Microsoft delivers interactive online game as part of launch; users rewarded with exclusive film clip of Disney's upcoming "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" movie.
What does Capt. Jack Sparrow have in common with 240 million people around the world? They're all connected on the world's largest instant messaging service and are about to receive a treasure chest of communications options with today's launch of Windows Live™ Messenger.
Tomorrow (June 20), Microsoft Corp. releases Windows Live Messenger , one of the first of more than 20 new Windows Live services to launch globally over the course of the year. Windows Live Messenger goes beyond the traditional instant messaging (IM) service, enabling people to connect and share, with free PC-to-PC calls and inexpensive calls from a PC to phones around the world, video calling, easy sharing with Sharing Folders, and more.
And for those hearty souls who want to set sail with a ghostly crew, the new Windows Live Messenger offers a treasure map to a peek at exclusive scenes from Walt Disney Pictures' upcoming film "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest," with exclusive access to "Dead Man's Tale," an interactive online adventure that allows users to earn a berth aboard Jack Sparrow's ship, the Black Pearl.
"Windows Live is all about giving consumers the tools and services they need to be in control as they stay connected to the people they care about, on top of the information that is important to them, and better protected across all their online activities," said Martin Taylor, corporate vice president of Windows Live and MSN at Microsoft. "The launch of Windows Live Messenger represents a significant 'down payment' on the Windows Live vision and an important milestone for the business. We're proud and excited to release this product to consumers, who have helped shape the service during our beta process so we could deliver an experience that unifies their online communications experience across voice, video, sharing and more."
"Through Microsoft's innovative game 'Dead Man's Tale', people can whet their appetite for the adventure, excitement and intrigue that awaits them when 'Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest' opens July 7," said Cherise McVicar, senior vice president of National Promotions for Buena Vista Pictures Marketing. "With Windows Live Messenger fans have the opportunity to interact with the world of the film by themselves or with friends and family who may be thousands of miles away."
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