Madden NFL 2004 Revolutionizes Gaming Soundtracks with Iconic Artists
Point 1: Madden NFL 2004 features popular artists like Blink 182, introducing a trend of in-game musical discovery.
– The game includes Blink 182’s song “Feeling This,” listed as “Action” in the game before the song was officially named.
– Madden NFL 2004 also introduces owner mode and virtual Michael Vick, becoming a legendary hit in the gaming world.
Point 2: The success of Madden NFL 2004 leads to increased demand from artists to be featured in EA Sports games.
– As in-game musical discovery becomes popular, bands and artists start approaching EA Sports to feature their tracks.
– Green Day’s iconic song “American Idiot” debuts on Billboard Hot 100 after being featured in Madden NFL 2005, showcasing the impact of Madden’s music selections.
Credit: Information sourced from www.nfl.com