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Digital Trends Debuts New PC and Video Game Show "Players Only with Scott Steinberg"

Original Program Takes You Behind the Scenes of Today's PC/Video Game Industry at [url=\"http://www.digitaltrends.com/playersonly\"]http://www.digitaltrends.com/playersonly[/url]

PORTLAND, OR (April 3, 2008) – Technology supersite Digital Trends (www.digitaltrends.com), the leading online destination for consumer electronics news, reviews and insights, today announced the debut of new video show “Players Only with Scott Steinberg.” Available for free download and viewing at [url=\"http://www.digitaltrends.com/playersonly\"]http://www.digitaltrends.com/playersonly[/url], the 10-episode program takes viewers behind the velvet rope, introducing them to the one-of-a-kind titles, trends and personalities that make the $18.85 billion PC and video game business the entertainment industry’s fastest-growing sector.

Covering topics ranging from the art of video games to casual gaming, professional gaming, women’s increasing interest in the field and next-generation consoles such as PlayStation 3, Wii and Xbox 360, new episodes of “Players Only” will debut online at [url=\"http://www.digitaltrends.com/playersonly\"]http://www.digitaltrends.com/playersonly[/url] every Friday from April 4-June 6, 2008. Hosted by Get Rich Playing Games author and noted industry expert Scott Steinberg, the show’s initial season will also feature appearances by icons such as Sid Meier, Ken Levine, Denis Dyack, Warren Spector, Lorne Lanning and Peter Molyneux. All episodes will additionally be free to download and embed on websites, video networks and other forms of electronic distribution.

Brought to viewers by Sony Online Entertainment, cdv Software Entertainment and Ascaron’s Sacred 2: Fallen Angel, Activision’s Call of Duty 4®: Modern Warfare™ and Sierra’s The Bourne Conspiracy, “Players Only” represents Digital Trends’ latest foray into original video programming highlighting the hottest new technology and consumer electronics.

“These days, millions of players across the world of all ages, interests and genders are getting in the game,” said Ian Bell, Chairman and CEO, Digital Trends. “With the business fast outstripping movies and television as audiences’ preferred choice of leisure activity, we’re excited to debut a program that everyone can enjoy celebrating the industry’s biggest titles and most outspoken personalities.”

For more information, please visit [url=\"http://www.digitaltrends.com/playersonly\"]http://www.digitaltrends.com/playersonly[/url]
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"Players Only with Scott Steinberg" Blows the Lid off Casual Games

Episode Two of PC/Video Game Show Explores Changing Face of Industry at [url=\"http://www.digitaltrends.com/playersonly\"]http://www.digitaltrends.com/playersonly[/url]

PORTLAND, OR (April 11, 2008) – Technology supersite Digital Trends (www.digitaltrends.com) today announced the availability of episode two of Internet video show “Players Only with Scott Steinberg,” which offers an in-depth look at 2008’s most successful gaming phenomenon: casual games. Produced and created by Digital Trends and available for free download and viewing at [url=\"http://www.digitaltrends.com/playersonly\"]http://www.digitaltrends.com/playersonly[/url], the latest installment in the 10-episode PC and video game series also explores the changing face of gaming’s audience, mobile/cell phone entertainment, global gaming communities and how the medium is bringing friends and families closer together.

Covering topics ranging from the art of video games to professional gaming, women’s increasing interest in the field and next-generation consoles such as PlayStation 3, Wii and Xbox 360, new episodes of “Players Only” will debut online at [url=\"http://www.digitaltrends.com/playersonly\"]http://www.digitaltrends.com/playersonly[/url] every Friday from April 4-June 6, 2008. Hosted by Get Rich Playing Games author and noted industry expert Scott Steinberg, the show’s initial season will also feature appearances by icons such as Sid Meier, Ken Levine, Denis Dyack, Warren Spector, Lorne Lanning and Peter Molyneux. All episodes will additionally be free to download and embed on websites, video networks and other forms of electronic distribution.

“Casual gaming has extended the hobby’s appeal further than anyone could ever dream,” said Ian Bell, Chairman and CEO, Digital Trends. “We’re thrilled to welcome new gamers to the fold, and premiere a new program that celebrates the fact that every member of the family is now putting in time behind the keyboard or controller.”

For more information, please visit [url=\"http://www.digitaltrends.com/playersonly\"]http://www.digitaltrends.com/playersonly[/url]
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"Players Only with Scott Steinberg" Breaks Down the Business of Video Games

Episode Three of PC/Video Game Show Reveals How Hit Games are Made at [url=\"http://www.digitaltrends.com/playersonly\"]http://www.digitaltrends.com/playersonly[/url]

PORTLAND, OR (April 18, 2008) – Technology supersite Digital Trends (www.digitaltrends.com) today announced the availability of episode three of Internet video show “Players Only with Scott Steinberg,” which gives viewers an inside peek behind the workings of the PC/video game biz, the world’s fastest-growing entertainment industry.

