Although many NFL players have suffered from the Madden curse at this point, cover athlete Calvin Johnson was able to play the 2012-2013 season as planned despite the fact he eventually suffered a hand injury thus finally breaking the Madden curse.
This is the first Madden NFL title to use or feature the "Infinity" physics engine.
Many critics and gamers claim or feel as though the frequency of the interceptions in this particular game is oddly high and that interceptions are too easy, especially for CPU controlled defenders. The passing game seems more realistic in the sequel, (Madden NFL 25), however in that it's more common for defenders to reach out and swat the pass down instead since they are reacting to and sometimes chasing after the spot on the field.