E-SPORTS has been engaged by State Farm Insurance Company to produce a video game event at the University of Arizona in Tucson. The event will take place outdoors on the the Main Campus' Mall area from November 17-19, 2008.
E-SPORTS will be conducting hourly Guitar Hero World Tour (Xbox 360) contests throughout the 3-day event. In addition, walk-up / free-play Wii Sports stations will allow students and State Farm agents to interact and discuss present and future insurance needs. State Farm will also be conducting electronic surveys using E-SPORTS new Virtual Data Capture (VDC) kiosks.
All participants will have a chance to instantly win iPods, Visa gift cards and other great prizes through the kiosks. FREE pizza and soda will be offered while supplies last.
Local grass roots and street team promotional activities are being activated to drive student attendance and participation, including a Facebook events page.
E-SPORTS has been engaged by Commodore Gaming and SteelSeries to activate a 10x20 booth space at America's Video Game Expo (VGxpo) being held November 21-23, 2008 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia.
SteelSeries will be offering incredible savings on their highly-rated, professional gaming gear (keyboards, headsets, mouse pads, and gaming mice), as well as their newly-released World of Warcraft -branded MMO Gaming Mouse and Mouse Pads. In addition, SteelSeries will be selling their awesome new line of t-shirts.
Commodore Gaming will be showing-off their new line of high-end gaming PCs, including a few exclusive cases wrapped in honor of the Philadelphia Phillies, the 2009 World Series Champions! The booth will allow for any attendee to try-out a new Commodore Gaming rig, participate in mini-tournaments and pro-gamer shootouts with the PMS Clan players. Prizes will be awarded to tournament and raffles winners.
All activities will be located in booth # 169 & 172. See you in Philly!
SteelSeries will be offering incredible savings on their highly-rated, professional gaming gear (keyboards, headsets, mouse pads, and gaming mice), as well as their newly-released World of Warcraft -branded MMO Gaming Mouse and Mouse Pads. In addition, SteelSeries will be selling their awesome new line of t-shirts.
Commodore Gaming will be showing-off their new line of high-end gaming PCs, including a few exclusive cases wrapped in honor of the Philadelphia Phillies, the 2009 World Series Champions! The booth will allow for any attendee to try-out a new Commodore Gaming rig, participate in mini-tournaments and pro-gamer shootouts with the PMS Clan players. Prizes will be awarded to tournament and raffles winners.
All activities will be located in booth # 169 & 172. See you in Philly!
E-SPORTS was engaged by SteelSeries to activate a 20x20 booth space at BlizzCon 08.
SteelSeries used all four corners of the E-SPORTS Gaming Pavilion to debut their new World of Warcraft MMO Gaming Mouse. Product designers were on hand to discuss the functions and features with media and attendees. In addition to this product demo station, a pre-order station allowed attendees to reserve their soon-to-be-released products.
The center of the booth was set-up with Gaming PCs for mini-tournaments and open gaming sessions. Prizes were awarded to tournament winners and raffles were distributed via E-SPORTS' touch-screen VDC (virtual data capture) kiosks. Brady Games drew a crowd by conducting a scavenger hunt from the booth.
SteelSeries used all four corners of the E-SPORTS Gaming Pavilion to debut their new World of Warcraft MMO Gaming Mouse. Product designers were on hand to discuss the functions and features with media and attendees. In addition to this product demo station, a pre-order station allowed attendees to reserve their soon-to-be-released products.
The center of the booth was set-up with Gaming PCs for mini-tournaments and open gaming sessions. Prizes were awarded to tournament winners and raffles were distributed via E-SPORTS' touch-screen VDC (virtual data capture) kiosks. Brady Games drew a crowd by conducting a scavenger hunt from the booth.
E-SPORTS was engaged by Dust-Off to launch their "Spin-To-Win" Wheel contest. Every day during the month of September, Dust-Off will be giving away great prizes in conjunction with SteelSeries.
The process is as simple . . .
1. Create an account
2. Answer a few quick questions
3. Click SPIN!
You may win up to one prize per day, spinning as many times as you like!
