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Author, "Every Day is Sunday" (Out 10/14, Grand Central Books). Biz of sports @ NY Times. Jazz, walks, sushi, Mets. "Walking on water wasn't invented in a day."

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Modification adds concussions to Madden NFL video game

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By Matt Stevens Verified, Ken Belson Verified
| Orlando Sentinel Verified
As a linebacker tackles New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo on a routine play, Skattebo’s head slams to the ground. For millions of people who play the Madden NFL video game franchise, Skattebo will get up and continue the drive unhindered. Concussions do not exist alongside the game’s dislocated shoulders, broken ribs and ankle sprains. But those players who have installed a free modification of the game will have a distorted experience.
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Madden is designed to feel real. So where are the concussions?

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By Matt Stevens Verified, Ken Belson Verified
| The Star (Malaysia) Verified
As a linebacker tackles New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo on a routine play, Skattebo’s head slams to the ground. For millions of people who play the Madden NFL video game franchise, Skattebo will get up and continue the drive unhindered. Concussions do not exist alongside the game’s dislocated shoulders, broken ribs and ankle sprains. But those players who have installed a free modification of the game will have a distorted experience.
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Madden is designed to feel real. So where are the concussions?

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By Matt Stevens Verified, Ken Belson Verified
| The Island Packet Verified
In an undated image provided by Klick Health, gamers who download a modification for Madden NFL 26 can virtually experience common symptoms of concussions, including blurred vision, light sensitivity and nausea. After head injuries were removed from the popular NFL games, a nonprofit group found a visceral way to incorporate them. KLICK HEALTH KLICK HEALTH/NYT As a linebacker tackles New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo on a routine play, Skattebo’s head slams to the ground.
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