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The World Champion New York Football Giants and GGL Global Gaming Announce Launch of Videogaming Community Partnership for 2008 Season
New York Giants News
The World Champion New York Football Giants and GGL Global Gaming Announce Launch of Videogaming Community Partnership for 2008 Season
NEW YORK,
The new Giants Game Day Live portal gives fans and gamers a forum to compete in multiple fun and interactive year round videogame tournaments. Anchored by the EA Madden NFL '08 videogame, the official competition will begin coinciding with the onset of training camp (although Pre-Season matches can be played now) and will exist across multiple platforms, including the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. By joining the tournaments and community, fans everywhere will be able to track their stats, rankings and leaderboard online, while chatting and making lifelong friends in a true "blue" Giants community throughout the 2008 season.
"I put my heart and soul into cheering for the Giants over the years, and I can't tell you how ecstatic I am that they've won the Super Bowl! They're my passion, but so is gaming. That's why GGL is bringing traditional sports to the virtual world by connecting the offline sporting experience with social networks and content communities driven by videogames. We're combining forces to bring the #1 team in professional football together with the #1 leader in videogaming community and content, to make Giants Game Day Live the ultimate virtual sporting experience!" said GGL Chairman and CEO
All fans will be competing for prizes, including premier tickets to future Giants home games, official Giants' Gear, and NFL footballs signed by Giants players. The new tournaments will be promoted across all Giants media properties including FOX5 and My9 television stations in New York, the flagship station of the Giants 660 WFAN as well as Giants.com.
"Giants fans are increasingly utilizing the internet to enhance their involvement with each other in the truest sense of community and we are partnering with GGL to provide our fans with best-in-class videogame technology. This expanded partnership with GGL gives our fans a new conduit to connect with each other beyond Giants Stadium and not just during the season but throughout the entire year," said
For more details, go to www.giants.com. All Giants Game Day Live home game activities and competitions are located outside of Gate D at Giants Stadium, and will remain separate from the new portal and tournaments.
About GGL Global Gaming
GGL is a worldwide leader in videogame competition, community and coverage. With 11 million unique visits per month, GGL is the top destination for the global community of videogame enthusiasts and its culture. Via the company's unique social gaming network platform, GGL caters to gaming's varied competition needs, and broad array of video content that fills a much-needed void in the entertainment space. Through these offerings, GGL creates an immersive entertainment experience for a rapidly growing community of connected gamers. For more information, visit www.ggl.com.
About New York Giants
The New York Football Giants began play in 1925 and is a cornerstone franchise of the NFL. With seven (7) championships and over 600 game victories, the Giants are considered one of sports all-time great franchises. Headquartered at Giants Stadium, in East Rutherford, NJ, the Giants recently completed their 83rd season of play with a victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLII.
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