If you have bought a set of Able Planet Headphones in the past year and a half, chances are you have probably seen the packaging with a picture of a man with the nickname Lost-Cauze. Rafik "LoSt-CaUzE" Bryant is arguably one of the greatest players in all of Quake 4. He has now set his eyes on participating competitively with Check 6 and he started so by crushing every opponent by a large margin in the NVision 2008 Unreal Tournament 3 Tournament.

Rafik did not plan to participate in Unreal Tournament 3, 1v1 bracket. He had only played the game two times previous, less than one week in all, and he is excited to prove himself best at Nvision. He was nervous coming into the event with the amount of time "ecstasy" has put into the game, but his experience in first person shooters and previous versions of Unreal Tournament proved to be enough.



Rafik completely dismantled the competition, taking each game played at an average of 24-2. In total, he played 6 matches, two rounds each. In the finals, Rafik played Ecstasy, the top female player at the competition and won 28-8.

Results: http://blogs.nvidia.com/nvision/2008...e-lan-t-1.html

By Donn “PopE” Welflin

Razer Maelstrom raises the bar by processing positional audio 800% faster than comparable virtual surround sound systems

Leipzig, Germany – August 20, 2008 – Razer™, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-end precision gaming peripherals, has unveiled the Razer Maelstrom Audio Engine™ at Games Convention, Leipzig at Hall 4, B01. The Razer Maelstrom is a highly upgraded virtual surround sound system found in the Razer Megalodon™, Razer’s latest 7.1 surround sound gaming headset.

Razer Megalodon – US: $149.99; Europe: €139.99

Headphones

• Frequency Response: 20 - 20,000 Hz
• Impedance: 40 Ω at 1kHz
• Sensitivity (@1kHz, 1V/Pa): 105 ± 4dB at 1 kHz
• Max. Input Power: 200 mW
• Magnet Type: Neodymium

Microphone

• Frequency Response: 50 – 16,000 Hz
• Sensitivity (@1kHz, 1V/Pa): -37 dB (user adjustable)
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 50 dB
• Pick-up pattern: Unidirectional
• Cable: 3.3 meters

 AVAILABILITY: Q4 2008 – Worldwide                

About the Razer Megalodon

The Razer Megalodon is powered by the Razer Maelstrom Audio Engine, which has the ability to process audio algorithms up to 800% faster than traditional HRTF virtual surround sound technologies. The Razer Megalodon is thus able to offer a convincing and realistic positional sound stage. Gamers looking for an in-game advantage will be able to listen to the positional cues emitted by the Razer Megalodon and hear incoming threats before the threat can actually be seen onscreen. Coupled with an amplified microphone with adjustable sensitivity and leveling, the Razer Megalodon is a complete audio communications package.

The Razer Maelstrom Audio Engine originated as a military grade audio technology developed for fighter pilots who needed precise audio warnings for incoming missiles. The Razer Megalodon is based on this same platform, but developed specifically for gaming.

The Razer Megalodon encompasses a circum-aural headset with replaceable ear-pad cushions, a cushioned headband and an adjustable boom mic. The control pod is connected to the headset via a braided cable and comes in a glossy piano black finish with a rotating dial adjustment for volume, mic, bass and positional sound. Meant as desk controller, the control pod allows gamers to switch effortlessly between 2.0 stereo and 7.1 surround sound, even controlling which speakers gamers prefer to use in the 7.1 environment.        

For more information on the Razer Maelstrom Audio engine and the Razer Megalodon, please refer to the Razer Megalodon mini-site and whitepaper here: www2.razerzone.com/Megalodon/. 

About the Razer Moray

Razer also proudly presents the Razer Moray In-Ear Noise Isolating Gaming Earphones today at Games Convention. Designed for gamers, the Razer Moray delivers immersive gaming audio or music on the go in a sleek, compact package. Take your gaming on the road with the Razer Moray’s powerful bass-driven stereo sound and mid/high range clarity. With a standard 3.5mm mini-jack, the Razer Moray is the perfect complement to any mobile gaming device such as the PSP®, Nintendo DS™ or any MP3 player.

Razer Moray – US $39.99; Europe: €29.99

• Frequency response: 20 to 11000 Hz
• Sound pressure level: 110 dB
• Impedance: 17 Ω
• Max rated input: 20 mW
• Cable length: 1.3 m
• Connector: 3.5 mm miniplug
• Weight, including cable: 10.7 g

Quote from Razer’s president:

“The Razer Megalodon hosts our most exciting new audio technology yet: the Razer Maelstrom Audio Engine. With it, the Razer Megalodon blows comparable VSS systems away and will deliver an amazing gaming experience to gamers,” said Robert “Razerguy” Krakoff, president of Razer. He added, “We’re proud to be launching both the Razer Megalodon and the Razer Moray at Games Convention as it confirms our commitment to deliver compelling products to gamers.”  

By Donn "PopE" Welflin

Check 6 Gaming recently reintroduced itself into the world of Competitive DotA, Signing the up and coming hi2u team. Ending the MYM Prime Defending #9 in the top ten gave the newly formed team a seed in the next Prime Defending and they are currently working towards another top 10 finish this year. Winning three straight in the Preliminary and the Playoffs, Check 6 is reestablishing itself as one of the great teams in the DotA competitive scene.

