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Major League Gaming Presents

Professional Video Game Competition: “Battle of Beantown”

13-Year-Old MLG Phenom Bonnie “Xena” Burton To Make In-Store Appearance at Local GameStop

WHO: Major League Gaming (MLG), the preeminent worldwide console gaming league for professional video game players

WHAT: “Battle of Beantown” marks the first MLG event of its kind in New England and the last competition before the 2004 Championship Invitational in New York. The event is presented by GameStop and Nokia N-Gage. For more information, please visit www.mlgpro.com/boston. 

WHEN: October 9-10, 2004 On-site registration opens at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday Competition begins at 10:00 a.m. daily on Saturday and Sunday

WHERE: Bayside Expo & Executive Conference Center 200 Mount Vernon Street / Columbia Point / Boston, MA 02125

GAMES: Halo, Gran Turismo 3, Super Smash Bros. Melee, SOULCALIBUR®II, Tony Hawk Pro Skater on N-Gage

IN-STORE: 13-year-old MLG pro player Bonnie “Xena” Burton, the highest-ranking female Halo player in the nation, will make an in-store appearance at GameStop. Bonnie will sign autographs, take pictures and compete against challengers in the Halo video game. She is available for press interviews.

WHEN: October 8, 2004 / 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

WHERE: Hillside Plaza – GameStop #0649 741 Broadway / Saugas, MA 01906