The first internet TV network for game shows, PlayCafe.com, today announced that the holder of the record for the longest winning streak on the U.S. game show Jeopardy!, Ken Jennings, will appear as a special guest during the show's daily live webcast this Monday, April 28th from 6:00-8:00 pm (PDT). To determine whether or not he is, still, smarter than the rest of the world, Ken will play against everyone watching via the web on a real-time video quiz show.
CEO of PlayCafe.com, Mark Goldenson, said: "Ken Jennings is a legend in game shows, and having him play against and chat with people everywhere is a hint of what PlayCafe.com can make possible".
PlayCafe.com streams live, online casual games that let anyone play as a contestant. Members can compete in a variety of games, contribute questions, call the studio, form teams, chat live with hosts and other players, and win a variety of prizes, including Nintendo Wiis, iTunes songs, and up to $1,000 in cash.
The winner of over $3 million on Jeopardy!, Jennings, said:
"This is going to be a blast". "With PlayCafe.com, anyone can use the web to have the kind of exciting game show experience I had on Jeopardy!." He added, "I'm looking forward to beating the world on Monday."
Including personalized answering machine messages from Jennings and copies of his latest book, Ken Jennings's Trivia Almanac: 8,888 Questions in 365 Days, PlayCafe.com will be awarding several unique prizes.
PlayCafe.com streams live games Monday through Friday, 6-8pm PDT. The games are free to play. PlayCafe.com is the first internet TV network for game shows. Including First Round Capital and founded by alumni of PayPal and Google, PlayCafe is funded by A-list investors.