EA Sports' sees momentum in 'Madden NFL 21' and other sports games amid coronavirus pandemic

Professional and college sports have been disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic. But sports played on virtual athletic fields and courts have thrived. Video game publisher EA Sports has seen 13% more players taking the field in Madden NFL 21, released Aug. 28 – and that's coming off record activity last year, the publisher says. Now there's another reason for players to keep playing Madden NFL, which is a perennial top-seller. They can help fill out the roster for the Virtual Pro Bowl, which will be played Jan. 31 using Madden video game software and broadcast on ABC and ESPN.