Xbox LIVE and Air Force “Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2″ Play & Win Sweepstakes Official Rules

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.

By entering the Xbox LIVE and Air Force “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2″ Play & Win Sweepstakes (“Sweepstakes”) you agree to abide by these Official Rules and any other terms and conditions referenced in these Official Rules.

1. ELIGIBILITY: This Sweepstakes is only open to legal residents of the 50 United States (and the District of Columbia) who are 18 years of age or older at the time of entry. Employees of Microsoft Corporation (“Microsoft”) (“Sponsor”), United States Air Force (“Air Force”), Activision, Inc. (“Activision”), GMR Marketing LLC (“GMR”), and any promotion or other vendor agency involved in this Sweepstakes (and any other person engaged to work on this promotional program) and each of the above’s respective affiliates (collectively, the “Released Parties”) and the household and immediate family members (defined for the purposes of this Sweepstakes as a parent, spouse, child, and sibling) of such employees are not eligible to enter or win. Sweepstakes is subject to all federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Voidwhere prohibited or restricted by law.

2. ENTRY PERIOD: This Promotion begins at 12:01 a.m. Pacific Time (“PT”) on September 1, 2010 and ends at 11:59 p.m. PT on September 26, 2010 (“Promotion Period”).

3. HOW TO ENTER: There are two ways to enter—either online via an Xbox 360® console or via mail.

To enter online via an Xbox 360® console, you must have access to an Xbox 360® console, and be an Xbox LIVE Gold member in good standing. Once you have verified that you meet these system requirements, you must register for the Sweepstakes and earn an entry into the Sweepstakes as follows:

Register:To register, you must download the free “Air Force” gamer picture #1(“Gamer Picture”) between 12:01 a.m. PT on September 1, 2010 and 11:59 p.m. PT on September 26, 2010. There are two (2) ways to download the Gamer Picture: (1) by accessing the Xbox LIVE Marketplace on the Web using a PC or (2) by accessing the Xbox LIVE Marketplace using an Xbox 360® console.

To download the Gamer Picture via Xbox LIVE Marketplace on the Web using a PC, you must do the following:

OR,

To download the Gamer Picture via the Xbox LIVE Marketplace using an Xbox 360® console, do the following:

• Sign in to Xbox LIVE and access the Game Marketplace.
• Select “Explore Game Content.”
• Select “Themes & Gamer Pictures” channel.
• Select “Browse.”
• Under Title, Select “A.”
• Select “Air Force.”
• Select the free “Air Force” gamer picture #1 from the list of available content and select “Confirm Download.”
• Upon the successful completion of the Gamer Picture download, Players will see an “Air Force downloaded” message. (Note: The item is purchased for $0.)

NOTE: Users may also access the free Air Force Gamer Picture #1via the banner ads running on the Xbox LIVE dashboard.

You must register for the Sweepstakes using the same Xbox LIVE gamertag that you will use to play Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer (co-op) sessions on the Xbox LIVE service during the Promotion Period as indicated in Section 3(a) (ii) below. Please be sure that your Xbox LIVE gamer profile information including e-mail address, mailing address and phone is correct and current. You can update your gamer profile information as described below.

Updating Account Information: You can verify/update your profile information via your account profile on Xbox.com or through the Xbox Dashboard:

From the Xbox Dashboard:

• From the Xbox Dashboard, select “My Xbox” Channel.
• Select your Gamercard.
• Select “Manage Account.”
• Select “Contact Information.”
• Enter your account e-mail and password, and then select “Sign In.”
• E-mail address is located on the Contact Information screen.

Via Xbox.com:

• Go to http://live.xbox.com/en-US/default.aspx.
• Sign in to Xbox using your Windows Live ID account email and password.
• Select “Manage Profile” on your “My Xbox” Home Page.
• Select “Billing and Contact Information.”
• Update your Profile Information and then select “Save.”

Earn an Entry: Provided you have registered for this Sweepstakes as described above, you will automatically receive one (1) entry when you log into the Xbox LIVE service and play a Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer session (passing at least the first achievement) between 12:01 a.m. PT on September 24, 2010 and 11:59 p.m. PT on September 26, 2010.

To enter by mail without purchase, registering, or playing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 game on the Xbox LIVE service,hand-print your name, address, city, state, zip code, phone number, and e-mail address (optional) on a 3″ x 5″ piece of paper, insert it into a No. 10 business-sized envelope and mail it to:

Xbox LIVE and Air Force “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2″ Play & Win Sweepstakes

PO Box 511215
New Berlin, WI 53151

Mail-in entry must be postmarked by September 27, 2010, and received by October 4, 2010, to be eligible. Limit one (1) entry per outer mailing envelope.

