Microsoft unveils rewards for 1 vs. 100 Live

  • By philonious_matt, GameSpot
  • Posted Jul 7, 2009 10:32 am PT

Although the primetime NBC trivia show 1 vs. 100 went off the air in February 2008, the series lives on as an interactive online game adaptation offered in beta form through Xbox Live. But where the television show tantalized contestants with a $1 million reward, the Xbox 360 game show currently...

Although the primetime NBC trivia show 1 vs. 100 went off the air in February 2008, the series lives on as an interactive online game adaptation offered in beta form through Xbox Live. But where the television show tantalized contestants with a $1 million reward, the Xbox 360 game show currently offers no tangible prizes--though that will soon change, according to Microsoft.

Starting this Friday, the show's online contestants will be eligible for prizes such as Xbox Live Arcade titles and HDTVs if their trivia knowledge is up to snuff. The lead contestant ("the One"), can win up to 10,000 Microsoft points ($125) by outlasting all 100 opponents ("the Mob"). Members of the Mob will be able to win Xbox Live Arcade games of Microsoft's choosing, as well as up to 800 Microsoft points ($10). Those watching the show unfold and playing along as part of "The Crowd" are also eligible to earn a free Live Arcade game if they finish in the top three scores. All participants will be entered into a sweepstakes drawing for a Zune or an HDTV home theater system.

Contestants for The One and The Mob will be picked based on their previous performance in the game, with only Xbox Live Gold members allowed to participate. Moreover, contestants from Connecticut, Iowa, Vermont, Maryland, and Quebec will not be eligible to win prizes. For those who are eligible, the prize packages will last through 1 vs. 100 Live "Season 1," which ends August 29.

52 Comments

  • Spikedjester

    Posted Jul 8, 2009 12:34 pm PT

    Nice. I like it when I hear stories of big corporations giving out prizes for stuff like this. I usually find that this doesnt happen often because such corporations are usually money hungry to death. Even tho I wont be playing or participating, I still have to say, "Good Job, Microsoft."

  • YoshIsfunky

    Posted Jul 8, 2009 6:30 am PT

    None of this good stuff is available in the Netherlands. Just like we have no downloadable movies. We miss out on a lot of good Xbox 360 things, MS has to offer...

  • freerunner01

    Posted Jul 8, 2009 6:25 am PT

    I guess I will start playing this again but I most likely do not stand a chance in hell to ever even make it to the mob

  • TheoleDominion

    Posted Jul 8, 2009 4:45 am PT

    10,000 MS points, are you kidding? "Im NOT telling my girlfriend about this. She plays it ALOT as it is...lol. I can't get near the x360 when she's home. Anybody got an extra system they can loan me?..lol.

  • stevoqwerty

    Posted Jul 8, 2009 1:50 am PT

    no Australia??? WTF???

  • jediknight52501

    Posted Jul 8, 2009 1:39 am PT

    i ma screwed, i live in Iowa, that is a lot of BS.

  • benboz

    Posted Jul 7, 2009 9:52 pm PT

    Why can't Microsoft bring this worldwide like to Australia. I would love to play this game and get prizes. Please bring it to Australia!!! Australia usually gets nothing.

  • BrandonC3000

    Posted Jul 7, 2009 9:17 pm PT

    I love how avatars always look normal in everything Microsoft shows off, but every time I've played 1 vs 100, it shows how crazy they get. I doubt many people take this avatar system all that seriously. xD

  • Agougwe1

    Posted Jul 7, 2009 7:53 pm PT

    @Guillermo seriously dude get a GS account.

  • Icedburden123

    Posted Jul 7, 2009 6:42 pm PT

    I'm in Maryland, so I guess I'm screwed unless they're (Gamespot) is wrong.

  • Terebi_chan

    Posted Jul 7, 2009 6:16 pm PT

    Woah, now wait a minute.

    I'm more of a lurker around here, but I had to respond to this one.

    Where did GS get the idea that those states weren't eligible to win prizes? Those states aren't eligible for "skill-based" questions, but that doesn't mean they aren't eligible to win prizes.

    Or can anyone actually confirm that those states are ineligible for the prizes?

  • skinny_man_69

    Posted Jul 7, 2009 5:48 pm PT

    Awesome! I felt kind of hollow knowing that the two times I was in the mob and won wasn't actually worth much. Now let's hope I can do it again

  • Aero_Slasher

    Posted Jul 7, 2009 3:49 pm PT

    I played the open beta last weekend when silver users were allowed in. I have to say, it was pretty fun and good to see how much I knew and how much I didn't. I'm not sure if I'd be willing to jump to gold for this (I don't really play online games too much), but if you have it, it's definitely worth the play.

  • scarface_dm

    Posted Jul 7, 2009 3:25 pm PT

    Koo, I already have gold membership and this could be fun

  • murlow12

    Posted Jul 7, 2009 3:05 pm PT

    Looks fun. Can't wait to play the beta in about 90 minutes!

  • exedeath

    Posted Jul 7, 2009 3:03 pm PT

    Not worth getting a gold subscription yet. Microsoft really needs to do better to get 50 bucks a year from me. Heck that's one extra game a year versus crappy online experience. The prizes would be better if there was anything woth the MS points anymore.

  • darknferno12

    Posted Jul 7, 2009 2:44 pm PT

    Cool, 1 vs 100 was pretty fun even without prize now you can win a few Microsoft points for playing(, winning) I'm in

  • lathan94

    Posted Jul 7, 2009 1:57 pm PT

    Im going to crowd my entire family around so we will have 4 minds instead of one.

