Redmond, WA - August 17, 2009 - Xbox LIVE has reinvented entertainment in your living room – and you’ve got the hottest ticket in town. “1 vs 100” on Xbox LIVE is an entirely new genre of entertainment, taking the best TV show experiences and combining them with interactive gaming, only on Xbox 360.
Since the Beta season commenced in North America, the UK, Republic of Ireland, Germany and France, more than 2.5 million people have downloaded “1 vs 100” on Xbox LIVE, making it one of the top 10 most downloaded pieces of gaming content on Xbox LIVE to date.
In fact, up to 200,000 people tune in to play “1 vs 100” on Xbox LIVE every day around the globe. Yes, every single day! In one evening alone, more than 215,000 people in Europe and 230,000 in people North America dressed their Avatars to compete in “1 vs 100.” And, up to 114,000 contestants have competed simultaneously in “1 vs 100 Live” shows in North America, effectively beating the Guinness Book of World Record holder in the “most game show contestants - single TV show” category. Up to 79,000 contestants have competed simultaneously in “1 vs 100 Live” shows in the UK and Ireland.
Now it’s your turn. Think you’ve got what it takes? Contestants around the world have won more than one million Microsoft Points to date! We’ve also given away cars, home theater equipment, even someone’s hand in marriage (talk about a public marriage proposal).*
You still have time to compete! Due to an overwhelming response from the Xbox LIVE community, we’re extending the “1 vs 100” Beta season by two weeks. The “1 vs 100 Live” season finale airs August 29, 2009 at 5 PM PT in North America, August 29, 2009 at 7:30 PM UTC in the UK and Ireland, and August 30 at 8:00 PM CET in Germany and France, but you can now enjoy “1 vs 100 Extended Play” episodes until Sunday, September 13, 2009 in all regions!
“1 vs 100” on Xbox LIVE has transformed your living room entertainment. We have an exciting line-up of shows still ahead, packed with celebs, fun themes and exclusive promotions – so set a reminder and join in on the 15 million reminders set to date. We hope to see you on the world’s biggest game show stage soon.
August 22, 5 PM PT:
Donald Mustard, creative director of “Shadow Complex” to guest on “1 vs 100 Live” (North America) - Donald will join Chris Cashman live to hang out, and answer questions you submit on Xbox.com. “Shadow Complex” is the finale title in the 2nd annual Summer of Arcade program.
August 28, 7 PM PT:
Felicia Day of “The Guild” to guest on “1 vs 100 Live” (North America, UK) - The Web’s favorite writer and comedienne, Felicia Day will join Chris as a special guest of “1 vs 100”. Brush up on your Web series trivia and get ready to laugh along with this witty woman.
August 26, 8 PM PT:
GamerChix He Said/She Said Night (North America) - The battle of the sexes wages over Xbox LIVE in “1 vs 100 Extended Play” – who will reign supreme GamerChiX representing the ladies, or Major Nelson representing the men?
August 29, 5 PM PT:
An evening of music - Stay tuned for more details…
August 29 – August 30:
Free Xbox LIVE Gold Weekend (North America) - All Xbox LIVE members – both Silver and Gold – can enjoy “1 vs 100” for this weekend only!
* Eligibility requirements and prizing vary by country. For full details including eligibility requirements and current prizing, please see www.xbox.com/en-US/live/1vs100/prizing.htm
