The 2014 installment in a long-running American football video game franchise, published by Electronic Arts, saw a release on the older generation PlayStation 3 console. This particular version allowed players to experience the core gameplay and features of the title on hardware that predated the newest generation at the time.
Offering access to the popular franchise for individuals who had not yet upgraded their gaming systems, it provided a cost-effective avenue for participating in the yearly updated rosters, gameplay tweaks, and the general virtual football experience. Its place in gaming history marks a point where developers continued supporting legacy consoles alongside the push for adoption of newer platforms.