Madden NFL 12′ to mimic TV broadcast experience

NFL Films and CBS are helping make “Madden NFL 12″ like none other. Continue reading

NBA players play more video games than other athletes

When not playing basketball, NBA players spend more time playing video games than anything else. Continue reading

Clippers Blake Griffin dunks over a tiger

Blake Griffin will do anything to sell you a video game, in this latest video you can see him jump over a tiger. Continue reading

Dogfighting app returns under new name

Michael Vick spoke out against it, but the Eagles star can’t keep a dogfighting app from hitting the Android Market. Continue reading

Video game character gets basketball shoe?

Mario Bros. is taking a page from Kobe Bryant and LeBron with its own signature sneaker. Continue reading

Tiger Woods plays video game for hours

If you play online video games, you might have played Tiger Woods online. Continue reading

NFL teams new uniforms leaked on video game

The Madden NFL 12 video game has accidentally leaked the Buffalo Bills new uniforms for the 2011 season. Continue reading

NFL star not worried about Madden Cover Curse

Peyton Hills in a one-on-one battle with Michael Vick for the cover of Madden NFL 12, isn’t not worried about any jinxes. Continue reading

Madden NFL video game draws 12 million votes

Its a David vs. Goliath matchup for the cover of America’s most popular sports video game. Continue reading

NHL team gets ready for playoffs with video games

The NHL playoffs are a mentally grueling time of the year for players, coaches and fans alike, but one team has found the perfect thing to relax with. Continue reading

John Madden demands NFL video game changes

Madden: NFL ’12 has one major change thanks to the man who the video game franchise is named after.  Continue reading…

Madden NFL creator files lawsuit for millions

Robin Antonick, developer of the Maden NFL game in 1986, as filed a lawsuit against Electronic Arts claiming they owe him “tens of millions of dollars.” Continue reading…

Tim Tebow loses popularity contest

He can sell underwear but he can’t beat a Kansas City Chief. Continue reading…

Convicted felon could appear on Madden NFL video game cover

Michael Vick is still alive in the race to be the next star to appear on the cover of Madden NFL ’12. Continue reading…

NFL video game maker could lose $165 million

Electronic Arts is looking at a sales drop of as much as 50% if the NFL lockout Continue reading…

Osama bin Laden, John Lennon featured in boxing video game?

Mike Tyson’s new iPhone game called “Mike Tyson’s Main Event,” will be featuring some odd characters. Continue reading…

NFL star never uses his own team on Madden video game

Chad Ochocino, might have spent 10 seasons in a Bengals uniform, but he’s not a fan of the team. Continue reading…

MLB team uses videogame in scouting

Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer, who has been the cover boy for the MLB The Show videogame franchise for the past two seasons, says the sponsorship deal also Continue reading…

NHL legend king of hypocrisy

It’s tough to disagree with Penguins’ co-owner and legend Mario Lemieux. He condemned last Friday’s revenge-themed, fight-filled Penguins-Islanders game as “a travesty.” “It was painful to watch the game I love turn into a sideshow,” he said, adding that the NHL failed to “send a clear and strong message that those kinds of actions are unacceptable and embarrassing to the sport.” Funny thing, though, one day the kids in the neighborhood dumped the Mario Bros. video games for “Mario Lemieux Hockey.” Continue reading…

Why the NBA Didn’t Block Kobe Bryant’s Gun-Toting ‘Call of Duty’ Ad

Lakers star Kobe Bryant upset some people last year when he appeared in a violent commercial for the “Call of Duty: Black Ops” video game. Continue reading…

Justin Bieber cuts back on playing NBA video games

Justin Bieber, who broke onto the scene just last January with his hit “Baby,” now outfits himself in Dolce & Gabbana, is looking to buy a few properties across the US — although Atlanta is still home base for now — and is spending less time playing NBA video games and more time brushing up on current affairs. — Herald Sun

Super Bowl Ad Features “Angry Birds” Hidden Level Clues

As announced earlier last week, the Angry Birds got a cameo in a Super Bowl ad Sunday night. In the 20th Century Fox spot for the upcoming computer-animated film, Rio, Angry Birds fans were directed to a special hidden egg on level 13-12 of the best-selling mobile phone game. This level is part of the new Angry Birds update that hit iPhone and Android devices earlier this weekend. Fans that unlock the hidden egg will be treated to a Super Bowl-themed secret level. The clue comes at the 26 second mark in the ad for Rio.–Yahoo

AL star gets cover of “MLB 2011″ video game

It will be announced that Twins three-time batting champion Joe Mauer again will be on the cover of the “MLB 2011″ video game. Mauer will shoot video for the game next week in Los Angeles. — Pioneer Press

Hall of Fame basketball player suing EA Sports

Hall of Fame basketball player Oscar Robertson is among three former college athletes suing the National Collegiate Athletic Association and Electronic Arts Inc. for the alleged illegal use of their images

Tiger Woods PGA Tour video game sales down 50%

According to videogame analyst David Cole of DFC Intelligence, sales of Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11 were down 50% to 60% on a worldwide basis from 2009.  Continue reading

Augusta National Golf Club makes first U.S. video game appearance

Video game golfers will finally be able to play a round at Augusta National Golf Club. This year’s edition of EA Sports’ Continue reading

EA Sports facing lawsuit over Madden Football

A federal judge granted class certification in antitrust lawsuit over an alleged monopoly on the sports gaming industry between Electronic Arts and professional sports organizations like the National Football League. Continue reading