Entry Limit: Limit one (1) entry per person, regardless of method of entry. The use of automated devices to enter this Sweepstakes is prohibited. Microsoft assumes no responsibility for lost, late, misdirected, mutilated, postage due, or illegible entries or any computer, online telephone, or technical malfunctions that may occur. All entries become Microsoft’s property and will not be returned.

4. WINNER SELECTION/PRIZES: On or around October 5, 2010, GMR will randomly select five (5) Grand Prize winners and twenty (20) First Prize winners from among all eligible entries received during the Promotion Period. All random drawings will be conducted under the supervision of Sponsor, whose decisions are final. Odds of winning a prize depend on the number of eligible entries received during the Promotion Period. Limit one (1) prize per person.

Five (5) Grand Prizes: Call of Duty: Black Ops Prestige Edition Package. Prize includes: one (1) Black Ops Limited Edition game, one (1) remote control vehicle inspired by the RC-XD found in the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 game multiplayer, one (1) custom Black Ops Limited Edition medal, one (1) exclusive Black Ops Avatar outfit, and four (4) playable cooperative maps. Grand Prize to be determined at the sole discretion of the Sponsor. The Approximate Retail Value (“ARV”) of each Grand Prize is $149.99.

Twenty (20) First Prizes: Call of Duty: Black Ops Hardened Edition. Prize includes: one (1) Black Ops Limited Edition game, one (1) custom Black Ops Limited Edition medal, one (1) exclusive Black Ops Avatar outfit, and four (4) playable cooperative maps. First Prizes to be determined at the sole discretion of the Sponsor.The ARV of each First Prize is $79.99.

Approximate Retail Value of all prizes combined: $2,349.75.

Any and all guarantees and warranties for merchandise prizes are subject to the manufacturer’s terms and conditions, and winners agree to look solely to such manufacturers for any such warranty or guarantee claim. Certain conditions and restrictions apply.

Prizes are not redeemable for cash. No substitution, transfer, or assignment of prize permitted, except that Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value in the event an offered prize is unavailable. Taxes on the prizes are solely the responsibility of the winner.

5. WINNERS: The winners will be notified and confirmed as follows:

Prize Winners: The potential Grand and First Prize winners may be notified within seven (7) days after the Sweepstakes ends via mail, e-mail, or phone. Regardless of notification, prize will be shipped within approximately eight (8) weeks following the drawing to the address associated with the Prize winner’s Xbox account. Return of any prize/prize notification as undeliverable or failure to accept any prize within the specified time period will result in forfeiture of prize. No alternate winner will be chosen, as all entrants have already been designated prize winners.

Publicity Release: Entrants further grant to Sponsor the right to use and publish their proper name, state, and Xbox LIVE Gamertag online and in print in any other media in connection with the Sweepstakes. Acceptance of a prize constitutes permission for Sponsor to use winner’s name and likeness for advertising and promotional purposes without additional compensation unless prohibited by law.

6. ADDITIONAL TERMS: By entering, entrant agrees to accept and abide by the Official Rules of this Sweepstakes and agrees that any dispute with regard to the conduct of this Sweepstakes, rule interpretation, or award of prize, shall be resolved by Sponsor, whose decision shall be binding and final. This Sweepstakes is governed by the laws of the State of Washington, and entrant consents to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the Courts of the State of Washington for any disputes arising out of this Sweepstakes. All federal, state and local laws and regulations apply. By participating, entrant agrees to release and hold harmless the Released Parties from any injury, loss or damage to person, including death or property damage due in-whole or in-part, directly or indirectly to the acceptance, use, or misuse of a prize, participation in any Sweepstakes-related activity, or participation in the Sweepstakes. Sponsor and the other Released Parties are not responsible for any typographical or other error in the printing of this offer, administration of the Sweepstakes or in the announcement of prizes, including such error as may give an erroneous indication that a prize has been won. In the event the Sponsor is prevented from continuing with this Sweepstakes, or the integrity and/or feasibility of the Sweepstakes is undermined by any event including but not limited to fire, flood, epidemic, earthquake, explosion, labor dispute or strike, act of God or public enemy, satellite or equipment failure, riot or civil disturbance, war (declared or undeclared), terrorist threat or activity, or any federal, state, or local government law, order or regulation, order of any court or jurisdiction, or other cause not reasonably within the Sponsor’s control (each a “Force Majeure” event), the Sponsor shall have the right, in its sole discretion, to abbreviate the Sweepstakes without notice or further obligation. If the Sponsor, in its discretion, elects to abbreviate the Sweepstakes as a result of a Force Majeure event, the Sponsor will randomly select the winner(s) from among all valid and eligible entries received up to the time of such Force Majeure event.

