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1 vs. 100

Platform(s): Xbox 360
Genre: Puzzle
Publisher: Microsoft
Developer: Endemol
Release Date: Nov. 19, 2009 (US), Nov. 20, 2009 (EU)

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'1 vs. 100' (X360) Gets Canceled

by Rainier on July 15, 2010 @ 7:49 a.m. PDT

From the makers of Deal or No Deal, the popular television game show 1 vs. 100 is coming to Xbox Live Primetime, pitting one Xbox Live member against 100 others from around the world with a live host and great prizes. The goal of "the One" is to eliminate all the opposition by correctly answering questions, hoping that the opponents will answer incorrectly and be eliminated from the game. And stay tuned for "1 vs. Live," where one lucky winner will have a chance to compete against the entire Xbox Live community.

1 vs 100 Live on Xbox Live transforms you from spectator to player in this new socially interactive game experience based upon the hit TV game show. Enjoy the fun and freshness of a television show in a massively multiplayer online game. Win real prizes not just for skills but for participation. Have fun playing with your friends and family, or compete with other Live Gold members in a friendly game of 1 vs 100 Live. With live events, real hosts, featured players, and fresh content it's a new experience every time you play.

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! Microsoft have also given away cars, home theater equipment, even someone’s hand in marriage (talk about a public marriage proposal).

"When we started on this journey, we knew we were creating an entirely new genre of entertainment that would be a continually evolving concept," said Dave McCarthy, General Manager, Microsoft Game Studios. "We're very proud of the 1 vs 100 team and their accomplishments, and are excited to apply what we've learned to future programming."

The “1 vs 100” team is now focusing their skills and applying the technology used to develop “1 vs 100” to new projects that will be unveiled in the future.

Features:

  • Free game: 1 vs 100 Live is included with your Gold Membership.
  • Fun for everyone: Enjoy Live episodes where you play the game at specified times, massively multiplayer allows you to play with friends and against the masses, with a Live host in each game.
  • Big prizes! You have the chance to win prizes based on skill (answering questions correctly) and participation (answering a question right or wrong).

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