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| image = Madden19cover.jpeg
| image = Madden19cover.jpeg
| caption = Standard Edition cover art featuring [[Antonio Brown]]
| caption = Standard Edition cover art featuring [[Antonio Brown]]
| director = Michael Young<ref>{{cite web |title=Madden NFL 19 (PlayStation 4) |url=https://www.mobygames.com/game/112075/madden-nfl-19/credits/ |website=MobyGames |access-date=28 February 2023 |archive-date=1 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230301064857/https://www.mobygames.com/game/112075/madden-nfl-19/credits/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
| director = [[Mike Young (game designer)|Mike Young]]
| producer = Ben Haumiller<ref>{{cite web |last1=Khan |first1=Asif |title=Madden NFL 19 Producer Ben Haumiller Talks PC, Switch, MUT, Franchise, & Browns' Overall Rating |url=http://www.shacknews.com/article/106328/madden-nfl-19-producer-ben-haumiller-talks-pc-switch-mut-franchise--browns-overall-rating |website=ShackNews |access-date=24 July 2018}}</ref>
| producer = Ben Haumiller<ref>{{cite web |last1=Khan |first1=Asif |title=Madden NFL 19 Producer Ben Haumiller Talks PC, Switch, MUT, Franchise, & Browns' Overall Rating |url=http://www.shacknews.com/article/106328/madden-nfl-19-producer-ben-haumiller-talks-pc-switch-mut-franchise--browns-overall-rating |website=ShackNews |date=24 July 2018 |access-date=24 July 2018 |archive-date=24 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180724193852/http://www.shacknews.com/article/106328/madden-nfl-19-producer-ben-haumiller-talks-pc-switch-mut-franchise--browns-overall-rating |url-status=live }}</ref>
| composer = [[John Debney]]
| composer = [[John Debney]]
| developer = [[EA Tiburon]]
| developer = [[EA Tiburon]]
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== Development ==
== Development ==
In May 2018, [[Pro Football Hall of Fame]] member [[Terrell Owens]] was announced to be on the cover of the "Hall of Fame" edition of the game. Owens is featured in a [[Dallas Cowboys]] uniform, a move which was questioned by some as Owens played eight seasons with the [[San Francisco 49ers]], compared to just three with the Cowboys.<ref name=cover>{{cite web|title=LOOK: Terrell Owens on Madden cover in Cowboys uni, first look at 49ers' Richard Sherman|url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/look-terrell-owens-on-madden-cover-in-cowboys-uni-first-look-at-49ers-richard-sherman/|website=[[CBS Sports]]|author=Will Brinson|date=May 25, 2018|access-date=June 1, 2018}}</ref><ref name=Forbes>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianmazique/2018/05/08/madden-19-tracker-release-date-details-cover-athlete-new-features/|title='Madden 19' Tracker: Release Date, Trailer, Cover Athlete, Ultimate Team, Story, Franchise Features|work=[[Forbes]]|author=Brian Mazique|date=May 8, 2018|access-date=June 1, 2018}}</ref> The game's standard edition cover features former [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] wide receiver [[Antonio Brown]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Fowler |first1=Jeremy |title=Steelers receiver Antonio Brown featured on Madden cover |url=http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/24129734/steelers-wr-antonio-brown-madden-19-cover |website=ESPN |date=18 July 2018 |access-date=18 July 2018}}</ref>
In May 2018, [[Pro Football Hall of Fame]] member [[Terrell Owens]] was announced to be on the cover of the "Hall of Fame" edition of the game. Owens is featured in a [[Dallas Cowboys]] uniform, a move which was questioned by some as Owens played eight seasons with the [[San Francisco 49ers]], compared to just three with the Cowboys.<ref name=cover>{{cite web|title=LOOK: Terrell Owens on Madden cover in Cowboys uni, first look at 49ers' Richard Sherman|url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/look-terrell-owens-on-madden-cover-in-cowboys-uni-first-look-at-49ers-richard-sherman/|website=[[CBS Sports]]|author=Will Brinson|date=May 25, 2018|access-date=June 1, 2018|archive-date=May 28, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180528134545/https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/look-terrell-owens-on-madden-cover-in-cowboys-uni-first-look-at-49ers-richard-sherman/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=Forbes>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianmazique/2018/05/08/madden-19-tracker-release-date-details-cover-athlete-new-features/?sh=425f524a47f7|title='Madden 19' Tracker: Release Date, Trailer, Cover Athlete, Ultimate Team, Story, Franchise Features|work=[[Forbes]]|author=Brian Mazique|date=May 8, 2018|access-date=June 1, 2018|archive-date=November 2, 2023|archive-url=https://archive.today/20231102130036/https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianmazique/2018/05/08/madden-19-tracker-release-date-details-cover-athlete-new-features/?sh=425f524a47f7|url-status=live}}</ref> The game's standard edition cover features former [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] wide receiver [[Antonio Brown]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Fowler |first1=Jeremy |title=Steelers receiver Antonio Brown featured on Madden cover |url=http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/24129734/steelers-wr-antonio-brown-madden-19-cover |website=ESPN |date=18 July 2018 |access-date=18 July 2018 |archive-date=21 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180721124121/http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/24129734/steelers-wr-antonio-brown-madden-19-cover |url-status=live }}</ref>


