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TORONTO, November 1, 2007 – Insight Sports Ltd. and Xbox Canada announced today that Toronto Raptors forward and two-time NBA All-Star Chris Bosh will challenge one lucky gamer to a face-off in a game of EA SPORTS Madden NFL 08 on Saturday, November 3 at 3:00 p.m. at nDEX: Northern Digital Expo, presented by Ford. Following Bosh’s EA SPORTS Madden NFL 08 tournament, the Raptors forward will host an autograph session during which the first 100 fans to line-up on Saturday will get the chance to meet the NBA All-Star. "I’m thrilled to be part of this event and am looking forward to taking on my fans in EA’s Madden NFL 08 Tournament on Xbox” says Chris Bosh. “Being a huge gamer, I’ve been practicing and will be fully prepared to take on some of the best gamers in Canada.” To be eligible to participate in EA’s Madden NFL 08 tournament, gamers can email Xbox Canada’s Jade at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it A total of 24 registrants will be randomly selected to participate in the tournament at nDEX: Northern Digital Expo on Saturday, November 3 from 11:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. The tournament’s champion will win a chance to face-off against Bosh on the Ford Main Stage. Bosh is one of three professional athletes who will participate in the festivities at nDEX: Northern Digital Expo. He joins previously announced sport celebrity attendees Kyle Wellwood of the Toronto Maple Leafs and NFL Pro Bowl Defensive End Osi Umenyiora of the New York Giants. Wellwood will appear at nDEX: Northern Digital Expo on Sunday, November 4 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. As part of his appearance, Wellwood will compete in Ford Play a Pro activity zone against Nelson Triana, Canada’s top ranked professional video gamer. Wellwood will also host an autograph session and serve as a celebrity judge for the finals of the $5,000 AMP Guitar Hero III© competition. Umenyiora, one of the NFL’s sack leaders this season and a 2005 NFL Pro Bowl star, will be attending nDEX: Northern Digital Expo on Saturday, November 3 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to challenge fans in EA’s Madden NFL 08 tournament. He will also be signing autographs and hosting an interactive question and answer session with fans. Held at the Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place, in Toronto from November 2-4, nDEX: Northern Digital Expo is Canada's premier gaming, entertainment and technology festival. nDEX: Northern Digital Expo will be open to members of the public on Friday, November 2 from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Saturday, November 3 from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Sunday, November 4 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tickets to attend nDEX: Northern Digital Expo are available at the door and can be purchased in advance by visiting www.northerndigitalexpo.com. Founded by Insight Sports Ltd., nDEX: Northern Digital Expo is Canada’s ultimate interactive experience. The three-day event will feature a variety of entertaining and interactive options, headlined by the 2007 Ford Major League Gaming (MLG) Canadian Open – a professional video game competition. Registration for the 2007 Ford MLG Canadian Open is open to gamers of all ages and skill levels, including both amateurs and professionals. Further information on the event is available at www.mlgcanada.com. |
