14 DAY TRIAL // The most passionate and competitive video game fans from across the country and around the world along with industry leaders will invade Dallas, the birthplace of first-person action PC gaming, at QuakeCon 2006. Gamers will vie for $100,000 in cash and prizes over four-action packed days, August 3 - 6 at the Hilton Anatole Hotel - Trinity Exhibition Center.
QuakeCon covers 120,000 square feet of gaming goodness, including a sponsor/exhibit area that features displays and demos of highly anticipated games such as Enemy Territory Quake Wars as well as showcases cutting-edge products from NVIDIA, Intel, Activision, PhysX and Ageia.
"Having more than 5,000 of our greatest friends and fans under one roof for 96 hours, playing and partying is what makes QuakeCon our favorite time of year," said Todd Hollenshead, CEO, id Software. "The continued growth and success of QuakeCon is a testament to the dedication and enthusiasm of our volunteers, fans, and sponsors. With Enemy Territory: Quake Wars playable for the first time publicly, and brand new events like the $10,000 QUAKE 4 Quick Draw competition, QuakeCon 2006 will once again prove why it is the can't-miss gaming event of the year."
Intense Tournament Action:
The NVIDIA Championship includes four tournaments with a total cash purse of $100,000 plus prizes. In honor of QUAKE's 10th birthday, QuakeCon presents a fan-only QUAKE 4 tournament with $10,000 in cash up for grabs. Gamers will also battle it out for bragging rights and cash in the QUAKE 4 1V1, QUAKE 4 2V2 and Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory 5V5 tournaments.
Fan Appreciation Activities:
QuakeCon goers can win swag and gear by participating in fan appreciation events that will take place throughout the weekend, including a photo scavenger hunt, Bawls chugging contest, Guitar Hero tournament, mapping contest, bracket busters and NVIDIA's QuakeCon Has Talent, a competition where attendees can show off their abilities in music, dance, comedy, magic and more.
Keynote Address:
John Carmack, co-founder, co-owner and technical director of id Software will again give the keynote address.
Shoutcast:
For those unable to attend QuakeCon 2006, the official QuakeCon web site (www.quakecon.org) will have links to view broadcast footage from the event 24/7 from both static cameras and roaming hand-held cameras.
Event Sponsors:
The QuakeCon 2006 sponsor list boasts a lineup of industry giants, including id Software, NVIDIA, Activision, Intel, SpikeTV, Ziff Davis (The 1UP Network), PhysX and Ageia.
Event Exhibitors:
The exhibit area at QuakeCon 2006 will include sponsored booths from NVIDIA, Intel, Activision, Directron, EA Mobile, Enermax Technology Corporation, FSP Group, Computer Power User Magazine and The Guildhall at Southern Methodist University.
Prizes & Giveaways:
Other companies supporting QuakeCon 2006 through contest and promotion item giveaways include Ak Design, Bawls, Cooler Master, Crucial Technology, D-Link, Logitech, OCZ Technology and Razer.