KontrolFreek Blog

Hey there,

I’m FPS Freek Bombshell. I heard you like crazy accuracy and precision when you play Black Ops 2. That’s cool. I like those things too.

You know, Valentine’s Day is in a couple of weeks. Do you maybe want to play some Halo 4 or some other first-person shooters together? I’ve always wanted someone like you to share my life of gaming excellence with. I know we’d have a good time together. I’ll pick you up in my car. It’s a Lamborghini.

Can you picture it? You and me—your thumb on my grip-enhancing nubbed surface playing together as a pair of blood-hungry commandos? I want to make you a better player. I was designed for improving your K/D ratio. I know what you want. I was built to satisfy.

So, what do you say? Is it a yes?

I know what you’re thinking... I’m being pretty forward. It’s only because I am extremely limited and once I’m gone you probably won’t have the chance to see me again. I just want to make sure I’m always attached to your sticks.

Oh, I should tell you—my Lambo is actually in the shop right now so I’ll need you to pick me up instead. I hope that doesn’t change anything. I’m looking forward to meeting you in person! I’m available now!

Love,

Bombshell

XOXOXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

eSports organization Quantic Gaming has officially disbanded as of this morning. A goodbye message was released earlier today via quanticgaming.com stating, “What a short, strange trip it’s been. Looking back, it is hard to believe just how far we’ve come in such a short time. Starting in early 2011 with humble beginnings, Quantic quickly took a foothold with our multiple MLG Championship titles in Call of Duty: Black Ops followed by our entry into StarCraft II and the subsequent acquisition of Kim “SaSe” Hammar. Since then it’s been one crazy rollercoaster ride from our short-lived partnership with Incredible Miracle, to NaNiwa's astounding GSL Code S runs. So many wonderful memories.”

The post goes on to say “In spite of making great strides along the way, we were ultimately unable to realize the growth in revenue needed to justify the continuance of our great pursuit. We are extremely sad to announce that we are ceasing operations as a team, calling a close to a great era for Quantic as a company and as a brand. Quantic may enter eSports again in the future, but not likely as a team that fields competitive players.”

This is obviously sad news for North American eSports in general and to all of those directly affected by the shut down. As a former sponsor of the organization we’d like to wish everyone at Quantic good luck and we hope you all find success at your next spawn point.

Quantic forever!

Last week we asked FreekNation to cause a “Little Havoc” at Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 midnight launches worldwide to demonstrate their love for KontrolFreek. The grand prize winner would receive an iPad Mini; two runners up, $50 Amazon gift cards. The challenge was set!

We left it up to you as to how you would demonstrate said love and you didn’t disappoint! With creativity and ingenuity, three winners separated themselves from the group.

Here are the winners and what they did to complete the mission:

Runners up

Our third place winner, @AdamNBeaTodd interviewed some non-campers and let them get some hands-on time with “da Freeks.” He doesn’t really work for us—but maybe he should?

Second place goes to @Gafiltha for getting rowdy in line and passing out tasty Doritos tortilla chips as a way to buy fans. His success was marginal, but we still loved the idea.
 

Grand prize

Our grand prize winner of the iPad Mini is @MrSlimKognito! His “next-gen” set up was a sight to behold at his launch event. Complete with a Microsoft Type-C (for cardboard :P) controller and equipped with FPS Freeks, this thing is one impressive piece of crap. Double thanks to his girlfriend for all the help!
 

To see the full photo gallery click here.

Congrats to the winners on a successful mission and thanks to everyone who participated!

KONTROLFREEK IS GIVING AWAY ONE IPAD MINI AND TWO $50 AMAZON GIFT CARDS!

To enter you’re going to need to cause a “little Havoc” and show your love for KontrolFreek at your Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 launch event.

How you do this is up to you. You can go get a poster board or a blank t-shirt and design something cool using our logo. Throw on a cape and go as “KontrolFreek Man.” Grab a megaphone and shout “KontrolFreek rules!” from the street. You can create flyers or play a song on your guitar. You could get a tattoo or paint your body… The more creative you are the better chance of winning you’ll have.

A “little Havoc” MEANS DO NOT DO ANYTHING THAT’S ILLEGAL OR WILL GET YOU IN TROUBLE WITH STORE PERSONNEL OR LOCAL AUTHORITIES. SERIOUSLY. IF YOU GET IN TROUBLE, WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE!

Whatever you elect to do to show your love, you must document it with a camera. You can take pictures or video—either way—you must post your proof on Twitter or Instagram and tag @KontrolFreek and #BLOPS2. YOU MUST SUBMIT BY MIDNIGHT NOV. 14, 2012 EDT!

Here are a couple of failed operations from a few years back… they’re not the best examples but might help you get your creative juices flowing:

PAMPHLETS

COSTUMES

Winners will be selected solely at the discretion of KontrolFreek.

The Grand Prize winner will receive an Apple iPad Mini 16GB, Wi-Fi. Two runners up will receive $50 Amazon gift cards.

Good luck!