New York – June 15, 2006 – The World Series of Video Games today announced Fatal1ty Brand Partners, led by Creative Labs, as a major sponsor of the international gaming competition. The sponsorship includes Fatal1ty Brand products from Creative, Universal ABIT and Zalman Tech being the official PC components for the WSVG. Products include sound cards, mice, keyboards, headsets, motherboards, graphic cards, coolers, power supplies and computer enclosures. The announcement was made by Games Media Properties’ President and CEO Matt Ringel and Auravision, Inc.’s Steve Gould.
“Games Media Properties has a proven record of producing successful video game events and we are pleased to be associated with them to help bring competitive video gaming to the next level,” commented Steve Gould, CEO of Auravision, Inc., the licensor for Fatal1ty Brands. “The Fatal1ty Brand is committed to bringing second to none products to the marketplace that will provide the ultimate experience for all gaming enthusiasts. Since the World Series of Video Games shares our passion for introducing competitive gaming to the mainstream it makes sense for Fatal1ty Brand Partners to be part of this pioneering endeavor.”
“Johnathan “Fatal1ty” Wendel has emerged as the best known PC Gamer in the world and the Fatal1ty Brand represents the best products directed to that market,” said Matt Ringel, President and CEO of Games Media Properties. “WSVG is very excited that Fatal1ty Brand Partners has chosen to be a major sponsor of this inaugural gaming event.”
“Creative has always been a leading innovator in digital entertainment for the PC and gaming, most recently with the introduction of our X-Fi technology and the launch of the Sound Blaster X-Fi Fatal1ty audio card,” said Royee Kitty Leung, Brand Manager, Gaming, for Creative. “As the lead partner of Fatal1ty Brand Partners, Creative will receive tremendous exposure to our core demographic through our sponsorship of WSVG.”
The World Series of Video Games, presented by Intel, is the first video game competition circuit on multiple gaming platforms that culminates in final rounds at which true world champions emerge. The 3-5 day events will be open to the public and will encompass 150,000 square feet of tournaments, exhibitions, concerts and other attractions. The World Series of Video Games is presented by Intel and sponsored by Xbox 360. For more information and registration visit
www.thewsvg.com.
ABOUT GAMES MEDIA PROPERTIES:Games Media Properties is the leader worldwide in the organization of video game competitions, tournaments and festivals, bringing the excitement and intensity of live gaming events to a mainstream consumer audience. Games Media Properties recently launched the World Series of Video Games, the first video game competition circuit on multiple gaming platforms that culminates in final rounds to name true world gaming champions. For more information, visit www.thewsvg.com.
ABOUT FATAL1TY BRAND PARTNERS: Fatal1ty Brand Partners consists of Creative, Universal ABIT, XFX and Zalman Tech. Brought together via a licensing agreement through Auravision, Inc., the Master Licensor for the Fatal1ty Trademark, these quality companies bring a common dedication to the development of second to none products designed to enhance the video gaming experience. The Fatal1ty trademark was created by Johnathan “Fatal1ty” Wendel, the best known professional video gamer in the world and $150,000 first prize winner of the CPL World Tour Finals, held in New York City last November. Wendel’s victory secured his fifth world title – accomplished while competing in 5 different games – an unprecedented achievement.
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