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05.19.12
Miami Dolphins Quarterback Ryan Tannehill Has Game Off the Gridiron

NEW YORK CITY -- When it comes to Madden and NCAA Football, it’s all about the quarterback. Ryan Tannehill, the former Texas A&M quarterback, is poised to lead the Miami Dolphins this season. The NFL rookie was able to checkout EA Sports before the NFL Draft this year. He talks about his own gaming background and what it’s like to go virtual in NCAA Football 13 and Madden NFL 13 in this exclusive video interview below.

05.09.12
Redskins Quarterback Robert Griffin III (RGIII) Has Game Off the Field, Too

NEW YORK CITY – Robert Griffin III, who is best known to sports fans as RGIII, is taking control of the Washington Redskins this season. The Heisman trophy-winning quarterback from Baylor has just as much skills off the gridiron as he displays on it, which seems appropriate given that his skills are often compared to that of a video game character. Before going as the second pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, RGIII took some time to talk NCAA Football 13 and Madden NFL 13 in this exclusive video interview below.

03.12.12
EA Sports Lets Fans Vote in a Former Heisman Great for NCAA Football 13 Cover

Today marks the start of the NCAA Football 13 My Heisman Cover Vote, which allows fans to cast their vote on the EA SPORTS NCAA Football Facebook page for one of eight Heisman Trophy winners to accompany former Baylor University quarterback Robert Griffin III on the cover of EA SPORTS NCAA Football 13. Developed in Orlando, Florida by EA Tiburon, and licensed by The Collegiate Licensing Company, a division of IMG College, NCAA Football 13 will be available on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 on July 10.  

02.03.12
Madden Bowl XVIII Delivers All the Drama of the Big Game

INDIANAPOLIS -- Who needs real football when Madden NFL 12 can deliver a Super Thursday experience with real NFL pros behind the controls. Just when you thought the late fourth quarter dramatics had ended, a virtual version of Tebow Time crashed the EA Sports Madden Bowl XVIII party held at the Bud Light Hotel Thursday in Indianapolis.

01.26.12
Super Bowl Bound New York Giant Victor Cruz Honored by Vizio

After a break-out season, fans across the country came out in record numbers to vote New York Wide Receiver Victor Cruz as the 2011 Vizio Top Value Performer. By measuring regular season statistics against his 2011 earnings, fans agreed that Cruz provided his team with the greatest value. Last year’s winner, Stevie Johnson of the Buffalo Bills, talks Madden and games in the exclusive video below.

01.10.12
CES 2012: Vizio Lets NFL Fans Vote for this Season’s Top Value Performer on the Field

For the past four seasons, VIZIO, America's #1 LCD HDTV Company, has recognized the professional football player whose on-field performance most significantly exceeded expectations and the value of their salary with the VIZIO TOP VALUE PERFORMER award. VIZIO TOP VALUE PERFORMER finalists are evaluated based on their regular season performances, statistics, and the role they played in the success of their team. These factors are then measured against their base salaries to come up with five finalists. Last year’s winner Stevie Smith talks about EA Sports Madden in the exclusive 3D video below.

11.26.11
Denver Broncos Quarterback Tim Tebow Has Game Off the Football Field Too

Tim Tebow did it all on the college football field for the University of Florida. Now in control of the Denver Broncos offense, the two-time Heisman Trophy winner has fans excited about football again. Tebow, who was the cover athlete for NCAA Football 11, talks about Madden and his gaming habits off the NFL field in this exclusive video interview below.

10.10.11
New Orleans Saint Drew Brees Quarterbacks Battlefield 3: Operation Gridiron

From the football field to the battlefield, the Battlefield 3 experience comes alive this fall from Electronic Arts. EA has created a new Web series, Battlefield 3: Operation Gridiron, which features takes quarterback Drew Brees (New Orleans Saints), linebacker Clay Matthews (Green Bay Packers), wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (Arizona Cardinals), and defensive end Jared Allen (Minnesota Vikings) into real-life combat scenarios inspired by the Battlefield 3.

08.09.11
Are You Ready for Some Football? Madden NFL 12 Demo Is Live

With the NFL lockout now history and pre-season games kicking off, armchair quarterbacks can start throwing virtually. EA Sports has launched the Madden NFL 12 demo on Xbox LIVE and PlayStation Network.  The demo features a rematch of the 2011 NFC Championship match-up between the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field.  Fans will have access to play five minute quarters, select from four difficulty levels and the option of using Conventional or GameFlow play calling. 

