So there's an awful lot to do in "Madden 25," even if it's missing a certain something namely, John Madden. His gungho play calls brought a lot of charm to the roughedged action of the early "Madden" games, and the current announcers, CBS' Jim Nantz and Phil Simms, don't have his spark. Simms, in particular, has turned into the kind of traditionalist blowhard who will berate you for not punting on fourth down, even if you're 6 points down with less than a minute to play..Frank Gore, Vernon Davis, Joe StaleySan Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore (21) celebrates after scoring on a 2yard touchdown run with tight end Vernon Davis (85) and offensive tackle Joe Staley (74) during the fourth quarter of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in San Francisco, Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013. Hawk (50) during the third quarter of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game in San Francisco, Saturday, Jan.

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