NBA Superstars Kobe Bryant and Carmelo Anthony to Faceoff Live in Virtual Arena
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VERSUSSPORT PRESENTS KOBE BRYANT AND CARMELO ANTHONY COMPETING LIVE, IN THE
SOON-TO-BE-RELEASED, NBA(R) 2K10
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- VersusSport previews its interactive
online community today. The first of its kind, this social networking forum
provides fans with the opportunity to support their favorite athletes and
entertainers through a unique, interactive, virtual community.
On September 18, 2009, VersusSport will present its inaugural event, featuring
NBA(R) superstars Kobe Bryant and Carmelo Anthony competing head-to-head in
the soon-to-be-released NBA(R) 2K10. Members of the VersusSport community
will receive exclusive online access to attend the live webcast of this much
anticipated faceoff, and have the exciting opportunity to see NBA(R) 2K10 in
action before it hits retail stores in October. VersusSport provides the
ultimate spectator experience. Fans can not only watch their favorite
superstars compete live, but also interact with celebrities and fellow fans
before, during and after the event. Two lucky fans will be selected to attend
the Kobe vs. Carmelo premier event through contests hosted by VersusSport.
Microsoft Tag and VersusSport have joined forces for this exclusive,
star-studded occasion. Invitations are enhanced with Microsoft's Tag
technology, which links guests to exclusive pre-event content on their mobile
devices. Microsoft Tag can also be found on VersusSport.com, offering fans
access to behind-the-scenes event content. The free application for
Microsoft's Tag technology can be downloaded at http://gettag.mobi.
Through blogs, forums, and shared video content, VersusSport bridges the gap
between athlete and fan. The advanced internet portal creates an
unparalleled, intimate online experience which allows athletes and
entertainers to connect more effectively with online members. "VersusSport
has developed a really innovative way for me to connect with my fans," says
Carmelo Anthony. "They are not going to want to miss this competition."
VersusSport.com offers unprecedented live access to the life and celebrity
style of athletes and entertainers. "I'm really looking forward to working
with VersusSport," says Kobe Bryant. "They combine my passion for competition
while providing the fans with a great online experience."
For more information about VersusSport, please visit www.VersusSport.com.
For additional information, please contact:
Eve Sarkisyan / eve@yespublicrelations.com (for VersusSport)
Catherine Sebring / catherine@hanzoinc.com (for Kobe Bryant)
Theresa Tran / ttt@teasemarketing.com (for Carmelo Anthony)
Amy Kuntz / v-amyk@microsoft.com (for Microsoft Tag)
Bryan Lam / bryan.lam@2ksports.com (for 2K Sports)
About VersusSport
Founded in December 2008, Versus Sports, Inc., a Nevada corporation, and its
VersusSport brand include a complete virtual community including Blogs,
Forums, Media Galleries, Web Castings, Wiki's and Video Game platform
integrations. Based around our unique celebrity based content members can
upload their latest coolest video game moves, chat up their friends &
competitors and blog with globally recognized celebrity athletes and
entertainers. VersusSport is a unique online experience, offering fans
unprecedented live access into the life and celebrity style of today's
superstar athletes and entertainers. The first of its kind, this social
networking forum provides fans an opportunity to support their favorite
athletes and entertainers through a unique, interactive, virtual community.
Not only can you watch your favorite superstars compete live, you can also
interact with these celebrities and fellow fans before, during, and after the
exclusive events. Through blogs, forums, and shared video content, VersusSport
bridges the gap between athlete and fan, creating an unparalleled, intimate
online community. www.versussport.com
SOURCE VersusSport
Eve Sarkisyan, +1-818-422-4472, eve@yespublicrelations.com, for VersusSport
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