07.31.11
Friday Night Lights Quarterback Scott Porter Goes Virtual in X-Men Destiny

Actor Scott Porter has been in a string of successful TV shows, including NBC’s “Friday Night Lights,” Syfy’s “Caprica” and CBS’ “The Good Wife.” Now, the actor is going virtual in Activision’s new X-Men Destiny game, which hits store shelves September 27. The actor talks about bringing new mutant Adrian Luca to life in the video below.

06.03.11
Big Games of E3 2011: A Behind The Scenes Look At EA Sports' Madden 2012 Cover Photoshoot With Cleveland Browns RB Peyton Hillis

Earlier this year, EA Sports in partnership with ESPN and the National Football League held a March Madness style contest to see which football star would grace this years Madden cover. When the votes came down to it, Cleveland Browns Running Back Peyton Hillis beat out a pool of very stiff competition. Earlier this week, the cover of Madden was revealed to the public showing off a grafitti-esque design. EA Sports took over Times Square to shoot the latest cover for their storied Madden series.

05.06.11
NFL Draft 11: Jaguars 11th Pick Blaine Gabbert Said Quarterbacks Have an Advantage in Madden
New York – Former Mizzou standout Blaine Gabbert was one of four quarterbacks to get drafted in the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft. Before he took the stage at Radio City Music Hall to become the newest member of the Jacksonville, Jaguars; Gabbert checked out NCAA Football 12 at the EA Sports party. He talks about his background in video games and explains why quarterbacks have an advantage in football video games in this exclusive video interview.
04.28.11
Good News for EA Sports as It’s ‘Game On’ for 2011-12 NFL Season
EA Sports and its Madden franchise has a lot rising on whether or not a season of football is played this year. Analysts forecast EA Sports sales for Madden NFL 12 with Peyton Hillis on the cover would be cut in half if the lockout continued. For now, it looks like it’s “game on” for the real season, which is also good news for the virtual season. And it’s just in time for the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. New York Jest quarterback Mark Sanchez talks about his love of video games in this exclusive video interview.
04.28.11
NFL Draft 11: Huskies Quarterback Jake Locker Talks NCAA Football 12
NEW YORK -- New Tennessee Titans quarterback Jake Locker was one of four star college football players who competed off the field for the honor of being on the cover of EA Sports NCAA Football 12 this year. Locker ultimately lost to Alabama running back and Heisman trophy winner Mark Ingram, but he was a good sport. In New York City for the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall and the end of the lockout, Locker took some time out to talk about his love of video games, including Madden, in this exclusive video interview below.
04.28.11
NFL Draft 11: Number 5 Pick Cornerback Patrick Peterson Goes from LSU Tigers to Arizona Cardinals
NEW YORK – LSU star cornerback Patrick Peterson became the fifth player chosen in the 2011 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. The Arizona Cardinals chose the top defensive back in college football in 2012, skipping over quarterback options. The All-American was at the EA Sports first-look event for NCAA Football 12. He took some time to talk about his love of video games -- and explains why he never plays as LSU in video games – in this exclusive video interview.
04.19.11
Move Over Tim Tebow, Mark Ingram Takes the Reigns for EA Sports NCAA Football 12
College football fans have chosen Mark Ingram, former University of Alabama running back, as the cover athlete for EA Sports NCAA Football 12. The game, which hits retail stores on July 12, is the first in the bestselling franchise to feature a “U Want ME” campaign that allowed fans to vote for one of four athletes for the cover honor. The newest member of the New Orleans Saints and current NCAA Football 12 cover athlete talks about his love of video games in this video interview.
03.22.11
EA Sports and ESPN Partner to Let Fans Choose Madden NFL 12 Cover Athlete
Despite the lockout that threatens to cancel the upcoming football season, EA Sports is operating with a “business as usual” mentality when it comes to its perennial game powerhouse. After working together to promote the Madden Bowl during Super Bowl XLV last year, Electronic Arts has once again teamed up with ESPN for the football game franchise. Through April 27, gamers can vote on who will be on the cover of Madden NFL 12 in a March Madness style bracket of 32 players. One pro from each NFL team is available to vote for at www.ESPN.com/MaddenVote. The winner will be unveiled on ESPN’s “Sports Nation” on April 27, right before the NFL Draft. Tim Tebow, who's up for cover athlete, talks about his love of video games in this exclusive video interview.
02.04.11
Dallas Snow Storm Doesn’t Stop EA Sports’ Madden Bowl XVII from Crowing Championship Team
As an unexpected snow storm swept through North Texas, Madden Bowl XVII kicked off a wet and wild Super Bowl XLV week in style with an exciting four-team tournament that featured upsets, last-minute victories, and the first female champion in Madden Bowl history. Held at the Glass Cactus outside of Dallas, Texas and broadcasted live on ESPN3, the trio of San Francisco 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis, Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Ochocinco, and Access Hollywood correspondent Maria Menounos partnered up to capture the Madden Bowl championship in the first-ever tournament to be played using Online Team Play. And all this before the Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers take to the field at Cowboys Stadium on Super Bowl Sunday.
02.02.11
EA Sports Madden NFL 11 Game Predicts Pittsburgh Steelers to Win Super Bowl XLV
While the on-field action between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Green Bay Packers has yet to commence at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, the Steelers have already won Super Bowl XLV…virtually. According to EA Sports bestselling Madden NFL 11, in a battle of storied NFL franchises, the Steelers beat the Packers 24-20. Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger outdueled Aaron Rodgers in a game that Pittsburgh lead from the start. According to the video game, the Steelers will win their seventh NFL Championship in eight tries.
01.23.11
New York Jets Quarterback Mark Sanchez Has Game
When it comes to the NFL, the most important position has always been the quarterback. Coming off the debacle of Brett Favre, the New York Jets placed the future of their franchise in the hands of Mark Sanchez at the 2009 NFL Draft. Now the quarterback has tied an NFL record with four road victories in the playoffs, including wins against the Indianapolis Colts' Peyton Manning and New England Patriots' Tom Brady this year. Sanchez also happens to be a big Madden video game fan of EA Sports. He talks about his gaming habits in this exclusive video interview.
12.29.10
NCAA Football 11 Cover Athlete Tim Tebow Has Game in the NFL
With his come-from-behind 24-23 win over the Houston Texans, many believe the Tim Tebow era has begun for the Denver Broncos. During a tumultuous season that has seen the firing of the head coach and multiple quarterbacks leading the team, Tebow has emerged as the new leader of the team. The former University of Florida star is also the cover athlete for EA Sports NCAA Football 11 video game. The quarterback talks about Madden and NCAA Football video games and the NFL in this exclusive video interview.
09.02.10
Madden NFL 11 Simulation Picks Packers, Ravens for Breakout Seasons
With the New Orleans Saints and Minnesota Vikings set to kick-off the 2011 NFL Season, EA Sports has used Madden NFL 11 to get an early look. After getting a taste of the NFL Playoffs during the 2009 season, the Baltimore Ravens and Green Bay Packers are expected to build on last year’s performance by securing their conference’s best record in 2010 according to the official Madden NFL 11 regular season simulation. With less than a week before the season kicks off, EA SPORTS predicted divisional winners, league leaders and individual award winners for the 2010 NFL season.
08.10.10
NCAA Football 11 Cover Athlete Tim Tebow Talks Madden NFL 11

