Madden Challenge kicks off August 14

Electronic Arts is initiating its third annual quest to find the nation's best Madden player. The tournament will begin August 14, five days after the Xbox, PlayStation 2, and GameCube versions of Madden NFL 2005 hit stores. The tour will start in Minneapolis and then head to all NFL cities, plus Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and San Antonio, through November. Finals will be held in Las Vegas in December, with the winner taking home a prize package and $50,000. More information on the tournament, including registration, city schedule, and official rules, can be found at the official Web site.