Prizes include . . .
Dust-Off Tee-Shirts
Dust-Off Smart Packs
Dust-Off Screen Shammy's
Dust-Off Keyboard Quivers
SteelSeries QcK+ Mousepads
SteelSeries IKARI Optical Mice
SteelSeries 7G Keyboards
SteelSeries Siberia Neckbands
Get spinning at http://contest.dustoffzone.com!
The process is as simple . . .
1. Create an account
2. Answer a few quick questions
3. Click SPIN!
You may win up to one prize per day, spinning as many times as you like!
Prizes include . . .
Dust-Off Tee-Shirts
Dust-Off Smart Packs
Dust-Off Screen Shammy's
Dust-Off Keyboard Quivers
SteelSeries QcK+ Mousepads
SteelSeries IKARI Optical Mice
SteelSeries 7G Keyboards
SteelSeries Siberia Neckbands
Get spinning at http://contest.dustoffzone.com!
Van Wagner Sports and Entertainment Holdings, LLC, a leading sports marketing and media sales organization, has engaged E-SPORTS SERVICES to provide Photo Marketing and Virtual Data Capture (VDC) software for two projects in the second and third quarters of 2008.
The Sears Sueno Soccer Challenge tour (http://fotosueno.sears.com/) will utilize Photo VDC to capture attendee pictures and publish those photos online for retrieval on eight tour stops. Photo VDC will also be used for a MetLife “Photos with Snoopy†session at Yankee Stadium on September 17th. Attendees will be able to take pictures with Snoopy before the New York Yankees game against the Chicago White Sox and then download them after the game from home via a VDC powered website (http://www.metlife.com/snoopyphoto), free of charge.
The Sears Sueno Soccer Challenge tour (http://fotosueno.sears.com/) will utilize Photo VDC to capture attendee pictures and publish those photos online for retrieval on eight tour stops. Photo VDC will also be used for a MetLife “Photos with Snoopy†session at Yankee Stadium on September 17th. Attendees will be able to take pictures with Snoopy before the New York Yankees game against the Chicago White Sox and then download them after the game from home via a VDC powered website (http://www.metlife.com/snoopyphoto), free of charge.
Registration for Dell's College Gaming League (CGL) is now open for Back 2 School Battles, an online competition among college students for Counter-Strike: Source (PC), World of Warcraft (PC), Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (PC), Forza Motorsport 2 (Xbox 360), and Guitar Hero III (Xbox 360). Students will battle it out through online tournaments and ladders to not only award over $40,000 in cash and prizes to the best college gamers but also to identify the best gaming school! Every match students compete in or win counts towards their school's power rankings.
E-Sports Services is working with Dell to power all online competitions (Back 2 School Battles, Fall Ladders, and weekly Play With The Pro events) using our Event Management System (EMS), provide game specialists to administer matches and ensure fair game play, and contribute our gaming expertise to deliver the best possible experience to all participants.
For more information or to signup visit http://cgl.delluniversity.com.
E-Sports Services is working with Dell to power all online competitions (Back 2 School Battles, Fall Ladders, and weekly Play With The Pro events) using our Event Management System (EMS), provide game specialists to administer matches and ensure fair game play, and contribute our gaming expertise to deliver the best possible experience to all participants.
For more information or to signup visit http://cgl.delluniversity.com.
Blizzard has announced the 2008 Warcraft North American Regional Finals. This year, the event moves to Boston, Massachusetts and is open to the public.
The 2008 World of Warcraft and Warcraft III North American regional finals will be held at the Hard Rock Cafe in Boston, Massachusetts on the weekend of September 6-7. Players will compete for cash prizes and a chance to attend the global finals at BlizzCon 2008. Guests and attendees will also have the opportunity to try out demos of Wrath of the Lich King and StarCraft II on-site. The event begins at 9:30 a.m., and admission is free, so come by and check it out if you are in the area. To see the official announcement, click HERE.
