Madden 2009 featured at first Video Athletic League event Saturday at Eastwood Mall

NILES — If you think you have the gaming skills to be the best in the Mahoning Valley, you have a chance to prove it Saturday at the Eastwood Mall.

The inaugural Video Athletic League features Madden 2009 at the mall. It is a new competitive concept that will tour the nation this summer. The video tournament begins at 8 a.m. at Center Court. Competitors get to test their skills against other Madden football fanatics to snag the top prize of $1,500. Other prizes include a 36- inch plasma TV and a $200 Eastwood Mall gift card.

The entry fee is $25 per participant. Registration is first-come, first-serve to the first 868 players. Registration cards are available at GameStop, Best Buy, FYE, Buffalo Wild Wings or the mall’s customer service center.

For those gamers hungry for more, a two-day tournament will be coming to the Eastwood Expo Center July 25-26, featuring the game Call of Duty 4.