Bud Light Fan Camp Makes Stop in Miami to Provide Dolphins Fans a Taste of the NFL
Bud Light is bringing Dolphins fans a taste of an NFL training camp when the Bud Light Fan Camp mobile experience arrives in Miami on Saturday, October 29.
Bud Light Fan Camp will be held at Sun Life Stadium from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, where teams of four will be challenged to compete against each other in a variety of traditional and non-traditional NFL skills tests, each with a Bud Light twist. Fan Camp events include:
- Quick Kick: Kick footballs through inflatable uprights.
- Precision Pass: Try to hit passing targets.
- EA SPORTS Gaming Zone: Two four-person teams battle in an EA SPORTS Madden NFL 12 competition.
- Flag Frenzy: Try to gain the most points in a game of four-on-four flag football.
- Cannon Catch: Catch line drives and loft passes. Read more
NFL Players, Inc. Partners With Playmark to Launch New Licensing Platform
NFL Players, Inc. and Playmark announced an exclusive partnership to bring businesses and entrepreneurs unprecedented access to the official licensing rights of NFL players.
“Our partnership with Playmark makes it possible for thousands of app and game developers, independent artists, agencies and businesses of all sizes to gain immediate access to the intellectual property rights of NFL players,” said Keith Gordon, president of NFL PLAYERS. “Our players can’t wait to see what today’s creative designers and developers can dream up.”
Playmark’s web-based access via www.Playmark.com and streamlined licensing process is the fastest way for product developers and designers to obtain the official rights of NFL players.
“We’re extremely proud to partner with the players of the NFL,” said George Aposporos, Playmark CEO. “By bringing the star power of NFL players to growth markets like mobile apps, casual and social games, and on-demand merchandise, we enable new businesses to be instantly recognizable to millions of NFL football fans.” Read more
EA Announced the Return of NFL Blitz
HD Version of the Legendary Arcade Video Game Coming to Xbox LIVE Arcade and PlayStation Network in January for $14.99
Electronic Arts announced that an all-new HD version of NFL Blitz from EA SPORTS will be available in January 2012 via digital download on Xbox LIVE Arcade for 1200 points and PLAYSTATION Network for $14.99. A remarkable value, NFL Blitz features the arcade-style fast-paced gameplay that made the original game a hit, but takes the experience to a whole new level with immersive online game modes in high-definition.
“NFL Blitz was one of the great arcade classics of the 90s, and now we’re bringing back everything fans loved at a great price, in high-definition and as a digital download,” says Cam Weber, general manager of American Football for EA SPORTS. “The new NFL Blitz will preserve the competitive nature of the original game, while delivering to fans the ultimate rivalry experiences online.”
The recharged NFL Blitz offers fans the opportunity to battle rivals 7-on-7, fight their way through the Blitz Gauntlet, or take over the online leaderboards in Blitz Battles. Challenging to master, yet easy to pick up and play, NFL Blitz has something exciting to offer for all football fans: Read more
Houston Texans Sign Agreement with LiveU to Provide Live Video Transmission Technology
LiveU has been selected by the NFL’s Houston Texans football team to provide its live video transmission technology.
The company’s newly enhanced LU60 3G/4G video transmission backpack will allow Texans fans to view live pre-game and post-game video on the franchise’s website while the team is at home and on the road, including ongoing activities and special events ranging from press conferences and team practices to charity lunches and cheerleader tryouts.
“We began testing LiveU’s technology during our 2010 training camp, providing fans unprecedented access to the team’s activities on and off the field throughout last season,” said Nick Schenck, Director of Integrated Media at the Houston Texans. ”We’re excited to continue to offer a behind-the-scenes look at all of the pre- and post-game action in 2011. LiveU enables us to transmit live video from anywhere without needing to obtain a data connection at each stadium, hotel, or special venue we travel to around the country. It allows us to transmit live video on the move, without being tethered to any wires.” Read more