Ludacris Set to Roll Out in Global Game With Fame

London 7th June - Multi-platinum Def Jam recording artist Ludacris is calling on Xbox gamers from all over the world to challenge him in Microsoft Game Studios' critically-acclaimed driving simulator, Forza Motorsport, as part of the latest Xbox Live "Game with Fame" session on Thursday, 10th June.

This particular session will be open to players from across the globe, and all gamers have to do to have a chance to challenge the hip-hop star is look for the gamertag ludacrisgwf from 6.30PM – 8.30 p.m. GMT.

"When Xbox came to me with the opportunity to do a 'Game With Fame', I jumped at it," said Ludacris. "There's nothing like kicking back, relaxing and playing some Xbox, and with Xbox Live, I have the opportunity to game with my fans 'all over the world'."

Ludacris earned his most-recent Grammy for his 2004 collaboration with Usher and Lil Jon, entitled, "Yeah." The 'Hot-lanta' native's latest album, Red Light District, debuted at No.1 on The Billboard 200 and has sold more than 2 million copies since its release in April 2004. A special-edition DVD of Red Light District will be available worldwide on the 19th June and will include videos for "Pimpin' All Over the World," "Blueberry Yum-Yum" and "Potion," as well as live performances of "Get Back," "#1 Spot" and more.

The DVD will also feature the trailer for Forza Motorsport. As the most realistic driving simulator released on Xbox to date, it's all about you and your car in Forza Motorsport. Race over 250 of the most intense driving machines available for gamers to customise and tune to their satisfaction as well as the power to take on the world via Xbox Live.

To find out about other great Xbox Live events including Game With Fame, tournaments and Winning Weekends visit the Xbox Live Calendar on http://www.xbox.com/en-GB/live/calendar/default.htm

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