s activities were particularly notable because he would often be seen streaming late into the night on days before the Packers had games. Would you like to see LeBron stream Madden? Who would you like to see him play against? Let us know in the comments.
Kendrick Perkins has declared that the perfect Christmas gift for LeBron James from the Lakers would be trading for Zach LaVine. “They need that third superstar. They need someone who can play at the perimeter, someone who can score 20 consistently.” In short, Perkins wanted the Lakers to trade for someone who could help take the pressure off LeBron, who turns 39 at the end of the week. LaVine is currently out with a foot injury that sidelined him in early December. However, he is expected back in early January. Before he went down, he was averaging 21 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 3.4 assists a game. That would make LaVine the third-highest scorer on the Lakers and the team’s 20-point scorer after LeBron and Anthony Davis. Whether they make this move remains to be seen.
Meanwhile, LeBron James was also tweeting about his younger son, Bryce. After Bleacher Report posted highlights of Bryce in a big win for Sierra Canyon game, LeBron reposted it. “Yessir!! He just working and striving for greatness! ,” LeBron added as a caption.
Bill Belichick famously does not appear in the Madden franchise. This is because EA’s licensing agreement for the likeness of coaches is with the National Football League Coaches Association. Belichick is not a member of the NFLCA and has not independently given his permission to EA to use his likeness. However, someone needs to coach the Patriots, especially if you the player aren’t going to. This has led the developer to create an annual stand-in for the veteran head coach. Previous versions have included Chad Masters, Griffin Murphy, and Josh Moore. Oftentimes, the in-game portrait of fake Belichick was modeled on EA VP Roy Harvey.
However, Madden 24, which will hit general release on August 18, features a new fake Belichick. Peter Gaffney is a balding man with a rough beard and glasses. He looks like the obsessive toy collector who lowkey kidnaps Woody in Toy Story 2. Meanwhile, SB Nation‘s list of 42 things that Gaffney looks like includes “He looks like he has a Twitter, but doesn’t have his name on it, and he comments under women’s sports posts with “not a real sport” and “Pete Gaffney owns a two-handed longsword and has been arrested for using it at his nephew’s 6th birthday party. The children were terrified.”
What’s truly amazing about Fake Belichick is that EA has seemingly resolved to never make him look even vaguely like the real Bill Belichick. There is no Bill Belichick in the Madden universe, only Peter Gaffney. And of course, social media was absolutely here to welcome Peter Gaffney to the much-vaunted position of NFL head coach.
Of course, perhaps Gaffney is the spark the Patriots need this year. New England was 20th in passing yards, and 16th in total touchdowns last season. The Patriots have attempted to remedy this offensive malaise with the signings of JuJu Smith-Schuster and Mike Gesicki. While they didn’t address offensive skill positions until the sixth round of the draft, it will be intriguing to see what Gaffney can do with this new look team as Mac Jones likely fights to keep his starting spot.
Another year of Bill Belichick refusing to be in Madden so EA Sports got in the lab, combined Bill, Patricia, and McDaniels to create this headshot of Pete Gaffney
Niche biopics are all the rage right now. For foodies, Hulu is releasing Flamin’ Hot, a film about the, alleged, origins of the Flamin’ Hot Cheeto. Meanwhile, the sneakerheads were treated to Air, starring Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, which chronicled the origins of the Air Jordan brand. Elsewhere, Taran Egerton headed up Tetris, which chronicled the wild journey that brought the smash-hit video game to the United States.
The football world lost an icon in December 2021 when Hall of Famer John Madden passed away. Not only was Madden a Super Bowl-winning coach, but he also helped spawn the equally iconic Madden video game franchise. That franchise will now be the focus of its own biopic.
Will Ferrell Tapped To Play Madden
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – APRIL 26: Will Ferrell holds canine cast member Sophie as he speaks onstage to promote the upcoming film “Strays” during the Universal Pictures and Focus Features presentation during CinemaCon, the official convention of the National Association of Theatre Owners, at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on April 26, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
According to Deadline, a film about the origins of the Madden video game franchise is in the works. The film reportedly “picks up with the legendarily fiery coach after his exit from the NFL, as he teams with Electronic Arts to become the unlikely co-creator of a pioneering video game franchise.” Furthermore, Will Ferrell will star as Madden. It’s a throwback to a time when Ferrell made a string of sports comedies like Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby, Blades of Glory, and Semi-Pro. However, the film is not expected to be an outright comedy.
Helming the project is director David O. Russell. Known for hits like Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, and Silver Linings Playbook, Russell’s star has faded in recent years. Amsterdam has gone down as one of the biggest flops of 2022. Furthermore, and more pressingly, Russell has had multiple accusations of abuse and misconduct leveled at him. The film is set to be written by Cambron Clark, a freelance writer for The Onion and Weekend Update.Madden will be making his featuring debut.
