| GameSpot's 'On The Spot', The First Weekly Live Webcast Gaming Show On The Web, To Premiere With Exclusive Madden NFL 2005 Interviews At Electronic Arts Tiburon Studio |
GameSpot's "On the Spot" Premiere Episode will be available for
viewing on www.gamespot.com Thursday, June 24th at 6:00PM-EDT
GameSpot, the leading source for game information, and a property of CNET Networks, Inc., (Nasdaq: CNET), today announced the upcoming premiere of the Web's first live weekly Webcast show about gaming, called "On The Spot," which can be seen at www.gamespot.com on Thursday, June 24th at 6:00PM-EDT. The first show will be broadcasted live from Electronic Arts' (NASDAQ: ERTS) Tiburon studio located in Orlando, Florida and will feature an exclusive look at several different games currently in production, including Madden NFL 2005, the best-selling football videogame of all time, which is scheduled to hit the store shelves on August 12, 2004. "On The Spot" will be hosted by GameSpot producers Ryan Mac Donald and Rich Gallup, who will spend the hour-long show discussing Madden NFL 2005, as well as NASCAR(R) 2005: Chase for the Cup(TM), and NCAA(R) Football 2005 with the developers of each game franchise. The show will also give GameSpot Complete members a chance to test their Madden NFL 2004 gaming skills with one of the very best members of the EA Tiburon team, live and online. Serving over 12.5 million video streams last month, GameSpot is tuning into the needs of its core audience of 18-34 year old males who are increasingly turning off the TV and spending more time on the Internet and games. "With 83% of GameSpot's audience on a broadband connection, we are creating this weekly live show to meet GameSpot users' growing demand for live streaming video," commented Ankarino Lara, Director of GameSpot. "By showcasing Madden NFL 2005 from EA SPORTS, we are giving our audience an exclusive inside look at one of the most anticipated games of the year while taking advantage of the unique interactive features of live streaming." EA SPORTS(TM) has a worldwide reputation for setting the standard with its powerhouse sports franchises, such as Madden NFL 2005, which will mark the 15-year anniversary of this particular series. Madden NFL 2005 will feature new defensive tools to allow gamers to make more plays, including the all-new "Hit Stick", giving gamers the chance to turn the momentum of the game in their favor, as well as the new "Storyline Central" mode, which will give gamers the inside scoop around the league to help make critical franchise decisions. "We have an incredible line-up of games coming out over the next 2.5 months and we can't wait to show off each one to the GameSpot audience," said Steven Chiang, vice president and studio general manager of Electronic Arts-Tiburon. "The talented teams here have been working really hard to deliver what are shaping up to be our best products ever." After the premiere Webcast of "On The Spot", the show will take its regular time slot of Thursdays at 7:00PM-EDT, with the next episode airing Thursdays, July 1, 2004. Also, the past shows will be archived and available at: http://www.gamespot.com/onthespot/. About GameSpot GameSpot (www.gamespot.com), which includes GameFAQs, Game Rankings, and GameSpot DLX, is the leading source for game information. GameSpot sites offer free access to tens of thousands of PC and video game reviews from expert editors, news stories, previews of the hottest upcoming games, game downloads, video streams, guides, and hints. GameSpot Complete, a premier subscription-based online information service, provides gamers a suite of benefits including high-speed downloads, access to high-resolution video content, printable strategy guides, game discounts, and enhanced game tracking and other personalization tools- all in a non-intrusive ad environment. About CNET Networks, Inc. CNET Networks, Inc. (www.cnetnetworks.com) is a premier global interactive content company that informs, entertains, and connects large, engaged audiences with content in the personal technology, games and entertainment, and business technology categories. Known for its editorial expertise, the company combines its award winning content with the power of interactive technology to provide its users an intuitive, dynamic and relevant environment. The company's content portfolio features top brands including CNET, ZDNet, TechRepublic, GameSpot, and mySimon, as well as Computer Shopper magazine, and CNET Channel. With a strong presence in the US, Asia and Europe, CNET Networks has operations in 12 countries. EA, EA SPORTS and John Madden Football are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. NFL, NASCAR and NCAA are trademarks of their respective owners and use with permission. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. SOURCE: CNET Networks CNET Networks Media Contact: |