Quinton “Rampage” Jackson is one of the 150 Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighters that have gone virtual in THQ’s new UFC Undisputed 3 game. He’s also one of the majority of UFC athletes that has grown up playing games. In fact, Jackson could easily be considered one of the biggest gamers in the organization. While he’s held The fighter-turned-Hollywood-actor talks about his gaming background, dishes on the new UFC game, and explains why he has the coolest limo out there in this interview.

Grammy nominated Dance music phenomenon Deadmau5 has created a variety of exclusive new tracks for Sound Shapes, the innovative music launch game for PlayStation Vita (PS Vita). Developer Queasy Games has crafted a portable experience that’s equal parts musical instrument and game. Users can play through a single player campaign mode or compose original music and levels, all of which utilize the PS Vita’s front touchscreen and rear touch panel. During gameplay, explore a musical world in the form of a classic 2D side scroller, where every action creates a unique game sound track. During creation, players can lay down collectible notes and samples, as well as musical game objects and hazards. Players can then upload and share their creations with the community via the PlayStation Network (PSN). Check out the game in action in the exclusive video demo below.

INDIANAPOLIS – At the end of the day, Maurice Jones-Drew didn’t add to his Madden Bowl trophy collection. But that’s not his fault. The NFL Pro Bowl running back and star of the Jacksonville Jaguars was part of a three-man team as EA Sports stuck with its Madden Bowl XVII format for the Indianapolis competition before Super Bowl XLVI. MJD talks about how seriously he takes Madden and the Madden Bowl in this exclusive video interview.

OTTAWA – NHL All Star Patrick Kane of the Chicago Blackhawks won the Skills Challenge Breakaway Challenge donning a Superman cape. The forward didn’t need a cape to win the Stanley Cup the same season he was on the cover of EA Sports’ NHL 10 game. The 2008 NHL Rookie of the Year has been a scoring sensation for the Hawks, along with captain and NHL 11 cover athlete Jonathan Toews. In Ottawa for yet another All Star Game, Kane took some time to talk videogames in this exclusive interview.

Before the New York Giants defeat the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI (at least according to the Madden NFL 12 simulation), EA Sports is throwing its annual videogame bash at the Bud Light Hotel. NFL legends past and current will mingle with celebrities. And in addition to the 3-on-3 videogame tournament format, which was introduced last year to incorporate online team play into the mix, there will also be concerts featuring Nas and The Roots. New York’s other quarterback, the Jets’ Jeff Garcia, is a Madden Bowl regular and talks gaming in this exclusive video interview below.

Brandon Marshall set a Pro Bowl record with four touchdown receptions, covering 74, 29, 47 and 3 yards, in the annual Honolulu, Hawaii football contest. Marshall’s 47 yard catch is one for the highlight reel as he kicked the ball to himself while falling into the end zone. The Miami Dolphin receiver finished with six catches for 176 yards. He caught one touchdown pass apiece from Ben Roethlisberger and Phillip Rivers and two from Andy Dalton. Marshall is a big gamer and a regular attendee of EA Sports Madden Bowl before the Super Bowl. He talks gaming off the gridiron in this exclusive video interview below.