WHAT:
Xfire, the 7.5 million strong gaming community, today announced its second themed week: "Xfire Sci-Fi Week." For one full week, Xfire users will have the chance to meet some of today's leading names in science fiction through a series of live online chats with prominent figures including Jim Butcher, Larry Niven, Brian Herbert, Vernor Vinge and more.
To join in, head to www.xfire.com and sign up for "Xfire Sci-Fi Week" live chats now!
WHO:
"Xfire Sci-Fi Week" guests:
· 2007 Hugo Award nominees for Best Novel: Charles Stross ("Glasshouse"), Vernor Vinge
("Rainbows End"), and Peter Watts ("Blindsight")
· Dan Abnett, writer of the "Warhammer" novels, "The Saint" and "Brothers of the Snake"
· Jim Butcher, author of "The Dresden Files"
· Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson, authors of the "Dune" novels
· James Patrick Kelly, author of the 2006 Nebula Award-winning novella, "Burn"
· Larry Niven, author of "Ringworld", which received Hugo, Locus, Ditmar and Nebula awards
· Jerry Pournelle, author of "Burning Tower"
· R. Stevens, creator of the webcomic "Diesel Sweeties"
· Michael Whelan, renowned science fiction and fantasy artist, winner of 15 Hugo awards and
3 World Fantasy Awards
· and the Xfire Community
WHY:
"Science fiction and fantasy have a very strong tradition in games and the gaming culture, and we are incredibly excited to welcome some of the top figures in these genres on Xfire," said Frederic Descamps, senior director of marketing, Xfire.
WHEN:
August 13-17, 2007*
*Please visit the website for specific times
WHERE:
Via Xfire chat, http://xfire.com/scifi/
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