  • 0Aragorn0

    Posted Jul 7, 2009 1:52 pm PT

    To win big prizes is assuming you make it as the mob or the "One". I played the game for about 20+ hours and never once made it to the mob or "one" and I answered most of the questions correctly. And good luck being one of the top three in a room filled with over 100,000 players.

  • Decrate

    Posted Jul 7, 2009 1:23 pm PT

    awesome. i hope i can win this lol

  • funkymonkey4710

    Posted Jul 7, 2009 1:16 pm PT

    So does that lady who already beat the 100 in the beta get anything, I hope she does because she kick some serious ass!

  • SSJ_Tenx

    Posted Jul 7, 2009 1:05 pm PT

    lmao really autoycus...your going to pass up FREE ms points?!

  • Gregdawg08

    Posted Jul 7, 2009 12:55 pm PT

    Pretty cool.

  • Autolycus posted Jul 7, 2009 12:46 pm PT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    Autolycus

    Posted Jul 7, 2009 12:46 pm PT (hide)

    Sorry MS, you'll need more then those lame gifts to keep me entertained...

  • Mortal_Medic

    Posted Jul 7, 2009 12:42 pm PT

    Unheard-Volume, that is quite the comment. Offering prizes for being good isn't uncommon, and I'm willing to bet most won't get any.

    The graphics aren't trying to do something crazy, and the entire concept is borrowed off a tv show. Not very original, all in all the gaming industry will continue unchanged.

  • remmbermytitans

    Posted Jul 7, 2009 12:42 pm PT

    Now if you could just make it cross platform with the PC, we might have something truly revolutionary in the works.

  • strahd01

    Posted Jul 7, 2009 12:40 pm PT

    @ Barighm I was thinking the same thing but then i saw the movie that is linked they give you like 4 seconds to answer a question way too little time to cheat barely enough to read the answers so unless you have a room full of friends of helping fat chance using the internet

  • Unheard-Volume

    Posted Jul 7, 2009 12:33 pm PT

    This whole idea is Revolutionary!!! This changes the gaming industry in a major way!

  • WeaponXY

    Posted Jul 7, 2009 12:31 pm PT

    You don't have enough time at all to Google Search the answers. You have just a few seconds, and the faster you answer the more points you get.

  • raahsnavj

    Posted Jul 7, 2009 12:28 pm PT

    Just make sure you play with google next to you on the sofa... or not... I was barely able to read that text before time was up, the smallness of the stream didn't help though...

  • ieatnoobs18

    Posted Jul 7, 2009 12:25 pm PT

    Im in. When does the beta stop?

  • Phazon_Killer

    Posted Jul 7, 2009 12:20 pm PT

    10,000 microsoft points 0___0 im in

  • bubnux

    Posted Jul 7, 2009 12:16 pm PT

    That's pretty cool. Well done MS.

  • Barighm

    Posted Jul 7, 2009 12:02 pm PT

    I could never connect to the game for some reason. No matter. It's a trivia game, so it's pretty easy to cheat (assuming there is a way to combat cheating; I dunno. Could never play)

  • Wings_008

    Posted Jul 7, 2009 11:58 am PT

    10,000 MP!!, wow am not even sure my hard drive can stuff all that in...

  • Yokuz1166

    Posted Jul 7, 2009 11:57 am PT

    Another new idea being implemented by Microsoft. I'm looking forward to winning 800 Microsoft Points a week.

  • NightmareCV

    Posted Jul 7, 2009 11:44 am PT

    @Paul_GameFury
    I am well aware of this possibility but it doesn't mean I have to be content with it .

    @bastila19
    Bet you think you're so funny lol

  • ChamomileBaths

    Posted Jul 7, 2009 11:43 am PT

    My home state and my college state and my potential residence states aren't listed. Spot on. Those are some decent prizes too. It's at a point now where DLC, XBLA, or Community Games always have something good to check out.

  • bastila19

    Posted Jul 7, 2009 11:41 am PT

    @NightmareCV
    lol

  • konradak

    Posted Jul 7, 2009 11:39 am PT

    Still no europe play though eh?

  • Paul_GameFury

    Posted Jul 7, 2009 11:31 am PT

    @NightmareCV
    Chances are that they "shafted" you because of laws specific to your state and it had nothing to do with their own choice.

  • patton223

    Posted Jul 7, 2009 11:31 am PT

    Dammit!! i live in quebec

  • NightmareCV

    Posted Jul 7, 2009 11:22 am PT

    Well I'd say that's awesome, but since I'm in Connecticut and they just shafted me they will have to settle with a few choice words.

  • OpusMaximus

    Posted Jul 7, 2009 11:20 am PT

    I just moved back to Iowa from Minnesota. WTF!?

  • Jags218

    Posted Jul 7, 2009 11:17 am PT

    aww man, im from Iowa, what the deuce

  • BananaCrazyCake

    Posted Jul 7, 2009 11:12 am PT

    10,000 Microsoft Points. Damn! I could buy, like, every song on Rock Band DLC. lol.

  • EclipseStorm

    Posted Jul 7, 2009 11:02 am PT

    very cool. I'm glad I'm not from any of those states. lol.

  • kkevguy47k

    Posted Jul 7, 2009 11:00 am PT

    meh. I don't have confidence that this game will continue to offer prizes or have enough people wanting to play to make games efficiently.

  • nickythenewt21

    Posted Jul 7, 2009 10:58 am PT

    I wish that we could be able to pick the Arcade game if we won, but I guess you can't have everything, right?

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