NBA star has arcade version of H20 Overdrive at home

When you’re 10 years old, the coolest thing you do in any given month is go to some huge arcade with hundreds of video games to choose form. When you’re 24 years old and you make millions of dollars, the coolest thing you can do is apparently pretty much the same thing. Rajon Rondo, who injured his ankle last week in New York and is out of action for a couple of weeks, posted the following photo on his Twitter account with this description: “I love my new video game. Still keeping my foot elevated.” Rondo has his very own arcade version of H20 Overdrive. — NESN

President Obama part of NBA Video Game

Barack Obama is part of NBA Jam for the Wii. The President and VP Joe Biden are matched up against John McCain and Sarah Palin in this clip of game action. – YouTube

Sponsor tells Tiger Woods he better win some golf tournaments

Electronic Arts Inc has no immediate plans to drop Tiger Woods as the pitchman for its golf video games, but the world’s former top golfer needs to get some wins under his belt, the video game publisher’s top executive said on Monday. About a year ago, Woods was involved in an early morning auto accident that led to revelations about marital infidelities, the loss of up to $35 million in annual sponsorship revenue and divorce from his wife. Since then, Woods has not won a tournament and has lost his ranking as the world’s No. 1 pro golfer, but EA has declined to abandon him. It even has plans to introduce a 2012 version of its Tiger Woods console video game next year, but EA Chief Executive John Riccitiello said Woods needs to end his losing streak. “This is no threat against Tiger,” Ricitiello said at the Reuters Global Media Summit in New York. “We’re with him because he has the promise of being the world’s best golfer. “We have no plans to move away from him, but it’s a business relationship on the basis of we make the best golf game and he’s the best golfer,” he added. “Both of those things need to be true in the long run for the partnership to make sense.”Reuters

NFL stars game lets you travel the world in pursuit of his pigeon

Rock Software has delivered – “Mad Chad,” a game designed for the iPhone and iPod Touch that features 20 levels set around the world. Explore the beautiful beaches of Miami to the top of the Great Wall of China in pursuit of Chad’s pigeon. Integrated through social media, Twitter and Facebook users have the ability to tweet and post messages directly from the game’s interface as they advance each level. “Mad Chad” launched Thursday and sped to the top (#4) of Apple’s App Store charts in less than 24 hours. “We believe the rankings are reflective of our strength and range not only in the mobile app (or gaming) arena but in social media as well.  We couldn’t be more pleased with the overwhelming support the game has received through social networks the past few days.” “Now when you are bored, you can not only follow my life on Twitter, but you can also play my game,” says Ochocinco. “Since I am the interesting one, I’m going to make sure you’ve always got something to do.” The app will be available for Android December 2010. — Rock Software

Venus Williams gets deal with EA Sports

EA SPORTS, signed global tennis superstar Venus Williams as North American brand ambassador for EA SPORTS Active 2, an innovative line of interactive fitness products that feature personalized, customizable workouts. Williams will act as the franchise spokesperson and will join the EA SPORTS Active family along with David Beckham, who was recently named brand ambassador in Europe and Australia.  — Electronic Arts Inc.

NBA video game offers $50k cash prizes

Virgin Gaming, 2K Sports and GameStop begin their search for the best Ballers on PlayStation 3 to compete for $50,000 in cash prizes in their new NBA 2K11 Online Launch Tournament. Beginning November 5, 2010, gamers can register at VirginGaming.com/NBA2K11 to compete in NBA 2K11 and attempt to move up the Virgin Gaming leaderboards to secure a spot as one of the top 256 players. Once the field is established, the pressure gets ratcheted up as those with the best game look to snare a coveted spot in the finals. The top eight players will then get whisked to the Virgin Gaming Red Room in Las Vegas where they will square off face-to-face and compete to claim the $25,000 grand prize and the bragging rights as the best NBA 2K11 Baller in the country. — Business Wire

Ex-Rutgers QB gets 2nd legal battle against EA Sports

Former Rutgers quarterback Ryan Hart won another shot at proving that Electronic Arts Inc. illegally used his identity in its NCAA Football video games. U.S. District Judge Freda Wolfson in New Jersey gave Hart 20 days to amend his right-of-publicity claims against the video game maker. Although the NCAA Football games do not name actual college players, virtual players often have the same numbers and physical attributes as real players.  Hart filed a class action last June, claiming the game used real players’ identities and likenesses without their consent. Hart, Rutgers’ quarterback from 2002 to 2005, said his virtual counterpart lists his actual team number, height and weight, and his same “speed and agility rating,” “passing accuracy” and “arm strength.” — Courthouse News Service

Patriots Randy Moss gets first ’100′ rating in Madden 11

Disgruntled Patriots wide receiver Randy Moss has one thing to be gruntled about: He’s got the first perfect Madden score of the year. Moss got his ’99′ rating in the category of “Spectacular Catch” bumped up to 100 in the latest update for the popular video game Madden NFL 11 in the wake of his spectacular one-handed touchdown grab last weekend against the New York Jets. It’s the first 100 in this year’s version of Madden. — TIME

Your likeness featured in upcoming Madden NFL game?

It’s time to take those Madden NFL video game skills you’ve honed with your buddies and put them on display for all to see. Thanks to a promotion with EA SPORTS, a label of Electronic Arts Inc., “The World’s Most Refreshing Beer” is giving legal-drinking-age consumers the opportunity to showcase their video game talents in bars and restaurants across the country this fall.  This will will enable consumers to challenge each other on the spot at Madden NFL 11.  And in select markets, people will have the chance to compete in tournaments for the right to play Madden NFL 11 against a local NFL alumnus.
The national promotion also features a sweepstakes, which kicks off September 1 and continues through December 31.  One grand prize winner could have his likeness featured in an upcoming Madden NFL game.  — Coors Light