Hyundai Accelerates Into Esports as Official Automotive Partner of the Red Bull Conquest Finals

- Hyundai sponsors the Red Bull Conquest finals in Washington, D.C. on November 16-18

- Red Bull Conquest showcases the nation's top regional fighting-game players

- 2019 Veloster N will be on display throughout the event

- Hyundai offering themed fan activations inside the venue for attendees

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Nov 16, 2018, 09:00 ET

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- America's best fighting-game players descend upon the nation's capital this weekend for the Red Bull Conquest finals, where regional fighting game champions in Street Fighter® V: Arcade Edition, TEKKEN 7, and Guilty Gear Xrd REV2 from 15 U.S. cities and online will slug it out to determine the best fighting game region in the nation.

Hyundai proudly joins the fray as the event's official automotive partner, showcasing the exciting new 2019 Veloster N and delivering themed fan experiences for attendees throughout the weekend.

"We've all witnessed the remarkable growth and impact of esports, and the passion surrounding it is infectious. Partnering with Red Bull at this event is a perfect scenario for us," said Dean Evans, CMO, Hyundai Motor America. "These top players and the fans who come to watch them are enthusiasts who take performing at a high level extremely seriously. At the same time, they understand that it's all about the fun in the end. That's why we're excited to be involved and have Veloster N prominently featured this weekend. This car is completely aligned with that mindset: no-nonsense performance in pursuit of everyday fun."

All Red Bull Conquest attendees will be greeted by the 2019 Hyundai Veloster N, which will be displayed throughout the weekend outside the entrance to Washington's brand-new Entertainment and Sports Arena, the event's host venue. Inside the main gaming arena, Hyundai and Red Bull are teaming up to provide a fun, unique photo-op where guests can act out their favorite characters from the Tekken & Street Fighter games, complete with props, in a 360-degree green-screen environment. Fans will be able to choose from six different fighting game backdrops and have the photos emailed to them for sharing on their social-media channels.

For more on Red Bull Conquest, a complete schedule of events, and to buy tickets, visit redbullconquest.com.

About Red Bull Conquest
Red Bull Conquest is a regional fighting game circuit empowering competitors to represent their local fighting game scene and embark on the journey to: RISE. RALLY. CONQUER. After traveling to 15 qualifiers across the United States, with one additional online qualifier, competitors will meet in Washington, DC on November 16 – 18 to determine which region has the best players in Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition, TEKKEN 7, and Guilty Gear Xrd REV2.

Hyundai Motor America
Hyundai Motor America is focused on delivering an outstanding customer experience grounded in design leadership, engineering excellence and exceptional value in every vehicle we sell. Hyundai's technology-rich product lineup of cars, SUVs and alternative-powered electric and fuel cell vehicles is backed by Hyundai Assurance—our promise to deliver peace of mind to our customers. Hyundai vehicles are sold and serviced through more than 830 dealerships nationwide and the majority sold in the U.S. are built at U.S. manufacturing facilities, including Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama. Hyundai Motor America is headquartered in Fountain Valley, California, and is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company of Korea.

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