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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.’

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.

What else does Prime Video have To offer?

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.

Amazon Prime Video

Amazon 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 Amazon Prime Video Channels. Prime Video also offers exclusive live access to NFL Thursday Night Football.

The Prime Video interface shows content included with your subscription alongside the ad-supported Freevee library and some shows and movies you need to purchase, so be sure to double-check your selection before you watch.

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.

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Thomas writes about sports and entertainment for The Streamable. He studied film at USC's prestigious School of Cinematic Arts and is still waiting for Connor McDavid to win a Stanley Cup.

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