Orlando, FL., November 4th
2007: Inspired by the success of paintball and zouped up with
the latest sensor technology, Battlefield LIVE is taking virtual combat
games and making the LIVE.
This month this new gaming phenomenon was profiled on prime time TV,
Fox news.The Fox News Channel (FNC) is a United States-based cable and satellite
news channel. It is owned by the Fox Entertainment Group, and is a
subsidiary of Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation.
Coverage reaches more than 1.5 million Central Florida households in what has
become the nation’s 20th-largest television market.
Fox is renowned for its edgy, youth-oriented primetime lineup of
programs.
Fox is right up with the latest gaming trends in the youth market.
So it is no surprise that this month they featured Battlefield Sports'
latest gaming equipment.
Joe Wheeler of Orlando hosted the Fox news crew.
"They filmed, they played and they didn't want to leave," Joe
Wheeler
said of David Martin and his camera crew.
Fox said with this game you take the excitement of paintball, add
the feel of laser tag, and mix in some 21st century technology.
"People make it seem life-like, just like they are in a movie," said
Mandi (pictured above).
"It is taking the video game and making it live," said Mrs. Wheeler.
"My m4 is very user friendly, the gaming gun has a display screen
which tells you your lives and ammo count, and you have the ability to
reload your gun with a touch of a button," said another live gaming
referee, Barbi.
"We saw the desire for combat sports and the growth of paintball, 10.4
million people played last year, we know if we could take a better
technology and create realistic missions for people, that people would
love it." said Mr. Wheeler.
"Diffuse bombs, rescue hostages, protect a V.I.P, the missions can make
you forget it is just a game," said David.
"Definitely exciting, it's a rush when you get into the battle and
guns start firing," said live gaming referee, Troy.
"The missions attract corporate team building events, even swat
training, but the average Joe who has never shot a real gun might get
the real kick out of this," said David Martin.
Shaun James Browne said this prime time television coverage reaffirms
the phenomenal growth of live gaming.
Speaking today at his Hollywood office he said "We are excited about the
increase media coverage we have received this year.
It is a sign that Battlefield LIVE is now really taking off," said Shaun
James Browne, former Battlefield Sports Sales Consultant USA.
ENDS
About Battlefield Sports
Battlefield Sports™ is the world leader in live gaming combat simulation
systems
where gamers participate in combat simulation missions for entertainment.
Interactive entertainment company Battlefield Sports™ manufactures and
markets the gaming guns, patented live gaming inflatables, and unique
battle missions for this leading edge hybrid of electronic sport. With
representation in more than 35 countries and millions of games played Battlefield
Sports has revolutionized the combined entertainment and exercise
options for the video game generation. Headquartered in Australia and
offices in Los Angeles, Battlefield Sports won numerous awards for
excellence, including Exporter of the Year 2005 (FNQ) and the Member of
the Year (2007) of the Australian Technology Showcase. Battlefield
Sports sells about 85% of its products internationally.
www.battlefieldsports.com
