<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:rssdatehelper="urn:rssdatehelper"><channel><title>Play the Gamer Reviewed by Richard Lewis</title><link>http://www.playthegamer.com</link><pubDate></pubDate><generator>umbraco</generator><description>Richard Lewis takes a look at a new development in competitive gaming, namely Play The Gamer. The aims of the project are to make competitive gaming more social and to introduce the principles behind it to all levels of players.

You don’t need to be Bob Dylan to know that the times they are a changing and those of us passionate about e-sports have seen and felt those changes of late. While the gaming industry continues to thrive with many companies remaining profitable throughout a global recession and Hollywood calling as they try and find the next thing they can mine for inspiration, e-sports remains a marginalised curiosity, an introverted cousin within an extended family. The change had to come at some point and in truth would have been better had it come sooner but we are a stubborn and proud bunch, resistant to change and insistent on adhering to traditions.

For the full article, please visit: http://www.cadred.org/News/Article/117120/</description><language>en</language><item><title>G Casino Gt Yarmouth (2)</title><link>http://www.playthegamer.com/latest-news/2011/3/9/g-casino-gt-yarmouth-(2)</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2011 16:23:36 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.playthegamer.com/latest-news/2011/3/9/g-casino-gt-yarmouth-(2)</guid><description><![CDATA[ 
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Come and Join in the fun at the Grosvenor Casino Gt Yarmouth!</p>

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They have their first ever Live Gaming Competition.</p>

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Saturday 12th March</p>

<p
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Knockout Tournament on FIFA 11.</p>

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Guaranteed Prize Pool of £50</p>

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Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd.</p>

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&nbsp;</p>

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Starts at 8pm</p>

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Only £5 to enter</p>

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Including:</p>

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Entry into the Tournament</p>

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A Drink on Arrival</p>

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Saturday 19th March</p>

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Need for Speed-Shift and Modern Warfare 2 Competition</p>

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&nbsp;</p>

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Starts at 8pm</p>

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Only £5 to enter</p>

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Including:</p>

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Entry into the Tournament</p>

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A Drink on Arrival</p>

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Play the Gamer weekly league starts on Monday 21st March.</p>

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With over £30,000 worth of cash prizes, it's worth getting
involved.</p>

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]]></description></item><item><title>FREE TO PLAY TOURNAMENT!</title><link>http://www.playthegamer.com/latest-news/2011/1/14/free-to-play-tournament!</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jan 2011 11:31:36 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.playthegamer.com/latest-news/2011/1/14/free-to-play-tournament!</guid><description><![CDATA[ 
<p><span>PLAY THE GAMER FREE TO PLAY TOURNAMENT!</span></p>

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Saturday 15th January 2011</p>

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Plymouth Grosvenor Casino,&nbsp;Brighton Grosvenor
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On Saturday 15<sup>th</sup> January, at three of the UK's most
luxurious casinos (Grosvenor&nbsp;Plymouth&nbsp;and&nbsp;Brighton
and&nbsp;Stanley Mint&nbsp;Glasgow) the Play the Gamer national
league will be holding a one-day, free to play, winner-takes-all
competition. Pre-registration is not necessary but, as the event is
being held in a casino, photo ID will be necessary to gain
entrance. Scheduled to start at approximately 3:30, why not come
along and take up the challenge to win £100 and the regional final
trophy. These competitions will be held back-to-back with the Poker
in the Pub (<a
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national league regional finals, so if you are interested in poker,
then spectators are also welcome for the regional final too.</p>

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Addresses for the Casinos are below:</p>

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15 Derrys Cross</p>
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<span>Plymouth</span></p>

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<span>PL1 2SW</span></p>

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<span>Grosvenor Brighton</span></p>

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<span>9 Grand Junction Road</span></p>

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<span>Brighton</span></p>

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<span>East Sussex</span></p>

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<span>BN1 1PP</span></p>

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<span>Glasgow</span></p>

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<span>Lanarkshire</span></p>

