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QuakeCon 2017 Dates and Location Announced

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Ladies and gentlemen, that time of the year has begun to get underway as we prepare for our favorite event of the year, and the very one we are looking forwards to. For many of you, you have already known that QuakeCon is one of the most distinguished festivals of all time. Originally started in 1996, QuakeCon premiered in Dallas, Texas, where it has remained growing ever since.

This year fans can once more find themselves in the Dallas metro through August 24th to August 27th this year.

As usual, the year will remain free thanks to id Software, Bethesda Softworks, and the amazing QuakeCon volunteer staff, and this years sponsors as well as exhibitors.

However, the event location has changed from the usual Hilton Anatole where we’ve been seeing it for the past few years. This year, attendees, exhibitors, and even developers can expect to visit QuakeCon this year at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center in Grapevine, TX. You’ll want to take at a special message from Bethesda below.

WHERE:

Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center
1501 Gaylord Trail
Grapevine, TX 76051

Guests can make room reservations at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center by calling 1.877.491.5138 or going online to: https://aws.passkey.com/go/QuakeCon. A special room rate of $185 per night is available when you reference QuakeCon 2017!

DETAILS:

Entering its 22nd year, QuakeCon 2017 will continue to celebrate games and the people who play them by hosting North America’s largest BYOC (Bring-Your-Own-Computer) LAN party. With over two thousand BYOC seats available, participants can showcase their custom computers and join the QuakeCon gamer community to play their favorite games either solo or against one another on the same local area network.

QuakeCon is free for general attendees and open to the public. This year’s event will offer diverse activities for all, including those who choose not to bring their own computer. Attendees are first to see sneak peeks of Bethesda’s upcoming titles and announcements while also attending a wide array of presentations, tournaments, workshops and exhibits from leading tech companies showcasing the newest gaming accessories and hardware.

About the Writer:

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Dustin is our native console gamer, PlayStation and Nintendo reviewer who has an appetite for anything that crosses the boarders from across the big pond. His interest in JRPG’s, Anime, Handheld Gaming, and Pizza is insatiable. His elitist attitude gives him direction, want, and a need for the hardest difficulties in games, which is fun to watch, and hilarity at its finest. You can find him over on Twitter, Google+, and or you can find him on PSN with RaivynLyken.

Quake Champions Brings Back the Old With the New

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Remember the old days when you were growing up fragging your friends in the school computer lap? You don’t? Well our memories may be very different. As of today, Bethesda Zenimax has announced that Quake Champions will be opening up an entirely new approach to competitive multiplayer, tournaments, and the arena play styles we’ve come to know. It was a title that solidified eSports in a way never known to any over the deacdes. In development between id Software and Saber Interactive, Quake Champions.

The new title will feature characters with unique attributes, abilities, and even their own distinctive play styles. For fans familiar with Quake III Arena,  the PC community will once more get to take place with 120hz graphics, unlocked frame rates, and a game that will fill that spot that every gamer has been wanting.

“20 years ago, Quake set new standards for multiplayer competition and pushed the boundaries for graphics and gameplay,” said Tim Willits, Studio Director, id Software. “It’s important to all of us at id Software that Quake Champions remains true to the Quake legacy, and delivers the speed and gameplay our long-time fans expect, while also pressing forward by introducing innovative gameplay opportunities with new Champions and abilities.”

With more than 20 years of Quake veterans under the titles belt, the series will once more be pushing players to their max ability with its upcoming launch. Built for eSports and competitive play, Quake Champions seeks to bring in new players from amateurs to veterans. The game will be supported for QuakeCon tournaments, and leagues around the world as the title seeks to attract tens of thousands of people to Dallas on August 4th through the 7th this year. Stay tuned for more coverage  this year. Head on over to quakecon.org to register now.

About the Writer:

dustin_batgr_prof

Dustin is our native console gamer, PlayStation and Nintendo reviewer who has an appetite for anything that crosses the boarders from across the big pond. His interest in JRPG’s, Anime, Handheld Gaming, and Pizza is insatiable. His elitist attitude gives him direction, want, and a need for the hardest difficulties in games, which is fun to watch, and hilarity at its finest. You can find him over on Twitter, Google+, and or you can find him on PSN with RaivynLyken.

