News: PKD and MTV2 Co-Star in GameRiot

Posted at 3:19 PM EDT (1919 GMT)

Aug. 23rd, 2005 -- DOSWELL, Va. - Ever wonder what it’s like to be a star and preview video games before the rest of the world? Well, here’s your chance! Paramount’s Kings Dominion and MTV2 have teamed up to feature Nesquik’s GameRiot, the country’s largest traveling video game expo. Festivities are open September 1–5 at Paramount’s Kings Dominion on The Grove near Drop Zone Stunt Tower. Event hours are 10:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on weekdays and 10:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

Nesquick GameRiot ushers gamers onto the other side of the velvet ropes with 25 new and unreleased video games at more than 70 gaming stations, as well as Head2Head competitions for prizes ranging from free game rentals to cold, hard cash! Rounding out the cast of participants is Zyos, the world’s #1 Halo player!  Guests daring enough to challenge Zyos can walk away with $100 and a Major League Gaming (MLG) management contract—if they win, that is.

GameRiot is free with park admission, so loosen those fingers and come experience the only gaming expo with enough thrills to pair itself with Paramount’s Kings Dominion and MTV2!

For more information, guests can call Paramount’s Kings Dominion at (804) 876-5000 or visit the park’s web site at KingsDominion.com. Paramount’s Kings Dominion is located 20 miles north of Richmond, Va. and 75 miles south of Washington, D.C. off Interstate 95 at Exit 98. Season Passes for the 2006 season are on sale at KingsDominion.com.