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The annual release schedule for Madden NFL has typically left the development team at EA Sports with little room for improvements beyond technical adjustments to the way we play on the gridiron. However, with Madden NFL 18, the game isn't just switching engines from the sports-focused Ignite to the DICE-developed Frostbite, it's also taking some calculated risks with new gameplay elements. As much as the Madden-head in me is interested in the physics and football-related improvements Frostbite is bringing, it's the new single-player story mode that has my attention.

It's that time of year: E3 is upon us. We all get to roll our eyes at the weak efforts of EA and start saving up for whatever new devices or games are headed our way.

One of the most iconic games of all-time has a new sequel coming and here's your first look.