Electronic Arts announces new changes to its Madden series.
Earlier this week, EA announced that the next installment in the Madden series will prevent in-game players from returning to a game after a concussion. The purpose behind this is to put emphasis on the seriousness of such incidents.
"Good for EA Sports. Concussed players in NFL Madden prevented from returning to play," NFL Players Association assistant executive director of external affairs George Atallah said via Twitter. "Culture change is important."
In Madden NFL '10, the developer revamped the injury system by adding injuries as a possible result of violent hits and tackles. The company also added information about the consequences of such an injury, such being unable to return to a game.
Madden NFL 12 is due out later this year.