Madden NFL 12 Launches Onto Store Shelves Today

EA announced today that Madden NFL 12 is now available at retail stores throughout North America and will release in select countries worldwide on September 2. Madden NFL 12 is available on the Xbox 360® video game system from Microsoft, PlayStation®2 and PlayStation 3, Wii™, and PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) handheld entertainment system.

Madden NFL 12 continues the rich tradition of the franchise by bringing fans closer to the NFL than ever before by transforming on-field action and core gameplay modes, and driving innovation in six key areas: Playbooks and Gameplay; Presentation; Franchise and Superstar modes; Dynamic Player Performance; Madden Ultimate Team; and Online Communities. 

Whether battling your rivals on the couch or online, leading your favorite team to the Super Bowl in Franchise mode, or building the ultimate dream team in Madden Ultimate Team, Madden NFL 12 is True to the NFL,True to the Franchise and True to the Game.

“Madden NFL 12 sets a new benchmark in the franchise by delivering an incredibly realistic NFL experience. The level of detail in the game is unrivaled - it’s more authentic, more visceral,” said Cam Weber, GM of Football, EA SPORTS. “From the all-new collision system that allows you to feel every bone crunching hit to the revolutionary Dynamic Player Performance system that replicates how players’ skills and confidence rise and fall based on their on-field performance, Madden NFL 12 lives and breathes all the glory and heartache of the NFL. No two games will ever be the same.”

Since its debut in 1989, Madden NFL has over sold-in over 90 million copies to date.