The soundtrack for the game features over 30 tracks from artists such as [[Migos]], [[Pusha T]], [[Post Malone]], [[T.I.]], [[Fat Joe]], [[Anderson .Paak]], [[Young Thug]], [[Cardi B]], [[Lil Skies]], and [[Nicki Minaj]], among an original score by [[John Debney]]. EA added several more tracks to the game over the course of the [[2018 NFL season]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Lock In with the Madden NFL 19 Soundtrack|url=https://www.easports.com/madden-nfl/news/2018/lock-in-with-the-madden-nfl-19-soundtrack|publisher=[[EA Sports]]|date=July 25, 2018|access-date=July 25, 2018}}</ref>
The soundtrack for the game features over 30 tracks from artists such as [[Migos]], [[Pusha T]], [[Post Malone]], [[T.I.]], [[N.O.R.E.]], [[Schoolboy Q]], [[Fat Joe]], [[Anderson .Paak]], [[Young Thug]], [[Cardi B]], [[Lil Skies]], and [[Nicki Minaj]], among an original score by [[John Debney]]. EA added several more tracks to the game over the course of the [[2018 NFL season]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Lock In with the Madden NFL 19 Soundtrack|url=https://www.easports.com/madden-nfl/news/2018/lock-in-with-the-madden-nfl-19-soundtrack|publisher=[[EA Sports]]|date=July 25, 2018|access-date=July 25, 2018|archive-date=July 26, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180726005331/https://www.easports.com/madden-nfl/news/2018/lock-in-with-the-madden-nfl-19-soundtrack|url-status=live}}</ref>


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
[[File:Madden19gameplay.jpeg|thumb|right|220px|Players are able to take part in interactive touchdown celebrations]]
[[File:Madden19gameplay.jpeg|thumb|right|220px|Players are able to take part in interactive touchdown celebrations]]
''Madden NFL 19'' featured "real player motions," allowing players to push blockers to gain more yards while running and make realistic cuts up-field after the catch, as well as take part in interactive [[touchdown celebration]]s for the first time since ''[[Madden NFL 09]]'' including team celebrations, which were made legal by the NFL for the 2017 season.<ref name=cover/> There were also changes to the Ultimate Team mode, introducing three vs three online matchups as well as a "Solo Battles" game mode, a leaderboard-driven reward system that measures players' performances in daily single-player challenges.<ref>{{cite web|title='Madden 19' Officially Announced, Gets Xbox One/PlayStation 4 Launch Date|url=https://variety.com/2018/gaming/news/madden-19-august-10-launch-1202822448/|author=Stefanie Fogel|website=Variety|date=May 25, 2018|access-date=June 1, 2018}}</ref> The game also featured a sequel to ''Longshot'', ''[[Madden NFL 18]]''{{'}}s [[single-player]] story-driven mode, with more focus on football gameplay and NFL-related events.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Good |first1=Owen |title=Madden NFL's Longshot comes back with a more intense sequel |url=https://www.polygon.com/e3/2018/6/9/17444644/madden-nfl-19-longshot-chapter-two-preview-ea-sports |website=Polygon |date=9 June 2018 |access-date=June 9, 2018}}</ref>
''Madden NFL 19'' featured "real player motions," allowing players to push blockers to gain more yards while running and make realistic cuts up-field after the catch, as well as take part in interactive [[touchdown celebration]]s for the first time since ''[[Madden NFL 09]]'' including team celebrations, which were made legal by the NFL for the 2017 season.<ref name=cover/> There were also changes to the Ultimate Team mode, introducing three vs three online matchups as well as a "Solo Battles" game mode, a leaderboard-driven reward system that measures players' performances in daily single-player challenges.<ref>{{cite web|title='Madden 19' Officially Announced, Gets Xbox One/PlayStation 4 Launch Date|url=https://variety.com/2018/gaming/news/madden-19-august-10-launch-1202822448/|author=Stefanie Fogel|website=Variety|date=May 25, 2018|access-date=June 1, 2018|archive-date=May 28, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180528083658/http://variety.com/2018/gaming/news/madden-19-august-10-launch-1202822448/|url-status=live}}</ref> The game also featured a sequel to ''Longshot'', ''[[Madden NFL 18]]''{{'}}s [[single-player]] story-driven mode, with more focus on football gameplay and NFL-related events.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Good |first1=Owen |title=Madden NFL's Longshot comes back with a more intense sequel |url=https://www.polygon.com/e3/2018/6/9/17444644/madden-nfl-19-longshot-chapter-two-preview-ea-sports |website=Polygon |date=9 June 2018 |access-date=June 9, 2018 |archive-date=10 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180610185422/https://www.polygon.com/e3/2018/6/9/17444644/madden-nfl-19-longshot-chapter-two-preview-ea-sports |url-status=live }}</ref>


