Players will be able to test their tactics against him

Jul 30, 2013 11:05 GMT  ·  By

The development team at EA Sports announces that an All Star 25 team in its upcoming Madden NFL 25 will be coached by a virtual incarnation of John Madden himself, with players able to test their skills against one of the greatest stars of the game.

The team says, “In 1986, Madden provided the initial direction for the video game series that would share his name. He had one simple rule: ‘If it isn’t 11 on 11, it isn’t real football.’ Coach Madden vowed not to put his name on anything that wasn’t ‘real’.”

A full reveal for the line-up of the All Star 25 team is promised for the coming weeks.

Madden NFL 25 is set to arrive on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on August 27.

PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions are also in the development stage.