The 2008 World of Warcraft and Warcraft III North American regional finals will be held at the Hard Rock Cafe in Boston, Massachusetts on the weekend of September 6-7. Players will compete for cash prizes and a chance to attend the global finals at BlizzCon 2008. Guests and attendees will also have the opportunity to try out demos of Wrath of the Lich King and StarCraft II on-site. The event begins at 9:30 a.m., and admission is free, so come by and check it out if you are in the area. To see the official announcement, click HERE.
For the second year in a row, the E-SPORTS Gaming Pavilion will return to QuakeCon.
Starting July 31, 2008, the Gaming Pavilion will host free mini-tournaments, shoot-outs, contests and product giveaways for games including QUAKE 3, QUAKE 4, Unreal Tournament 3, Warcraft 3 and Call of Duty 4.
The QuakeCon 2008 Gaming Pavilion sponsors include PNY Technologies, SteelSeries, Cyber Power and Cooler Master. Each company will have their latest products being featured in their corner display areas, and each will be awarding an amazing amount of product prizes.
QuakeCon began in 1996 as a LAN party dedicated to fans of id Software's games, but has grown to include all types of gaming and computer hardware enthusiasts. The 3.5 day event enjoys continued success, growing from a small gathering of less than 100 players in 1996 to now over 6,000 attendees per year. With nearly 160,000 square feet of event space, QuakeCon will feature the nations largest BYOC (Bring Your Own Computer) LAN party with space for 3,000 players, 12,000 feet of exhibit space, high-stakes tournaments, keynotes, hardware launches, press conferences, plus nightly entertainment and parties.
Starting July 31, 2008, the Gaming Pavilion will host free mini-tournaments, shoot-outs, contests and product giveaways for games including QUAKE 3, QUAKE 4, Unreal Tournament 3, Warcraft 3 and Call of Duty 4.
The QuakeCon 2008 Gaming Pavilion sponsors include PNY Technologies, SteelSeries, Cyber Power and Cooler Master. Each company will have their latest products being featured in their corner display areas, and each will be awarding an amazing amount of product prizes.
QuakeCon began in 1996 as a LAN party dedicated to fans of id Software's games, but has grown to include all types of gaming and computer hardware enthusiasts. The 3.5 day event enjoys continued success, growing from a small gathering of less than 100 players in 1996 to now over 6,000 attendees per year. With nearly 160,000 square feet of event space, QuakeCon will feature the nations largest BYOC (Bring Your Own Computer) LAN party with space for 3,000 players, 12,000 feet of exhibit space, high-stakes tournaments, keynotes, hardware launches, press conferences, plus nightly entertainment and parties.
General Growth Properties, Inc., (NYSE:GGP), the nation's second largest owner, developer and manager of regional shopping centers and Johnathan "Fatal1ty" Wendel, the world's best known pro video gamer and spokesman for the Champion Gaming Series (CGS), announced they will once again partner for THE SCENE, an award winning, back to school teen event.
E-SPORTS SERVICES is providing IT and A/V integration and game expertise at five mall tour stops.
- First Colony Mall - Saturday, July 19 - Sugarland, TX (Houston)
- Newpark Mall - Saturday, August 9 - Newark, CA (San Francisco)
- Eden Prairie Center - Saturday, August 23 - Eden Prairie, MN (Minneapolis)
- Jordan Creek Town Center - Saturday, August 30 - West Des Moines, IA
- Lakeside Mall - Saturday, September 13 - Sterling Heights, MI (Detroit)
E-SPORTS SERVICES is providing IT and A/V integration and game expertise at five mall tour stops.
- First Colony Mall - Saturday, July 19 - Sugarland, TX (Houston)
- Newpark Mall - Saturday, August 9 - Newark, CA (San Francisco)
- Eden Prairie Center - Saturday, August 23 - Eden Prairie, MN (Minneapolis)
- Jordan Creek Town Center - Saturday, August 30 - West Des Moines, IA
- Lakeside Mall - Saturday, September 13 - Sterling Heights, MI (Detroit)
Dust-Off, the leading brand of consumer electronics cleaning products, is further establishing itself as a key player in the gaming community with its official sponsorship of several LAN parties in 2008. Their newest product for gamers is the Keyboard Quiver. It is a must have product for any competitive gamer, LAN party-goer, or gaming enthusiast who need the right bag to travel with their accessories and peripherals.
