TWO Big Weekend Wins For Johan “Toxjq” Quick
Free Player Toxjq Takes Another Quake 4 Win at WSVG Toronto and
Is Awarded “Best FPS Duel Player of The Year” by eSports Award
(Calabasas, CA) –Johnathan “Fatal1ty” Wendel and the Free Players Organization (FPO) congratulates Johan “toxjq” Quick on his hard fought win at the World Series of Video Games’ Toronto tournament in the Quake 4 competition and for his recognition by eSports Award as Best FPS Duel Player of The Year.
The 23 year old FPO member defeated American player Tim “DaHanG” Fogarty in the Grand Finals. Fogarty emerged as winner of the Lower Bracket and needed to defeat Quick twice to snatch the title from toxjq’s grasp. After losing the first match 2-0 toxjq rebounded to take the second match 2-1 and pocket the $5,200 top prize. Toxjq has now won his last 3 competitions to go along with his 2nd place showing at the the WSVG’s first ’07 Quake 4 event at Louisville, Kentucky in June. He extended the his Tour lead to 2900 points.
Toxjq’s participation in the Toronto competition prevented his appearance at the eSports Award ceremony, held in conjunction with Games Convention in Leipzig, Germany. Johnathan “Fatal1ty” Wendel accepted the award on toxjq’s behalf by saying, “Toxjq is a great player who played really well last year in the World Series of Video Games. A great competitor.”
“Yes, that was an exciting weekend,” recalled Johan Quick. “The WSVG Tournament was very competitive and I was happy that I could win the event without feeling that I was in my best shape. I wish I could have attended the eSports Award ceremony, but I am very grateful to them for honoring me in this way.”
About Johan “toxjq” Quick
Johan ”toxjq” Quick is a legendary name in Quake competitions. He played his first PC game, Quake 1, when he was 10 years old and is now regarded as one of the world’s top professional video gamers. Toxjq is also regarded as the best TeamDeathmatch player in Quake3 and Quake 4.
During 2006 toxjq dominated the entire competitive season in Quake 4 by winning a sensational 8 of the 10 events he entered. He compiled a remarkable record during the World Series of Video Games by winning all six tour stops, including the WSVG World Finals in New York City. As a result of this impressive record, toxjq emerged as the premier Quake 4 player in the world. Known for his incredible aim and movements he possesses the drive and talent that defines a true champion.
In spite of his competitive nature, Johan is reserved and friendly. He feels that gaming has changed his life and he has built a reputation for being helpful to other players that want to improve their game. Quick’s recent interest in weight lifting has earned him the nickname “the Scharzenegger of video gaming”.
Toxjq has captured first place in 2 of 3 WSVG tournaments this year and recently won the Quad-Damage tournament at Quakecon 2007, which required competing in all four games of the Quake series, and furthering his reputation as the world’s best overall Quake player.
About Johnathan “Fatal1ty” Wendel
Johnathan became the world’s first full time professional video gamer in 1999 after accepting an invitation to represent the USA at an international tournament in Stockholm, where he went undefeated with a perfect performance, winning all 18 maps. He has continued to dominate competitions all over the world, competing on 6 continents during his 8-year professional career, including a Gold Medal finish for the USA at the 2000 World Cyber Games in Seoul, Korea.
Winning the 2005 CPL World Tour Finals in New York City secured his twelfth Major Title, accomplished while competing in 5 different games - an unprecedented achievement. His New York City victory earned him $150,000 and brought his 2005 total winnings to $231,000. During his competitive gaming career Fatal1ty has placed 1st in 65% of all the competitions he has entered and top 3 in 90% of them.
In December 2006, Johnathan joined forces with Championship Gaming Series (CGS) as exclusive on-air analyst, global spokesperson and gaming ambassador to help establish competitive video gaming as a 21st century sport. Catch Johnathan and all the action on DirecTV’s channel 101, Sky or Star as well as a live stream on www.thecgs.com.
In August 2007, Johnathan was awarded the first ever Lifetime Achievement Award in the four-year history of the eSports-Award for “showing exceptional sportsmanship, taking part in shaping eSports into what it is today and for being the prime representative of this young sport. He has become the figurehead for eSports worldwide”. For more information please visit www.fatal1ty.com.
About The Free Player Organization
The Free Player Organization (FPO) was co-founded by Johnathan “Fatal1ty” Wendel, with a mission to support and facilitate the growth of Professional Video Game Players. The Free Player Organization is dedicated to promoting Competitive Video Gaming as a true sport of the 21st century. Members of the FPO travel the world to advance that concept.
The Free Player Organization is represented by a select group of professionals who compete in tournaments and promote video gaming around the world. Membership in the FPO is by invitation only. Individual members are compensated for individual efforts and retain all prizes and money won at their competitions. Free Players are committed to raising the bar for all professional players - leading by example, while achieving a measure of professional and commercial success to that enjoyed by Johnathan “Fatal1ty” Wendel.
About eSports Award
The eSports Award is the most prestigious accolade available in eSports. The award is designed to give athletes, teams, journalists and developers involved in eSports proper recognition for their work and sportsmanship. Only the best of the best are honored with the prize. Players are nominated for specific achievements in single tournaments. In most categories, the final winners are determined by a jury, while the community chooses the awards honoring achievements for the community. The winners are crowned during a televised ceremony at the Games Convention in Leipzig, Germany. www.esports-award.org
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