KODE5 Launches KODE5 USA
(Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA) - August 9, 2006 - KODE5 is excited to announce the launch of our USA events! Beginning with our online qualifiers, and ending with an intense final four competition, the USA winners will be crowned, and sent to China and Germany to defend America's honor on the world stage. The USA final four battle will be held in Los Angeles.
In association with CyberEvolution, and supported globally by Foxconn, Corsair Memory, and Razer, the KODE5 Global Gaming Revolution takes competitive gaming to an international stage with events being held in 20+ countries worldwide. KODE5 USA will feature Counter-Strike 1.6, Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne, and Quake 4 in series of online qualifiers hosted by CyberEvolution. The final four from each game will then travel to Los Angeles to compete for a chance to represent USA at the KODE5 Global Finals, with all expenses paid (see below for details) by KODE5. The KODE5 Los Angeles event will take place at the G4 television studios (G4 providing event location only).
Details for the KODE5 USA events are as follows:
KODE5 USA Regional Qualifier
CyberEvolution ( www.cevolved.com) will be holding the KODE5 USA Regional Qualifiers from August 9th to August 13th. These online competitions are open to all gamers, and will help determine two of the four finalists who will move on to the KODE5 USA Finals. Here is the full schedule and prize breakdown:
Counter-Strike 1.6 (5v5)
Dates: August 9th ~ August 13th
Registration: http://www.cevolved.com/?page=kode5
Prizes: Top 2 finalist teams will receive $750 travel allowance to KODE5 USA Finals
Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne (1v1)
Dates: August 9th ~ August 13th
Registration: http://www.cevolved.com/?page=kode5
Prizes: Top 2 finalists will receive $150 travel allowance to KODE5 USA Finals
Quake 4 (1v1)
Dates: August 9th ~ August 13th
Registration: http://www.cevolved.com/?page=kode5
Prizes: Top 2 finalists will receive $150 travel allowance to KODE5 USA Finals
The remaining 2 slots for each game will be filled with an invite system. Teams and players for these two slots will be announced on the official KODE5 website: http://www.kode5.com.
Founded in December 2004, CEVO is North America's leading competitive online gaming venue. CEVO has transformed how gamers perceive online gaming, customer support, and has dispelled the notion of cheating online. The innovative model used by CEVO has transformed online gaming and has proven that it is no longer "just a game".
"CEVO is very excited to take part in the KODE5 Revolution through operating their North American qualifier. Partnerships such as these promote cooperation between the leading eSports organizations, which is beneficial to the community and all those involved. We look forward to this event and more in the future with KODE5," says CEVO LLC President and Founder Charlie Plitt.
For more information on these events and how to register, gamers can visit the following page for more details:
http://www.cevolved.com
KODE5 USA Finals
On August 19th, the final four from the KODE5 USA Regional Qualifiers will do battle on a G4 sound stage for the right to defend America's honor on the world stage. The winners from the Counter-Strike 1.6 and Warcraft III: TFT competitions will travel to the KODE5 Global Finals in China. The winner from the Quake 4 tournament will be sent to Leipzig, Germany to defend America's honor at the KODE5 Quake 4 Global Finals which take place at Games Convention from August 24th ~ 27th.
Venue: G4, Los Angeles, California
Date: August 19th
Prizes:
Counter-Strike 1.6
1st place: $4000 travel allowance to KODE5 Global Finals in China
Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne
1st place: $800 travel allowance to KODE5 Global Finals in China
Quake 4
1st place: $800 travel allowance to KODE5 Quake 4 Global Finals in Germany
"When the pressure is on, gamers want to focus on their game instead of worrying about their hardware. That's why Foxconn products are built with stability in mind, making them a great choice for serious gamers," notes Foxconn USA Marketing Manager Chris Brown. "We are looking forward to put our motherboards, coolers, and chassis to the test at the G4 television studios."
"Corsair has long been a favorite memory brand for gamers worldwide," says Vivian Lien, Partner Development Manager for Corsair Memory. "Our memory is tested for maximum performance and compatibility, ensuring that gamers will experience the best and smoothest gameplay possible. Corsair wishes the best of luck to all KODE5 USA contestants, and may the best gamers win!"
"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!"
"In order help competitive gaming make a splash in the US, we've assembled a team of the best partners to ensure a great event for all to remember," says KODE5 Revolutionary-in-Command Lester Lau. "With CyberEvolution for the online qualifiers, and the G4 location for the offline finals, KODE5 USA will play a huge role in promoting e-sports to the mainstream."
For more information on KODE5 USA, visit:
http://www.cevolved.com and http://www.kode5.com
For more information on G4, go to:
http://www.g4tv.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 G4
G4, the fastest growing network on television for 2006, launched in April 2002 and is now available in 58 million cable and satellite homes nationwide. The #1 podcasted cable network in America and a leader in VOD, G4's programming includes breaking video game industry news, trends, reviews, the hottest games and gear, celebrity interviews and insider opinions. Targeting the male 18-34 audience, G4 is the last word on games, technology, animation, interactivity, the Internet and broadband. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles and is owned by Comcast Corporation.
To learn more, log onto www.g4tv.com.
About CEVO
Founded in December 2004, CEVO is North America's leading competitive online gaming venue. CEVO has transformed how gamers perceive online gaming, customer support, and has dispelled the notion of cheating online. The innovative model used by CEVO has transformed online gaming and has proven that it is no longer "just a game."
For more information, log onto www.cevolved.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.