Microsoft has teamed up with the Rock the Vote folks to allow people to register to vote through Xbox Live. This is definitely an interesting way of going by reaching out to the video game crowd. In the past Rock the vote has worked with MTV, Puff Daddy (I voted so I didn’t die that year) and the WWE. Now if you haven’t registered to vote you can do so and help the Republicans keep control of the White House as they should. Press release below.

Xbox and Rock the Vote to Give Voters a New Platform for Change
First-of-its-kind partnership creates new ways to register to vote and jump into 2008 election.

REDMOND, Wash. — Aug. 21, 2008 — A leading gaming and entertainment platform just became a leading platform for change. Microsoft Corp. and Rock the Vote today announced a groundbreaking partnership that will allow Xbox 360 owners to register to vote, participate in presidential polls and voice their opinions to the presidential candidates. It will all happen through Xbox LIVE starting Monday, Aug. 25, the first day of the Democratic National Convention.

“Xbox is a natural partner to help us reach out to youth voters,” said Heather Smith, executive director, Rock the Vote. “To realize our goal of registering 2 million young Americans by this fall, we need to go where young Americans are, and there’s no doubt in our minds that many are on Xbox 360 and Xbox LIVE.”

This is the first time that Rock the Vote has joined forces with an entertainment partner such as Xbox to reach voters under 30. Xbox LIVE is the largest online social network connected to the television, with membership totaling 12 million — if Xbox LIVE were a state, it would rank as the country’s seventh largest, giving it approximately 20 electoral votes.

“The Xbox LIVE community is active, vocal and passionate,” said Marc Whitten, general manager of Xbox LIVE. “We’re thrilled to partner with Rock the Vote to make it easier than ever for youth voters — and our members — to register and be heard.”

Through the Rock the Vote partnership, Xbox LIVE members will be able to register to vote, voice their opinions to the candidates through an exclusive forum and participate in potentially election-predicting polls. They will also be able to download Rock the Vote public service announcements.

Xbox also will have a presence at both the Democratic and Republican conventions, promoting the Rock the Vote partnership and educating delegates about creating a safer entertainment environment on Xbox 360 and Xbox LIVE using the built-in parental controls known as Family Settings. These industry-leading settings allow parents to limit their children’s access to video games and movies and manage their activity and communications on Xbox LIVE. For more information on Family Settings and other safety-enhancing gaming tools and resources, delegates can stop by the Xbox on-site kiosk or visit http://www.xbox.com/isyourfamilyset.

Max has mentioned in a previous podcast the greatness of WWF No Mercy for the N64. This is considered one of, if not the best, wrestling video games of all time.  Many of countless hours have been spent by myself and my friends competing in this game, which we still do to this day 8 years later.  Now why am I talking about an old game, well our friends at The No Mercy Zone have been around for a few years allowing users to download roms based off of this games engine. You can play as an updated WWE roster, TNA wrestlers, ROH wrestlers and many other Japanese and independent organizations as well. If you have the space on your computer and dedication to get everything up, you will not be disappointed with the results. I will recommend an N64 to PC controller adapter as well.  Below are some videos featuring TNA and ROH talent.

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