Taking out Powerhouse teams such as VP and mouz, this team has clearly shown that they will not be taken lightly. Although the team lost out against Wolker-Gaming and Storms Clan Gaming, the future is looking bright for the team.

The newly formed team have also entered into the Electronic Sports World Cup (ESWC). Although they faltered in the first round versus Jukes On You, Check 6 came back to win their second game versus Foundation-X. They are also favored to win their next match versus the U.S. paramount team, Frag Dominant.

With Great teamwork and talented players, Check 6 DotA will be gracing the headlines sooner than later.


For more information on the MYM Prime Defending, go to http://www.mymym.com/en/coverage/468.html

For more information on Check 6 Gaming and their sponsors, go to http://check6gaming.com/

Former North American multi-gaming powerhouse, Check-Six Gaming, is slowly but surely getting back into the mix of things. Earlier this month Check-Six returned to Counter Strike Source by signing Team Devastation, one of the most successful squads outside the CGS, placing second at both Digital Life 2007 and the past years Summer CPL event. Check-Six continues this pattern by reentering the DotA scene by signing the über-popular North American squad, Hi2u.

Hi2u has performed sound in all tournaments involved, including top ten finishes in the previous three Prime Defending tournaments, myMYM’s very own world-renown DotA competition.

Below is the x6.DotA current roster and positions provided by team leader Tim “iSH” Chin.

Tim "iSH" Chin
Team Leader and Ganker

  Alex "wtfmate" Nguyen
Co-Leader & Rice Farmer

  John "merc" Pham
Ganker and Support

  Richie "YuRiTag" Woo
Ganker and Support

  Jimmy "Demon Ho"
Carry

  Eugene "Chouji" Sung
Support and Carry

  Steve "durty" Nam
Support and Ganker

  Orie "Inspire" Guo
Support

Gl to these guys as they prepare for future PDL and other events.

- FluenT

NERV LAN 08

This weekend is the highly anticipated Call of Duty 4 "NERV LAN", taking place in Allentown PA. This particular event has more teams attending than any other LAN in the COD series. With only 23 North American teams attending last years World Series of Video Games (WSVG 07), this is surely an accomplishment not only for the COD community, but the e-Sports industry! With a cash prize of $6500, x6.COD4 will attempt to steady the reins and rout their blooming opponents with their immense experience in the COD series.

 
x6.COD4 will face Making History Saturday morning at 10:00am AST, stay tuned for updates from the staff and catch more information by checking out #Check-Six

Check- Six returns to Counter Strike Source.

Check-Six has always been a part of the CS:S scene, with many of the best players in the game once laying home here.  The opportunity has presented itself for us to get back into it and support one of the best North American teams.

 Team Devastation was one of the most successful teams outside of the CGS in 2007 placing 2^nd at Digital life, 2^nd at Summer CPL, and 3^rd at Winter CPL. With an impressive record and a solid core lineup that have been together for years.

 The team is set to attend the Championship Gaming Series combine in Austin TX, This weekend to compete for their chance to be drafted into a spot on one of six franchised teams.

Check-Six CS:S team

Stephen "sasquatcH" Csikos
Rich "sauce." Cannon
Gary "Funshine" Laurita
Carson "classified" Holt
Albert ‘hahn’ Hahn
Andres "misty" Gunaratne 

March 7-9 at the South by Southwest ScreenBurn Arcade in Austin, Texas. The CGS North American Combine and Draft will feature the best gamers from the United States and Canada vying to distinguish themselves for a spot on one of six teams: Los Angeles Complexity, New York 3D, Chicago Chimera, Carolina Core, San Francisco Optx, and Dallas Venom.

Welcome guys and good luck in Austin!

Check-Six Call of Duty 4 ends another positve week with wins in TGL last stand tourney, and  CAL.

CAL was an exciting match ending up with overtime and x6 pulling it off 16-14 holding on to their undefeated record of 5-0

Gj guys keep it up!

Since the detriment of the Battlefield era, x6.BF2 has become dormant, completely inert the new generation of games. Lurking in the new year, the team has re-formed and broken their e-hibernation. With the recent announcement of the 10k TGL tournament for the FPS "Frontlines: Fuel of War", Check-Six announce the publication of the x6.FOW team!

As mentioned before, the team will be particpating in the $10,000 Total Gaming League tournament, and prepared as well for any eventual LANs or new leagues.

http://league.totalgamingnetwork.com/burningnations

Nicholas 'wicked' Koe
Matt 'fatback' Kohn
Tim 'killer$ham$hu' Andel
Kevin 'KEVFTW' Phipps
Nickola 'reef' Dancetovic
Michael 'tactics' Wiggins

The roster is currently not full, and the team is still seeking top tier players.

Team Leader Wicked had the following to say...

"We look forward to playing together again, its been a while and we all miss each other's company"

GL guys!

More about FFOW

http://www.frontlines.com/

David "moGwai" Peters