Major League Gaming Columbus - get a FREE spectator pass

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This weekend June 3-5, Major League Gaming will hold it's second round of competition in Columbus, OH. This is where the best gamers come to compete in StarCraft II, Call of Duty: Black Ops, and Halo: Reach.

What's better than watching this action on-line, what about attending the event in-person for FREE! All you have to do is go to a participating Play N Trade store buy a NOS Energy Drink, and grab a voucher for a free spectator pass.

Head to these participating stores to grab a NOS Energy Drink, and voucher, and we will see you in Columbus!

Play N Trade    10771 Broadway, Crown Point, IN 46307

Play N Trade    6810 South Emerson, Indianapolis, IN 46237

Play N Trade    7593 Sawmill Road, Dublin, OH 43016

Play N Trade    4821 Robinhood Dr., Willoughby, OH 44094

Purdue University gets their game on!

After a big weekend with the largest collegiate karting event in the country with the Purdue Grand Prix last weekend Purdue continued the fun this past weekend with Boiler Frag 2.0.

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Router case for Boiler Frag 2.0. Work in progress, but looking good so far!

This event doubled in size from last semester, and they have found a great home on-campus in the Purdue Armory. The pictures truly tell the story from a 100 person LAN to the console gaming competition.

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NOS Charged Citrus Fueling Victory!

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Photograghy by ShelbyGibbs.com

NOS Charged Citrus - Get it Today!

Hey NOS fans!  Our new flavor NOS CHARGED CITRUS officially hits stores nation-wide today!  It's formulated to provide enhanced mental focus and high performance energy...pick it up and tell us what you think! 

Also check out our facebook page to see if any NOS events are happening near you!

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First ever Collegiate E-Sports Invitational to take place in Indianapolis

Busy on April 9? 24 universities will be in the heat of competition at the first ever Collegiate E-Sports Invitational in Indianapolis. Check out the trailer for the event, and check back for details on the live cast of the event that will run from 8:00 am - 12:00 am, April 9.

Collegiate E-Sports Series Invitational 2011 from Collegiate E-Sports Series on Vimeo.

 

NOS is the Official Energy Drink of Major League Gaming!

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Major League Gaming and NOS® Energy Drink Announce Strategic Partnership

 

NOS Energy Drink to be the official energy drink of Major League Gaming and the 2011 MLG Pro Circuit; Partnership to include extensive retail promotions, remote gaming competitions and NOS MLG Performance Center

 

NEW YORK, March 8, 2011-- Major League Gaming (MLG), the world’s largest professional video game league and provider of cross platform online videogame competition, and NOS Energy Drink today announced a partnership making NOS the official energy drink of Major League Gaming. Kicking off with the MLG 2011 Pro Circuit on April 1 in Dallas, the collaboration will provide NOS consumers and MLG fans increased access to the MLG competitive gaming experience, while also providing performance enhancing tips to help players perfect their game.

 

“NOS fuels victory in every competition with four wheels and a tailpipe, and now we want to do the same for competition with a controller,” said Tutul Rahman, NOS brand marketing lead. "We know how much our consumers love gaming, and MLG is the preeminent organization for competitive gaming, so it’s a great fit.  We can’t wait to get started.”

Through the relationship, NOS fans and gamers alike will have the opportunity to participate in remote MLG competitions at NOS events nationwide. NOS will execute a national retail promotion including an array of NOS rewards for participants and sponsor MLG Pro Player FearItSelf during the 2011 Pro Circuit.   

NOS will also be the title partner of the soon to be launched MLG Performance Center at MLG Studios in New York.  Through the NOS MLG Performance Center, the MLG experts will produce an array of instructional videos designed to help gamers enhance their performance and slated to be available on majorleaguegaming.com later this year.

“At MLG we strive to work with the most powerful brands, like NOS, that appeal to our vast community,” said Sundance DiGiovanni, CEO, MLG. “Given NOS’s dedication to motorsports through NASCAR and Drifting, we are proud to have them involved with the sport of professional and competitive gaming.” 

About Major League Gaming

Founded in 2002, Major League Gaming (MLG) is the dominant media property exclusively targeting the approximately 40 million consumers in North America who have a passion for playing video games as a competitive social activity. The company exclusively represents the best professional gamers and gives millions of aspiring gamers around the world an opportunity to compete, improve their skills, and socialize through our thriving online competitive community and live Pro Circuit competitions. For more information: www.majorleaguegaming.com.