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<span>G2 3LW</span></p>
]]></description></item><item><title>PTG Announces Regional Finals</title><link>http://www.playthegamer.com/latest-news/2010/10/18/ptg-announces-regional-finals</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Oct 2010 15:29:53 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.playthegamer.com/latest-news/2010/10/18/ptg-announces-regional-finals</guid><description><![CDATA[ 
<p>Monday 4th October saw the launch of League 2, the first
official league following completion of the League 1 beta league.
&nbsp;&nbsp;League 2 is going to be a 15 week league due to the
Christmas period and venues can register their scores for 12 of
these 15 weeks.</p>

<p>Regional Finals will be held on the 22nd or 23rd January 2011 in
hmv gamerbase stores around the country. The venues for these
regional finals will be confirmed by hmv in the next week or
two.</p>

<p>The dates for League 2 are as follows:</p>

<p>Wk 1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4th&nbsp;October -
10th&nbsp;October &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;FIFA</p>

<p>Wk 2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 11th&nbsp;October -
17th&nbsp;October &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; COD MW2</p>

<p>Wk 3 &nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 18th&nbsp;October -
24th&nbsp;October &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; NFS Shift</p>

<p>Wk 4&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 25th&nbsp;October -
31st&nbsp;October &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;FIFA</p>

<p>Wk 5&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1st&nbsp;November -
7th&nbsp;November &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;COD MW2</p>

<p>Wk 6&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 8th&nbsp;November -
14th&nbsp;November &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;NFS Shift</p>

<p>Wk 7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 15th&nbsp;November -
21st&nbsp;November &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;FIFA</p>

<p>Wk 8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 22nd&nbsp;November -
28th&nbsp;November &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;COD
MW2</p>

<p>Wk 9&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 29th&nbsp;November -
5th&nbsp;December &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
&nbsp;NFS Shift</p>

<p>Wk 10&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6th&nbsp;December -
12th&nbsp;December &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
&nbsp;FIFA</p>

<p>Wk 11&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 13th&nbsp;December -
19th&nbsp;December &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; COD MW2</p>

<p>Wk 12&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 20th&nbsp;December -
26th&nbsp;December &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;NFS
Shift</p>

<p>Venues can sign up at any stage during the league. If venues
have played the 12 weeks they can continue playing for the extra
three weeks, however the scores will not need to be loaded.&nbsp;
If venues have missed two of the weeks, it is important to play the
correct games of the weeks that were missed and load the scores
accordingly.</p>

<p>Wk 13&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 27th December - 2nd January 2011 &nbsp; &nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;Game Missed</p>

<p>Wk 14&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
3rd January - 9th January 2011 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Game Missed</p>

<p>Wk 15 &nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 10th January - 16th January 2011 &nbsp; &nbsp;
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Game Missed</p>

<p>Following on from the huge success of the FIFA 11 launch, PTG
are moving with the times and FIFA 11 will be the game of choice
for the league and the Regional Finals. Venues can use FIFA 10 for
the games, however going forward it will be FIFA 11 that will be
used and competed on in the Regional Finals. Initially we had
intended to stay with FIFA 10 for this league; however following
advice from professionals in the gaming industry and due to the
demand for FIFA 11, this has been confirmed as the game of choice.
This is not in any way intended to prejudice players used to
competing on FIFA 10, it is merely as a natural progression within
the industry.</p>

<p>PTG are always looking for venues to host nights, if you are a
venue owner and want to get involved then what are you waiting for?
Sign up today! If you are a player don't forget to register and get
involved. Follow us on facebook.com/playthegamer and
twitter.com/playthegamer</p>
]]></description></item><item><title>League Dates</title><link>http://www.playthegamer.com/latest-news/2010/10/13/league-dates</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Oct 2010 11:15:52 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.playthegamer.com/latest-news/2010/10/13/league-dates</guid><description><![CDATA[ 
<p>Wk 1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
4<sup>th</sup> October - 10<sup>th</sup>
October&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
FIFA</p>

<p>Wk 2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
11<sup>th</sup> October - 17<sup>th</sup>
October&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
COD MW2</p>

<p>Wk 3 &nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
18<sup>th</sup> October - 24<sup>th</sup>
October&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
NFS Shift</p>

