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Tek Recon goes to E3! Press Release received!

“TEK RECON: E3 BOUND AND BRINGING LIVE ACTION ONLINE GAMING TO LIFE!

FOLLOWING A VERY EXCITING KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN ONE OF THE MOST ANTICIPATED NEW GAMES TO BE SAMPLED FOR THE FIRST TIME AT E3 JUNE 11-13 IN LOS ANGELES



TORONTO, May 21, 2013 – TEK RECON, one of the most anticipated new product launches of 2013 will be available for demonstration and sampling by fans and consumers for the first time at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles, California June 11-13, 2013.
E3 will immediately follow a crowd funding campaign hosted on Kickstarter that began May 9th.  The response to TEK RECON from gamers, tech enthusiasts, and blaster fans has been exceptional as backers and players from all over the world have reached out to provide valuable feedback, insight and support. The campaign is currently more than 50% funded and tracking to exceed the kickstarter goal of $50,000.
Gamers, adventure seekers and fans of technology, get off the couch and into the game as we need your help to create a revolutionary new way to connect and play! TEK RECON Blasters feature a first of its kind design with real trigger action, authentic recoil and specially designed reusable “NRG Rounds”.
To optimize the battle and team experience TEK RECON developed a free “Live Action Online Gaming” app to enhance blaster battles. Simply connect your mobile device to the blaster to bring video game styled play to life through mobile and GPS technology.  The free TEK RECON App will be available for iOS and Android devices, enhancing real battle experience through an interactive heads up display, live chat, vision modes, and more.
“Bringing TEK RECON to market is the most ambitious and exciting launch in our company history,” stated Brad Pedersen CEO of TEK RECON Inc. “Two years ago we set out on a mission to bring video games, online connectivity and social interactive play together through innovation and great product design. The outcome, TEK RECON has come to life and created a phenomenal play experience that has exceeded our expectations.”
The time is now to be one of the first to experience Live Action Online Gaming and change the way you play. For more information on this product and the KICKSTARTER campaign please visit TekRecon.com.
Take a live look at the Tek Recon Blasters during the E3 2013 Show in Los Angeles, CA at Booth #5636 in the West Hall.”
And the buzz just keeps on going for Tek Recon! From Toy Fair now to E3… who knows what’s next?

New York Toy Fair – TekRecon Debrief

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The “flag” QR code scanned with app.

Havok and the Hammer Head

Hammer Head

Havok and Magazine

How the magazine comes out of the Hammer Head

From the press release:

Tech 4 Kids To Revolutionize Boys Action Experience with Tek Recon!

With innovations never seen before, Tech 4 Kids is set to revolutionize the action blaster category with
Tek Recon! Tek Recon is a new line of blasters that integrate cutting edge design and the latest in
gaming technology to provide the ultimate targeting and boys action experience. By bringing blasting
capabilities to new heights, and by adding revolutionary app-enhanced gameplay features comparable to
those of sophisticated video games, Tek Recon truly takes the category to the next level. Simply attach
your smartphone to the blaster’s mount and you’re ready for Tek Recon Advanced Battle Systems that
include GPS radar, voice communication capabilities and tons more gaming features!

Tek Recon blasters are the ONLY in their category to feature:

  • App-enhanced video game quality multi-player battles and team play, in REAL LIFE!
  • High performance rapid fire blasting (rubber rounds) with real recoil kickback

Additional features include:

  • Futuristic blaster design
  • Massive capacity of rounds (30 with Hammer Head, 90 with Havok), reusable with no mess
  • Long blasting distance with modifiable blasting modes
  • Fast trigger blasting with quick clip reload

Advanced Battle Systems:

The optional smart phone enhanced features are industry leading in bringing video game like experiences
into real world play and include:

  • Reality /Digital Convergence (RDC) to capture real world actions through the lens of a smart
    device jam packed with popular, in demand gameplay features
  • Heads-up Display (HUD) with customizable vision modes, sound effects, and scopes for
    enhanced scouting of targets and objectives
  • Massive closed circuit gaming experience where players can use GPS to track the movement of
    teammates and opponents through Tek Recon Radar
  • Downloadable upgrades and links to a global social community, where screen captures can be
    shared, personal stats can be tracked, and team leader boards populated
  • Flashlight for night vision, surveillance video and camera, inter-team walkie talkie features

3 Popular, Familiar, and Exciting Game Modes:

  • Isolation: every person for themself tagging battle – last person standing
  • Team supremacy: team battle, eliminate opponent team through tactical maneuvers and tagging
  • Intel recovery: team reconnaissance mission – locate and scan all flags before

The app works with iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, and iPod Touch devices as well as select Android
devices.

Available Fall 2013
Suggested retail price: $19.99 (Hammer Head), $34.99 (Havok)
Ages 8+

Please visit http://www.tech4kids.com.