I N   T H E   Z O N E

The Official Newsletter of the MSN Gaming Zone

May 12, 2001 (#41)

Play it on the Zone!
http://go.msn.com/newsletter3817/27282.asp


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If you're looking for adventure that's bigger than a video game, how does 
full-throttle, 700 mph, upside-down sound? If you're ready for an upgrade, 
check out some real adventures, and real stories, at the following website:
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WHAT'S HOT AND HAPPENING

From May Until the End of the Year
Announcing the Premiere of OutSmart!
The next best thing to live TV, OutSmart makes you a contestant in a trivia 
game-show event, interacting with your favorite celebrities. From now until 
June 6th, match up with "Dark Angel" star Jessica Alba, and see how she holds 
up to your pressure. Then upload your score to be entered in the first of our 
many prize drawings. We'll be running OutSmart celebrity contests throughout 
the year with new drawings every month.
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Toyota Tundra
Belt yourself into the newest 2001 Toyota Tundra and experience Tundra 
Madness 2.0! Jump into a shiny new Toyota Tundra pickup, and get ready to 
race! Rip around the track at blinding speed. Hit Toyota Gnomes for extra 
points! Add more to your score by stopping in and picking up a hefty load of 
construction supplies! Beat the clock and register the best time to win. 
Whether you're playing just for fun, or competing in the Tundra Madness 
tournaments, there are plenty of thrills for all! Play today!
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MAGNIFICENT MAY EVENTS

Throughout May
May Mice Spotlight Tournaments
It's the month of flowers, bees, birds, and mice, Optical Mice! Welcome to 
the world of no moving parts! In our Spotlight Series for May, Grand Prize 
winners can catch one of these wonderful new peripherals for their very own. 
Build a better mousetrap and the world will beat a path to your door, but 
build a better mouse and the world can visit your homepage without de-gunking 
a rollerball!
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Now Until June!
Bejeweled Sweepstakes
Win actual gem-studded All, jewelry in our spring Bejeweled Sweepstakes. 
Upload your score on scheduled days to be automatically entered to win, up to 
100 times per week!
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Every Friday in Fighter Ace
Fighter Ace Fox Hunt
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EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT!

Fighter Ace Dogfight -- Death Match for Cash
Each Saturday and Sunday from now until the end of May we're holding two 
deathmatch events. The winners from each will be paired in a showdown for 
$250 cash! What's more, these two finalists will be eligible to compete for 
the grand $2000 prize finale! The Death Match for Cash is sponsored by the 
United States Air Force. When you've tapped out on virtual-reality flying, 
consider the real thing. Build a life that's above and beyond in the Air 
Force.
http://go.msn.com/newsletter3817/27289.asp

Microsoft at E3
The Electronic Entertainment Expo, or "E3," is computer gaming's premier 
convention, showing off the wares of the biggest studios and publishers in 
the industry. Five huge Las Vegas convention halls will be packed solid with 
software and hardware shown to the public for the first time. Log into the 
Microsoft Games site on May 17th to follow this year's event, which will 
feature Xbox demos and the rollout of the next-generation console and PC 
titles. Don't miss the coverage on Ensemble Studios' follow-up to Age of 
Empires, Age of Mythology, which brings mythical monsters and heroes to 
real-time strategy. Microsoft will also be showing off Blood Wake, where 
high-speed boat chasing is served up with guns for the most potent adrenaline 
cocktail in years.
http://go.msn.com/newsletter3817/27290.asp

Chat with the Producer of Mechcommander 2
FASA's five-star general of game development, Mitch Gitelman, will field your 
questions May 31 in the Zone Theater chat room. With the sequel to the 
groundshaking Mechcommander RTS less than a month away from going gold, we're 
sure the conversation will be lively, especially when Mitch gets going on 
"spanking." As Mitch says, it's a topic "for mature readers, so don't show it 
to the reporter for Highlights magazine."
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Asheron's Call -- A Changing of the Ways
Last month saw the arrival of gambling halls to Dereth and the opening of the 
Lugian stronghold Linvak Tukal. May will witness The Changing of the Ways 
with the arrival of Eluard's Guild. What is the guild? Who is Eluard? What 
does "the changing of ways" portend? Read the teaser for more information.
http://go.msn.com/newsletter3817/27292.asp

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MAGAZINE OUTLET

COLLECT YOUR BONUS! As our way of introducing you to the fantastic benefits 
of Zone membership, we've arranged an exclusive grab bag of items totaling up 
to $100 in value! While supplies last, you can come take your pick of dozens 
of items, including new CD-ROM games, the best gaming magazines, Samsonite 
travel accessories, and more! Quantities are limited, so hurry -- you won't 
want to miss out on this one!
http://go.msn.com/newsletter3817/27293.asp

SUPER MARIO FOR GAME BOY ADVANCE

Be the first on your block to grasp the power of Super Mario.
Pre-order your copy now for Game Boy Advance from BestBuy.com.
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