Microsoft killing 1 vs. 100 Live?

If you’re an Xbox Live user, you’ve no doubt at least seen 1 vs. 100 Live on one of your weeks spent endlessly gaming through the night. For those who don’t know, it’s an awesome trivia show hosted over Xbox Live that gives players chances to win real prizes such as Microsoft points, cash, games, etc. After two seasons, I’d say it’s pretty damn popular as many of the Xbox Live users I talk to speak of many a night positioned in front of the TV, getting their trivia on.

But so far, Microsoft has remained tight lipped on season 3 of 1 vs. 100, stating that “No announcements concerning 1vs. 100 Live season 3 are vailable”. When questions regarding the upcoming season were presented to 1 vs. 100′s human host, Chris Cashman, the same answer was given — no one knows. It’s kind of sad if Microsoft is even considering killing 1 vs. 100. as it’s been a pretty large success.

What do the gamers out there think? Did you play 1 vs. 100 Live? Would your life be epicly changed if Microsoft nixed it? Leave it inside.

1 vs. 100 FREE for all Xbox Silver and Gold members this Christmas.

Have an Xbox and fancy the Live scene? If you’re into the whole trivia thing, one game you should check out (if you haven’t already) is 1 vs. 100. Think of it as a sort of Xbox version of “Who wants to be a millionaire” except here there isn’t any money and thousands of people play simultaneously instead of just one. Completely the same….right.

Anyway, December 24th through December 26th, all Xbox Live members (Silver and Gold) will be able to play 1 vs. 100 for FREE. Also calendar worthy is a special Holiday themed episode of the game going live on December 26th @ 9pm (EST).

Again, if you’re in to trivia it’s a pretty fun way to pass the hours. Something else that might pique your interest — while monetary awards aren’t technically handed out, winners of 1 vs. 100 Live can win various amounts of Microsoft Points, games, and many other Microsoft gifts so it’s in your best interest to play if you like free stuff. See you on the 24th!

Major Nelson