Dust-Off will have their official PC Cleaning Tent located next to the registration area where Bring-Your-Own-PC (BYOC) attendees can have their computers professionally cleaned by Dust-Off "doctors" and receive a free gift (while supplies last). In addition to these free cleanings, Dust-Off will be distributing their new Digital Cleaner to event attendees, and will provide their highly-rated Keyboard Quiver LAN Bag to the select winners of the event's competitive PC tournaments.
The 2008 Dust-Off LAN party sponsorships include . . .
- Million Man LAN (Louisville) | July 3-6
- GEEX (Salt Lake City) | July 17-19
- QuakeCon 2008 (Dallas) | July 31-Aug 3
- GeForce LAN @ NVISION (San Jose) | Aug 25-27 (tbd)
- WarFactory (St. Louis) | Sept 20-21
- Intel LAN Fest (DuPont) | Oct 3-5
To see where Dust-Off will be at the next party, click on http://events.dustoffzone.com/
Dust-Off will have their official PC Cleaning Tent located next to the registration area where Bring-Your-Own-PC (BYOC) attendees can have their computers professionally cleaned by Dust-Off "doctors" and receive a free gift (while supplies last). In addition to these free cleanings, Dust-Off will be distributing their new Digital Cleaner to event attendees, and will provide their highly-rated Keyboard Quiver LAN Bag to the select winners of the event's competitive PC tournaments.
The 2008 Dust-Off LAN party sponsorships include . . .
- Million Man LAN (Louisville) | July 3-6
- GEEX (Salt Lake City) | July 17-19
- QuakeCon 2008 (Dallas) | July 31-Aug 3
- GeForce LAN @ NVISION (San Jose) | Aug 25-27 (tbd)
- WarFactory (St. Louis) | Sept 20-21
- Intel LAN Fest (DuPont) | Oct 3-5
To see where Dust-Off will be at the next party, click on http://events.dustoffzone.com/
For a second straight season, the Championship Gaming Series (CGS) has engaged E-SPORTS SERVICES to provide tournament management and broadcast integration services.
During the North American Season, six CGS franchises will compete in a twelve game regular season and playoff that is broadcasted live on DirecTV's Channel 101 as well as a live online stream via www.thecgs.com.
Other CGS franchises compete in regional championships that are recorded for post-production and aired on BskyB and STAR networks. The top teams from the North American Regular Season will then meet up with the top teams from Latin America, UK / Europe, and Pan-Asian regions to battle it out for global gaming supremacy and their piece of a $1,000,000 purse.
E-SPORTS is providing its Broadcast Application, a team of professional video game event administrators, plus custom event technologies. This allows us to provide the highest level of quality control and tournament management for this event.
E-SPORTS will be running the CGS franchise matches that include Counter-Strike: Source (PC), FIFA 08 (PC), Dead or Alive 4 (Xbox 360), and Forza Motorsport 2 (Xbox360). Our Broadcast Application puts custom jerseys (unique colors, names and numbers) on each player in game, custom camera angles, plus other tools to enhance the Counter-Strike broadcasts.
April 28 - May 2, 2008 | Wuhan, China
Pan-Asian Championship
June 2 - July 29, 2008 | Los Angeles, USA
North American Season
UK & European Championship
Latin American & Pan Asian Championship
Individual World Championship
World Final
During the North American Season, six CGS franchises will compete in a twelve game regular season and playoff that is broadcasted live on DirecTV's Channel 101 as well as a live online stream via www.thecgs.com.
Other CGS franchises compete in regional championships that are recorded for post-production and aired on BskyB and STAR networks. The top teams from the North American Regular Season will then meet up with the top teams from Latin America, UK / Europe, and Pan-Asian regions to battle it out for global gaming supremacy and their piece of a $1,000,000 purse.
