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TV's Vernon Kay challenging UK Xbox LIVErs to a round of Call of Duty: World at War next Wednesday.

London, 12th March – Microsoft® today revealed that Vernon Kay, one of the hottest Radio, TV and DJ personalities of the moment, will be recruiting all available Xbox LIVE fans from across the UK for a unique Game with Fame event on Call of Duty: World at War®.

During this “Vernon Kay Presents: Game with Fame”, Vernon will be joined on the night by a very special guest to play alongside him. As well as showing the world his mean skills with a controller in his hands, the Game with Fame is celebrating the upcoming launch of Vernon’s new website (complete with custom Xbox Avatar) www.officialvernonkay.com.

Vernon will be dropping in behind enemy lines on Wednesday March 18th at 7.00pm GMT. To be in with a chance to join Vernon online for this unique event, players simply need to email their details to the address below, also telling Vernon why they want to play with him. Lucky gamers who are successful in applying will be emailed all the details they need to take part in the event.

How to take part

Simply email the following information to Vernon@gamewithfame.net

• Name

• Age

• Gamertag

Terms and conditions apply. For more information on this please log on to http://www.xbox.com/en-GB

For more press information, please contact:

Gina Edwards/ 020 3047 4057 / georgina_edwards@jcpr.com

Nik Thakkar / 020 3047 4087 / nik_thakkar@jcpr.com

About Xbox 360

Xbox 360 is a superior video game and entertainment system delivering the best games, unique entertainment features and a unified online gaming network that revolve around gamers. Xbox 360 has a portfolio of more than 300 games in nearly 40 countries. More information can be found online at http://www.xbox.com/xbox360.

About Xbox LIVE

Xbox LIVE connects more than 17 million members across 26 countries to each other and the entertainment they love. Home of more entertainment from one remote than can be found from any device connected to the television, Xbox LIVE is also a unified online social network bringing friends together, no matter where they are — in the living room or across the world. More information and Xbox LIVE membership can be found online at http://www.xbox.com/en-us/live.

About Call of Duty:

Call of Duty: World At War is available now for Xbox 360 at an ERP of £44.99

About Microsoft

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT”) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

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