Microsoft have announced that after two seasons of 1 vs 100, there won't be a third. Microsoft have announced that the team and tech behind 1 vs 100 have moved on to new projects which will be unveiled in the future.
Press Release
After two successful seasons, "1 vs 100" on Xbox LIVE will not be returning for Season 3.
This pioneering show which combined the best of TV experiences and interactive video games was a ground-breaking pilot in an entertainment genre that will continue to grow and evolve. During the Beta season, more than 114,000 people played "1 vs 100" on Xbox LIVE simultaneously, setting an official Guinness world record for the most contestants in a game show.
“When we started on this journey, we knew we were creating an entirely new genre of entertainment that would be a continually evolving concept,” said Dave McCarthy, General Manager, Microsoft Game Studios. “We’re very proud of the ‘1 vs 100’ team and their accomplishments, and are excited to apply what we’ve learned to future programming.”
The “1 vs 100” team is now focusing their skills and applying the technology used to develop “1 vs 100” to new projects that will be unveiled in the future.
Microsoft has announced that season 2 of 1 VS 100 will go live in N.America today at 5.00PM (PT).
As Well as having achievements, you also will get badges based on your progress. these will be displayed in your personal stats. if your playing in a Xbox Live Party, the winner out of that group will stand on-top of a podium. there will be unlockable dances for your avatar which can be earned throughout Season 2 of 1 VS 100. New this season is a level system. your cumulative score, from throughout the season, will determine what level you are at.
Microsoft has announced that season 2 of 1 Vs 100 will start on November 18th at 5.00 PM (PT). the season will run for 14 weeks and will be hosted in the USA by Chris Cashman.
Season 2 also brings some changes to the game from the first game. if your chosen as the one, you live status will change to busy. the chances of getting into the mob or the one are also improved and biased on your score, the higher the score the greater the chance. More information will be made available next week.
Press Release Your Avatar is dressed to the nines. The crowd is restless and ready to win. The spotlight shines on you when the host calls your name. Are you ready to play “1 vs 100” on Xbox LIVE? The entertainment phenomenon that took Xbox LIVE by storm is hitting your Xbox 360 again with Season 2 of “1 vs 100” on Xbox LIVE!
Based on Endemol’s hit TV game show, Xbox has pioneered a completely new genre of entertainment. Bringing together the best of television show experiences and interactive video games, “1 vs 100” Season 2 on Xbox LIVE will again feature Chris Cashman as the comedic live host everyone has come to love, all-new fresh trivia, and more real prizes.
“1 vs 100” Season 2 will run for 14 weeks and bring you new and exciting features. Get the inside scoop (and a jump start on the questions) by answering the following:
Question 1: “1 vs 100” Season 2 will premier on Xbox LIVE: A: November 19, 2009 at 5:00 pm PT B: November 24, 2009 at 5:00 pm PT C: New Years Eve at 5:00 pm PT
Question 2: In “1 vs 100” Season 2, your chances of taking center stage are cooler than ever. During “1 vs 100 Live” shows, “The One” and “The Mob” will be selected based on: A: Score, speed, accuracy, and number of Achievements you’ve earned. B: Score, score, score – totals across the Season, the week and the round! C: How many pigeons you have in your back yard.
The answer to question one is…. A: November 19 at 5:00 pm PT! The answer to question two is…..B: Score, score, score – totals across the Season, the week and the round!
The higher your score, the higher your chances of being chosen as “The One,” or “The Mob.” Being “the One” is exciting and intense! So, if you’re chosen as “the One” in “1 vs 100” Season 2, Xbox LIVE will automatically change your status to “Busy.” You’ll also enjoy more time in the spotlight – “the One” will strike a pose at the top of the stairs before strolling down to center stage.
Beginning on November 19, “1 vs 100 Extended Play” will feature brand new themed trivia every weeknight including “Finish the Lyrics” (are you a Karaoke champ? What’s the next line in this song?), “80s” (how well do you know the 80s?), and “Vampires” (you love Twilight and True Blood. How much do you really know about vampires?)
We let the Xbox LIVE community speak for itself – on average more than half a million unique contestants competed in “1 vs 100” every single week during the 15 week Beta season of “1 vs 100,” which launched on June 1, 2009. Up to 114,000 people in the US and Canada, and 79,000 people in the UK and Ireland competed simultaneously in “1 vs 100 Live” shows. Microsoft even awarded nearly two million Microsoft points as prizes during the Beta season! “1 vs 100” was also downloaded nearly three million times making it one of the top 10 most downloaded pieces of content on Xbox LIVE to date.
So read up on your current events, and see you at the premiere of “1 vs 100” Season 2! Tune in next week for more details…
The UK Beta for 1 VS 100 went live last night. personally i managed to get into a couple of games but i was also kicked out of them, which took crashed the game and took me back to the dashboard and signed me out of Xbox Live. what i played was fun and it 3was nice to have UK Specific questions, like which channel 4 presenter wears silly ties, but there were also a few other questions which were by far much more difficult. How Was Everyone Else's experience with the game?
The Extended Play Shows do not have "The One" and is just a 30 minute show with up to 37 questions. The Primetime shows do feature "The One"and are live. the more extended play games you play, the greater the chance you will be the one in Primetime.
The UK 1 VS 100 Dashboard has the following dates and times for future 1 VS 100 shows.
Featured Shows 13/07/2009 – 19.00 - Superhard 14/07/2009 – 19.00 - He Said, She Said 15/07/2009 – 19.00 - Community Written 16/07/2009 – 19.00 -Football Fans 20/07/2009 – 12.00 -Superhard 23/07/2009 – 19.00 -Football Fans 27/07/2009 – 12.00 -Superhard 30/07/2009 – 19.00 - Football fans 03/08/2009 – 12.00 -Superhard 06/08/2009 – 19.00 -Football Fans 10/08/2009 – 12.00 -Superhard 13/08/2009 – 19.00 -Football Fans 17/08/2009 – 12.00 -Superhard 20/08/2009 –19.00 - Football Fans 24/08/2009 – 12.00 -Superhard 27/08/2009 – 19.00 -Football Fans 30/08/2009 – 19.30 - Xbox 360
1 VS 100 Extended Shows 13/07/2009 – 17.30 - Pan Euro 13/07/2009 – 18.00 - Pan Euro 13/07/2009 – 18.30 - Pan Euro 13/07/2009 – 19.30 – General Trivia 13/07/2009 – 20.00 - General Trivia 14/07/2009 – 17.30 – Pan Euro 14/07/2009 – 18.00 – Pan Euro 14/07/2009 – 18.30 – Pan Euro 14/07/2009 – 19.30 – General Trivia 14/07/2009 – 20.00 – General Trivia 15/07/2009 – 17.30 – Pan Euro 15/07/2009 – 18.00 – Pan Euro 15/07/2009 – 18.30 – Pan Euro 15/07/2009 – 19.30 – General Trivia 15/07/2009 – 20.00 – General Trivia 16/07/2009 – 17.30 – Pan Euro 16/07/2009 – 18.00 – Pan Euro 16/07/2009 – 18.30 – Pan Euro 16/07/2009 – 19.30 – General Trivia 16/07/2009 – 20.00 - General Trivia 17/07/2009 – 17.30 – Pan Euro 17/07/2009 – 18.00 – Pan Euro
Microsoft Announce 1 vs 100 Will Not Be Returning For A 3rd Season