===''Longshot: Homecoming''===
===''Longshot: Homecoming''===
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==Release==
==Release==
The game was released for [[PlayStation 4]], [[Xbox One]], and [[Windows]] on August 10, 2018, with the Windows release being the first for the series since ''[[Madden NFL 08]]'' in 2007.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Good |first1=Owen |title=Madden NFL 19 returns to PC this August |url= https://www.polygon.com/e3/2018/6/9/17441146/madden-nfl-19-pc-launch-date |website=Polygon |date=9 June 2018 |access-date=June 9, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Good |first1=Owen |title=Madden's latest trailer promises greater realism for video game football |url=https://www.polygon.com/e3/2018/6/9/17444780/madden-nfl-19-e3-2018-trailer |website=Polygon |date=9 June 2018 |access-date=June 9, 2018}}</ref> A "Hall of Fame Edition" was released three days early for subscribers of the [[EA Access]] program.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Orry |first1=Tom |title=Madden 19 Release Date, PC Specs, Cover Star, New Depth Chart Positions, Franchise Mode, Early Access - Everything we Know |url=https://www.usgamer.net/articles/09-06-2018-madden-19-release-date-ps4-xbox-one-cover-star-franchise-mode-early-access-everything-we-know |website=US Gamer |access-date=18 June 2018 |archive-date=18 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180618075852/https://www.usgamer.net/articles/09-06-2018-madden-19-release-date-ps4-xbox-one-cover-star-franchise-mode-early-access-everything-we-know |url-status=dead }}</ref>
The game was released for [[PlayStation 4]], [[Xbox One]], and [[Windows]] on August 10, 2018, with the Windows release being the first for the series since ''[[Madden NFL 08]]'' in 2007.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Good |first1=Owen |title=Madden NFL 19 returns to PC this August |url=https://www.polygon.com/e3/2018/6/9/17441146/madden-nfl-19-pc-launch-date |website=Polygon |date=9 June 2018 |access-date=June 9, 2018 |archive-date=10 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180610185416/https://www.polygon.com/e3/2018/6/9/17441146/madden-nfl-19-pc-launch-date |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Good |first1=Owen |title=Madden's latest trailer promises greater realism for video game football |url=https://www.polygon.com/e3/2018/6/9/17444780/madden-nfl-19-e3-2018-trailer |website=Polygon |date=9 June 2018 |access-date=June 9, 2018 |archive-date=12 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612142821/https://www.polygon.com/e3/2018/6/9/17444780/madden-nfl-19-e3-2018-trailer |url-status=live }}</ref> A "Hall of Fame Edition" was released three days early for subscribers of the [[EA Access]] program.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Orry |first1=Tom |title=Madden 19 Release Date, PC Specs, Cover Star, New Depth Chart Positions, Franchise Mode, Early Access - Everything we Know |url=https://www.usgamer.net/articles/09-06-2018-madden-19-release-date-ps4-xbox-one-cover-star-franchise-mode-early-access-everything-we-know |website=US Gamer |access-date=18 June 2018 |archive-date=18 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180618075852/https://www.usgamer.net/articles/09-06-2018-madden-19-release-date-ps4-xbox-one-cover-star-franchise-mode-early-access-everything-we-know |url-status=dead }}</ref>


