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Superstar DJ's Line Up For Game With Fame

Roger Sanchez and Pete Tong join DJ friends to take on gamers on Xbox® Live™ direct from Ibiza

Reading, 3rd August 2006 - Gamers will have the chance to take on the world's best DJs in an exclusive Game with Fame event on 13th August. In between dropping the latest tunes in the Balearic clubbing mecca that is Ibiza, superstar DJs Steve Lawler, Pete Tong, DJ Tatana, Roger Sanchez and Annie Mac will be taking time out to pit their gaming skills against Xbox® Live members on Project Gotham Racing® 3.

As some of the original 'superstar DJ's', the Xbox line-up have played the world's greatest venues and entertained millions with their ground breaking advances in dance music. Paul, Steve, Tatana, Roger and Annie will be swapping their records for cars and spinning out on PGR 3 taking on lucky gamers from across Europe in this unique all star event.

The DJs will be chatting and playing exclusively with Xbox Live gamers on 13th August between 17.00 and 21.00 CET (16.00-20.00 GMT) at the Xbox Villa tucked away in the hills of the white isle. This month's Game With Fame stars join a growing list of artists including The Strokes, Kasabian, McFly, Embrace, Maroon 5, The Thrills and Natasha Bedingfield who have all connected with their fans directly through Xbox Live.

How do I get the chance to play against the DJs?

If you are an Xbox Live member, to be in with a chance of playing against the DJs simply send the following details to djsgamewithfame@njlive.co.uk

· Name

· Age

· Location

· Email address

· Gamertag

If you are one of the lucky gamers selected to play against the DJs you will be emailed with more details by Friday 11th August 2006.

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About Xbox and Xbox 360

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For more information, please contact:

Marie-Claire Suter

UK PR Manager - Xbox & Games For Windows

Tel: +44 (0) 118 909 4599

Email: i-maries@microsoft.com

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