----- Friday, 15 May 2009 ------
---- Amsterdam, Netherlands -----

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
ClanBase introduces QUAKELIVE

ClanBase is proud to add the web based first person shooter, QUAKE LIVE, to our growing list of games. This wouldn't be possible without the help of id Software, we would like to express our deepest thanks to id Software for their support. We will be launching several competitions for the shooter's various game types very soon.

ClanBase will kick off with the Duel and TDM modes using the traditional ClanBase cup system. We suggest you to check out ClanBase frequently because signups for these cups will be openning in the very near future.

While you wait for the cups and idle on the QuakeNET IRC network in #clanbase.ql, it may be a good idea to register your QUAKE LIVE name tag on ClanBase, under the GUID's section. Please note that we may be using PunkBuster software in the future, which may require a PB GUID to be added.
If you don't have a QUAKE LIVE account yet head over to www.quakelive.com and register today!

What is QUAKE LIVE?
QUAKE LIVE is a free game supported by advertisement that looks very much like Quake 3 Arena, but unlike its predecessor, it's played via web browser. The special browser plug-in is very well optimized so that even low budget desktop systems are able to run it at a stable 100+ fps, however it does require faster CPU and graphic card than Quake 3 Arena.

Maps, game modes and weapons all come from Q3 and Q3: Team Arena. Some maps have been remade and altered accordingly to beta testers feedback. There are 6 game modes included for online game play: Duel, Team Deathmatch, Capture The Flag, Free For All, Clan Arena and Instagib (FFA). Every online match played on a ranked server is stored for one month along with its relevant information such as frags, deaths and weapon accuracy, which makes the game even more interesting.
More detailed information about QUAKE LIVE can be found in the QUAK LIVE guide on www.quakelive.com.

Usefull links:
ClanBase: http://clanbase.ggl.com/
QUAKE LIVE: http://www.quakelive.com
Global Gaming League: http://www.ggl.com
id Software: http://www.idsoftware.com
Related news item: http://clanbase.ggl.com/news.php?nid=315691

Contact inquiries:
Mads Ehrhardt
Global Gaming League / ClanBase
Managing Director, Europe
mads@ggl.com

John "Ins0mnia" Jonk
ClanBase
Chief Public Relations
ins0mnia@clanbase.com

About id Software
id – defined by Freud as the primal section of the human psyche; id Software, located in Mesquite, Texas, was founded in 1991. From inception to present day, id Software has relentlessly provided technical, design and artistic leadership as an independent game developer and technology provider. Transcending the games industry, id’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.

About ClanBase and The GGL
ClanBase is a free extensive system for gamers to play action games over the internet, founded by gamers in 1998, and now registering over 1.9 million players. Measured by activity, ClanBase has become the largest online gaming community and competition website in the world.
Online action games are usually played in teams (clans) and ClanBase provides them with clanpages, forums, news, files, ladders, leagues and an advanced system to arrange matches. Every day, over 20.000 people play a match through ClanBase.
The Global Gaming League (GGL) is a worldwide leader in organized competitive online and real-time video game tournaments and events (V-Sports). MTV has hailed GGL as "the recognized leader not only in organizing online and live video game events but also in creating content of interest around those competitions". GGL acquired ClanBase in 2004.
http://clanbase.ggl.com/