<p>Wk 4&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
25<sup>th</sup> October - 31<sup>st</sup>
October&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
FIFA</p>

<p>Wk 5&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
1<sup>st</sup> November - 7<sup>th</sup> November &nbsp; &nbsp;
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
&nbsp;COD MW2</p>

<p>Wk 6&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
8<sup>th</sup> November - 14<sup>th</sup>
November&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
NFS Shift</p>

<p>Wk 7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
15<sup>th</sup> November - 21<sup>st</sup>
November&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
FIFA</p>

<p>Wk 8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
22<sup>nd</sup> November - 28<sup>th</sup> November &nbsp; &nbsp;
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; COD MW2</p>

<p>Wk 9&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
29<sup>th</sup> November - 5<sup>th</sup>
December&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
NFS Shift</p>

<p>Wk 10&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
6<sup>th</sup> December - 12<sup>th</sup>
December&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
FIFA</p>

<p>Wk 11&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
13<sup>th</sup> December - 19<sup>th</sup>
December&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
COD MW2</p>

<p>Wk 12&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
20<sup>th</sup> December - 26<sup>th</sup>
December&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
NFS Shift</p>
]]></description></item><item><title>Become a part of something special...</title><link>http://www.playthegamer.com/latest-news/2010/10/5/become-a-part-of-something-special</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2010 10:56:42 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.playthegamer.com/latest-news/2010/10/5/become-a-part-of-something-special</guid><description><![CDATA[ 
<p>Join the Living it Loving it Team. &nbsp;We are currently
recruiting for:</p>

<h2>Field Sales Executive</h2>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Terms</strong></p>

<p><span></span></p>

<ul>
<li>Permanent Position - 3 Months Probationary Service (subject to
performance)</li>

<li>Initial Base Salary £12,000 per annum gross</li>

<li>Commission Structure - £15 LiLi lead close, £45 Self-generated
sale, £15 CSN</li>

<li>Hours - 37.5/week</li>

<li>Travel Expenses (e.g. petrol, parking charges)</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Person Specification</strong></p>

<p>Well presented, articulate, enthusiastic, energetic, tenacious,
numerate, professional, committed and trustworthy individual,
capable of identifying sales opportunities and managing them
through to a successful outcome. A structured approach will be
expected for lead generation, sales process, reporting and
consistent customer support. As a field sales representative, staff
will balance autonomy and self-reliance with a team-based attitude
and strong communication with their colleagues.</p>

<p><strong>Company Responsibilities</strong></p>

<p>Full product, process and customer management training will be
provided. Comprehensive support will be provided from office-based
staff and regular meetings will take place with the commercial
director (administration line management will be the responsibility
of the operations director).</p>

<p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p>

<ul>
<li>Local area lead-generation</li>

<li>Direct sales</li>

<li>Local pre-sales support</li>

<li>Post-sale customer support (in concert with office based
customer support staff)</li>

<li>Regular contact with customers to ensure customer retention
(bonus applies)</li>

<li>Consistent reporting through Salesforce CRM system</li>

<li>Attendance/Support at Regional/National Finals</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Activities</strong></p>

<ul>
<li>Field sales staff will be expected to visit/contact 15 venues
per day (all activities/outcomes to be logged in Salesforce).</li>

<li>Attendance at evening events (entertainment nights) in support
of customers will be taken into account.</li>

<li>Field sales staff will manage the direct relationship with each
of the customer venues, ensuring customer retention.</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Presentation</strong></p>

<p>Field sales staff, as the frontline representatives of the
company, will be expected to present/conduct themselves and the
company in a professional manner, calling upon office based support
(wherever necessary) to ensure that customers are supported with
suitable marketing materials and IT support in a timely manner.</p>

<p><strong>Other Responsibilities</strong></p>

<p>Where queries occur in relation to finance, customer facing
staff will be expected to assist/support office based staff to
ensure that fees and subscriptions are collected in good time.
Pre/post customer service will include monitoring the levels of
marketing undertaken by a venue (appropriate use of the marketing
materials needs to be monitored; e.g. placement of posters, use of
marketing cards etc). Marketing support will be provided by the
customer service and marketing staff at the main LiLi office, and
their knowledge, contacts and materials all need to be brought into
play in order to ensure that LiLi customers are as successful as
they can possibly be.</p>