E-SPORTS is providing its Broadcast Application, a team of professional video game event administrators, plus custom event technologies. This allows us to provide the highest level of quality control and tournament management for this event.
E-SPORTS will be running the CGS franchise matches that include Counter-Strike: Source (PC), FIFA 08 (PC), Dead or Alive 4 (Xbox 360), and Forza Motorsport 2 (Xbox360). Our Broadcast Application puts custom jerseys (unique colors, names and numbers) on each player in game, custom camera angles, plus other tools to enhance the Counter-Strike broadcasts.
April 28 - May 2, 2008 | Wuhan, China
Pan-Asian Championship
June 2 - July 29, 2008 | Los Angeles, USA
North American Season
UK & European Championship
Latin American & Pan Asian Championship
Individual World Championship
World Final
The GotFrag Revival Tour features the very top echelon of North American Counter Strike 1.6 teams invited by GotFrag, along with open registration for additional teams to fill the remaining spots. The tournament will enjoy full, comprehensive coverage from GotFrag. Featuring, live scores, IRC scorebots, HLTV, GameSense Statistics, game demos, interviews, previews, GotSkills? Awards and much more.
E-Sports Services works closely with GotFrag to plan and execute each installment of the tour. Services include: Event Management System to power online tournament registration and game play, anti-cheat to ensure fair game play across all matches, game specialists to administer all matches, and project management.
For more information visit http://tournament.gotfrag.com
E-Sports Services works closely with GotFrag to plan and execute each installment of the tour. Services include: Event Management System to power online tournament registration and game play, anti-cheat to ensure fair game play across all matches, game specialists to administer all matches, and project management.
For more information visit http://tournament.gotfrag.com
Attention all gamers,
Mark your calendars and join thousands of fellow gamers from all over the world for three days of non-stop, adrenaline-pumping gaming at GeForce LAN during NVISION 08--the first mega-event for people who are passionate about visual computing and gaming technology.
Bring your own computer and play the hottest PC games; watch the 2008 Electronic Sports World Cup; participate in contests, raffles, and other fun activities; win thousands worth of sponsor-product and cash prizes; and be part of this Guinness World Record-breaking-attempt LAN party.
NVISION 08 will be taking over most of downtown San Jose, CA--right in the heart of Silicon Valley--August 25-27.
REGISTER TODAY!
To register for the event and get more details, visit the official website.
Games-Services and E-SPORTS SERVICES announced today the kick-off of the Electronic Sports World Cup US Qualifiers, which will be played online from April 14th to June 5th, 2008. The winners of the qualifying tournaments will represent the USA at the 6th edition of the ESWC Grand Final 2008 taking place in the Official Host City of San Jose, California from August 25th to 27th.
The Grand Final will gather 800 champions from over 50 countries with the support of NVIDIA, the Main and Worldwide Partner. Tournament spots are limited and registration begins March 24th for all game disciplines. Matches will be played starting April 7th. More than 1,200 top-level video game players will battle during two months on secured servers for a chance to win a spot on Team USA.
The following official ESWC game disciplines will be represented:
* Counter-Strike 1.6
* Counter-Strike 1.6 Women
* Defense of the Ancient (DoTA)
* Warcraft III TFT
* Trackmania Nations ESWC
* Quake III Arena
Qualifying teams and players will receive a travel allowance to participate at the ESWC Grand Final from August 24-27. The City of San Jose, an Official Partner of the global operations, will provide four days of accommodations for the US and International champions at the best downtown hotels.
For registration information and rules, please visit http://www.eswc-usa.com
Registrations Opening: March 24th
Registrations Closing: April 11th
First Games: April 14th
National Final Four: June 2nd to June 5th
For more info about Electronic Sports World Cup, please visit http://www.eswc.com
For more info about the City of San Jose, please visit http://www.sanjose.org
About ESWC and GAMES-SERVICES
Games-Services is a media and production company specialized in electronic sports, video games and digital leisure since year 2000. As gaming events producer and IP owner, Games-Services has designed and manage the Electronic Sports World Cup, global video games competition in over 50 countries. Games-Services is also the producer of the Gaming Mondial international open of video games of Paris Bercy for enthusiast players. As gaming services provider and content publisher, Games-Services also edits dedicated rich media and manage public and private projects inside the gaming community. For more information, please visit our website at www.games-services.com.
