July 14, 2015 (Rockville, MD) — In its landmark year, id® Software and Bethesda Softworks® are pleased to announce that QuakeCon® 2015 will play host to five charitable organizations as a special thank you to their valued community. id Software and Bethesda Softworks are partnering with the American Red Cross, Take This, Dallas Pets Alive, Extra Life, and DFW Nerd Night to commemorate the last 20 years of continued support for the annual event by giving back to the community that made it a success.
“The community has been the backbone of QuakeCon ever since the first gathering in 1996,” said Pete Hines, VP of PR and Marketing, Bethesda Softworks. “Now it’s our turn to show our appreciation by supporting some amazing organizations while giving something back to our ever-important supporters and fans.”
QuakeCon 2015, North America’s largest Bring-Your-Own-Computer (BYOC) LAN party and gaming festival, will host the charitable organizations at the Hilton Anatole Hotel in Dallas, Texas beginning Thursday, July 23 through Sunday, July 26. Check the listings below for more details on each of the charities present at this year’s QuakeCon.
- The American Red Cross will once again attend QuakeCon to collect blood to provide lifesaving contributions to people in need. Attendees who wish to donate blood can sign up with American Red Cross representatives in the Topaz room from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Friday, July 24 and Saturday, July 25. Donors who take part in the Blood Drive will receive a special gift to honor the donation while supplies last.
**Donors must be at least 17 years old and meet American Red Cross requirements for donating blood, which can be found at https://www.redcrossblood.org/donating-blood/eligibility-requirements
- Take This, a non-profit group dedicated to informing the video game community about mental health issues, will host its popular Away From Keyboard (AFK) Room for QuakeCon attendees for the first time. The AFK room provides a safe place to take a break from the hustle of the show between the hours of 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. from Thursday, July 23 through Saturday, July 25.
- Dallas Pets Alive, a local non-profit dedicated to promoting and providing the resources, education, and programs needed to eliminate the killing of companion animals, will be on hand with adoptable dogs, fun photo opportunities, and raffles. Attendees who adopt a pet or contribute a charitable donation will receive a small token of appreciation from “Vault-Tec Animal Friends” while supplies last. Visit Dallas Pets Alive in the Exhibit Hall (booth #303) throughout the event.
- Extra Life, a peer-to-peer fundraising group that raises money for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals through the power of play, will be in attendance raising awareness and encouraging sign ups for Extra Life 2015, were you can play games for 24 hours to raise money for your local children’s hospital. Visit the Extra Life booth in the Exhibit Hall (booth #302) to sign up and support the Children’s Miracle Network Hospital of your choice
- DFW Nerd Night, a local, community driven organization that hosts gaming parties and events to help support their monthly charity of choice, will be on hand raising support for their July organization of choice, Big Brothers & Big Sisters of North Texas. Visit the Exhibit Hall (booth #205) to “Play Games and Help People”!
To register for QuakeCon today go to: registration.quakecon.org. For more information on QuakeCon 2015 visit www.quakecon.org.
Three ‘Ultimate Power Up’ Winners to Receive $10,000 each in Cash Prizes
April 30, 2015 (Rockville, MD) – Ventrilo, the premier group voice communication program used in tournaments and multiplayer games, returns to QuakeCon 2015 to sponsor the eighth annual ‘Ultimate Power Up’ sweepstakes. As part of the sweepstakes, one hundred lucky QuakeCon attendees will be entered into a drawing for their chance to be one of three randomly selected winners to each receive a $10,000 cash prize.
QuakeCon 2015, the ultimate video game festival, will take place on-site at the Hilton Anatole Hotel in Dallas, TX on Thursday, July 23rd through Sunday, July 26th. Doors to QuakeCon will open on Thursday, July 23rd at 10:00am and will remain open through 12:00pm on Sunday, July 26th.
“Once again, we’re thrilled to welcome Brian Knapp and the amazing team at Ventrilo as official sponsors for the eighth annual QuakeCon sweepstakes where the world’s most passionate gamers will have the chance to win a share of $30,000 in prizes,” said Tim Willits, studio director at id Software. “As QuakeCon celebrates its 20th anniversary, we’re thrilled to have the support of Ventrilo year after year. It’s always really fun to have the opportunity to give back to the fans that continue to make this event possible every year.”
“We’re excited to return to QuakeCon this year and once again provide fans the opportunity to win their share of the ‘Ultimate Power Up’ prizes,” said Brian Knapp, president of Flagship Industries. “For more than a decade our group voice communications technology has been connecting players together, and we’re pleased to show our appreciation to the gaming community that has helped make Ventrilo what we are today.”
The ‘Ultimate Power Up’ winners will be randomly selected on Saturday, July 25, as part of the QuakeCon tournament finals event on the Ventrilo Main Stage. A total of 100 coveted tickets will be awarded to attendees throughout each day of the show through QuakeCon contests, random drawings, and other events.
QuakeCon Exhibit Hall Hours are:
Thursday, July 23rd: 10am – 6pm
Friday, July 24th: 10am – 6pm
Saturday, July 25th: 10am – 6pm
The free event is open to general admission attendees thanks to the support of id Software and Bethesda Softworks, as well as the QuakeCon volunteer staff and the 2015 event sponsors and exhibitors.
To pre-register for QuakeCon today go to: registration.quakecon.org. For more information on QuakeCon 2015 visit www.quakecon.org.
QuakeCon Ultimate Power Up Rules:
QuakeCon 2015 registered attendees who are 18 years of age and older AND are legal residents of the United States, its territories and possessions and the District of Columbia are eligible to participate. No purchase necessary. A total of 100 raffle tickets will be distributed throughout the QuakeCon event. Additional information about contest rules, eligibility, restrictions and requirements will be available at www.quakecon.org.
