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OCZ Bundles Ubisoft(R) Far Cry(R) 3 PC Game Software With Its Groundbreaking Vector SSD Series(Marketwire Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) SAN JOSE, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 02/21/13 -- OCZ Technology Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: OCZ), a leading provider of high-performance solid-state drives (SSDs) for computing devices and systems, today announced a special, 'limited time' gaming bundle for its new Vector SSD Series, which is regarded as the industry's fastest SSD currently available by dozens of media reviewers globally. When an end-user purchases either a 256GB or 512GB capacity OCZ Vector SSD, they will be entitled to Ubisoft's popular Far Cry 3 open-world PC shooter game free of charge. This special promotion is now available and will expire on June 30, 2013. To experience improvements in PC game performance, SSDs have become a popular solution over traditional hard disk drives (HDDs). With no moving parts or mechanical limitations to hamper I/O access, SSDs load both applications and games faster as well as help provide improved overall system responsiveness. By utilizing the industry's highest performing solid-state drive, Vector Series users will be provided with blazing-fast loading of game data and information through exceptional input/output operations per second (IOPS) performance and consistent sustained performance delivered over time. The Vector Series supports read bandwidth up to 550 MB/s, write bandwidth up to 530 MB/s, and random read performance up to 100,000 IOPS to enable the industry's most responsive gaming experience. "What a great value-added opportunity for gaming enthusiasts worldwide to experience the industry's fastest SSD with the popular Far Cry 3 game noted for its exceptional game play, rich graphics, challenging missions and compelling story," said Tobias Brinkmann, Vice-President of Global Marketing for OCZ Technology. "We are very pleased to partner with a leading game developer such as Ubisoft on this special Vector SSD Series promotion and hope that gaming enthusiasts worldwide will experience the ultimate SSD performance for their PC gaming applications." Promotional Parameters Only Vector Series 256GB and 512GB models are supported (the 128GB model is not supported)One free Far Cry 3 download is available for up to two (2) Vector SSDs purchasedFar Cry 3 software works best on Windows-based PCsEnd users must register their purchased Vector SSDs in order to redeem Far Cry 3 software by accessing this OCZ link Once approved, OCZ will send the Vector Series customer (via email) the URL and activation code to download Far Cry 3 softwareThis promotion is valid worldwide in all countries that the company does business in, with the exception of China About Vector SSD SeriesOCZ's new SATA III-based Vector SSD Series features the company's next-generation Indilinx Barefoot 3 controller completely developed internally by its worldwide technology hardware and firmware teams to enable full design control over the product roadmap, while delivering exceptional I/O performance, enhanced reliability and endurance, and a host of differentiated features to empower high performance laptops, desktops, and workstations with superior storage capabilities. For more information on the Vector Series, please access www.ocztechnology.com. About Far Cry 3 SoftwareUbisoft's Far Cry 3 Software is an open world, first-person shooter PC game set on a tropical island somewhere between the Pacific and Indian Oceans. The lead character, Jason Brody, must save his friends who have been kidnapped by pirates and escape from the island and its inhabitants. The game is highly regarded for its open world, long and satisfying campaign missions, solid gunplay, variety of standard and customizable weapons, and compelling story. The game also features role-playing elements, the ability to take cover behind objects, the ability to peek around and over cover and blindfire, and the ability to perform melee attacks from above, below or close behind. For more information on Far Cry 3 PC Game Software, please access http://far-cry.ubi.com/far-cry-3/en-gb/home/index.aspx © 2012 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Far Cry, Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the US and/or other countries. Based on Crytek's original Far Cry directed by Cevat Yerli. Powered by Crytek's technology "CryEngine." About OCZ Technology Group, Inc.Founded in 2002, San Jose, CA-based OCZ Technology Group, Inc. (OCZ) is a global leader in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of high-performance solid-state storage solutions and premium computer components. Offering a complete spectrum of solid-state drives (SSDs), OCZ provides SSDs in a variety of form factors and interfaces (i.e. PCIe, SAS and SATA) to address a wide range of client and enterprise applications. Having developed firmware and controller platforms, to virtualization and endurance extending technologies, the company delivers vertically integrated solutions enabling transformational approaches to how digital data is captured, stored, accessed, analyzed and leveraged by customers. For more information, please visit: www.ocztechnology.com. Forward Looking StatementsCertain statements in this release relate to future events and expectations and as such constitute forward-looking statements involving known and unknown factors that may cause actual results of OCZ Technology Group, Inc. to be different from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. In this context, words such as "will," "would," "expect," "anticipate," "should" or other similar words and phrases often identify forward-looking statements made on behalf of OCZ. It is important to note that actual results of OCZ may differ materially from those described or implied in such forward-looking statements based on a number of factors and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the risk that additional information may arise from the oversight of the audit committee; the risk that the process of preparing and auditing the financial statements or other subsequent events would require OCZ to make additional adjustments; the time and effort required to complete the restatement of the financial reports; the ramifications of OCZ's potential inability to timely file required reports; including potential delisting of OCZ's common stock on NASDAQ; the risk of litigation or governmental investigations or proceedings relating to such matters; the risk that OCZ may not be able to successful negotiate an amendment to its credit facility; market acceptance of OCZ's products and OCZ's ability to continually develop enhanced products; adverse changes both in the general macro-economic environment as well as in the industries OCZ serves, including computer manufacturing, traditional and online retailers, information storage, internet search and content providers and computer system integrators; OCZ's ability to efficiently manage material and inventory, including integrated circuit chip costs and freight costs; and OCZ's ability to generate cash from operations, secure external funding for its operations and manage its liquidity needs. Other general economic, business and financing conditions and factors are described in more detail in "Item 1A -- Risk Factors" in Part I in OCZ's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on May 14, 2012, and statements made in other subsequent filings. The filing is available both at www.sec.gov as well as via OCZ's website at www.ocztechnology.com. OCZ does not undertake to update its forward-looking statements. All trademarks or brand names referred to herein are the property of their respective owners. OCZ Press Contact: Lisa GregersenMarketing Manager - Client Solutions(408) [email protected] OCZ Investor Relations Contact: Bonnie MottSenior Manager of Investor Relations(408) [email protected] Source: OCZ Technology Group, Inc. |