NOS Energy Drink's Forum Fest @ Pacific Raceways - Kent, WA

We hope to see everyone at NOS Energy Drink’s Forum Fest this Sunday, 7.18.10 @ Pacific Raceways in Kent, WA…Remember the event is free for all spectators!

For all you car show participants! Here is a sneak peek of the LIMITED EDITION NOS Energy Drink Car show BELTS.

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Every category winner will take home one of these lovely belts instead of a trophy. Hold it high and wear it proud to show that You made it…..You made it!

More From E3! The Start of the Competition!

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"What's in this?" 

"Oh nothing more than High Performance Energy, Enhanced Mental Focus, and a NOSome Loaded Cherry Flavor"

More pics after the jump.

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NOS Launches Loaded Cherry at E3

New NOS Flavor?  Check.  New Games To See?  Check.  A Chris Forsberg NOS 370z to give away in a Need For Speed race while passing out over 25,000 cans to the who's who in video games?  Check and check.

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Crazy thing is the girl above wasn't with us, but her outfit matched our new can perfectly!  More after the jump.

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NOS Energy Drink’s Road to Formula D Contest Event Stop Results

The results are in!   We now have 4 qualifiers to come to the NOS Energy Drink’s Road to Formula D Contest final @ Formula D: Round 4 in Monroe, WA...

They win 2 tickets to the Formula D: Round 4 event on July 10, 2010 at Evergreen Speedway and a $50 American Express gift card to help them get there.

 

The qualifiers are……..

event stop: Honda-Tech Meet - - Charles F. of Lake Forest Park, WA

event stop: High School Drags - - Marcus S. of Spanaway, WA

event stop: Oregon Trail Rally Fan Appreciation Day - - Ryan T. of Tigard, OR

event stop: Oregon Trail Rally - - Jacob W. of Vancouver, WA

 

Have fun guys and PREPARE TO FUEL VICTORY!

 

Win $2000 Towards Your Car, Play NOS Energy Drink’s Road to Formula D Contest

NOS Energy Drink's contest for the Pacific Northwest!

Earn a chance to win a $2,000 car upgrade gift certificate, a ride along with Formula D Champion Chris Forsberg, Xbox360, Need for Speed – Shift video game, Griot’s Garage Complete Car Care System, and a year supply of NOS Energy Drink!

Qualify on the Need for Speed Shift time attack challenge at any of the NOS Energy Drink event stops and earn a spot to become the CHAMPION on July 10, 2010 @ Formula Drift: Round 4





The Contest runs from May 1, 2010 and ends on July 10, 2010.  Participants can enter during one of the 10 qualifying events outlined below.

Event Name
Date
Address


Honda-Tech Meet
5/1/10
Pacific Raceways, 31001 144th Avenue SE, Kent, WA 98042-4601

High School Drags
5/7/10
Pacific Raceways, 31001 144th Avenue SE, Kent, WA 98042-4601

Executive Auto Society 3rd Annual BBQ party
5/8/10
Richmond beach Saltwater Park, 2021 NW 190th Street, Shoreline, WA 98177

Oregon Trail Rally Fan Appreciation Day
5/13/10
Pioneer Courthouse, 701 SW 6th Avenue, Portland, OR 97205

Oregon Trail Rally
5/14/10
Portland International Raceway, 1940 North Victory Boulevard, Portland, OR 97217

Griot’s Garage Grand Opening
6/5/10
Griot’s Garage, 3333 South 38th Street, Tacoma, WA 98409-5641

Formula D ProAM Championship #2
6/25/10
Evergreen Speedway, 14405 179th Avenue SE, Monroe, WA 98272

NOS Energy Drink Road Challenge
6/26/10
Pacific Raceways, 31001 144th Avenue Southeast Kent, WA 98042-4601

Import Face Off
6/27/10
Pacific Raceways, 31001 144th Avenue SE, Kent, WA 98042-4601

Formula D Qualifying Day
7/9/10
Evergreen Speedway, 14405 179th Avenue SE, Monroe, WA 98272



NOS Energy Drink's Road to Formula D Contest

Official Rules

1. Eligibility: NOS Energy Drink's Road to Formula D Contest (the "Contest") is open only to legal resident of Oregon and Washington who are at least 18 years old at the time of entry. Employees and non-employee workers of Coca-Cola Bottlers, The Coca-Cola Company, Formula DRIFT Holdings, LLC, Microsoft Corporation, Electronic Arts Inc., Griot's Garage, ePrize, LLC, and their respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, and agents, and any agencies or other companies involved in the development or execution of the Contest or production or distribution of Contest materials, as well as the immediate family (spouse, parents, siblings, and children) and household members of each such person are not eligible.  The Contest is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations and is void where prohibited by law.