==Reception==
==Reception==
{{Video game reviews
{{Video game reviews
| MC = (XONE) 81/100<ref name="MetaXbox">{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-one/madden-nfl-19 |title=Madden 19 for Xbox One Reviews |website=Metacritic |access-date=September 15, 2018}}</ref><br>(PS4) 80/100<ref name="MetaPS4">{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-4/madden-nfl-19 |title=Madden 19 for PlayStation 4 Reviews |website=Metacritic |access-date=August 20, 2018}}</ref><br>(PC) 80/100<ref name="MetaPC">{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/madden-nfl-19 |title=Madden 19 for PC Reviews |website=Metacritic |access-date=September 15, 2018}}</ref>
| MC = (XONE) 81/100<ref name="MetaXbox">{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/madden-nfl-19/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox-one |title=Madden 19 for Xbox One Reviews |website=Metacritic |access-date=September 15, 2018}}</ref><br>(PS4) 80/100<ref name="MetaPS4">{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/madden-nfl-19/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-4 |title=Madden 19 for PlayStation 4 Reviews |website=Metacritic |access-date=August 20, 2018}}</ref><br>(PC) 80/100<ref name="MetaPC">{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/madden-nfl-19/critic-reviews/?platform=pc |title=Madden 19 for PC Reviews |website=Metacritic |access-date=September 15, 2018}}</ref>
| Destruct =
| Destruct =
| EGM = 7/10<ref name=EGM>{{cite magazine|last=Goriff|first=Michael|url=http://www.egmnow.com/articles/reviews/madden-nfl-19-review/|title=Madden NFL 19 review |magazine=[[Electronic Gaming Monthly|EGMNow]]|date=August 9, 2018|access-date=August 9, 2018}}</ref>
| EGM = 7/10<ref name=EGM>{{cite magazine|last=Goriff|first=Michael|url=http://www.egmnow.com/articles/reviews/madden-nfl-19-review/|title=Madden NFL 19 review|magazine=[[Electronic Gaming Monthly|EGMNow]]|date=August 9, 2018|access-date=August 9, 2018|archive-date=August 8, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180808233121/http://www.egmnow.com/articles/reviews/madden-nfl-19-review/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| GI = 8/10<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Kato|first=Matthew|url=https://www.gameinformer.com/review/madden-nfl-19/the-ups-and-downs-of-another-gripping-season|title=Madden NFL 19: The Ups And Downs Of Another Gripping Season|magazine=[[Game Informer]]|date=August 1, 2018|access-date=August 2, 2018}}</ref>
| GI = 8/10<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Kato|first=Matthew|url=https://www.gameinformer.com/review/madden-nfl-19/the-ups-and-downs-of-another-gripping-season|title=Madden NFL 19: The Ups And Downs Of Another Gripping Season|magazine=[[Game Informer]]|date=August 1, 2018|access-date=August 2, 2018|archive-date=August 3, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180803074219/https://www.gameinformer.com/review/madden-nfl-19/the-ups-and-downs-of-another-gripping-season|url-status=dead}}</ref>
| GameRev =
| GameRev =
| GSpot = 8/10<ref name=Gspot>{{cite web|last=Makuch|first=Eddie|url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/madden-nfl-19-review/1900-6416951/|title=Madden NFL 19 Review|website=[[GameSpot]]|date=August 12, 2018|access-date=August 13, 2018}}</ref>
| GSpot = 8/10<ref name=Gspot>{{cite web|last=Makuch|first=Eddie|url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/madden-nfl-19-review/1900-6416951/|title=Madden NFL 19 Review|website=[[GameSpot]]|date=August 12, 2018|access-date=August 13, 2018|archive-date=August 13, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180813004946/https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/madden-nfl-19-review/1900-6416951/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| GRadar = {{Rating|4.5|5}}<ref name=GRadar>{{cite web|last=Russell|first=Bradley|url=https://www.gamesradar.com/madden-19-review/|title=MADDEN 19 REVIEW: "EFFORTLESSLY MAKES ITS WAY ONTO THE SERIES' MOUNT RUSHMORE"|publisher=[[GamesRadar]]|date=August 1, 2018|access-date=August 2, 2018}}</ref>