Fire up FIFA and there’s a decent chance you’ll hear one of your favorite songs (or something you’ve never heard before but admittedly slaps). Music from some of today’s biggest artists plays a significant role in sports video games, increasingly so as the music and game industries continue to evolve. The relationship between sports games and music is so strong, in fact, that musicians are actually using them to debut new music now: 2 Chainz previewed a new album in NBA 2K21 and Madden NFL 23 featured new songs from artists like Killer Mike and Cordae.
That’s where we’re at these days, but how did we get here, and where do we go from here? Let’s start exploring those questions by rewinding a bit.
Recently, I was reminiscing about the main menu music from 1995’s Frank Thomas Big Hurt Baseball on the Super Nintendo, specifically about how hard it goes. Show me somebody who’s heard a better video game soundtrack synth solo from the mid-’90s and I’ll show you a liar. At that point, sports games were soundtracked by bespoke music created specifically for the game by in-house composers, not commercially available songs you could hear on the radio or buy at your local record shop.
Nearly a decade after Big Hurt, EA Sports pivoted from its long-running Triple Play MLB games and launched the short-lived MVP Baseball series with the 2003 installment. I grew up playing MVP Baseball 2004 and 2005 on the original Xbox, and what I remember about those games more than anything (aside from maybe the Jacob Paterson cheat) is the soundtracks.
Instead of newly composed music, these games (and many of their contemporaries) compiled soundtracks from songs of the day. Both games had carefully curated and relatively limited tracklists (2004 had 13 songs, 2005 had just nine), which meant I got intimately familiar with those songs. As I browsed in-game menus, tracks like Steriogram’s “Walkie Talkie Man,” Chronic Future’s “Time And Time Again,” The Donots’ “We Got The Noise,” and Hot Hot Heat’s “You Owe Me An IOU” became ingrained in the deepest wrinkles of my still-forming brain. The games and their soundtracks made each other better; those songs make me think about the games, the games make me think about those songs.
Yay, good for me and my childhood fun, but what does this mean in terms of a musician’s relationship with sports games today? Well, for a musician now, playing a role in a sports game is not only possible, but actually a desirable goal, and an attainable one at that.
Here’s an example: a 25-year-old (to choose an easy-to-work-with young-adult age) playing MVP Baseball 2005 didn’t necessarily grow up with sports games. In 1990, that fictitious person was 10 years old and home video game consoles were a relatively emerging market in terms of widespread adoption. There’s no guarantee they and a majority of their peers had strong childhood memories of playing games like Jordan Vs. Bird: One On One for the original Nintendo Entertainment System. Furthermore, games like that had original, relatively minimal, composed music, not songs pulled from the contemporary music industry.
Over time, video games became more widespread, sports titles became more robust, and the music in those games played a larger and larger role. Today, a 25-year-old here in 2023 was 10 in 2008, when games featured memorable compilation soundtracks. So, for a modern 25-year-old, there’s a far stronger chance sports video games and their soundtracks — comprised of regular, non-video-game music — were at the center of core childhood nostalgia. A young-adult 2005 musician didn’t grow up with the idea that their songs could be in sports video games, but a young-adult artist today did.
There’s also some level of two-way professional envy between athletes and musicians. As Lil Wayne succinctly summarized it in 2014, “Athletes wanna be rappers, rappers wanna be athletes.” While most musicians will never be able to fulfill their dreams of becoming a professional athlete (props to J. Cole, though), there’s still a way for them to be involved: through sports video games and their soundtracks. While video games once had a reputation of being “nerdy” fare, they’re now a fully mainstream and accepted pastime. Sports video games are cool, so for a musician, having their song in the latest Madden is something to brag about. Having their song debut in the latest Madden, to have a part of their career narrative significantly intertwined with a gaming franchise they’ve perhaps loved for decades, is extra special.
(There are other reasons, of course, why an artist might want their music in a sports game. NBA 2K22, for example, sold over 10 million copies, making it a sizable platform for a musician to promote their work.)
So that’s my take on how we got to where we are now, but what’s next? Trying to predict the future of games and music is like trying to predict what Kyrie Irving and Ben Simmons will be up to next week (I’d probably be wrong), but let’s take a crack at it.
One theory is that we’ll see an artist make an original sports game soundtrack. In a way, it’s not completely unprecedented: Japanese Breakfast created the soundtrack of 2021’s Sable. Stewart Copeland of The Police composed the excellent music for the beloved original Spyro The Dragon trilogy on Playstation 1. There are other examples, but to my knowledge, we haven’t seen anything like that in a sports game yet. Perhaps the closest thing is Jay-Z curating the soundtrack and serving as executive producer on NBA 2K13. So maybe that’s something we’ll see next: A major artist going all-in on a big sports game, creating an original soundtrack that both serves the game and stands on its own as an appealing collection of music. Nine Inch Nails’ Trent Reznor has pivoted to pumping out successful movie scores, so why not video games next?
