XFIRE “DEBATE CLUB” TACKLES HOT-BUTTON TOPIC OF

VIDEO GAME CENSORSHIP AND RATINGS

Industry Experts & Politicians To Debate “Censorship In Video Games” on Xfire

Thursday, April 26 at 4:00 PM EDT/1:00 PM PDT

What: Xfire - the seven million strong gaming community - to present an all new installment of “Debate Club: The Two-Handed Sword,” exploring the heated international topic of “Censorship in Video Games.” In this interactive debate moderated by Stanford University’s Henry Lowood, a panel of renowned guests will discuss a range of subjects including: government involvement and regulation of video games; the exposure and influence on children; and the power of the creative license.

Who: Xfire welcomes the following “Debate Club” participants:

• Matteo Bittanti, Stanford University Researcher;
• Hal Halpin, CEO of the Entertainment Consumers Association;
• Henry Lowood, Stanford University, History of Science & Technology – moderator;
• Dennis McCauley, CEO of GamePolitics.org;
• Russ Pitts, Editor of The Escapist;
• Leland Yee, California State Senator; and
• Xfire Community

Why: "As video games become a more mainstream form of entertainment, questions regarding censorship and legislation continue to gain significance," said Frederic Descamps, senior director of marketing at Xfire. "We are proud to have gathered experts on both sides of this pressing issue to share their views with the Xfire community."

When: April 26, 4:00pm EDT/1:00pm PDT

Where: Via Xfire, www.xfire.com/debate

About Xfire, Inc.

Xfire, Inc. one of the fastest growing online gaming platform and community in the world helping gamers to easily connect, chat and play with their friends online. Xfire is a free service that allows gamers to easily browse for game servers, chat with friends through IM and voice chat, as well as download the latest updates and additions to their favorite games. With more than seven million members in over 100 countries, Xfire is an international community connecting gamers across the globe. Xfire is a wholly owned subsidiary of MTV Networks and is based in Menlo Park, CA.

Xfire Media Contacts

Karen Raque | Bender/Helper Impact | (310) 694-3138 | karen_raque@bhimpact.com

Sean Carr | Bender/Helper Impact | (310) 694-3106 | sean_carr@bhimpact.com