About E-SPORTS SERVICES
E-SPORTS SERVICES is an event production and technologies company that specializes in video game entertainment. Driven purely by client initiatives, our mission is to facilitate direct relationships between our clients and the video gaming audience. Through innovative video game entertainment technology, specialized equipment and professional production services, E-SPORTS SERVICES is one of the most respected companies of its kind. E-SPORTS SERVICES is based in New York City, and is a partner company of E-Sports Entertainment. For more information, please visit our website at www.esportservices.com.
The Grand Final will gather 800 champions from over 50 countries with the support of NVIDIA, the Main and Worldwide Partner. Tournament spots are limited and registration begins March 24th for all game disciplines. Matches will be played starting April 7th. More than 1,200 top-level video game players will battle during two months on secured servers for a chance to win a spot on Team USA.
The following official ESWC game disciplines will be represented:
* Counter-Strike 1.6
* Counter-Strike 1.6 Women
* Defense of the Ancient (DoTA)
* Warcraft III TFT
* Trackmania Nations ESWC
* Quake III Arena
Qualifying teams and players will receive a travel allowance to participate at the ESWC Grand Final from August 24-27. The City of San Jose, an Official Partner of the global operations, will provide four days of accommodations for the US and International champions at the best downtown hotels.
For registration information and rules, please visit http://www.eswc-usa.com
Registrations Opening: March 24th
Registrations Closing: April 11th
First Games: April 14th
National Final Four: June 2nd to June 5th
For more info about Electronic Sports World Cup, please visit http://www.eswc.com
For more info about the City of San Jose, please visit http://www.sanjose.org
About ESWC and GAMES-SERVICES
Games-Services is a media and production company specialized in electronic sports, video games and digital leisure since year 2000. As gaming events producer and IP owner, Games-Services has designed and manage the Electronic Sports World Cup, global video games competition in over 50 countries. Games-Services is also the producer of the Gaming Mondial international open of video games of Paris Bercy for enthusiast players. As gaming services provider and content publisher, Games-Services also edits dedicated rich media and manage public and private projects inside the gaming community. For more information, please visit our website at www.games-services.com.
About E-SPORTS SERVICES
E-SPORTS SERVICES is an event production and technologies company that specializes in video game entertainment. Driven purely by client initiatives, our mission is to facilitate direct relationships between our clients and the video gaming audience. Through innovative video game entertainment technology, specialized equipment and professional production services, E-SPORTS SERVICES is one of the most respected companies of its kind. E-SPORTS SERVICES is based in New York City, and is a partner company of E-Sports Entertainment. For more information, please visit our website at www.esportservices.com.
Releases Limited Edition Burton QcK+ Mouse Pad and
Ultimate Video Gamer Bundle
In celebration of sponsoring the Burton US Open 2008 Snowboarding Championships, SteelSeries, a leading manufacturer of innovative professional video gaming gear, has produced a limited edition Burton mouse pad and video gaming gear bundle for the hard-core gamers and snowboarders at large.
If you are heading up to Stratton this week, check-out the SteelSeries sponsor tent at Stratton's Sun Bowl base area. Experience SteelSeries' premium quality gaming peripherals, video game shoot-outs against a professional gamer, plus Xbox360 and Nintendo Wii gaming activities!
This limited edition bundle contains:
- Limited Edition Burton Oversized QcK+ Mouse Pad
- SteelSeries Siberia Full-Size Headset
- SteelSeries Siberia In-Ear headphone
- SteelSeries Xbox 360â„¢ Headset Connector
Available for $69.99 (plus shipping) exclusively at steelseries.com/us/burton
Ultimate Video Gamer Bundle
In celebration of sponsoring the Burton US Open 2008 Snowboarding Championships, SteelSeries, a leading manufacturer of innovative professional video gaming gear, has produced a limited edition Burton mouse pad and video gaming gear bundle for the hard-core gamers and snowboarders at large.