Beyond that, who knows. Maybe we get something between that idea and the current reality: a game soundtrack composed of all-new music from various artists? Perhaps something else I can’t yet envision? Whatever the future of the relationship between sports games and music looks like, it wouldn’t be surprising to see it become more involved and bright than it already is. Good luck topping the Frank Thomas Big Hurt Baseball menu music, though.
LeBron James is currently in his 20th season in the NBA, and he is still putting up insane numbers. For instance, he ended up scoring a grand total of 46 points last night against the Clippers. Overall, these kinds of numbers are simply unheard of for a 38-year-old.
That being said, LeBron is likely going to retire within the next half-decade. Playing until 40 will most likely be in the cards, especially since he wants to play with Bronny. However, he is probably looking forward to spending more time at home with his family.
LeBron James and Savannah James attends Netflix’s “Hustle” World Premiere at Regency Village Theatre on June 01, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
LeBron & Savannah
LeBron and his wife Savannah have been together since high school, and they are always having a good time together. Sometimes, however, LeBron likes to sit back and relax while playing a game of Madden. Even all of these years later, James will lock in and game as if he were a teenager.
Recently, Savannah decided to secretly record one of these gaming sessions. In the video clip below, you can see LeBron staring at the screen with intensity in his eyes. Moreover, it appears as though he is playing against the computer, which makes it that much funnier. Either way, James is still a kid at heart.
LeBron has frequently shown his devotion to Madden. He created a tournament with his teammates on the Lakers back in 2020 during the bubble. Furthermore, for his birthday, he got to play Madden at SoFi Stadium. Needless to say, James has a huge passion for football and we’re almost certain he wishes he had played at least a season in the NFL.
Let us know which team is your Madden go-to, in the comments section down below. Additionally, keep it locked to HNHH for more news from the sports world.
If you are a sports fan who enjoys video games, you know that the Madden series is incredibly popular. Every single year, EA Sports reveals a brand new edition of the game with updated rosters. Overall, fans have grown tired of the yearly sports games, mostly because it feels like the quality actually worsens.
Regardless, these games still sell a ton of copies, and EA Sports is happy to continue making them. However, Madden has been in the spotlight for all of the wrong reasons as of late. For instance, fans are bringing up the CPR celebration in light of what happened to Damar Hamlin.
As many of you already know, Damar Hamlin suffered a medical emergency last week. After collapsing on the field, Hamlin required CPR to be resuscitated. Subsequently, he was saved and spent a week in the hospital before being released. With all of this in mind, it is easy to see why fans want the animation removed.
Madden Takes Action
According to a new report from the likes of TMZ, EA Sports is pledging to get rid of the celebration. The developer has noted that they understand the concerns. Furthermore, fans can expect the celebration to be gone following the next update which takes place later this week.
Damar Hamlin #3 of the Buffalo Bills defends against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on October 16, 2022 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
Overall, Hamlin has received a ton of support in the wake of his on-field medical scare. The entire league paid homage to him over the weekend, and there is a newfound motivation within the Buffalo Bills organization. They are looking to win a title, and they have a great opportunity to do so.
Let us know what you think of EA Sports’ latest move, in the comments down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the sports world.
If you are a fan of LeBron James, you know that he is a huge fan of playing video games. One of his favorite video games on the market is none other than “Madden.” Although many personally hate Madden these days, James is still an avid player of the series.
Throughout his career, LeBron hosted various team-oriented Madden tournaments. His most famous version of the tournament came in the NBA bubble in Orlando, Florida. Overall, it was a fun time for everyone, and it helped the team develop more chemistry.
LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers dunks during a 122-118 loss to the Boston Celtics at Crypto.com Arena on December 13, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
LeBron Gets New Birthday Gift
Recently, LeBron revealed that he got an early birthday gift that has everything to do with his favorite video game series. The gift came courtesy of his friend DJ Bamboozle, and he even posted about it on his Instagram story. As you will see, it was a very unique gift, indeed.
Basically, LeBron and DJ Bamboozle got to play Madden together in an empty SoFi Stadium. Additionally, their game was telecasted onto the big screen that hangs above the stadium. This made it infinitely cooler, and you can tell that LeBron was very impressed.
LeBron’s birthday is actually on December 30th. However, this was clearly the best time for the two to link up. Overall, it looked like a very fun evening and a great way for LeBron to kick off his upcoming 38th birthday celebration. Over the coming weeks, he will be very busy with his NBA duties, and this was a cool way to kick back, relax, and have some fun.
Despite his age, James is still playing at an extraordinarily high level. He has shown himself to be one of the best players to ever step on the court, and that is not going to change. If he keeps playing how he has been, there is no doubt he will beat the scoring record soon.
Let us know what you think of this latest gift, in the comments down below.
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