Exclusive 3-Month, 10-City Tour to Allow Gamers to Experience the Next Generation of PC Gaming with Intel’s First Dual-Core Processor-Based Platform.
August 16, 2005
[This unedited press release is made available courtesy of Game Developer and its partnership with notable game PR-related resource Games Press]
Author: iGames
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA, August 16, 2005-iGames, the world's leading game center organization, is working with Intel Corporation, the world's largest chip maker and leading manufacturer of computer, networking and communications products, on Seasons of Extreme, a 3-month, 10-city tour showcasing Intel's first dual-core processor-based platform, featuring the Intel Pentium Processor Extreme Edition 840, running at 3.2 GHz, and the Intel 955X Express Chipset.
The Seasons of Extreme tour, which will be held exclusively at select iGames member centers, will help educate consumers about the benefits of dual-core products, by allowing gamers to experience next generation PC gaming. Admittance to the events is free, and there will be special exhibitions by professional game clan United 5, along with competitions and surprise giveaways at each stop in the 10 cities. Due to the overwhelming popularity of similar events which iGames and Intel have organized, advance registration for Seasons of Extreme is recommended.
Tour schedule:
Toronto, ON - 8/19/05 Head 2 Head Games
Seattle, WA - 8/26/05 Game Clucks
Boston, MA - 9/2/05 iGameSpot
Los Angeles, CA - 9/9/05 CGCentre
New York, NY - 9/16/05 Parallax LAN Center
Houston, TX - 9/23/05 Cyberium
Kansas City, MO - 9/30/05 Sundogs Network Center
San Francisco, CA - 10/7/05 NCK Cyberlounge
Miami, FL - 10/14/05 The Nexus Experience
Sacramento, CA - 10/21/05 Gamers' Empire
"It's a great validation of our value proposition that Intel is working with us to help showcase such a revolutionary step forward in games technology," said Mark Nielsen, Executive Director of iGames. "With Seasons of Extreme, Intel adds incredible value for iGames members centers and the customers they serve."
"A decade of gaming history has led to this moment which we are thrilled to bring to the iGames community," said Tim Takeuchi, Gaming Campaign Strategy Manager, Intel. "The Intel Pentium 4 process Extreme Edition platforms provide the high-performance and robust and lifelike experience that today's most cutting-edge games require."
Seasons of Extreme comes on the heels of the April retail launch of Intel's first dual-core processor-based platform, which includes the Intel Pentium Processor Extreme Edition 840 running at 3.2 GHz and the Intel 955X Express Chipset. The dual-core processor-based systems, which are geared for computer hobbyists and entertainment enthusiasts, are available for purchase in desktop PCs and workstations sold by computer manufacturers such as Alienware*, Dell* and Velocity Micro*.
"Our ongoing efforts with Intel on the dual core processors have allowed us to provide users with a superior gaming experience," said Randy Copeland, Velocity Micro Founder and President. "Reaching out to the gaming community by making the best PCs on the market has always been one of our primary goals. Our partnership with Intel enables us to make significant progress in achieving that goal."
For those unfamiliar with the technology, dual-core processors are designed by including two full execution cores within a single processor enabling simultaneous management of activities. When combined with Intel's Hyper-Threading Technology, which allows each execution core to present itself as two logical processors, the Intel Pentium Processor Extreme Edition 840 can process four software threads simultaneously by more efficiently using resources that otherwise may sit idle.
Additional technical information about these products is available at: www.intel.com/pressroom/kits/pentiumee/factsheet.pdf.
For more information about iGames game centers participating in the tour, registration details as well as a schedule other upcoming iGames events, visit: www.igames.org or contact iGames' Events Team at [email protected].
About iGames
iGames, Inc. offers a wide range of services to help independent and franchised game centers. iGames' mission is to promote and develop the growth of the game center industry. Its services unite game centers with the goal of establishing them as the driving force enabling the interactive entertainment industry to become the number one form of entertainment around the world. iGames has established strong relationships with industry leaders to provide a wide variety of products, services and programs to member game centers and gamers including software licensing, hardware discounts, exclusive game premiers, tournaments, and leagues. Today the company counts well over 600 centers and 45,000 gamers, initiating and co-organizing more than 200 events a year. To learn more about iGames, go to www.igames.org.
Intel and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. *Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.
Press Contact:
Bill Lessard
iGames
(914) 476-6089
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