The complaint states that, according to Antonick created and developed Madden's first game version. Madden that has been described as "miraculous" in the words of EA. All told, he's seeking tens of millions of dollars in compensation Mut 23 coins.

"We have strong evidence that suggests EA employed Mr. Antonick's groundbreaking design and code as the basis of the past and current Madden NFL games," said Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP Partner Robert Carey in a statement. "Yet, EA has failed to pay him the amount required under his contract or to give the proper recognition for his efforts. We are looking to prove our case in court, and we are certain that we will prevail."

An EA spokesperson declined to comment.

An appeals judge from the federal court has ruled on Wednesday that the case from a group comprised of retired NFL players against EA's massive Madden football series could be moved forward. EA tried to get the lawsuit, which has to do with the portrayal of former players who played in the game, dismissed however, the judge ruled against the request.

According to The Associated Press: "The 9th Circuit said EA was unlikely to prevail on its contention that the use of ex-players' images was incidental and therefore covered under the First Amendment."

The judge Raymond Fisher explained his decision in this manner: "We hold EA's use of ex-players' images is not an incidental matter since it is a key element of EA's primary commercial goal madden 23 coins buy, which is to create an authentic virtual simulation of football games that involve the current and former NFL players."