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09.19.12
Madden NFL 13 Cover Athlete Calvin Johnson Has Game

When it comes to the football field, Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson is one of the most dangerous threats in the NFL. Megatron is on the cover of EA Sports Madden NFL 13 this year, which means he’s the latest potential victim for the Madden curse. Johnson took a quick timeout to talk video games and the virtual gridiron in the exclusive video interview below.

05.28.12
Detroit Lions Defensive Tackle Nick Fairley Has Game

Things were looking much brighter for Detroit Lions defensive tackle Nick Fairley at the NFL Draft last year. The defensive standout from BCS National Champion Auburn helped Detroit become a force in the NFL last season. These days, Fairley finds himself in trouble with the law again in Alabama for speeding and driving under the influence. Fairley talks about his love of video games and football in this exclusive video interview below.

04.26.12
Detroit Lions Calvin Johnson Emerges Victorious as Cover Athlete for Madden NFL 13 Live in Times Square

After 64 players, seven weeks and nearly 20 million votes, the fans chose Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson, a 6th seed, as the Madden NFL 13 cover athlete live in Times Square during ESPN “SportsNation.” Check out the exclusive video from the New York City event below featuring Cam Newton and Johnson.

04.26.12
EA Sports Anthony Stevenson Breaks Down Live Madden NFL 13 Cover Reveal in Times Square with Cam Newton and Calvin Johnson

NEW YORK CITY – Calvin Johnson, Jr., wide receiver for the Detroit Lions, was selected by millions of fans across the country to grace the cover of Madden NFL 13, which will hit store shelves August 28.  Johnson, a No. 6 seed, defeated fellow NFL Pro Bowler Cam Newton, a No.1seed, in a thrilling matchup culminating in a live unveiling on ESPN’s SportsNation and a cover photo shoot for the winner in New York City’s Times Square. This year’s vote campaign surpassed last year’s totals by 54% (19.6 million vs. 12.7 million), ending with Johnson triumphing over Newton by a final margin of 52% to 48%. EA Sports Anthony Stevenson breaks down the live event in this exclusive video interview below.

12.17.11
Voltron: Defender of the Universe Review (XBLA/PSN) -- Kickin' It Old School

Well, before Hollywood gets its claws on it and does the unthinkable, we might as well enjoy Voltron: Defender of the Universe for what it is now -- gloriously cheesy 80's entertainment featuring awesome Lion robots and the enormous defender that is Voltron himself.  The cartoon is still popular with many folks, and they'll probably be the ones who appreciate THQ's video game take on Voltron more than anyone else.  Still, it's a serviceable twin-stick shooter with plenty of oomph.

04.29.11
NFL Draft 11: Lucky Number 13 Pick Nick Fairley of the Detroit Lions Talks Auburn Video Game Tournaments
Before taking center stage at Radio City Music Hall for the 2011 NFL Draft to become the 13th pick by the Detroit Lions, former Auburn defensive tackle Nick Fairley was at the EA Sports pre-draft party to celebrate NCAA Football 12. MarkIngram, ESPN reporter Erin Andrews, and a who’s who list of top NFL rookies attended the event and got to play the new video game. Fairley, who has been playing video games since he was a kid, talks about Auburn video game tournaments and the atmosphere before an Auburn game in this exclusive video interview.