Leading IT infrastructure distributor, Axiz, says the announcement from XFX, manufacturer of nVIDIA-based graphics cards, about its partnership with Auravision, Inc, the master licensor for Fatal1ty brand products is a major coup and will change the face of gaming.
The agreement will see Fatal1ty collaborating with XFX on the design and technical specifications of a series of graphics cards with a special focus on the needs of competitive PC video gamers. Future products will be designed for maximum performance and stability.
"This is an outstanding opportunity for XFX and Fatal1ty to showcase their respective talents," explains Philip Henning, graphics product manager, Axiz. "XFX is a worldwide leader in the manufacture of nVIDIA-based graphics cards and Fatal1ty is the recognised leader in competitive PC gaming. Getting in-depth input from the world`s premier professional gamer allows XFX to truly make graphics cards for gamers by gamers."
"A graphics card is critical for smooth play," explains Johnathan "Fatal1ty" Wendel, about his choice for a collaborative partner. "Since XFX is one of the few companies that manufacture its own cards, XFX can make what I want exactly the way I want it."
Collaborative efforts between XFX and Fatal1ty will begin in mid-2006. Products designed under this partnership will be co-branded XFX and Fatal1ty.
For more information or retail pricing, please contact Axiz on (011) 237 7000 or visit www.axiz.com. Visit www.xfxforce.com for more information on the XFX range of graphics cards.
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XFX
XFX is a global presence in the world of electronic gaming. With its focus on taking gaming to the extreme, XFX has developed an exciting array of video cards and accessories that are designed to maximise the entire entertainment experience. A division of PINE Technologies, XFX operates its own manufacturing facility and maintains an R&D team that features some of the industry`s most renowned talents. Learn more about XFX at www.xfxforce.com.
Johnathan "Fatal1ty" Wendel
Johnathan "Fatal1ty" Wendel competed in his first tournament in 1999, when he heard about CPL`s Frag3 Tournament. Upon winning third place, he was invited to represent the US in Stockholm two weeks later, where he dominated the competition, winning all 18 maps against the top players in the world. He continued to be a dominant force in competitions all over the world, including Singapore, St Louis, Los Angeles, New York, Dallas, Korea, Germany, Australia, Holland and Brazil.
Fatal1ty won the CPL Pentium 4 Winter Championship in December 2002 for Unreal Tournament 2003, a victory that made him the three-time CPL Champion of the Year - and each year for victories in a different game. At QuakeCon 2004, Fatal1ty captured the DOOM 3 Inaugural Deathmatch championship, capturing $25 000 in prize money. For more information about Fatal1ty, visit www.fatal1ty.com.
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