My first game of Madden was on Sega Genesis during my freshman year of college in 1991. Back then we used Madden to augment our school yard football experiences. We'd play some brutal 11-on-11 FULL CONTACT with NO PADS in the Holland Bowl at N.C. A&T, then play Madden when we got back to the dorms. After getting out of school, my friends and I continued the tradition of our 11-on-11 games and Madden afterward... Then we grew up (kinda). LOVED THOSE DAYS.
Now that I'm in my mid-40's, I play about between 5-10 hours usually just one day a week. I'd play more if not for my schedule which has me out of town 3-4 days a week. No 11-on-11 tackle games though... ☹️
Later