Quakecon Officially Not Cancelled

Quakecon has taken the time out to put rumours of its demise to bed, and confirm that the 11th Quakecon will take place in 2006.

Aaron 'Alric' Ferguson - the Executive Director of QuakeCon had this to say on the issue

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There have obviously been a number of rumors circulating recently, but this is to let everyone know that QuakeCon 2006 has NOT been cancelled. We've had a number of issues securing a venue and dates that suit the needs of the event, the attendees, and the staff. This has taken many turns and longer than expected, but we are working very hard to get everything wrapped up and announced very soon.

The rumours all originated from a post 'Nate' Borland - Director of Competitions made on the QuakeCon forums a week ago saying;

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I want to take this time to take back everything I had said about QuakeCon 2006 in the past. At this time, I can't give you a definite yes or no on the event taking place.
I apologize for my very enthusiastic comments in the past, but until very recently, it was a 100% sure thing.

But gladly it seems everything is now under control and the dates and competition info will be released shortly, although some are stating that it is becoming too late for alot of european clans to arrange sufficient travel arrangments with the presumed final date being so close yet with no official word for clans to tell hopeful sponsors

Good news for all fans of the event and it will keep the distant dreams of every RTCW & ET player out there alive of one more shot at the con!