Gaming News - August 2006
Redmond, WA (August 23, 2006) - Microsoft today announced that 30
Seconds To Mars will by playing Madden NFL 07 in a Game With Fame session on
Tuesday, August 29.
From Microsoft:
Fresh off their first MTV Video Music Award nominations for “Best Rock Video”
and "MTV2 Award" for “The Kill,” 30 Seconds To Mars are calling on all gamers to
challenge them in the next Xbox Live ‘Game with Fame’ session. The rock band
continues its North American tour for their latest album, A Beautiful Lie, which
continues to climb up the Billboard 200 charts.
Fans who are interested in gaming against the group should keep an eye out for
the Xbox Live gamertag ‘30SecondsGWF’ from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. EST/3:00 p.m. -
6:00 p.m. PST on Tuesday, August 29, 2006 gaming in Madden NFL ‘07 for Xbox 360.
“Through the magic of Xbox Live we’ll be able to invite all of our fans from all
over the world to join us in this interactive gaming party. We are excited to be
invited to be a part of this inventive technology that brings the important
element of community to the technological and creative frontlines. We are
looking forward to talking with everyone from around the world during what will
be a great event” stated singer Jared Leto.
30 Seconds To Mars released their second record, A Beautiful Lie, through Virgin
Records on August 30, 2005 to critical acclaim. Alternative Press Magazine wrote
“But after soldiering through adversity and slaughtering the sophomore slump,
they just might be rock’s best-kept secret. He [Jared Leto] sings with a range
and ease that makes cathedrals jealous.” Revolver Magazine said "His intensity
and passion clearly inform the textural hard rock of A Beautiful Lie. Like the
band’s 2002 self-titled debut, the album boasts echoing riffs, moody bass lines,
and strong vocal melodies that evoke a radio-friendly mix of Nine Inch Nails,
U2, and the Cure." Metal Edge Magazine named A Beautiful Lie one of the best CDs
of 2005. Continuing to tour through the end of 2006, 30 Seconds To Mars recently
completed their first ever headlining tour which sold out across the country;
they also played Bamboozle, Lollapalooza, and had a stint on The Warped Tour.
For more information on 30 Seconds to Mars please visit
www.thirtysecondstomars.com.
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