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Future Shop Invites Toronto to The Ultimate Free Gaming Event, including Video Games Live Show
Family event brings sounds of the video gaming world to life and will crown city's Ultimate Gamer

By News Staff, GamingExcellence
Posted June 16, 2008
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On Saturday, June 21st, Yonge-Dundas Square erupts with an all-day social gaming competition, and a thrilling free family concert in the evening of Video Games Live - the world's largest and most successful video games concert. Toronto's gamers and entertainment enthusiasts alike are invited to enjoy a day of gaming including participating to be crowned the city's Ultimate Guitar Hero and have the chance to perform in front of thousands with the Video Games Live Orchestra! The music of the evening will feature soundtracks of memorable games including Nintendo’s Super Mario Brothers and The Legend of Zelda by way of a 43 piece orchestra and choir. Video Games Live marries the music of interactive segments - a show that will be memorable for all ages.

What:
  • Ultimate Social Gaming Competition featuring Guitar Hero and FREE Video Games Live Concert in the evening
  • Future Shop’s Ultimate Gamer competition is open to all ages to find Toronto’s top Guitar Hero
  • 5,000 are expected to attend and are encouraged to dress in Video games character costumes

Who:
  • Video Games Live musicians
  • Tommy Tallarico, Game Composer, Host and Co-Creator of Video Games Live
  • Jack Wall, Game Composer, Conductor and Co-Creator of Video Games Live
  • Martin Leung, The Video Game Pianist
  • Future Shop Gaming Experts
  • Thousands of attendees playing video games and watching the free, family concert

Where:
  • Yonge-Dundas Square, Toronto

When:
Saturday, June 21, 2008
  • 10:00 am – 6:00 pm: Attendees can compete in the Ultimate Gamer competition, playing Guitar Hero at video gaming booths in Yonge-Dundas Square, as well as cheer on participants; Xbox and Nintendo will be on site
  • 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm: Ultimate Guitar Hero competition playoffs
  • 8:30 pm – 11:00 pm – Free Video Games Live concert, including a set where the Ultimate Gamer performs with the orchestra

For more information visit: futureshop.ca/VGL
For more information about Video Games Live visit: videogameslive.com

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