Titanfall Hits Exclusive Gaming Lounge in Toronto

Microsoft Canada announced that it is giving fans in Toronto the chance to be the first to play Titanfall before it arrives in-stores.

For more information visit: www.xbox.ca


Edited press release follows:

Titanfall Lands at Exclusive Gaming Lounge in Toronto

Xbox One fans can play the most anticipated title of the year before it’s available in-store or online

TORONTO, March 7, 2014 – Xbox One, the console that takes gaming to the next level, is giving Toronto fans the chance to be the first to play Titanfall before it lands in-stores. On Monday, March 10th, Xbox is bringing the game – touted as a revolution in the first-person shooter genre – to life at an exclusive gaming lounge at Tattoo Rock Parlour on Queen Street West in Toronto.

Gamers will have the chance to test three different modes of gameplay on Xbox One. They will also have the opportunity to go head-to-head with celebrity gamers and Xbox MVP players and get other launch-night exclusives, including Titanfall swag and a message from Steve Fukuda, Game Designer for Titanfall at Respawn.

Where: Tattoo Rock Parlour; 567 Queen St. W

Hours: Open to public: 8:00 p.m. to midnight

Following Monday’s launch event, fans can continue to experience Titanfall at the Xbox pop-up space, also located at Tattoo Rock Parlour (567 Queen St. W).* The pop-up space will be open beginning Monday, March through to Sunday March 30. Below are the operating hours:

• Monday – Thursday, 12 noon – 8 p.m.
• Friday, 12 noon – 10 p.m.
• Saturday, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
• Sunday, 12 noon – 6 p.m.

To celebrate the launch of Titanfall, Xbox, in partnership with Respawn Entertainment and Electronic Arts, the Xbox One Titanfall Bundle will be available starting March 11 for $499.99* at select retailers. Fans can pre-order the bundle now online with major retailers, including MicrosoftStore.ca.

*Titanfall and other Xbox games and accessories will not be available for sale at the Xbox pop-up space.

About Xbox
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About Microsoft Canada
Established in 1985, Microsoft Canada Inc. is the Canadian subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation (Nasdaq “MSFT”) the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential. Microsoft Canada provides nationwide sales, marketing, consulting and local support services in both French and English. Headquartered in Mississauga, Microsoft Canada has nine regional offices across the country dedicated to empowering people through great software – any time, any place and on any device. For more information on Microsoft Canada, please visit www.microsoft.ca.