 

2. Sponsor: The Contest is sponsored by Coca-Cola North America, a division of The Coca-Cola Company, One Coca-Cola Plaza, Atlanta, GA 30313.  Administrator: ePrize, LLC, One ePrize Drive, Pleasant Ridge, MI 48069.

 

3. Agreement to Official Rules:  By participating in the Contest each participant fully and unconditionally agrees to and accepts these Official Rules and the decisions of the Sponsor and/or Administrator, which are final and binding in all matters related to the Contest including the determination of the winner.  Whether an entrant wins the Grand Prize is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements set forth herein.

 

4. Timing: The Contest runs from May 1, 2010 and ends on July 10, 2010 (the "Promotion Period").  Participants can enter during one of the 10 qualifying events (each an "Event") as outlined in the chart below. The Events are subject to change; for the most up to date list of Events login to www.drinknos.com (creating an account is free).

Event Name

Date

Address

Honda-Tech Meet

5/1/10

Pacific Raceways, 31001 144th Avenue SE, Kent, WA 98042-4601

High School Drags

5/7/10

Pacific Raceways, 31001 144th Avenue SE, Kent, WA 98042-4601

Executive Auto Society 3rd Annual BBQ party

5/8/10

Richmond beach Saltwater Park, 2021 NW 190th Street, Shoreline, WA 98177

Oregon Trail Rally Fan Appreciation Day

5/13/10

Pioneer Courthouse, 701 SW 6th Avenue, Portland, OR 97205

Oregon Trail Rally

5/14/10

Portland International Raceway, 1940 North Victory Boulevard, Portland, OR 97217

Griot’s Garage Grand Opening

6/5/10

Griot’s Garage, 3333 South 38th Street, Tacoma, WA 98409-5641

Formula D ProAM Championship #2

6/25/10

Evergreen Speedway, 14405 179th Avenue SE, Monroe, WA 98272

NOS Energy Drink Road Challenge

6/26/10

Pacific Raceways, 31001 144th Avenue Southeast Kent, WA 98042-4601

Import Face Off

6/27/10

Pacific Raceways, 31001 144th Avenue SE, Kent, WA 98042-4601

Formula D Qualifying Day

7/9/10

Evergreen Speedway, 14405 179th Avenue SE, Monroe, WA 98272

5. How to Enter: At each Event, locate the Sponsor's booth and play the Need For Speed: SHIFT game as directed by the representative at the booth.  Limit: Each participant may play the Need For Speed: SHIFT game 2 times per Event. Participants at each Event will play the Need For Speed: SHIFT game on the same race track and the participant with the fastest time at the conclusion of each Event will be deemed potential Finalist Prize winner for that event. 

 

6. Grand Prize Winner Determination: Each Finalist Prize winner will be invited to try to beat Chris Forsberg’s best Need For Speed: SHIFT game lap time on the Nordscheleife track using the vehicle determined by Sponsor. at the Formula D Round 4 Event ("Round 4 Event") on July 10, 2010 at the Evergreen Speedway, 14405 179th Avenue SE, Monroe, WA 98272.  The Finalist who records the fastest lap at the Round 4 Event will be deemed the Grand Prize winner. 

 

7. Winner Requirements: The potential winners must continue to comply with the Official Rules; and winning is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements. Each potential Finalist Prize winner will be notified on or around the next business day following the applicable Event.  The potential Grand Prize winner will be notified on or around July 10, 2010 at the Round 4 Event.  The potential Grand Prize winner (or parent/legal guardian if winner is a minor in his/her state of residence) will be required to sign and return an Affidavit of Eligibility, Liability & Publicity Release (except where prohibited), which must be received by Administrator within 5 days of the date notice or attempted notice is sent, in order to claim his/her prize. If a potential winner cannot be contacted, fails to sign and return the Affidavit within the required time period (if applicable), or prize is returned as undeliverable, potential winner forfeits the prize.  In the event that a potential winner is disqualified for any other reason, the he/she forfeits the prize and, time permitting, the participant with the next fastest lap time will be deemed the winner of the applicable prize.