<p>Case studies for venues in a quantified before/after evaluation
driven by footfall and turnover will be expected, with particular
showcase reference venues being encouraged to contribute
photography and potentially video for use in the overall marketing
mix.</p>

<p><strong>Performance Review</strong></p>

<p>During the probationary period, monthly performance reviews will
take place, with the review cycle becoming quarterly upon
successful completion of the probationary period (unless the
probationary period is extended).</p>

<p><strong>Interested?</strong></p>

<p><span>Please send your CV with Cover Letter for the attention of
Pauline Hands to phands@livingitlovingit.com</span></p>
]]></description></item><item><title>Rock Band Nights </title><link>http://www.playthegamer.com/latest-news/2010/9/28/rock-band-nights-</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Sep 2010 14:37:58 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.playthegamer.com/latest-news/2010/9/28/rock-band-nights-</guid><description><![CDATA[ 
<h3>Living it Loving it are pleased to announce that we have been
appointed by MTV to launch Rock Band Nights into the UK
market.</h3>

<h3>We are giving away 20 FREE nights to selected
venues!&nbsp;</h3>

<p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">&nbsp;</p>

<h3><img src="/media/8233/rock band nights poster 2_238x298.jpg"  width="238"  height="298" alt="Rock Band Nights Poster 2" style="float: left;"/></h3>

<p>New wave of in-bar entertainment</p>

<p>Designed to get your bar rockin'</p>

<p>Give customers a chance to take the stage</p>

<p>Encourage your customers to bring their friends to perform</p>

<p>Fun lively night out</p>

<p>Increase drink &amp; food sales</p>

<p>Give your venue a unique experience</p>

<p>Draws crowds karaoke can't match</p>

<p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">&nbsp;For an idea of what a night
will involve then go to the link for more information, this product
launches on the 29th October 2010. <a
href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tzzqUBJalQ)"
title="Rock Band Night">(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tzzqUBJalQ)</a></p>

<p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">&nbsp;</p>

<h2>&nbsp;<strong>Want a FREE Rock Band Night in your
venue?</strong></h2>

<p>&nbsp;We are about to start the research for these properties
now so if you are interested please contact us on&nbsp;01752 484
253 or email jhesse@livingitlovingit.com.</p>
]]></description></item><item><title>Carlsberg Roadshows</title><link>http://www.playthegamer.com/latest-news/2010/9/27/carlsberg-roadshows</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2010 16:10:21 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.playthegamer.com/latest-news/2010/9/27/carlsberg-roadshows</guid><description><![CDATA[ 
<p>COME and meet the people behind the range of innovative ideas to
provide entertainment in local pubs at the Carlsberg Road Shows
over the next few weeks.</p>

<p>Dave Brannan, managing director of Living it Loving it, and his
commercial director Piers Corfield will be hosting stands at each
of the five roadshows to explain full details of how their products
can boost business for landlords.</p>

<p>They will be joined by other members of staff ready to answer
all your questions about how the various products work,
demonstrating how introducing Poker in the Pub, Crime Scene Nights,
Play the Gamer and the firm's latest initiative, Rock Band Nights,
can increase footfall, boost profits and establish your venue as an
exciting place to be.</p>

<p>The first road show will be at Haydock Park Racecourse, Wigan on
September 29 and 30.&nbsp; The following Monday the team will be in
the Eon Suite at Coventry's Ricoh Arena and on Thursday, October 7
in the main Hand Arena in Bristol.</p>

<p>The Panorama Room in Alexandra Palace, London is the destination
on Tuesday October 12 and the final road show is the following
Thursday at the Headingly Carnegie Stadium in Leeds.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
]]></description></item><item><title>Check out our Photos!</title><link>http://www.playthegamer.com/latest-news/2010/9/15/check-out-our-photos!</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Sep 2010 10:23:51 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.playthegamer.com/latest-news/2010/9/15/check-out-our-photos!</guid><description><![CDATA[ 
<p>We have uploaded photos from our Play the Gamer Press Launch at
The Casino at The Empire......</p>