| GRadar = {{Rating|4.5|5}}<ref name=GRadar>{{cite web|last=Russell|first=Bradley|url=https://www.gamesradar.com/madden-19-review/|title=MADDEN 19 REVIEW: "EFFORTLESSLY MAKES ITS WAY ONTO THE SERIES' MOUNT RUSHMORE"|publisher=[[GamesRadar]]|date=August 1, 2018|access-date=August 2, 2018|archive-date=August 2, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180802091559/https://www.gamesradar.com/madden-19-review/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| IGN = 8.9/10<ref name="IGN">{{cite web|last=Toms|first=Dustin|url=http://m.ign.com/articles/2018/08/02/madden-nfl-19-review|title=Madden NFL 19 Review|website=[[IGN]]|date=August 1, 2018|access-date=August 2, 2018}}</ref>
| IGN = 8.9/10<ref name="IGN">{{cite web|last=Toms|first=Dustin|url=http://m.ign.com/articles/2018/08/02/madden-nfl-19-review|title=Madden NFL 19 Review|website=[[IGN]]|date=August 1, 2018|access-date=August 2, 2018|archive-date=September 12, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190912074333/https://www.ign.com/articles/2018/08/02/madden-nfl-19-review|url-status=live}}</ref>
| Poly =
| Poly =
| PCGUS = 75/100<ref name="PCG">{{cite web|last=Winkie|first=Luke|url=https://www.pcgamer.com/madden-nfl-19-review/|title=Madden NFL 19 Review|publisher=[[PC Gamer (US)|PC Gamer]]|date=August 1, 2019|access-date=August 3, 2018}}</ref>
| PCGUS = 75/100<ref name="PCG">{{cite web|last=Winkie|first=Luke|url=https://www.pcgamer.com/madden-nfl-19-review/|title=Madden NFL 19 Review|publisher=[[PC Gamer (US)|PC Gamer]]|date=August 1, 2019|access-date=August 3, 2018|archive-date=August 2, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180802072834/https://www.pcgamer.com/madden-nfl-19-review/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| USG = {{Rating|3.5|5}}<ref>{{cite web|last=Bailey|first=Kat|url=https://www.usgamer.net/articles/madden-nfl-19-review-08102018|title=Madden NFL 19 review|publisher=[[US Gamer]]|date=August 10, 2018|access-date=September 15, 2018}}</ref>
| USG = {{Rating|3.5|5}}<ref>{{cite web|last=Bailey|first=Kat|url=https://www.usgamer.net/articles/madden-nfl-19-review-08102018|title=Madden NFL 19 review|publisher=[[US Gamer]]|date=August 10, 2018|access-date=September 15, 2018|archive-date=September 15, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180915084602/https://www.usgamer.net/articles/madden-nfl-19-review-08102018|url-status=live}}</ref>
}}
}}
According to [[review aggregator]] [[Metacritic]], ''Madden NFL 19'' received "generally favorable" reviews from game critics despite receiving "generally unfavorable" ratings from users.<ref name="MetaXbox"/><ref name="MetaPS4"/><ref name="MetaPC"/>
According to [[review aggregator]] [[Metacritic]], ''Madden NFL 19'' received "generally favorable" reviews from game critics despite receiving "generally unfavorable" ratings from users.<ref name="MetaXbox"/><ref name="MetaPS4"/><ref name="MetaPC"/>
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In a review for [[IGN]], Dustin Toms wrote: "''Madden 19'' has finally cracked that slightly repetitive feel that can make it tough to go on, game after game. With Real Player Motion delivering a fluid on-the-field experience, and Franchise mode customization offering another level of realism, ''Madden'' is in a great place."<ref name=IGN/> Bradley Russell of ''[[GamesRadar+]]'' praised the updated catching and running mechanics as well as the ''Longshot: Homecoming'' mode, calling the game a "stunning return to form" for the series, and one of the "finest" in years.<ref name="GRadar"/> ''[[GameSpot]]'' praised the animation and updates to the commentary, although noted the changes to ''Longshot'' were disappointing.<ref name=Gspot/>
In a review for [[IGN]], Dustin Toms wrote: "''Madden 19'' has finally cracked that slightly repetitive feel that can make it tough to go on, game after game. With Real Player Motion delivering a fluid on-the-field experience, and Franchise mode customization offering another level of realism, ''Madden'' is in a great place."<ref name=IGN/> Bradley Russell of ''[[GamesRadar+]]'' praised the updated catching and running mechanics as well as the ''Longshot: Homecoming'' mode, calling the game a "stunning return to form" for the series, and one of the "finest" in years.<ref name="GRadar"/> ''[[GameSpot]]'' praised the animation and updates to the commentary, although noted the changes to ''Longshot'' were disappointing.<ref name=Gspot/>