7. INTERNET: If for any reason the Internet portion of this Sweepstakes is not capable of running as planned, including infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures, or any other causes beyond the control of Sponsor which corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity, or proper conduct of this Sweepstakes, Sponsor reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual who tampers with the entry process, and to abbreviate this Sweepstakes. In any such event, Sponsor, at its sole discretion, will randomly select the winner(s) from eligible, non-suspect entries received prior to the event requiring such abbreviation of the Sweepstakes. Sponsor and the other Released Parties assume no responsibility for any error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, communications line failure, theft or destruction or unauthorized access to, or alteration of, entries. Sponsor and the other Released Parties are not responsible for any problems or technical malfunction of any telephone network or lines, computer online systems, servers, or providers, computer equipment, software, failure of any email or entry to be received by Sponsor or GMR on account of technical problems or traffic congestion on the Internet or at any Web site, or any combination thereof, including any injury or damage to participant’s or any other person’s computer related to or resulting from participation or downloading any materials in this Sweepstakes. CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE ANY WEB SITE OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THIS SWEEPSTAKES MAY BE A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS AND SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, SPONSOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SEEK DAMAGES TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. Entries made by Internet will be declared made by the authorized account holder of the email address submitted at time of entry. “Authorized account holder” is defined as the natural person who is assigned to an email address by an Internet access provider, online service provider or other organization (e.g., business, educational, institution, etc.) that is responsible for assigning email addresses for the domain associated with the submitted email address.

8. WINNERS LIST: The names and/or Xbox LIVE Gamertags of the major prize winners (prizes valued $25 or greater) will be posted online on or around October 26, 2010 at: xbox.com/winners and this list will remain posted for at least thirty (30) days and are available upon request by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope by January 21, 2011, to: Air Force Call of Duty: Black Ops Xbox LIVE Play & Win Sweepstakes Winners List, 5000 South Towne Drive, New Berlin, WI 53151.

9. SPONSOR: This Sweepstakes is sponsored by Microsoft Corporation, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052.

10. ADMINISTRATOR: This Sweepstakes is administered by GMR Marketing LLC, 5000 South Towne Drive, New Berlin, WI 53151.

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Infiniti Family Game Night Sweepstakes

Published September 1, 2010

Get the whole family in on the fun with Family Game Night on Xbox 360. It happens every week on Xbox LIVE, and this is the perfect opportunity to spend some quality time with your kids on the couch playing some of the great family games.

Now you can enter the big Family Game Night sweepstakes just by registering your gamertag and playing some of the great family games featured during September. One lucky winner will score a huge prize package, complete with a big-screen 3-D HDTV, 3-D glasses, an Xbox 360 Kinect console, and lots more.

Before entering the sweepstakes, make sure your Xbox LIVE account information is accurate! Potential winners will be notified by the sweepstakes administrator and have their prizes shipped using the contact info (e-mail, phone, and address) on their Xbox LIVE profile. If your contact info is not up to date you will be disqualified from winning a prize.

Check your account information here.

Sweepstakes Registration
Register for the sweepstakes by downloading the free Infiniti theme pack from Marketplace. You can queue it up for download here or find it in the Themes and Gamer Pics section of your Xbox LIVE dashboard.

Sweepstakes Entry
The sweepstakes begins begins at 12:01 A.M. Pacific Time (PT) on August 31 and ends at 11:59 P.M. PT on September 27, 2010 and consists of 28 daily prize periods. For each week of the sweepstakes, a different family game will be featured. Registered players will receive an entry when they sign in to Xbox LIVE and play the featured game during the entry period.

You can enter once per day for a total of 28 entries into the sweepstakes.

Prize Info
After the close of the Entry Period, we will randomly select the winners from among all eligible entries received.

One Grand Prize Package:

• 55-inch 3-D LED-LCD HDTV
• Four sets of 3-D glasses
• 3-D disc player
• Xbox 360 250GB console with Kinect accessory
• Six Kinect games
• $700 retail gift card
• 320,000 Microsoft Points
• Xbox LIVE Gold Family Membership

Twenty-eight Daily Prize Packages:

• Xbox 360 250GB console
• Xbox LIVE Gold Family Membership
• 15,200 Microsoft Points

The sweepstakes and promotions from Xbox.com are an easy way to jump in and interact with the Xbox LIVE community. It’s easy to enter and you could win some great prizes!

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open only to legal residents of the 50 United States (includes D.C.) 18+. Sweepstakes ends 11:59 P.M. PT September 27, 2010. For complete details including free, alternate method of entry, see the Official Rules.

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