Produced and created by Digital Trends and available for free download and viewing at [url=\"http://www.digitaltrends.com/playersonly\"]http://www.digitaltrends.com/playersonly[/url], the latest installment in the 10-episode PC and video game series explains how hit games come together, the way publishers decide which titles to produce and reveals how anyone can break into the field. Also explored are tips for aspiring game designers, details on where the hottest job opportunities are and what the average day is like for a modern game developer.

Covering topics ranging from the art of video games to professional gaming, women’s increasing interest in the field and next-generation consoles such as PlayStation 3, Wii and Xbox 360, new episodes of “Players Only” will debut online at [url=\"http://www.digitaltrends.com/playersonly\"]http://www.digitaltrends.com/playersonly[/url] every Friday from April 4-June 6, 2008. Hosted by Get Rich Playing Games author and noted industry expert Scott Steinberg, the show’s initial season will also feature appearances by icons such as Sid Meier, Ken Levine, Denis Dyack, Warren Spector, Lorne Lanning and Peter Molyneux. All episodes will additionally be free to download and embed on websites, video networks and other forms of electronic distribution.

“An $18.85 billion market, the interactive entertainment field is as much a serious business as it is about fun and games,” said Ian Bell, Chairman and CEO, Digital Trends. “Our latest episode not only shows viewers what life’s like for the thousands of talented professionals across the globe who work within it, but also how they can get involved.”

For more information, please visit [url=\"http://www.digitaltrends.com/playersonly\"]http://www.digitaltrends.com/playersonly[/url]

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"Players Only with Scott Steinberg" Explores the World of Massively Multiplayer and Online Games

Fourth Episode of PC/Video Game Show Ponders Virtual Reality at [url=\"http://www.digitaltrends.com/playersonly\"]http://www.digitaltrends.com/playersonly[/url]

PORTLAND, OR - April 25, 2008 - Technology supersite Digital Trends (www.digitaltrends.com) today announced the availability of episode four of Internet video show "Players Only with Scott Steinberg," which explores the now tens of millions-strong realm of massively multiplayer online (MMO) games and social networks.

Produced and created by Digital Trends and available for free download and viewing at [url=\"http://www.digitaltrends.com/playersonly\"]http://www.digitaltrends.com/playersonly[/url], the latest installment in the 10-episode PC and video game discovers why persistent, online-only universes like EverQuest II, The Lord of the Rings Online and World of Warcraft are exploding in popularity. Also explored are online gaming culture, ways games can help build personal relationships and just what it takes to create the Internet's most popular 3D worlds. Featured as well is a sneak peek at what's next for social networking, one of the fastest-growing and most highly-anticipated growth platforms for the interactive entertainment business.

Covering topics ranging from the art of video games to professional gaming, women's increasing interest in the field and next-generation consoles such as PlayStation 3, Wii and Xbox 360, new episodes of "Players Only" will debut online at [url=\"http://www.digitaltrends.com/playersonly\"]http://www.digitaltrends.com/playersonly[/url] every Friday from April 4-June 6, 2008. Hosted by Get Rich Playing Games author and noted industry expert Scott Steinberg, the show's initial season will also feature appearances by icons such as Sid Meier, Ken Levine, Denis Dyack, Warren Spector, Lorne Lanning and Peter Molyneux. All episodes will additionally be free to download and embed on Web sites, video networks and other forms of electronic distribution.

For more information, please visit [url=\"http://www.digitaltrends.com/playersonly\"]http://www.digitaltrends.com/playersonly[/url]

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"Players Only with Scott Steinberg" Applauds Women Getting in the Game

Fifth Episode of PC/Video Game Show Examines Females' Increasing Interest in the Field at [url=\"http://www.digitaltrends.com/playersonly\"]http://www.digitaltrends.com/playersonly[/url]

PORTLAND, OR (May 2, 2008) – Technology supersite Digital Trends (www.digitaltrends.com) today announced the availability of episode five of Internet video show “Players Only with Scott Steinberg,” which takes a comprehensive look at why, today more than ever, women are showing an unbridled passion for PC and video games.

