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‘It’s in the Game: Madden NFL’ tells the untold story of the legendary video game

‘It’s in the Game: Madden NFL’ tells the untold story of the legendary video game

Learn how a football legend and a computer whiz created a cultural phenomenon in ‘It’s in the Game: Madden NFL.’

Thomas Waschenfelder
Thomas Waschenfelder writes about sports and entertainment for The Streamable, combining his deep knowledge of both fields with his experience in content creation. A graduate of USC’s prestigious School of Cinematic Arts, Waschenfelder has a strong background in film, which he leverages to craft engaging, high-quality content. When he’s not covering the latest developments in sports or entertainment, he’s patiently waiting for Connor McDavid to lead the Edmonton Oilers to a Stanley Cup victory.
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With a background in film and branded content, he covers sports and entertainment with sharp insight and creativity. A longtime Oilers fan, he’s still holding out hope for a Stanley Cup run.
With a background in film and branded content, he covers sports and entertainment with sharp insight and creativity. A longtime Oilers fan, he’s still holding out hope for a Stanley Cup run.
You can watch 'It's in the Game: Madden NFL' with a subscription to Prime Video when it debuts in Tuesday, Nov. 26

Madden NFL is more than a video game franchise – it’s basically a rite of passage for football fans and gamers around the world. And the Prime Video series, “It’s in the Game: Madden NFL” explores just how close the classic game came to never existing at all. With exclusive archival footage from EA SPORTS’ vault, this four-episode docuseries will tell the origin story of one of the best sports games ever made, and the man – John Madden – behind it all. You can watch “It’s in the Game: Madden NFL” when it premieres on Tuesday, Nov. 26 with a subscription to Prime Video.

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About ‘It’s in The Game: Madden NFL’

“It’s in The Game: Madden NFL” explores the untold story of the Madden NFL franchise, from its humble 8-bit beginnings to its rise as a global phenomenon. Featuring rare, never-before-seen footage from EA SPORTS and behind-the-scenes access to the creation of the latest Madden NFL installment, the series delves into how the unlikely collaboration between a football legend and a tech whiz reshaped gaming, sports, and culture. The Thanksgiving week release honors John Madden’s legacy as a coach, broadcaster, and holiday tradition for millions of football fans. Don’t miss it when it debuts on Tuesday, Nov. 26 on Prime Video.

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Prime Video is an Amazon-owned subscription video streaming service, and it’s the only place you can stream the original documentary, “It’s in The Game: Madden NFL.” The service also includes on-demand access to 10,000+ movies, TV shows, and Prime Originals like “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,” “Jack Ryan,” “The Boys,” and more. Prime Video is included with Amazon Prime for $15 per month ($140 per year), or users can purchase it on its own for $9 per month. It also offers a 30-day free trial so you can see if you like the offering before committing.

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Prime Video is a subscription video streaming service that includes on-demand access to 10,000+ movies, TV shows, and Prime Originals like “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,” “Jack Ryan,” “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” “The Boys,” and more. Subscribers can also add third-party services like Max, Showtime, STARZ, and dozens more with Prime Video Channels. Prime Video also offers exclusive live access to NFL Thursday Night Football.

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Prime Video is included with Amazon Prime for $14.99 per month ($139 per year), or can be purchased on its own for $8.99 per month. A standalone, ad-supported version costs $8.99 per month, while the upgraded Prime Video Ultra tier, costing an extra $4.99 per month or $45.99 per year, adds Dolby Atmos support, ups video quality to 4K UHD, removes ads, and allows for 100 downloads and 5 simultaneous streams. Prime Video offers a 30-day free trial.

Prime Video currently offers over 25,000 movies and TV episodes, many of which are original productions. Live sports coverage includes NFL Thursday Night Football as well as select NBA, WNBA, and NWSL events.

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How to watch ‘It’s in The Game: Madden NFL’ from anywhere

If you’ll be away from home and can’t watch the doc as you normally would, you can still catch all of the action no matter where you are in the world with a VPN. A VPN can be used on your phone, tablet, or computer and make you appear to be back home — even when you’re not — making sure you feel at home no matter where you are. A VPN is a safe and secure way to stay protected online while streaming your favorite sports, movies, and shows on the go. Keep in mind that you will still need to be subscribed to Prime Video in order to stream “It’s in The Game: Madden NFL” with a VPN.

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Thomas Waschenfelder
Thomas Waschenfelder writes about sports and entertainment for The Streamable, combining his deep knowledge of both fields with his experience in content creation. A graduate of USC’s prestigious School of Cinematic Arts, Waschenfelder has a strong background in film, which he leverages to craft engaging, high-quality content. When he’s not covering the latest developments in sports or entertainment, he’s patiently waiting for Connor McDavid to lead the Edmonton Oilers to a Stanley Cup victory.
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