(Undisclosed Location) - July 3, 2006 - Held in over 20
countries around the world, the KODE5 Global Gaming Revolution
takes competitive gaming to an international stage with a
series of gaming events that lead to a Global Final in
September. Supported globally by Foxconn, Corsair Memory, and
Razer, and locally by many others, KODE5 invites gamers from
around the world to compete for a bevy of cash and prizes.
Today, KODE5 is proud to announce the global prize package that
the top 16 world finalists will be competing for in September.
With generous support from Foxconn, Corsair Memory, and Razer,
gamers attending KODE5 will ultimately be competing for over
USD $160,000 in cash and prizes. With thousands of dollars and
high-end gaming hardware on the line, KODE5 expects over
100,000 gamers participating in KODE5 events worldwide. Here's
the cash prize breakdown: Counter-Strike 1.6 1st Place $25,000
2nd Place $10,000 3rd Place $5,000 Warcraft III: The Frozen
Throne 1st Place $10,000 2nd Place $4,000 3rd Place $1,000
Quake 4 1st Place $10,000 2nd Place $4,000 3rd Place $1,000 In
addition to these cash prizes, winners from KODE5 events will
also be receiving over $90,000 of top-end gaming hardware and
peripherals from KODE5 Global Supporters Foxconn, Corsair
Memory, and Razer. "We are pleased to be able to bring the
gaming community a global prize package of this magnitude,"
notes KODE5 Revolutionary-in-Command Lester Lau. "Many thanks
to Foxconn, Corsair, and Razer for making all of this possible,
and commend their undying support to the development of
esports. With their support, KODE5 is committed to continue
offering gamers a world stage from which to compete." As a
global leader in PC motherboards, chassis, coolers, and power
supplies, Foxconn designs, markets, and sells a huge selection
of hardware to cater to the gaming enthusiast. Among the prizes
that Foxconn is offering is the AMD AM2-ready SLI-enabled
C51XEM2AA-8EKRS2H motherboard, which has been impressing
hardware editors since its introduction. With dual-graphics
capabilities and 7.1-channel high-definition audio, gamers at
the KODE5 Global Finals will not only experience a silky-smooth
gameplay experience, but winners will also get to take home
some high-performance Foxconn motherboards. "Our new AM2-ready
motherboards come fully-equipped with the latest Foxconn
Technologies to benefit the gaming experience," says Foxconn
Global Marketing Manager Christin Wang. "By offering our newest
motherboards for the official KODE5 tournament PCs, we are
confident that all competitors can concentrate on their game
and not their hardware." Every gamer knows that having quality,
high-speed memory is essential in a competitive gaming system.
That's why Corsair is the favorite memory of gamers the world
over. Corsair's XMS2 PRO Series modules are painstakingly
tested to ensure optimum compatibility and performance on a
variety of motherboards. With legendary Corsair reliability and
service, the XMS2 Pro Series will power each KODE5 tournament
PC, and also be available for gamers to win. "Corsair is
committed to providing gamers with the edge they need in
competition," says Corsair APAC Sales Director Scott Thirlwell.
"We are proud to help power the KODE5 competition PCs, and wish
all competitors the best of luck at the KODE5 Global Finals."
Razer, makers of killer gaming peripherals, has been a pioneer
in gaming since introducing the world's first dedicated gaming
mouse. At KODE5, gamers will get to experience and win their
entire lineup of gaming gear, including mice, keyboards, gaming
surfaces, cable management systems, and their all-new Barracuda
Integrated Audio System. Consisting of the HP-1 Gaming
Headphones and the AC-1 sound card, gamers can accurately
position their opponents and be two steps ahead of the
competition. "Razer, who has been active since 1999 in the
sponsoring of major computer gaming tournaments, is proud to be
one of the main global sponsors of KODE5," said Robert
"Razerguy" Krakoff, President, Razer Group. "The mouse,
mousepad, keyboard, headphones and audio card are the most
important weapons in a gamer's arsenal and with Razer providing
the official suite of gaming peripherals and prizes for all
KODE5 tournaments worldwide, it is an endorsement of Razer as
the world's leading designer of high performance gaming
peripherals. We are confident that Razer's sponsorship will
allow gamers to achieve their optimum performance during the
games!" For more information on the KODE5 Global Gaming
Revolution, check out: http://www.kode5.com About Foxconn
FOXCONN is the global leader in the manufacturing of
Motherboards, Graphics Cards, Optical Storage Devices,
Workstations, Servers, Slim PCs, Barebones Systems and IA
Products. With more than three decades of manufacturing
experience that includes global distribution and logistics,
Foxconn is dedicated to making business easy and affordable for
its customers, offering innovative, award-winning products that
propel the market forward. More information: Please see
www.foxconnchannel.com Press Contacts: China/APAC - Christin
Wang + 86. 2812. 9800 ext 25503 christinwang@foxconn.com About
Corsair Corsair Memory, a member of JEDEC, has been a leader in
the design and manufacture of high-speed memory modules since
1994. We have earned our reputation as being the first to
market with leading-edge products supporting new computing
platforms and technologies. Corsair supplies memory for
applications ranging from mission-critical servers to
ultra-high performance gaming systems. The performance and
reliability of Corsair memory products makes them ideal for
memory-intensive computing. Additional information about
Corsair is available at www.corsair.com. About the Razer
Group Razer is the world's leading brand in high-end
computer gaming peripherals. The company designs, engineers and
markets cutting-edge gaming peripherals that provide
professional gamers with the competitive edge through a
combination of technology, innovation and design. Recognized as
the pioneers of the high-performance gaming mouse, our
superiority in gaming peripherals stems from our ability to
understand and conceptualize peripherals that gamers need.
Engineered to near perfection, Razer's reputation of being the
leaders in peripheral technology is embodied in every single
Razer product. Razer-For Gamers. By Gamers
For more information, please log onto www.razerzone.com. About
KODE5 KODE5 masses gamers in 16 countries in a series of
regional events to find the best gamers from around the world.
The best then fly to an undisclosed location to square off
against the world's gaming elite. With television crews from
around the world broadcasting, international media in
attendance, and mass crowds rioting for their favorites, the
KODE5 Global Finals will bring gaming to the center stage like
no other gaming event. KODE5 will take competitive gaming to
another level and gain the respect that gaming deserves. To
join the revolution, go to the KODE5 website at www.kode5.com.