QuakeCon’s Third Round of Pre-Registration Goes Live Today

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If you’re looking to go to QuakeCon and want in. Bethesda has announced that the “BYOC Select-a-Seat’ package is set to open today, March 23rd at 7pm CT/8pm ET at: registration.quakecon.org.

The ‘BYOC Select-a-Seat’ package ($40 | limit of 2,100 packages available), with guaranteed reserved seating, includes:

  • Select and Reserve a guaranteed seat of your choice in the BYOC area

  • Official QuakeCon 2016 Lanyard

For those of you looking to go without a BYOC seating, general attendee’s can still get in free while also wishing to participate in the QuakeCon events. For those interested in winning a BYOC spot, stay tuned to their social media giveaways, contests, and their event partners leading up to the show. Be sure to keep an eye on our QuakeCon Twitter account and QuakeCon Facebook page for all the details on how to win!

Stay tuned to our page for QuakeCon coverage this summer.

About the Writer:

David_Murphy_Vault_BoyDavid Murphy is B.A.T.G.R.’s behind the scenes man who helps get things up and going as well as keeping things in order. Don’t  be surprised to know that the old man contributes rather heavily to editing, news, and information he digs up so that editorials as well as articles are done properly. He also likes Fallout… A lot. We’re not sure he’s not secretly the Vault Boy in disguise.

QuakeCon 2016 Pre-Registrations Dated

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You may have seen the fact we cover Bethesda Zenimax’s event QuakeCon quite a bit. The why is undoubtedly because of how fun the event actually is. Let alone do you get to play some awesome games, join a massive LAN party, but you also get to spend some time with the developers from the company. Bethesda today, has announced that the online pre-registration details for QuakeCon 2016, allowing for fans to once more gather in Dallas, TX on Thursday August 4th through Sunday, August 7th. They will be offering a number of premium BYOC packages for purchase through the shows online pre-registration.

For those familiar with the registration process, the BYOC packages have been streamlined this year, and will open up with a series of three stages of pre-registration for general attendees. The full description for these packages offered by Bethesda can be found below, as well as the dates for those wanting to register for this years events.

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This year is something a bit new to the process. This year pre-registered attendees will be able to build their own swag packages full of exclusive QuakeCon merchandise during the online registration process. Cool, huh? We think so. They will be limited in number for purchase on the showroom floor. Want to vote for the official QuakeCon 2016 T-Shirt design? By the way, you can do that this year at the official QuakeCon website!

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Exhibitors will be able to begin registration on February 22nd while Press will be able to register on March 14th.

PREMIUM BYOC PACKAGES | DESCRIPTIONS & AVAILABILITY

Monday, March 14th at 7pm CT/8pm ET
Round 1 | BYOC Select-a-Seat with UAC Command Center Seating
Includes Fast Passes for the Duration of the Event
$400 (Limit of 32 packages available)
· Select and reserve a VIP seat at the Network Operations Center (NOC) in the BYOC
· Express lane fast-pass registration for the BYOC
· Express lane fast-pass to every panel, presentation, and public event at QuakeCon
· Limited reserved access seating for all panels, presentations, and events
· Direct access to plug your PC into the NOC’s core
· Official QuakeCon 2016 UAC Lanyard

Thursday, March 17th at 7pm CT/8pm ET
Round 2 | BYOC Select-a-Seat with QuakeCon done Quick
Includes Fast Passes for the Duration of the Event
$140 (Limit of 300 packages available)
· Select and Reserve a guaranteed seat of your choice in the BYOC area
· Express lane fast-pass registration for the BYOC
· Express lane fast-pass to every panel, presentation, and public event at QuakeCon
· Limited reserved access seating for all panels, presentations, and events
· Official QuakeCon 2016 QdQ Lanyard

Wednesday, March 23rd at 7pm CT/8pm ET
Round 3 | BYOC Select-a-Seat
Includes Guaranteed Reserved Seating
$40 (Limit of 2,100 packages available)
· Select and Reserve a guaranteed seat of your choice in the BYOC area
· Official QuakeCon 2016 Lanyard

Thursday, March 24th at 7pm CT/8pm ET
Round 4 | General Attendee Pre-Registration

