Millions of GameBlast Subscriptions up for Grabs28 Oct 2004
October 28, 2004 -- Shockwave.com and McDonalds announced today
that they are teaming up to give away up to 2 million 30-day
subscriptions to the Shockwave.com GameBlast subscription
service(www.gameblast.com). The subscriptions will be offered up as
prizes in the Monopoly Best Chance Game 2.0 at McDonald's, from
November 2 through 22. Diners will have the chance to win by
visiting participating McDonalds across the United States, and
collecting MONOPOLY game pieces that will have a code for online
redemption at www.playatmcd.com. By providing consumers with
unprecedented value, convenience, and selection, GameBlast has made
online and downloadable games fun and accessible for everyone not
just the kids and teens traditionally labeled gamers. For less than
$10 per month, subscribers enjoy unlimited access to well over 100
premium games with a retail value of over $1,500. GameBlast also
eliminates the annoying advertisements, technical problems, and
time-limited trials that plague other online game players. Winners
of the Monopoly Best Chance Game 2.0 at McDonald's will experience
the benefits of a GameBlast subscription, including:     Unlimited
access to over 100 premium online and downloadable games     Games
for all interests -- action, puzzles, word games, sports games,
strategy, and more!     Gameplay that has no advertisements or time
limits     Exclusive games, premium features, bonus levels,
full-screen-play     New games released every week We are excited
to introduce GameBlast to McDonalds customers nationwide, said
Scott Roesch, VP Marketing, Shockwave.com. Theyre going to discover
what our fans already know GameBlast is THE PLACE for families who
love to play games on the computer. Subscriptions to GameBlast are
a fantastic prize in our game, said Bill Lamar, McDonalds USA Chief
Marketing Officer Its a service that has something very appealing
to offer almost anyone who walks into one of our restaurants. About
Shockwave.com Shockwave.com (www.shockwave.com) is the worlds
leading destination for online games, serving a large, loyal
audience the best in interactive entertainment since 1998.
GameBlast (www.gameblast.com) is the premium service of
Shockwave.com, offering subscribers over 100 premium online and
downloadable games in all categories - action-packed arcade-style
games, jigsaws and puzzle games, multiplayer games, and more.
Shockwave.com is a service of San Francisco-based AtomShockwave
Corp. About McDonald's McDonald's is the leading global foodservice
retailer with more than 30,000 restaurants serving nearly 47
million people in more than 120 countries each day. Approximately
80 percent of McDonald's restaurants worldwide are owned and
operated by independent, local businessmen and women. For
nutritional information, please visit www.mcdonalds.com. | 
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