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GameSpot (www.gamespot.com), a leading source for unbiased gaming information and a property of CNET Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq:CNET), today announced its plans for an annual live event series for video game enthusiasts called G.A.M.E., which stands for The Games And Music Experience. Debuting with a San Francisco event December 2-4 at the Moscone Center, the G.A.M.E. series of live, regional events is designed to give the passionate gaming community in-person exposure to the very latest exciting game developments during the height of the holiday season, as game companies unveil thousands of new titles and products. During the event, gamers will gain access to an immersive gaming playground, divided into seven differently themed gameplay areas, based on the most popular gaming genres: military, urban, sci-fi, fantasy, sports, racing, and fighting. Also featuring live music and access to game celebrities and professionals, G.A.M.E. will be a veritable gaming party, inviting the local game community to revel in all aspects of the gamer culture and lifestyle. "There are few communities that share the same level of intensity as gamers," said Suzie Reider, senior vice president, sales and marketing of CNET Networks' Games & Entertainment division. "As we know from the millions of gamers who visit our GameSpot family of sites each month, these enthusiasts are primed for an in-person experience, and GameSpot knows how to create a lineup that will captivate this crowd. It's an E3 for gamers and they've been craving an event like this for years." Centric Events Group is responsible for staging and producing the G.A.M.E. events in San Francisco and other cities across the United States in 2006, while Clear Channel Entertainment rounds out the trio of producing partner companies, bringing significant media and promotional event support. G.A.M.E. has already secured top partners to help ensure the debut event in San Francisco is a smash hit. Leading game publishers, including Electronic Arts, 2K Sports and 2K Games, Activision, Capcom, Midway, Namco, and CDV Software Entertainment, are among those whose game titles will be featured on hundreds of state-of-the-art gameplay stations throughout the venue. Additionally, Atlantic Records has agreed to provide a lineup of bands (to be announced) whose music is featured on the soundtracks of top games. Consumer Electronics retail giant, Best Buy also signed on as a retail sponsor. "With G.A.M.E., the timing, concept, and producing partners are finally right to make a large-scale consumer gaming event happen in a way that truly captures the energy and passion of the gaming lifestyle," said Carolyn Feinstein, group vice president of consumer marketing at EA. "The G.A.M.E. event represents an ideal opportunity for 2K Sports and 2K Games to not only extend our brand and promote our titles, but creatively it enables us to interact with our consumers in their element, while gathering intelligence and feedback," said Tim Rosa, director of lifestyle marketing and promotions for 2K Sports. G.A.M.E.'s partnership with Atlantic Records underscores the expanding connection between video games and music that defines today's gaming experience. "Atlantic Records is excited to be involved with G.A.M.E.," said Kevin Weaver, senior vice president of Atlantic Records. "As so many of our artists are featured on video game soundtracks, and the worlds of games and music continue to converge, this live event is an ideal venue to get in front of an incredibly exciting fan base." GameSpot and Clear Channel Entertainment will team to create a marketing campaign for each G.A.M.E. event, utilizing media inventory from across CNET Networks' Games & Entertainment properties, including the GameSpot family of sites, MP3.com, and TV.com, and Clear Channel's regional radio and outdoor properties, as well as other demographically appropriate vehicles, including TV, print, and grassroots efforts. About GameSpot GameSpot (www.gamespot.com) is a leading online source for gaming information. The GameSpot family includes GameFAQs, Game Rankings, Wireless Gaming Review, GameSpot DLX, and GameSpot Trax, its real-time market intelligence tool. GameSpot's Web sites offer free access to tens of thousands of PC and video game reviews from expert editors, as well as previews of the hottest upcoming games, game downloads, video streams, guides, breaking news, and hints. GameSpot also has one of the most active online gaming communities, which is a free, innovative social network service that makes it fun and easy for gamers to meet and interact with others who share their specific gaming interests. About CNET Networks CNET Networks, Inc. is a worldwide media company and creator of content environments for the interactive age. CNET Networks takes pride in being "a different kind of media company," creating richer, deeper interactive experiences by combining the wisdom and passion of users, marketers, and its own expert editors. CNET Networks' leading brands -- such as CNET, GameSpot, MP3.com, Webshots, and ZDNet -- focus on the personal technology, entertainment, and business technology categories. The company has a strong presence in the US, Asia, and Europe. About Clear Channel Entertainment Clear Channel Entertainment, a leading producer and marketer of live entertainment events, is a subsidiary of Clear Channel Communications (NYSE:CCU), a global leader in the out-of-home advertising industry. Clear Channel Entertainment currently owns, operates, and/or exclusively books approximately 130 live entertainment venues in North America and internationally. Each year more than 69 million people attend approximately 32,000 events promoted and/or produced by the company. Clear Channel Entertainment operates throughout North America, Europe, and Australia. More information may be found by visiting www.cc.com and www.clearchannel.com.