The second annual Gillette® EA SPORTS Champions of Gaming Tournament, kicks off this wednesday November 18, 2009, on Xbox Live. Due to last years vast enrollment of 350,000 gamers, this year the stakes are getting higher with regional prizes on the line, chance to play your real-life sport superstars, and the ultimate gratification of eternal bragging rights. The competition will run through its starting date until February 2010, where 5 finalist worldwide will be chosen to try and beat the superstars at their own game.

“Last year, our match came down to the final shot. I’ve been practicing and I am ready to take another crack at this year’s best player,” said Tiger Woods, one of the superstars that is amped up for the tournament this year, and winning the crown himself.

The tournament will be available in four EA SPORTS games: Tiger Woods PGA Tour’ 10, Madden NFL 10, FIFA Soccer 10, Fight Night Round 4, and NHL 10 for Xbox 360. To enter the tournament visit the official EA SPORTS website, or follow them on Twitter for up to date info from the tournament itself.

Take a look at the pic below for a glimpse of regional prizes offered throughout the competition.