Former University of Florida quarterback Tim Tebow, who’s on the cover of EA SPORTS NCAA® Football 11, talks about making the grade in the NFL and getting scanned for Madden NFL 11. The Heisman winner and current Denver Bronco was in Santa Monica earlier this year to get the Madden treatment. He talks about the new game in this exclusive interview.

06.09.10
Sony Offers U.S. Consumers Free 3D Games and Movies When New 3D Bravia TVs Launch in July

Just in time for Sony Computer Entertainment’s big E3 2010 press conference, Sony Electronic’s 3D capable BRAVIA HDTVs are now available for pre-sale at Sony Style stores and that its new integrated Blu-ray 3D devices will hit retail shelves beginning this July. Additionally, the company released a free firmware update that activates Blu-ray 3D capability for previously announced Blu-ray Disc models including the BDP-S470 and BDP-S570 players and the BDV-E570 and BDV-E770W home theater systems. PlayStation 3 owners will also be able to play Blu-ray 3D, as well as new 3D games via a firmware upgrade.

04.22.10
NFL Draft 2010: Saints Super Bowl MVP Drew Brees New Madden NFL 11 Cover Athlete

EA Sports used the 75th NFL Draft to crown its football cover athlete. New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has been chosen by fans to be featured on the cover of Madden NFL 11, set to hit retail shelves on Tuesday, August 10. The Madden NFL 11 cover announcement is the result of a first-ever online consumer vote, powered by the Doritos “Change the Game” program, which empowered fans to select the highly-debated cover athlete.  The partnership between EA Sports and the Doritos brand represents the first in a series of initiatives this year which allow fans to help shape the future of the franchise.