<p>Check them out on our Facebook page - <a
href="http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=212831&amp;id=311624540565&amp;saved#!/album.php?aid=212831&amp;id=311624540565&amp;ref=mf">
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=212831&amp;id=311624540565&amp;saved#!/album.php?aid=212831&amp;id=311624540565&amp;ref=mf</a></p>

<p><img src="/media/7715/dscf1583_259x194.jpg"  width="259"  height="194" alt="This could be your venue!"/></p>

<p>Attention Venue Owners.....This could be your venue on a weekly
basis! Sign Up to Play the Gamer now and get involved!</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
]]></description></item><item><title>PTG Prize Winners at The Casino at the Empire...</title><link>http://www.playthegamer.com/latest-news/2010/9/14/ptg-prize-winners-at-the-casino-at-the-empire</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Sep 2010 12:17:37 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.playthegamer.com/latest-news/2010/9/14/ptg-prize-winners-at-the-casino-at-the-empire</guid><description><![CDATA[ 
<p>We had two great days of gaming at The Casino at The Empire with
some brilliant competitions and prizes!</p>

<p>The guys from Multiplay ran the tournaments over the two days we
had some really close calls.&nbsp;KICK Energy were
there&nbsp;keeping&nbsp;the thirst at bay for everyone!&nbsp;Team
Dignitas had all gamers on their toes during the tournaments with
great prizes from SteelSeries, EA and KICK and with 'Stune' giving
master classes on Need for Speed Shift it seemed a good day was had
by all.&nbsp; We had representatives there from Heaven Media, hmv
and many more!</p>

<p>Winners and Prizes are as follows:</p>

<p><strong>FIFA
10&nbsp;Tournament&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>
<strong>Prize:</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Copy
of FIFA 11</p>

<p>
<strong>Winners:</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Ryan Haywood &amp; Mark Knowles</p>

<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p><strong>CODMW2 Tournament</strong></p>

<p>
<strong>Prize:</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Steel Series Headset</p>

<p>
<strong>Winner:</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Jamie Chalk</p>

<p>
<strong>Prize:</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Case of KICK Energy</p>

<p>
<strong>Winner:</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Joe Budd</p>

<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p><strong>FIFA&nbsp;Tournament</strong></p>

<p>
<strong>Prize:</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Copy
of FIFA 11</p>

<p>
<strong>Winner:</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Lee Muno</p>

<p>
<strong>Prize:</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Computer
Monitor</p>

<p>
<strong>Winner:</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Luke Stovell&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>NFS</strong> <strong>Shift Tournament</strong></p>

<p>
<strong>Prize:</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Drive
with Ralley Driver <a href="http://craigbreen.com/" target="_blank"
title="Craig Breen">Craig Breen</a></p>

<p>
<strong>Winner:</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tony Molloy O'Donnell</p>

<p>Don't forget guys that you all can have Play the Gamer in your
area, we just need more venues to get involved! So if you have a
venue in mind, why not go along, tell them all about Play the Gamer
and get them signed up!</p>

<p>Register as an interested gamer on our website and come see our
facebook page facebook.com/playthegamer to keep updated on what's
going on!</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
]]></description></item><item><title>i40 Prize Winners</title><link>http://www.playthegamer.com/latest-news/2010/9/14/i40-prize-winners</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Sep 2010 11:48:48 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.playthegamer.com/latest-news/2010/9/14/i40-prize-winners</guid><description><![CDATA[ 
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>i40 Prize
Winners</strong></p>

<p><strong>3rd Prize - Copy of FIFA 11</strong></p>

<p>Alex Smyth from Walton-on-Thames</p>

<p><strong>2nd Prize - Years supply of KICK Energy Drink &amp; Copy
of FIFA 11</strong></p>

<p>Alan Powell from London</p>

<p><strong>1st Prize - Xbox 360, FIFA 11 and a Steel Series Gaming
Headset</strong></p>

<p>Carl Strange from Sturminster Newton</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>Well Done to everybody!</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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