John Madden Football Step back in time and learn about the original John Madden Football video game, released on the Sega Genesis as the first installment in the iconic series. Get nostalgic with NFL action and gaming history. #videogames #madden25 #NFL #arcade #gaming | Retro-Entertainment TV

🏈🎮On June 1, 1988 the first edition of “John Madden Football” was released for the Apple II. The game was made on the heels of the success of Earl Weaver Baseball. John Madden Football would go on to spawn many sequels and spin-off games, becoming a part of what is now the Madden NFL game series. It is sometimes called Madden '88 or Madden '89 to distinguish it from later games in the series. Joe Montana and Joe Kapp were initially approached to endorse it, before John Madden agreed.🎮🏈 | Dav