Marcus Graham (shoutcaster)

Special Olympics and Microsoft Level Up for 2022 Gaming for Inclusion

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Special Olympics is excited to showcase the second annual Gaming for Inclusion esports experience presented by Microsoft September 10, 2022. Following its successful debut in 2021, Gaming for Inclusion will bring together Special Olympics athletes and Unified partners to compete in Rocket League on Xbox and PC for the chance to play alongside celebrity supporters of Special Olympics, including NFL legend Jamaal Charles, TikTok influencer and content creator vaultboy, and WWE Superstars on September 17.

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  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Special Olympics is excited to showcase the second annual Gaming for Inclusion esports experience presented by Microsoft September 10, 2022.
  • This year, Gaming for Inclusion will include a leadership opportunity for three Special Olympics athletes to become shoutcasters and hosts for the Celebrity Showcase: Jose Moreno from Special Olympics Illinois, Amber Gertsch from Special Olympics Utah, and Ben Gregory from Special Olympics Indiana.
  • "I appreciate Special Olympics and Microsoft for providing me with this incredible leadership opportunity to become a shoutcaster at this year's Gaming for Inclusion," said Mr. Moreno who is also a Special Olympics Illinois Athlete Leader.
  • Special Olympics and Microsoft are once again teaming up to host the Gaming for Inclusion esports experience to showcase the power of inclusion through sport.

LEARFIELD And Electronic Arts Announce Return Of LevelNext Featuring EA Sports Madden NFL 22

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Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Registration for the 2021 LevelNext Madden National Championship is now open to college students at more than 2,500 schools nationwide.

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  • Registration for the 2021 LevelNext Madden National Championship is now open to college students at more than 2,500 schools nationwide.
  • "EA SPORTS Madden NFL 22 is the perfect vehicle to engage new esports fans as its authenticity through interactive gameplay only enhances and complements traditional football fandom," said LEARFIELD EVP/Managing Director-Media & Partnerships Group Rick Barakat.
  • "The LevelNext Madden National Championship completes an extensive ecosystem of football competitive gaming giving fans the opportunity to connect via NFL, collegiate athletics, or professional esport licensed competition," said Matt Marcou, Madden NFL Competitive Gaming Commissioner.
  • EA SPORTS, Battlefield, Need for Speed, Apex Legends, The Sims, and Titanfall are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. John Madden, NFL, FIFA, and F1 are the property of their respective owners and used with permission.