VENTRILO AND QUAKECON(r) 2013 TEAM UP FOR
'ULTIMATE POWER UP' SWEEPSTAKES WITH CAR GIVEAWAY

July 26, 2013 (Rockville, MD) - Ventrilo, the premier group voice communication program used in tournaments and multiplayer games, is sponsoring QuakeCon 2013's sixth annual "Ultimate Power Up Sweepstakes." As part of the sweepstakes, two lucky winners will receive a 2013 Ford Focus ST with the ST3 option package, valued at more than $29,000 each. QuakeCon, which is free to the public, will be held at the Hilton Anatole Hotel from August 1- 4, 2013.

The 2013 Ford Focus ST with the ST3 option package comes equipped with a 6-speed transmission, 252 horsepower engine with a full tech package including heated leather seats, HID headlamps, 8" navigation system, push button start and Ford SYNC technology. The two Ford Focus STs, one in Performance Blue and the other in Race Red, will be on display in the main exhibition area throughout the event.

"Almost two decades into QuakeCon, it's amazing to see fans come out to support our titles with such passion. It's great to work with the fine folks at Ventrilo to give back to the community with an amazing prize package," said Tim Willits, Creative Director at id Software

"Just like QuakeCon itself, Ventrilo's group voice communications technology has been connecting people together for more than a decade," said Brian Knapp, President of Ventrilo. "We think that the 'Ultimate Power Up' giveaway will be yet another reason why QuakeCon 2013 will be one of the best gaming events of the year."

The "Ultimate Power Up" winner will be randomly selected at 9:30pm CST on Saturday, August 3, as part of the tournament finals event on the QuakeCon Main Stage. A total of 100 coveted tickets for both 2013 Ford Focus STs 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, August 1 | 10am - 6pm
Friday, August 2 | 10am - 6pm
Saturday, August 3 | 10am - 6pm

QuakeCon is now in its 18th year and will once again host North America's largest BYOC (Bring-Your-Own-Computer) LAN party, with thousands of gamers connecting their systems to play on a world-class network. The event is free to general admission and BYOC attendees thanks to the support of id Software and Bethesda Softworks, as well as the QuakeCon volunteer staff and the 2013 event sponsors and exhibitors. Doors to the QuakeCon BYOC will open on Thursday, August 1 at 9:00am CST and will remain open through 12:00pm CST on Sunday, August 4.

To pre-register for QuakeCon today go to: http://registration.quakecon.org.

QuakeCon Ultimate Power Up Rules:
QuakeCon 2013 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.

About QuakeCon:
Often described as the "Woodstock of Gaming," QuakeCon is a four-day, non-stop celebration of games and the people who play them. Free to all and open to the public, QuakeCon 2013 will feature North America's largest Bring-Your-Own-Computer (BYOC) LAN party for nearly 3,000 people, drawings and contests with big cash prizes, exhibits with the latest games and hardware, and non-stop entertainment, parties and events. First created in 1996 by a group of friends on IRC and now going into its 18th year, QuakeCon remains true to its original mission as an event created by gamers, for gamers. Sponsored by id Software and other industry-leading software and hardware manufacturers, QuakeCon continues to be run by a dedicated group of volunteers, including an executive team with more than 75 years of combined experience producing the event. Over 7,600 people attended QuakeCon 2012.

About id Software:
id Software, part of the ZeniMax Media Inc. family of companies, has provided technical, design and artistic leadership as a world-renowned game developer and technology innovator since its founding in 1991. id Software's iconic brands such as Wolfenstein®, DOOM® , QUAKE® and Enemy Territory™ have become staples of popular culture for generations of gamers. More information on id Software can be found at www.idsoftware.com. id, id Software, Wolfenstein, DOOM, QUAKE, QUAKE LIVE, RAGE, Enemy Territory, and QuakeCon and related logos are registered trademarks or trademarks of id Software in the U.S. and/or in other countries. All Rights Reserved.

About Bethesda Softworks
Bethesda Softworks, part of the ZeniMax Media Inc. family of companies, is a worldwide publisher of premier interactive entertainment software. Titles featured under the Bethesda label include such blockbuster franchises as DOOM®, QUAKE®, The Elder Scrolls®, Fallout®, Wolfenstein® , RAGE®, and Dishonored® . For more information on Bethesda Softworks' products, visit www.bethsoft.com. Bethesda, Bethesda Softworks, Bethesda Game Studios, ZeniMax, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, Dishonored and related logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of ZeniMax Media Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Fallout is a trademark or registered trademark of Bethesda Softworks LLC in the U.S. and/or other countries. All Rights Reserved.

About Flagship Industries:
Flagship Industries Inc, located in Maryville, Illinois, was founded in 2003 to pursue the development and marketing of the Ventrilo product line which was originally started in the spring of 1999. Due to its superior sound quality, reliability, scalability, user interface and ever evolving feature set, Ventrilo has become the preferred group communications tool. More information can be found at www.ventrilo.com

All other trademarks and trade names are properties of their respective owners.

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