Ultimate Gamer Contest to be Decided by Gamers Ultimately

Zardon · May 13, 2003, 07:49 PM

Just got this email from Visiontek:

isionTek, a division of Hartford Computer Group and a leading supplier of advanced PC graphics cards and memory solutions, today announced the three finalist in its Ultimate Gamers Contest and that the Ultimate prize winner would be selected by the gaming community at large. Contest prizes include three XTASY 9800 PRO 256MB graphics cards and an Alienware high-end gaming system.

Taking a cue from the current spate of reality TV shows, VisionTek decided to have gamers themselves select the grand prize winner. The Ultimate Gamers Contest required participants to submit an essay describing what they think makes them the Ultimate Gamer. The task remaining is to select the winner.

"We've read literally thousands of entries from some of the most dedicated gamers alive," related Michael Innes, director of sales and marketing for VisionTek. "We've heard tales of commitment and sacrifice nearly beyond belief, stories of obsession bordering on the maniacal, and also of missed court dates, foregone intimacy, compromised relationships, lost jobs, and failed grades. The one common thread among all the top entrants is a fanatical love of gaming."

The company has selected the three finalists. Now, gamers themselves will decide who is the Ultimate Gamer and Grand Prize winner through an on-line voting process. Voting opens midday, Monday, May 12th on the VisionTek web site and will continue through midnight May 13th.

VisionTek initiated the contest in a quest to identify the Ultimate Gamers based upon which entrants demonstrated the most dedication to a gaming way of life. Thousands of contestants have entered the contest since it began on April 27th. Daily winners have been featured on VisionTek's home page each day. The grand prize winner will be announced on May 14th.

About VisionTek:
VisionTek is a division of Hartford Computer Group Inc. Founded in 1978, Hartford has evolved into an organization specializing in technology services, IT asset management, and IT equipment services. Hartford Computer Group acquired the VisionTek and XTASY brands in December 2002 and is committed to bringing the most innovative and best performing products to PC enthusiasts.

sinjin · May 13, 2003, 07:53 PM

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Originally posted by Zardon
"We've heard tales of commitment and sacrifice nearly beyond belief...

does peeing in a big mouth mountain dew bottle while waiting for respawn count as sacrifice?

digitalwanderer · May 13, 2003, 10:09 PM

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Originally posted by sinjin
does peeing in a big mouth mountain dew bottle while waiting for respawn count as sacrifice?

Pagh! Come back when you do it without a botte, whiner.

The_Neon_Cowboy · May 14, 2003, 03:01 AM

wish i would of seen this earlier ...... there is noone more veagted buy games ... i spend 95% of my free time gameing ... sometime sneaking some in at work in the past .. i am addicded to games/computers since i can rember ....

if you only knew ..

i started out writieing game on my comadore 64

May 13, 2003, 07:49 PM	#1
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 179	Ultimate Gamer Contest to be Decided by Gamers Ultimately Just got this email from Visiontek: isionTek, a division of Hartford Computer Group and a leading supplier of advanced PC graphics cards and memory solutions, today announced the three finalist in its Ultimate Gamers Contest and that the Ultimate prize winner would be selected by the gaming community at large. Contest prizes include three XTASY 9800 PRO 256MB graphics cards and an Alienware high-end gaming system. Taking a cue from the current spate of reality TV shows, VisionTek decided to have gamers themselves select the grand prize winner. The Ultimate Gamers Contest required participants to submit an essay describing what they think makes them the Ultimate Gamer. The task remaining is to select the winner. "We've read literally thousands of entries from some of the most dedicated gamers alive," related Michael Innes, director of sales and marketing for VisionTek. "We've heard tales of commitment and sacrifice nearly beyond belief, stories of obsession bordering on the maniacal, and also of missed court dates, foregone intimacy, compromised relationships, lost jobs, and failed grades. The one common thread among all the top entrants is a fanatical love of gaming." The company has selected the three finalists. Now, gamers themselves will decide who is the Ultimate Gamer and Grand Prize winner through an on-line voting process. Voting opens midday, Monday, May 12th on the VisionTek web site and will continue through midnight May 13th. VisionTek initiated the contest in a quest to identify the Ultimate Gamers based upon which entrants demonstrated the most dedication to a gaming way of life. Thousands of contestants have entered the contest since it began on April 27th. Daily winners have been featured on VisionTek's home page each day. The grand prize winner will be announced on May 14th. About VisionTek: VisionTek is a division of Hartford Computer Group Inc. Founded in 1978, Hartford has evolved into an organization specializing in technology services, IT asset management, and IT equipment services. Hartford Computer Group acquired the VisionTek and XTASY brands in December 2002 and is committed to bringing the most innovative and best performing products to PC enthusiasts.

May 14, 2003, 03:01 AM	#4
The_Neon_Cowboy HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 16,009 Rep Power: 92 System Specs	wish i would of seen this earlier ...... there is noone more veagted buy games ... i spend 95% of my free time gameing ... sometime sneaking some in at work in the past .. i am addicded to games/computers since i can rember .... if you only knew .. i started out writieing game on my comadore 64 __________________