More Information from Bethesda:
While general attendance remains free, attendees wishing to participate in the QuakeCon 2016 BYOC must pre-purchase one of the ‘BYOC Select-a-Seat’ packages through our online registration site to guarantee a spot in the BYOC. As ‘BYOC Select-a-Seat’ packages are limited and all seats will be accounted for prior to the show, we won’t have seats available on-site or on a first-come-first serve basis. Once the packages sell out, we’ll be giving people the opportunity to win a limited number of BYOC seats via social media giveaways, contests, and via our event partners leading up to the show. Be sure to keep an eye on our QuakeCon Twitter account and QuakeCon Facebook page for all the details on how to win!

About QuakeCon
QuakeCon, the ultimate video game festival, will take place on-site at the Hilton Anatole Hotel in Dallas, TX on Thursday, August 4th – Sunday, August 7th. Doors to QuakeCon will open on Thursday, August 4th at 10:00am CT and will remain open through 12:00pm CT August 7th. For more information visit: www.quakecon.org.

We’ll see you there folks!

About the Writer:

dustin_batgr_prof

Dustin is our native console gamer, PlayStation and Nintendo reviewer who has an appetite for anything that crosses the boarders from across the big pond. His interest in JRPG’s, Anime, Handheld Gaming, and Pizza is insatiable. His elitist attitude gives him direction, want, and a need for the hardest difficulties in games, which is fun to watch, and hilarity at its finest. You can find him over on Twitter, Google+, and or you can find him on PSN with RaivynLyken.

QuakeCon 2016 Gets Dated

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It’s probably no secret to you that our team enjoys going to QuakeCon down in Dallas, Texas at the Hilton Anatole. Why? We get to meet some of the coolest people that come in the forms of exhibitors, guests, PC enthusiasts, press members, and even professional gamers who decide to show what it takes to be the best of the best. Let alone does this event that started back in 1996 have a long running legacy thanks to a group of friends creating it; the event is also a four-day long BYOC (Bring-Your-Own-Computer) LAN party that consists of thousands of gamers from around the world – Literally.

Having been there to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of QuakeCon, we got to spend time with more than 12,000 people who came through the doors and even talk to hundreds of them. Thanks to the support of id Software, Bethesda Softworks, the volunteer staff, and the exhibitors; the event gets to happen again and continue doing so. Aside from us discussing what happened at QuakeCon 2015, lets look at the dates for QuakeCon 2016. For those interested the dates will take place between Thursday, August 4th till Sunday, August 7th, 2016.

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©David Murphy and Blast Away the Game Review, July, 2015.

If you want to stay at the Hilton Anatole to make your travels a bit easier, prepare to make your reservations by calling 1-800-Hiltons or 1-800-445-8667 or online at :https://aws.passkey.com/g/51971676. Want to save a little bit of money? There’s a special room rate of $169.00 per night is available when you reference QuakeCon 2016, and book your room(s).

Plan on attending? Great! In addition to what we saw last year, a new host of things will occur such as event panels, presentations, and even workshops, meanwhile Bethesda will showcase their upcoming titles to fans in attendance. If you are there? Give us a shout out and we’ll gladly meet you at the panels and or workshops that will be taking place. Each day of QuakeCon will be packed with tournaments, game presentations, contests, entertainment, announcements, panel discussions, parties and more!

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©David Murphy and Blast Away the Game Review, July, 2015.

QuakeCon welcomes a wide array of companies showcasing their hardware and services. For information on becoming a QuakeCon exhibitor or sponsor, please visit www.quakecon.org/sponsorsandexhibitors/ or email sponsors@quakecon.org.Exhibitor and sponsor registration is scheduled to begin in early 2016.

Check out more details on QuakeCon 2015 or for information on how to participate visit www.quakecon.org.

About the Writer:

dustin_batgr_prof

Dustin is our native console gamer, PlayStation and Nintendo reviewer who has an appetite for anything that crosses the boarders from across the big pond. His interest in JRPG’s, Anime, Handheld Gaming, and Pizza is insatiable. His elitist attitude gives him direction, want, and a need for the hardest difficulties in games, which is fun to watch, and hilarity at its finest. You can find him over on Twitter, Google+, and or you can find him on PSN with RaivynLyken.