Madden NFL 27: Running a Successful (Coaching/GM Simulation) Franchise, Part 1

Madden NFL 99 revolutionized video games based on the National Football League (NFL) when they debuted “Franchise Mode” in 1998. Franchise Mode allowed players to take over their favorite franchise and control every aspect of building an NFL powerhouse including contract extensions, drafting rookies, and signing high profile free agents in the pursuit of the […]

Happy Times are Here Again!

When I was in high school I borrowed the NES version of Tecmo Bowl from friend, and for the next eight or nine months it was the only game I played. I was completely absorbed. I took every team in the game to the Tecmo Bowl, their version of the Super Bowl, and enjoyed every, […]

Madden NFL 21 – Franchise Mode Tips: Part I

When it comes to Franchise Mode in the Madden NFL series of games, there are as many ways to play as there are Madden Fans. Everyone has their own “perfect” way of playing and developing their favorite team, and I’m no exception. My favorite way to play is Owner Mode. Owner Mode allows me to […]