 

8. Prizes: 10 FINALIST PRIZES: 2 tickets to the Formula D Round 4 Event on July 10, 2010 at the Evergreen Speedway, 14405 179th Avenue, Southeast Monroe, WA 98272, and a $50 American Express gift card that winner can use toward transportation to the Formula D Round 4 Event.  Approximate Retail Value ("ARV"): $106.  1 GRAND PRIZE: A ride along with Chris Forsberg (details determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion) anda prize package including an Xbox 360, a copy of the Need For Speed: SHIFT game, a Griot's Garage complete car care system (details of the what this includes can be found at www.griotsgarage.com), a 1-year supply of NOS awarded in the form of 12 cases of 13.5oz NOS Energy Drink (24 bottles per case), and a $2,000 gift certificate or credit to an auto shop near winner's home (determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion) that winner can use towards his/her vehicle. ARV: $3,090. Sponsor is not responsible if the ride along with Chris Forsberg is delayed, postponed or cancelled, in which event that portion of the prize is forfeited in its entirety and no substitution will be provided except in Sponsor's sole discretion. 

 

For All Prizes: No substitution, exchange or transfer of prize by winner.  Sponsor reserves the right to substitute any prize for one of equal or greater value.  Each prize winner is responsible for all taxes and fees associated with prize receipt and/or use.

 

9. Publicity: Except where prohibited, participation in the Contest constitutes entrant’s consent for Sponsor and its designees to use entrant’s name, likeness and state of residence for promotional purposes in any media without further consideration.

10. General Conditions:  In the event that the operation, security, or administration of the Contest is impaired in any way for any reason, including, but, not limited to, fraud, virus or other technical problem, the Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, either: (a) suspend the Contest to address the impairment and then resume the Contest in a manner that best conforms to the spirit of these Official Rules; or (b) cancel the Contest and award the prize in a random drawing from among all eligible entrants participating up to the time of impairment. The Sponsor reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual it find to be tampering with the operation of the Contest or to be acting in violation of these Official Rules or any other promotion, or in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner.  Any attempt by any person to undermine the legitimate operation of the Contest may be a violation of criminal and civil law, and, should such an attempt be made, the Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law.  The Sponsor's failure to enforce any term of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision.   

11. Release and Limitations of Liability: By participating in the Contest, entrant agrees to release and hold harmless The Coca-Cola Company, Coca-Cola Bottlers, Formula DRIFT Holdings, LLC, Microsoft Corporation, Electronic Arts Inc., Griot's Garage, ePrize, LLC, and their respective related companies, parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, and their respective agents and agencies, licensees and assigns, and their respective officers, directors, employees and agents (the “Released Parties”) from and against any claim or cause of action arising out of participation in the Contest, including, but not limited to: (a) unauthorized human intervention in the Contest; (b) technical errors related to computers, servers, providers, or video game systems; (c) printing errors; (d) downtime for scheduled maintenance; (e) errors in the administration of the Contest; or (f) injury or damage to persons or property which may be caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, from entrant’s participation in the Contest.  Entrant further agrees that in any cause of action, the Released Parties’ liability will be limited to the cost of entering and participating in the Contest and in no event shall the Released Parties be liable for attorney’s fees.  Entrant waives the right to claim any damages whatsoever, including, but not limited to, punitive, consequential, direct, or indirect damages. 

12. Disputes:  Entrant agrees that: (a) any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Contest shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and exclusively by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan (Southern Division) or the appropriate Michigan State Court located in Oakland County, Michigan; (b) any and all claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, including costs associated with entering this Contest, but in no event attorneys' fees; and (c) under no circumstances will entrant be permitted to obtain awards for and entrant hereby waives all rights to claim punitive, incidental and consequential damages and any other damages, other than for actual out-of-pocket expenses, and any and all rights to have damages multiplied or otherwise increased.  SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.  All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of the entrant and Sponsor in connection with the Contest, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Michigan, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules (whether of the State of Michigan or any other jurisdiction), which would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of Michigan.

13. Contest Results:  Winner List requests will only be available after the Contest end date (listed above).  To request a list, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: "NOS Energy Drink's Road to Formula D Contest" c/o ePrize, LLC, P.O. Box 8070, Royal Oak, MI 48068-8070 or send an email with Subject Line: "NOS Energy Drink's Road to Formula D Contest" to WinListRequests@eprizefulfillment.com.