New "Madden NFL 27" franchise mode turns you into a news junkie

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The new "Madden NFL 27" video game has refreshed its entire franchise mode to focus on breaking news, headlines and media narratives to help players make decisions.

Why it matters: Madden's refresh reflects sports media's reality: despite heavy layoffs and reorganizations, news remains a vital driver of entertainment and information for fans, teams and athletes alike.

New "Madden NFL 27" franchise mode turns you into a news junkie

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