Produced and created by Digital Trends and available for free download and viewing at [url=\"http://www.digitaltrends.com/playersonly\"]http://www.digitaltrends.com/playersonly[/url], the latest installment in the 10-episode PC and video game series finally lays stereotypes to rest and reveals why females of all ages are increasingly flocking to the field – and to get their hands on the controller. Also explored are women’s changing role in the industry, career opportunities for women in gaming and why, from casual games to first-person shooters, MMOs and Hollywood-level productions, we’re suddenly seeing a push to create an entire industry, and increasingly innovative range of titles, that offer more cross-gender appeal…

Covering topics ranging from the art of video games to professional gaming, indie gaming, online games and next-generation consoles such as PlayStation 3, Wii and Xbox 360, new episodes of “Players Only” will debut online at [url=\"http://www.digitaltrends.com/playersonly\"]http://www.digitaltrends.com/playersonly[/url] every Friday from April 4-June 6, 2008. Hosted by Get Rich Playing Games author and noted industry expert Scott Steinberg, the show’s initial season will also feature appearances by icons such as Sid Meier, Ken Levine, Denis Dyack, Warren Spector, Lorne Lanning, David Perry and Peter Molyneux. All episodes will additionally be free to download and embed on websites, video networks and other forms of electronic distribution.

For more information, please visit [url=\"http://www.digitaltrends.com/playersonly\"]http://www.digitaltrends.com/playersonly[/url]
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"Players Only with Scott Steinberg" Celebrates the Convergence of Music, Movies and Video Games

Sixth Episode of PC/Video Game Show Sees Hollywood Go Gaming at [url=\"http://www.digitaltrends.com/playersonly\"]http://www.digitaltrends.com/playersonly[/url]


PORTLAND, OR (May 9, 2008) – Technology supersite Digital Trends (www.digitaltrends.com) today announced the availability of episode six of Internet video show “Players Only with Scott Steinberg,” which investigates the comic book, film and recording industries’ growing influence upon, and overwhelming integration with, this generation’s most successful video games.

Created and produced by Digital Trends and available for free download and viewing at [url=\"http://www.digitaltrends.com/playersonly\"]http://www.digitaltrends.com/playersonly[/url], the latest installment in the 10-episode PC and video game series discovers why, despite abortive attempts by Hollywood and the music biz to play nicely with video games since the very beginning, these multibillion-dollar fields of entertainment are finally starting to succeed in the interactive space. Also explored are the process through which hit TV shows/movies become hit games, the secret to adapting properties for the small screen and why today’s biggest releases are beginning to rival summer blockbusters in terms of both sheer production values and cinematography...

Covering topics ranging from the art of video games to professional gaming, indie gaming, casual games, massively multiplayer online (MMO) games and next-generation consoles such as PlayStation 3, Wii and Xbox 360, new episodes of “Players Only” will debut online at [url=\"http://www.digitaltrends.com/playersonly\"]http://www.digitaltrends.com/playersonly[/url] every Friday from April 4-June 6, 2008. Hosted by Get Rich Playing Games author and noted industry expert Scott Steinberg, the show’s initial season will also feature appearances by icons such as Sid Meier, Ken Levine, Denis Dyack, Warren Spector, Lorne Lanning, David Perry and Peter Molyneux. All episodes will additionally be free to download and embed on websites, video networks and other forms of electronic distribution.

For more information, please visit [url=\"http://www.digitaltrends.com/playersonly\"]http://www.digitaltrends.com/playersonly[/url]
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[url=\"http://media.digitaltrends.com/players- ... deo-games/\"]Episode Seven: The Art of Games
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Summary: Are video games art? Until now, the jury has yet to weigh in. On the debut episode of Players Only, we ask a panel of experts and renowned industry insiders to settle the age-old debate. Also explored: Who's playing today, the current state of computer and video games, 2008's top trends and where the future of the medium lies.

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"Players Only with Scott Steinberg" Hits the Frontlines of the Next-Generation Console War

Eighth Episode of PC/Video Game Show Reports Live from the Battlefield at [url=\"http://www.digitaltrends.com/playersonly\"]http://www.digitaltrends.com/playersonly[/url]

PORTLAND, OR (May 23, 2008) – Technology supersite Digital Trends (www.digitaltrends.com) today announced the availability of episode eight of Internet video show “Players Only with Scott Steinberg,” which takes a closer look at the PlayStation 3, Wii and Xbox 360 to determine which of today’s most popular next-generation consoles is poised to become the game industry’s clear victor.

