FATAL1TY ANNOUNCES THE SIGNING OF JOHAN “toxjq” QUICK AS NEWEST FREE PLAYER

(Calabasas, CA) –Johnathan “Fatal1ty” Wendel and the Free Players Organization (FPO) announce that Johan “toxjq” Quick has signed an agreement to become an F-Player as part of the FPO. The 23 year old Swedish professional PC video gamer, an emerging Global star who currently is widely recognized as the premier Quake 4 player in the world, is presently competing in the World Series of Video Games (WSVG) tour. Toxjq is the third player to join the FPO, which now includes his countryman Magnus “fojji” Olsson and Alessandro “stermy” Avallone from Italy. Toxjq and fojji have teamed up in the past to win major 2 vs. 2 and 4 vs. 4 Quake competitions.

“Toxjq represents the type of quality player and person that we want as a member of the Free Players Organization”, said Wendel. “I know he will represent the group well in every respect.” Toxjq indicated his pleasure with this new association. “Fatal1ty and the Free Players Organization have done so much for gaming and are professional in everything they do, so accepting their invitation to join them was an easy decision”, said Johan. “I’m confident that we can do great things together.”

This new alliance was made official before Quick’s participation in the WSVG tournament in Louisville, KY, held June 21-24. Toxjq looks forward to competing in the next WSVG event taking place at the Gaylord Texan Resort in Dallas, TX from July 5-8.

About Johan “toxjq” Quick
Johan ”toxjq” Quick is a legendary name in Quake competitions. During 2006 toxjq dominated the entire competitive season in Quake 4 by winning a sensational 8 of the 10 events he entered. He compiled an remarkable record during the World Series of Video Games by winning all six events, 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 he possesses the drive and talent that defines a true champion.

Outside the game Johan is reserved and friendly. His recent interest in weight lifting has earned him the nickname “the Scharzenegger of video gaming”.

About Johnathan “Fatal1ty” Wendel
Johnathan became the world’s first full time professional video gamer in October 1999, when he placed third at the CPL’s Frag3 tournament. Two weeks later he was invited to represent the USA in an international tournament in Stockholm, where he went undefeated with a perfect performance, winning all 18 maps and losing none. He has continued to dominate competitions all over the world, competing on 6 continents during his 6-year professional career.

Winning the 2005 CPL World Tour Finals in New York City secured his twelfth Major Championship and tenth world 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.

Johnathan has joined forces with DirecTV's Championship Gaming Series as exclusive commentator, global spokesperson and advisor to help take video gaming to the next level.
For more information please visit www.fatal1ty.com.

About Free Players
The Free Players Organization (FPO) is made up of Professional Video Game Players, who compete in tournaments around the world. Unlike other video gaming groups who take a portion of competition winnings, members of the Free Players retain all prizes won in tournaments.

The FPO is dedicated to the promotion of Video Game competitions as a true sport and Free Players travel the world to advance that concept, with the ultimate goal for additional professional Video Game Players to achieve a measure of commercial success to that enjoyed by Johnathan “Fatal1ty” Wendel.


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