Before its release, the game was criticized for censoring quarterback [[Colin Kaepernick]]'s name from the song "[[Big Bank]]", which appears on the soundtrack. The verse came from [[Big Sean]], who called the action "disappointing and appalling".<ref>{{cite web|title=Big Sean's Colin Kaepernick Lyric Censored in "Madden NFL 19"|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/big-seans-colin-kaepernick-lyric-censored-in-madden-nfl-19-soundtrack/|website=[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]]|date=August 2, 2018|access-date=August 2, 2018}}</ref> EA responded to the criticism by saying that it was a mistake by members of their team who misunderstood the fact that just because they did not have rights to include Kaepernick's likeness in the game as a player because he is no longer in the [[NFL Players Association]], it does not apply to him being mentioned elsewhere.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Schilken |first1=Chuck |title=EA Sports apologizes for editing Colin Kaepernick's name out of a song on 'Madden NFL 19' |url=http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-madden-nfl-kaepernick-20180803-story.html |website=Los Angeles Times |date=3 August 2018 |access-date=August 3, 2018}}</ref> Before the game was released, EA released an update to restore his name in the song.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Rollins |first1=Khadrice |title=EA Sports Adds Colin Kaepernick's Name Back on Madden 19 Soundtrack After Originally Editing it Out |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2018/08/07/colin-kaepernick-ea-sports-madden-19-soundtrack-big-bank |website=Sports Illustrated |access-date=August 9, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Bogage |first1=Jacob |title=Colin Kaepernick continues to haunt NFL after Madden 19 song censorship gaffe |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/early-lead/wp/2018/08/02/madden-nfl-19-edits-out-colin-kaepernicks-name-from-soundtrack/?noredirect=on |newspaper=The Washington Post |access-date=August 20, 2018}}</ref>
Before its release, the game was criticized for censoring quarterback [[Colin Kaepernick]]'s name from the song "[[Big Bank]]", which appears on the soundtrack. The verse came from [[Big Sean]], who called the action "disappointing and appalling".<ref>{{cite web|title=Big Sean's Colin Kaepernick Lyric Censored in "Madden NFL 19"|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/big-seans-colin-kaepernick-lyric-censored-in-madden-nfl-19-soundtrack/|website=[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]]|date=August 2, 2018|access-date=August 2, 2018|archive-date=August 3, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180803044434/https://pitchfork.com/news/big-seans-colin-kaepernick-lyric-censored-in-madden-nfl-19-soundtrack/|url-status=live}}</ref> EA responded to the criticism by saying that it was a mistake by members of their team who misunderstood the fact that just because they did not have rights to include Kaepernick's likeness in the game as a player because he is no longer in the [[NFL Players Association]], it does not apply to him being mentioned elsewhere.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Schilken |first1=Chuck |title=EA Sports apologizes for editing Colin Kaepernick's name out of a song on 'Madden NFL 19' |url=http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-madden-nfl-kaepernick-20180803-story.html |website=Los Angeles Times |date=3 August 2018 |access-date=August 3, 2018 |archive-date=3 August 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180803180952/http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-madden-nfl-kaepernick-20180803-story.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Before the game was released, EA released an update to restore his name in the song.<ref>{{cite magazine |last1=Rollins |first1=Khadrice |title=EA Sports Adds Colin Kaepernick's Name Back on Madden 19 Soundtrack After Originally Editing it Out |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2018/08/07/colin-kaepernick-ea-sports-madden-19-soundtrack-big-bank |magazine=Sports Illustrated |date=7 August 2018 |access-date=August 9, 2018 |archive-date=8 August 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180808114442/https://www.si.com/nfl/2018/08/07/colin-kaepernick-ea-sports-madden-19-soundtrack-big-bank |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Bogage |first1=Jacob |title=Colin Kaepernick continues to haunt NFL after Madden 19 song censorship gaffe |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/early-lead/wp/2018/08/02/madden-nfl-19-edits-out-colin-kaepernicks-name-from-soundtrack/?noredirect=on |newspaper=The Washington Post |access-date=August 20, 2018 |archive-date=December 15, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181215225147/https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/early-lead/wp/2018/08/02/madden-nfl-19-edits-out-colin-kaepernicks-name-from-soundtrack/?noredirect=on |url-status=live }}</ref>