Created and produced by Digital Trends and available for free download and viewing at [url=\"http://www.digitaltrends.com/playersonly\"]http://www.digitaltrends.com/playersonly[/url], the latest installment in the 10-episode PC and video game series takes a closer look at how the battle for your living room is shaping up, and who’ll come out ahead in 2008 and beyond. Also explored are where the video game market is headed, chances we’ll ever see a one-console future and the current state of PC gaming, including whether or not, as some critics have claimed, it’s really dead…

Covering topics ranging from the art of video games to professional gaming, indie gaming, casual games, massively multiplayer online (MMO) games and next-generation consoles such as PlayStation 3, Wii and Xbox 360, new episodes of “Players Only” will debut online at [url=\"http://www.digitaltrends.com/playersonly\"]http://www.digitaltrends.com/playersonly[/url] every Friday from April 4-June 6, 2008. Hosted by Get Rich Playing Games author and noted industry expert Scott Steinberg, the show’s initial season will also feature appearances by icons such as Sid Meier, Ken Levine, Denis Dyack, Warren Spector, Lorne Lanning, David Perry and Peter Molyneux. All episodes will additionally be free to download and embed on websites, video networks and other forms of electronic distribution.

For more information, please visit [url=\"http://www.digitaltrends.com/playersonly\"]http://www.digitaltrends.com/playersonly[/url]
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"Players Only with Scott Steinberg" Travels the Indie Games Circuit

Ninth Episode of PC/Video Game Show Goes Deep Underground at [url=\"http://www.digitaltrends.com/playersonly\"]http://www.digitaltrends.com/playersonly[/url]


PORTLAND, OR (June 6, 2008) – Technology supersite Digital Trends (www.digitaltrends.com) today announced the availability of episode nine of Internet video show “Players Only with Scott Steinberg,” which considers why, despite retail domination by giants like Halo 3 and Gears of War, it’s independent games – small, quirky and low-budget productions – that are making the biggest strides forward in PC and video games today.

Created and produced by Digital Trends and available for free download and viewing at [url=\"http://www.digitaltrends.com/playersonly\"]http://www.digitaltrends.com/playersonly[/url], the latest installment in the 10-episode PC and video game series determines why thinking small is in, and the reason tomorrow’s next game design superstar might just be staring right back at you in the mirror. Also explored are the importance of innovation, digital distribution and ways to make and market your very own PC or video game…

Covering topics ranging from the art of video games to professional gaming, indie gaming, casual games, massively multiplayer online (MMO) games and next-generation consoles such as PlayStation 3, Wii and Xbox 360, new episodes of “Players Only” will debut online at [url=\"http://www.digitaltrends.com/playersonly\"]http://www.digitaltrends.com/playersonly[/url] every Friday from April 4-June 6, 2008. Hosted by Get Rich Playing Games author and noted industry expert Scott Steinberg, the show’s initial season will also feature appearances by icons such as Sid Meier, Ken Levine, Denis Dyack, Warren Spector, Lorne Lanning, David Perry and Peter Molyneux. All episodes will additionally be free to download and embed on websites, video networks and other forms of electronic distribution.

For more information, please visit [url=\"http://www.digitaltrends.com/playersonly\"]http://www.digitaltrends.com/playersonly[/url]
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"Players Only with Scott Steinberg" Salutes the Stars of Professional Gaming

Tenth Episode of PC/Video Game Show Sees eSports Hit the Big Leagues at [url=\"http://www.digitaltrends.com/playersonly\"]http://www.digitaltrends.com/playersonly[/url]

PORTLAND, OR - June 13, 2008 - Technology supersite Digital Trends (www.digitaltrends.com) today announced the availability of episode ten of Internet video show "Players Only with Scott Steinberg," which profiles the field of professional gaming and electronic sports, where today's best computer and video game players get paid to travel the world, sell out arenas and put their skills behind the keyboard or controller to the test.

Created and produced by Digital Trends and available for free download and viewing at [url=\"http://www.digitaltrends.com/playersonly\"]http://www.digitaltrends.com/playersonly[/url], the final installment in the 10-episode PC and video game series debates just how viable a career pro gaming is, examines what life's like for professional players and reveals exactly what it takes to beat the best of the best and score record-setting championship victories. Also explored: Tips for stepping up your game, how you can get paid to play and whether interactive entertainment will one day be considered an Olympic sport...

Covering topics ranging from the art of video games to women and games, indie gaming, casual games, massively multiplayer online (MMO) games and next-generation consoles such as PlayStation 3, Wii and Xbox 360, new episodes of "Players Only" will debut online at [url=\"http://www.digitaltrends.com/playersonly\"]http://www.digitaltrends.com/playersonly[/url] every Friday from April 4-June 12, 2008. Hosted by Get Rich Playing Games author and noted industry expert Scott Steinberg, the show's initial season will also feature appearances by icons such as Sid Meier, Ken Levine, Denis Dyack, Warren Spector, Lorne Lanning, David Perry and Peter Molyneux. All episodes will additionally be free to download and embed on websites, video networks and other forms of electronic distribution.

For more information, please visit [url=\"http://www.digitaltrends.com/playersonly\"]http://www.digitaltrends.com/playersonly[/url]
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