ECA Augmente En Le Canada [ Groupement De Consommateurs De Divertissement

<p><img src="http://kotaku.com/assets/images/kotaku/2008/08/ecalogo.jpg" width="200" height="200" class="postimg left"/>In a move I would like to think was spurred on by my startling revelation about the <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://kotaku.com/5042445/wii-breaks-one-million-mark-in-canada">giant ice spider threat </a>yesterday, the Entertainment Consumers Association has announced that they ware opening up memberships to Canadian members. The consumer advocacy organization, which already provides numerous opportunities and benefits to its U.S. members, will soon unveil plans targeted specifically towards consumers based north of the American arctic arachnid defense grid.<br /> <blockquote>“With a thriving gaming community already present and growing in Canada, we are proud to extend the opportunities and benefits that our U.S. ECA members have been enjoying over the years,” said Hal Halpin, president of the ECA. “Canada is an important area of growth for us and we are excited to welcome Canadian gamers who are interested in community and any issues that affect gamers.” </p></blockquote> <p>Interested Canadians can head over to the <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.theeca.com">official ECA website</a> to sign up for membership. Good luck and god speed, brave neighbors to the north.</p> <p><strong>The Entertainment Consumers Association (ECA) Crosses the Border and Expands Into Canada </strong><br /> Non Profit Organization Opens up Membership Opportunities to Benefit Canadian Gamers </p> <p>WILTON, Conn.&mdash;(BUSINESS WIRE)&mdash;The Entertainment Consumers Association (ECA), the non-profit organization that represents video game enthusiasts, today announced they have begun offering membership opportunities to gamers and consumers who reside in Canada. Canadians who sign up to become ECA members can now take advantage of a host of discounts and benefits and will be immediately plugged into an extremely active social network of gamers that want to give their passion a voice. </p> <p>“With a thriving gaming community already present and growing in Canada, we are proud to extend the opportunities and benefits that our U.S. ECA members have been enjoying over the years,” said Hal Halpin, president of the ECA. “Canada is an important area of growth for us and we are excited to welcome Canadian gamers who are interested in community and any issues that affect gamers.” </p> <p>The ECA will soon be unveiling a host of unique benefits and programs that will be specifically targeted towards Canadian consumers. Canadian chapter organizations are already underway in local gaming communities and these newly-formed networks will continue to grow and offer a great way for videogame players to stay informed and connect with like-minded ECA members in their area. </p> <p>For more information on the ECA or to take action and sign up for membership, please visit: www.theeca.com.</p> <br style="clear:both;"/> <img alt="" style="border:0;height:1px;width:1px;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?i=f30a4543b8103fd841943bbfc53b9517" height="1" width="1"/>
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