Gaming News - April 2006

Redmond, WA (April 3, 2006) - Microsoft today announced that Chris Brown will take part in the latest Xbox Live ‘Game with Fame’ session.

From Microsoft:

Brown is calling on all Xbox and Xbox 360 gamers to challenge him in Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon on Wednesday, April 5. Fans should keep an eye out for the gamertag ‘CBrownGWF’ playing on Xbox between 2:00 p.m. ET and 3:00 p.m. ET and switching the sticks to Xbox 360 playing with the gamertag ‘CBrownGWF360’ between 3:00 p.m. ET and 4:00 p.m. ET.

The Xbox 360 Presents Chris Brown tour, produced by House of Blues is making its way to House of Blues New Orleans on April 5th where Chris will take part in the ‘Game with Fame’ session hours before he hits the stage in front of a packed crowd. Xbox 360, House of Blues and Chris Brown are also giving fans the opportunity to bid on an assortment of prizes, including an Xbox prize pack and autographed Chris Brown CD’s.

All proceeds from the winning bid will benefit the Habitat for Humanity, helping the New Orleans relief effort. All donations will be made in the name of the winner. For more information on the auction and how to bid, please visit www.ticketmaster.com/auction/1B003C7B964DA3E2/1/ .

For more information on House of Blues and the Xbox 360 Presents Chris Brown tour please visit www.hob.com/tickets/tours/2006chrisbrown/.

“Hitting the sticks on Xbox Live is going to be fun. I’ve had a crazy time on this tour so far and I’m ready to kick back and chill in my green room before our concert in New Orleans and play online against fans,” proclaimed Brown. “We’re doing this for a great cause, coming to New Orleans, playing in front of a great crowd and auctioning off some cool products, this is truly a thrill.”

Chris Brown, the multi-talented singer/dancer is one of the youngest R&B talents on the circuit. Brown’s debut single “Run It” made him the first male solo artist to release a single that went straight to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 charts. His 2006 single “Yo (Excuse Me Miss)” peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hip-Hop and R&B charts. Often compared to the likes of Michael Jackson, Usher and Stevie Wonder, Brown’s self-titled debut album was certified Platinum in January of 2006.

The Xbox Live "Game with Fame" program gives Xbox Live subscribers the unique opportunity to meet, chat and play against some of today's biggest athletes. Past "Game with Fame" celebrity players include Ludacris, Ryan Cabrera, Outkast, P.O.D. and Green Day. For further information on other Xbox Live events, be sure to visit the "Game with Fame" Web site at www.xbox.com/gamewithfame.

Sticking to what Red Storm does best, Ghost Recon is a team-based, action/FPS game with an emphasis on realism. You play the role of a member of an elite force called, "The Ghosts", sent out on various mission to keep peace throughout the world.