Duracell invites consumers to compete against NFL players Arian Foster, Maurice Jones-Drew, and Patrick Willis along with eight pro gamers. In what is a great marketing ploy, and great for gamers in general, Duracell is putting their rechargeable batteries to the ultimate test by launching the “Duracell Longest Lasting Tournament”. Claiming that Duracell Rechargeable batteries set themselves apart from the competition lasting for 26 hours of non-stop gaming in video game controllers this is the perfect opportunity to show what they got while allowing gamers a chance to win some great prizes.
For those diehard football gaming fans, the tournament kicks off on January 16th at 4PM ET/1PM PT and ends on January 17th at 6PM ET/3PM PT. There are some specific time slots for people to take not of, and they are as follows:
Friday, January 16th:
- 4 – 8PM ET/1 – 5PM PT: Maurice Jones-Drew
- 7 – 11PM ET/4 – 8PM PT: Patrick Willis
Saturday, January 17th:
- 12 – 4PM ET/9AM – 1PM PT: Arian Foster
So, you want to know how you can do this. Well, you can pre-register at www.DuracellTournament.com starting on 1/8 or you can join the day of the event by logging in and entering yourselves into a player queue.
Along with having the opportunity to play against an NFL player or gaming legend, Duracell and Twitch are sponsoring the below premium prizing. Check out what is up for grabs:
- GRAND PRIZE: 2 Super Bowl XLIX Tickets
- SECOND PLACE: $5,000
- THIRD PLACE: $3,000
- RUNNER-UP PRIZES: Autographed gear
- PRIZES FOR TOP 100 FINISHERS: 1 Duracell IonSpeed4000 Charger with 4AA Duracell Rechargeable batteries.
- PRIZES FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS: Duracell/Twitch T-shirt
So what are you waiting for, head on over and register and see if you got what it takes to beat the real NFL pros.
****NOTE: Just a heads up, this tournament is only open to residents of the 48 contiguous United States.****