E3 2008: 1 vs. 100 Impressions

By Justin Calvert, GameSpotPosted Jul 14, 2008 2:59 pm PT

Microsoft shows off the first game that will launch as part of its Xbox Live Primetime service. Real prizes to be won!

Earlier today, Microsoft afforded attendees of its E3 2008 Media Briefing a first glimpse at the previously unannounced 1 vs. 100. Based on Endemol's TV game show of the same name, the game will purportedly be the first to be featured on the just-announced Xbox Live Primetime service and will also feature support for the Xbox 360's new Mii-like avatars.

We didn't get to see much in the way of 1 vs. 100 gameplay on this occasion, but it seems reasonable that it will stick with the same format as the US version of the TV show. In other words, a lone contestant is pitted against 100 others and tasked with answering multiple-choice questions. Members of the 100-strong "mob" are eliminated as soon as they get a question wrong, and the value of each question goes up for the solo player as the mob thins out. The solo players can opt to walk away with their winnings at any time, but once they elect to try another question, they must try to answer it. If they get it wrong, it's game over, and the money is divided among the remaining mobsters.

Besides giving you an opportunity to pit your wits and the good looks of your avatar against those of 100 other players, 1 vs. 100 gives you a chance to win real prizes as you play. What form those prizes will take isn't clear at this time.

We look forward to bringing you more information on 1 vs. 100 as soon as it becomes available.

33 Comments

  • cocomacoco

    Posted May 18, 2009 5:36 am PT

    are they gonna charge for this??, if so forget it!

  • x8VXU6

    Posted Apr 17, 2009 7:06 pm PT

    Where is it, I want to win my prizes, I hope we win microsoft points

  • okassar

    Posted Jan 8, 2009 5:15 pm PT

    I don't care what the prizes will be,this game looks amazing.Search Primetime CES on Youtube,Gamespot is again late in putting a video up....but,nonetheless,I see how I COULD care about the prize,I mean,we thought Gamescore was a stupid idea before the 360 came out,but I find myself,and many others,obssessed with Gamescore.And in my case,and probably most others,it's not to show off,but it gives a sense of accomplishment,perhaps as whatever the prize might be,even if it's a "stupid shirt."

  • vaskaville

    Posted Jan 3, 2009 8:40 pm PT

    Can you play this without an Xbox Live connection?

  • daprofesa

    Posted Dec 21, 2008 9:53 pm PT

    when is this going to be available?

  • brendanhunt1

    Posted Oct 10, 2008 12:02 pm PT

    IL like to see this on playstation life channel

  • SpeedMan72

    Posted Aug 24, 2008 10:09 pm PT

    id love it if we won microsoft points

  • thesimpsonsno1

    Posted Jul 24, 2008 1:26 am PT

    this looks heaps good

  • Blank2k2

    Posted Jul 19, 2008 5:32 pm PT

    Has the potential to be something pretty epic, hope it is i like the idea of it so far but i can see how it could flop.

    If they had quick-matches for like someone below said, new top or something for an avatar that'll be fine.. but i hope theres something for "bigger" prizes later on (tournament or something)

  • TehFuneral

    Posted Jul 19, 2008 2:29 pm PT

    Hmm, i wonder...

  • willietdog

    Posted Jul 17, 2008 10:43 pm PT

    why watch when you can play. i assume this is mainly multiplayer online

  • lettuceman44

    Posted Jul 17, 2008 1:01 pm PT

    Don't know how this will be.

  • Altair1337

    Posted Jul 16, 2008 3:51 am PT

    I think this looks like a lot of fun to be had, I never watched the game show, but playing it would be fun.

  • grambyte

    Posted Jul 16, 2008 3:44 am PT

    Really am curious how this will turn out. Totally can't get an idea about it yet.

  • mrbass208

    Posted Jul 15, 2008 1:43 pm PT

    I must admit I am intrigued by the massive interaction potential of the game. Might be a fun way to kill a few hours.

  • Verno77

    Posted Jul 15, 2008 12:43 pm PT

    "Probably just more Avatar clothes."

    Yah, probably true, but it's better than paying for that "brown slightly-ripped t-shirt".

  • gamah_killah

    Posted Jul 15, 2008 8:27 am PT

    Looks like a cool trivia game

  • darkangelizer66

    Posted Jul 15, 2008 8:05 am PT

    I´m in need of a new tv, but i doubt that I would win it in this contest. At least if I could win some ms points.....

  • Cube_of_MooN

    Posted Jul 15, 2008 6:44 am PT

    I'll give it a try maybe.

  • Foppe_

    Posted Jul 15, 2008 6:38 am PT

    Probably just more Avatar clothes.

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