==2018 shooting==
==2018 shooting==
{{main|Jacksonville Landing shooting}}
{{main|Jacksonville Landing shooting}}
On August 26, 2018, a shooting occurred during a [[livestream]]ed tournament event for the game at the [[Jacksonville Landing]] in [[Jacksonville, Florida]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/08/26/mass-shooting-reported-at-jacksonville-landing-police-say.html |title=Gunman at Jacksonville Landing gaming event kills 2 before killing himself, investigators say |first1=Katherine |last1=Lam |first2=Travis |last2=Fedschun |first3=Nicole |last3=Darrah |access-date=August 26, 2018 |work=[[Fox News]] |date=August 26, 2018 |publisher=[[Fox Broadcasting Company|FOX]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Gunman kills 2, fatally shoots himself at video game tournament in Jacksonville, Fl. |url=https://globalnews.ca/news/4410419/mass-shooting-jacksonville-video-game-event/ |date=August 26, 2018 |access-date=27 August 2018 |newspaper=[[Global News]] |first=Rahul |last=Kalvapalle |publisher=[[Corus Entertainment Inc.]]}}</ref> It resulted in numerous injuries and two deaths, as well as the suicide of the shooter, who had participated in the tournament but had lost earlier in the day.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.news4jax.com/news/shooting-at-jacksonville-landing-leaves |title=Gunman among 3 dead in mass shooting at Jacksonville Landing |last1=Micolucci |first1=Vic |last2=Purdy |first2=Joy |last3=Calloway |first3=Ethan |last4=Piggott |first4=Jim |last5=Patrick |first5=Steve |last6=Tyler |first6=Roxy |work=[[News4Jax]] |date=August 26, 2018 |access-date=August 26, 2018 |publisher=[[Graham Media Group]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Stewart |first1=Emily |last2=Lopez |first2=German |title=Shooting at Jacksonville, Florida video game tournament: what we know |url=https://www.vox.com/2018/8/26/17783988/jacksonville-landing-florida-mass-shooting-madden |work=[[Vox.com]] |date=26 August 2018 |access-date=26 August 2018 |publisher=[[Vox Media, Inc.]]}}</ref>
On August 26, 2018, a shooting occurred during a [[livestream]]ed tournament event for the game at the [[Jacksonville Landing]] in [[Jacksonville, Florida]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.foxnews.com/us/gunman-at-jacksonville-landing-gaming-event-kills-2-before-killing-himself-investigators-say/ |title=Gunman at Jacksonville Landing gaming event kills 2 before killing himself, investigators say |first1=Katherine |last1=Lam |first2=Travis |last2=Fedschun |first3=Nicole |last3=Darrah |access-date=August 26, 2018 |work=[[Fox News]] |date=August 26, 2018 |publisher=[[Fox Broadcasting Company|FOX]] |archive-date=August 26, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180826183158/http://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/08/26/mass-shooting-reported-at-jacksonville-landing-police-say.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Gunman kills 2, fatally shoots himself at video game tournament in Jacksonville, Fl. |url=https://globalnews.ca/news/4410419/mass-shooting-jacksonville-video-game-event/ |date=August 26, 2018 |access-date=27 August 2018 |newspaper=[[Global News]] |first=Rahul |last=Kalvapalle |publisher=[[Corus Entertainment Inc.]] |archive-date=27 August 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180827082746/https://globalnews.ca/news/4410419/mass-shooting-jacksonville-video-game-event/ |url-status=live }}</ref> It resulted in numerous injuries and two deaths, as well as the suicide of the shooter, who had participated in the tournament but had lost earlier in the day.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.news4jax.com/news/shooting-at-jacksonville-landing-leaves |title=Gunman among 3 dead in mass shooting at Jacksonville Landing |last1=Micolucci |first1=Vic |last2=Purdy |first2=Joy |last3=Calloway |first3=Ethan |last4=Piggott |first4=Jim |last5=Patrick |first5=Steve |last6=Tyler |first6=Roxy |work=[[News4Jax]] |date=August 26, 2018 |access-date=August 26, 2018 |publisher=[[Graham Media Group]] |archive-date=August 26, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180826190231/https://www.news4jax.com/news/shooting-at-jacksonville-landing-leaves |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Stewart |first1=Emily |last2=Lopez |first2=German |title=Shooting at Jacksonville, Florida video game tournament: what we know |url=https://www.vox.com/2018/8/26/17783988/jacksonville-landing-florida-mass-shooting-madden |work=[[Vox.com]] |date=26 August 2018 |access-date=26 August 2018 |publisher=[[Vox Media, Inc.]] |archive-date=26 August 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180826220130/https://www.vox.com/2018/8/26/17783988/jacksonville-landing-florida-mass-shooting-madden |url-status=live }}</ref>


