XFIRE ANNOUNCES NEW THEMED WEEK:

CAREERS IN GAMING WEEK - September 10-14

Log on to Xfire.com for Exclusive Events With Top Industry Professionals And Tips on How to Land a Job in Gaming

WHAT:

Xfire, the 8 million strong gaming community announces their latest themed week: "Xfire Careers in Gaming Week," which brings largest line-up of guests to date.

For one full week, Xfire users have the opportunity to confer with industry professionals such as Michael Zenke (Slashdot), Michael Verrette (Harmonix) and Chris Taylor (Gas Powered Games) about careers in the video game industry including development, media, production, pro gaming and more.

An exclusive series of "A Day In The Life Of" blogs - detailing the ups and downs of careers in gaming - will also be showcased.

The week culminates in an industry-wide debate that looks at the past, present and future of gaming. Journalist and author Dean Takahashi, author of Opening the Xbox: Inside Microsoft's Plan to Unleash an Entertainment Revolution, will moderate the debate.

To join in, head to http://xfire.com/careers, and sign up for "Xfire Careers in Gaming Week" now.

WHO:

"Xfire Careers in Gaming Week" guests:

Jen Bolton, EU Community Management, NCSoft
Check Six, E-sports Professional Gaming Organization
Jason Choi, Machinima Maker
Charlie Cleveland, Video Game Designer and Programmer, Unknown Worlds
Vladimir Cole, Business Development Manager, Microsoft Xbox
Shane Cousins, Professional Gamer, Team HOT
Alan Crosby, Director of Global Relations, Sony Online Entertainment
Jim Derrick, 20ID team
Ryan and John Ebenger, Machinima Makers, Red Sky Foundry
ESEA, Videogame Solutions Provider
Jasmin Kassner, Co-Founder and Lead Developer, Pixeltamer
Chris Kirmse, VP of Engineering, Xfire
Chris Lemly, Professional Gamer, Team Pandemic
Paul Levy, Marketing Manager, Gas Powered Games
Henry Lowood, Curator, History of Science and Technology Collection, Stanford
Max McGuire, Developer, Unknown Worlds
Russ Pitts, Writer, The Escapist
Stuart Roch, Executive Producer, Activision
Christian Schuett, Lead Game Master, Reakktor Media
Andrew Sega, Lead Designer and CEO, Diffusion Games
Dean Takahashi, Writer, San Jose Mercury News
Chris Taylor, Founder and CEO, Gas Powered Games
Tara Teich, Lead AI Engineer for Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, LucasArts
Jordan Toor, Head Developer, Xfire Plus!
Michael Verrette, Producer, Harmonix
Michael Zenke, Editor, Slashdot Games

WHY:

"As video games move into the mainstream, we're excited to bring some of the top industry players together to discuss the wide range of careers available in the gaming industry, and give a candid look at what those careers entail." said Frederic Descamps, senior director of marketing, Xfire.

WHEN:

September 10-14, 2007* *Please visit the website for specific times

WHERE:

Via Xfire chat, http://xfire.com/careers

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

Angie Newman
Bender/Helper Impact
(310) 694-3116
angie_newman@bhimpact.com