September 20, 2006
Go ‘All In’ With Larry Johnson on Xbox Live
NFL All-Pro Uses New Xbox Live Vision Camera
to Take on Gamers in World Series of Poker: Tournament of Champions as Part of
the Latest Xbox Live ‘Game with Fame’ Session
Kansas City Chiefs’ Running Back, Larry Johnson
who amassed one of the single greatest seasons in NFL history in 2005, will
raise the stakes in Activision’s World Series of Poker: Tournament of Champions
as part of the latest Xbox Live ‘Game with Fame’ session. Fans interested in
tackling LJ on Xbox 360® should keep an eye for the Xbox Live ‘gamertag’ LJ27GWF
on Friday, September 22 between 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. PST/ 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
EST to challenge the superstar in a game of poker via Xbox Live playing
Activision’s World Series of Poker: Tournament of Champions for Xbox 360.
Johnson, currently in his fourth season with the
Chiefs, rushed for more than 1700 yards last season, ranking him third in the
league and earning him his first ever Pro Bowl selection. As one of the most
dynamic backs in the NFL, Johnson blends a mixture of speed and power to run
through defenses throughout the league. His 21 total touchdowns placed him at
second best and he topped the century mark in rushing during each of his nine
starts this year. A prominent figure on and off the field, Larry has become the
first NFL player to be sponsored by an urban brand apparel, signing a major
endorsement deal with Jay-Z’s Rocawear® clothing label.
The Xbox Live ‘Game with Fame’ program gives Xbox
Live subscribers the unique opportunity to meet, chat and play against some of
today’s hottest stars. Past ‘Game with Fame’ athlete players include New York
Yankee Jason Giambi, Buffalo Bills running back Willis McGahee, Green Bay
Packers running back Ahman Green, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antwaan
Randle El, Atlanta Hawks forward Marvin Williams, New York Knicks center
Channing Frye and Adrian Aucoin of the Chicago Blackhawks. For further
information on other Xbox Live events, be sure to visit the ‘Game with Fame’
website at
http://www.xbox.com/gamewithfame.
World Series of Poker: Tournament of Champions
puts you on the professional circuit as a protégé of Chris "Jesus" Ferguson.
Test your skills at the premier Circuit Events in hopes of qualifying for the
winner-take-all, invitation-only Tournament of Champions at the Rio Resort in
Las Vegas. Along the way, you face-off against more top pros than ever before,
including Joseph Hachem, the 2006 World Series of Poker Main Event Champion, and
Jennifer Tilly, actress and World Series of Poker bracelet holder, in hopes of
bringing home the Tournament of Champions trophy.