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Madden NFL 19
Standard Edition cover art featuring Antonio Brown
Developer(s)EA Tiburon
Publisher(s)EA Sports
Director(s)Michael Young[1]
Producer(s)Ben Haumiller[2]
Composer(s)John Debney
SeriesMadden NFL
EngineFrostbite 3
Platform(s)
ReleaseAugust 10, 2018
Genre(s)Sports
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Madden NFL 19 is an American football sports video game based on the National Football League (NFL), developed and published by EA Sports. An installment in the long-running Madden NFL series, the game was released for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows on August 10, 2018, the first time it released for the latter since Madden NFL 08.

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown is the cover athlete of the standard edition of the game, while Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver Terrell Owens is on the cover of the "Hall of Fame" version, featured in a Dallas Cowboys uniform.

Development

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In May 2018, Pro Football Hall of Fame member Terrell Owens was announced to be on the cover of the "Hall of Fame" edition of the game. Owens is featured in a Dallas Cowboys uniform, a move which was questioned by some as Owens played eight seasons with the San Francisco 49ers, compared to just three with the Cowboys.[3][4] The game's standard edition cover features former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown.[5]

The soundtrack for the game features over 30 tracks from artists such as Migos, Pusha T, Post Malone, T.I., N.O.R.E., Schoolboy Q, Fat Joe, Anderson .Paak, Young Thug, Cardi B, Lil Skies, and Nicki Minaj, among an original score by John Debney. EA added several more tracks to the game over the course of the 2018 NFL season.[6]

Gameplay

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Players are able to take part in interactive touchdown celebrations

Madden NFL 19 featured "real player motions," allowing players to push blockers to gain more yards while running and make realistic cuts up-field after the catch, as well as take part in interactive touchdown celebrations for the first time since Madden NFL 09 including team celebrations, which were made legal by the NFL for the 2017 season.[3] There were also changes to the Ultimate Team mode, introducing three vs three online matchups as well as a "Solo Battles" game mode, a leaderboard-driven reward system that measures players' performances in daily single-player challenges.[7] The game also featured a sequel to Longshot, Madden NFL 18's single-player story-driven mode, with more focus on football gameplay and NFL-related events.[8]

Longshot: Homecoming

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In continuation of the Longshot story mode in Madden 18, protagonist Devin Wade is revealed to be playing in training camp for his hometown team, the Dallas Cowboys. On the other hand, Devin's best friend Colt Cruise is a struggling country singer living in his hometown Mathis, Texas. Colt runs into his long-lost father who reveals Colt has a half-sister, Loretta, and forces Colt to take care of her.

Colt still dreams of becoming an NFL wide receiver and tries out for the Miami Dolphins before getting cut after the first preseason game. When Colt and Devin's high school football coach Hank Jamison dies from illness, Colt decides to step up as the Mathis Bullfrogs' head coach. With Mathis High School fearing a merger with a rival school due to insufficient funds, Devin, now a member of the Houston Texans, donates money along with Deshaun Watson and newly-acquired receiver Antonio Brown, who both appear as themselves.

Devin, in his first game as a starting quarterback, defeats the New England Patriots while Mathis comes up with enough donations with the help of the Texans and Colt to save the high school as Colt remains the coach of Mathis High School.

The voice cast includes JR Lemon as Devin Wade, Scott Porter as Colt Cruise, Joey King as Loretta Cruise, Ron Cephas Jones as Earl Coates, Rob Schneider as Donnie Marks, Chris Sullivan as Mack Mcglinn, as well as cameos from Tom Brady and Bill Cowher playing themselves.[citation needed]

Release

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The game was released for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows on August 10, 2018, with the Windows release being the first for the series since Madden NFL 08 in 2007.[9][10] A "Hall of Fame Edition" was released three days early for subscribers of the EA Access program.[11]

Reception

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According to review aggregator Metacritic, Madden NFL 19 received "generally favorable" reviews from game critics despite receiving "generally unfavorable" ratings from users.[12][13][14]

In a review for IGN, Dustin Toms wrote: "Madden 19 has finally cracked that slightly repetitive feel that can make it tough to go on, game after game. With Real Player Motion delivering a fluid on-the-field experience, and Franchise mode customization offering another level of realism, Madden is in a great place."[19] Bradley Russell of GamesRadar+ praised the updated catching and running mechanics as well as the Longshot: Homecoming mode, calling the game a "stunning return to form" for the series, and one of the "finest" in years.[18] GameSpot praised the animation and updates to the commentary, although noted the changes to Longshot were disappointing.[17]

Before its release, the game was criticized for censoring quarterback Colin Kaepernick's name from the song "Big Bank", which appears on the soundtrack. The verse came from Big Sean, who called the action "disappointing and appalling".[22] EA responded to the criticism by saying that it was a mistake by members of their team who misunderstood the fact that just because they did not have rights to include Kaepernick's likeness in the game as a player because he is no longer in the NFL Players Association, it does not apply to him being mentioned elsewhere.[23] Before the game was released, EA released an update to restore his name in the song.[24][25]

2018 shooting

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Main article: Jacksonville Landing shooting

On August 26, 2018, a shooting occurred during a livestreamed tournament event for the game at the Jacksonville Landing in Jacksonville, Florida.[26][27] It resulted in numerous injuries and two deaths, as well as the suicide of the shooter, who had participated in the tournament but had lost earlier in the day.[28][29]

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  23. ^ Schilken, Chuck (3 August 2018). "EA Sports apologizes for editing Colin Kaepernick's name out of a song on 'Madden NFL 19'". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on 3 August 2018. Retrieved August 3, 2018.
  24. ^ Rollins, Khadrice (7 August 2018). "EA Sports Adds Colin Kaepernick's Name Back on Madden 19 Soundtrack After Originally Editing it Out". Sports Illustrated. Archived from the original on 8 August 2018. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
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