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MLB 2K8 Opening Day Xbox LIVE Weekend

04/04/08 - 04/06/08

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2K Sports is giving fans the chance to compete against Major League Baseball® 2K8 developers to win exclusive prizes in a special Opening Day Xbox LIVE® Weekend. Beginning April 4, 2008, fans of all ages will be able to participate in a number of exciting activities online including a 72-hour Play & Win Sweepstakes. Every hour, gamers who register and play can win special prize packages such as exclusive 2K Sports t-shirts, hats, Microsoft points, and other prizes.

Before fans step up to the plate, they will have the opportunity to practice their swings with a free game demo of Major League Baseball 2K8 available for download through Xbox LIVE Marketplace for Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. The free game demo will allow players to practice their skills at Boston’s legendary Fenway Park by playing three full innings as either the Colorado Rockies or Boston Red Sox.

To kick off Major League Baseball 2K8 Opening Day Xbox LIVE Weekend, fans will have the unique opportunity to compete online against the developers of Major League Baseball 2K8 on Friday, April 4 from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. ET. Be on the lookout for the following development team Gamertags:

Gamertag Name
MLB2K8Robert Robert, Senior Producer
MLB2K8Jon Jon, Associate Producer
MLB2K8Dan Dan, Designer
MLB2K8Joe Joe, Production Assistant

More details on registering for Major League Baseball® 2K8 Opening Day Xbox LIVE Weekend, and information regarding terms, conditions, and official rules are available on the official event page: www.xbox.com/openingday. Registration is now open, and runs until 11:59pm (ET) on April 6, 2008. Xbox LIVE Gold members can also register for the weekend by downloading the free “Major League Baseball 2K8 Play & Win Registration” gamer picture from the Xbox LIVE Marketplace.