If you are heading up to Stratton this week, check-out the SteelSeries sponsor tent at Stratton's Sun Bowl base area. Experience SteelSeries' premium quality gaming peripherals, video game shoot-outs against a professional gamer, plus Xbox360 and Nintendo Wii gaming activities!
This limited edition bundle contains:
- Limited Edition Burton Oversized QcK+ Mouse Pad
- SteelSeries Siberia Full-Size Headset
- SteelSeries Siberia In-Ear headphone
- SteelSeries Xbox 360â„¢ Headset Connector
Available for $69.99 (plus shipping) exclusively at steelseries.com/us/burton
CGS Combine & Draft 2008
March 7-9, 2008
South by Southwest Interactive Festival
Screenburn Arcade
Austin, Texas
E-SPORTS SERVICES has been engaged to provide the tournament and technology services to the CGS for the Championship Gaming Series Combine & Draft 2008. The CGS unique combine format allows the top gamers in United States and Canada to showcase their game skills in competitive tournaments and spotlighted challenge matches requested by General Managers of the North American CGS team franchises. The combine will be followed by a draft event where the General Managers will select professional gamers for their team franchises to compete in the 2008 CGS season.
We are providing our Event Management System along with our team of professional administrators and custom event technologies to provide the highest level of quality control and tournament management for this event. We will be running the CGS tournaments and challenge matches for Counter-Strike: Source (PC), FIFA 08 (PC), Dead or Alive 4 (Xbox 360), and Forza Motorsport 2 (Xbox360). The CGS Combine & Draft is slated to be one of the most exciting e-sports events of the year with gamers competing in an exciting environment where they will have a chance to become a contracted professional gamer, be on live television, and compete on the world stage for hundreds of thousands of dollars.
About the Championship Gaming Series
Headquartered in Los Angeles, the Championship Gaming Series. (CGS) is a well-capitalized global media company which uniquely targets the $37 billion global video gaming category with an innovative and compelling sports entertainment offering. Developed and financially backed by News Corp. (NYSE:NWS) companies DIRECTV, BSkyB, and STAR, CGS is the first worldwide professional video gaming league. Launched in 2007, CGS features the world's best pro gamers and is broadcast to more than 100,000,000 households in North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia. Key strategic partners include Microsoft, Dell, PepsiCo, and IGN.
March 7-9, 2008
South by Southwest Interactive Festival
Screenburn Arcade
Austin, Texas
E-SPORTS SERVICES has been engaged to provide the tournament and technology services to the CGS for the Championship Gaming Series Combine & Draft 2008. The CGS unique combine format allows the top gamers in United States and Canada to showcase their game skills in competitive tournaments and spotlighted challenge matches requested by General Managers of the North American CGS team franchises. The combine will be followed by a draft event where the General Managers will select professional gamers for their team franchises to compete in the 2008 CGS season.
We are providing our Event Management System along with our team of professional administrators and custom event technologies to provide the highest level of quality control and tournament management for this event. We will be running the CGS tournaments and challenge matches for Counter-Strike: Source (PC), FIFA 08 (PC), Dead or Alive 4 (Xbox 360), and Forza Motorsport 2 (Xbox360). The CGS Combine & Draft is slated to be one of the most exciting e-sports events of the year with gamers competing in an exciting environment where they will have a chance to become a contracted professional gamer, be on live television, and compete on the world stage for hundreds of thousands of dollars.
About the Championship Gaming Series
Headquartered in Los Angeles, the Championship Gaming Series. (CGS) is a well-capitalized global media company which uniquely targets the $37 billion global video gaming category with an innovative and compelling sports entertainment offering. Developed and financially backed by News Corp. (NYSE:NWS) companies DIRECTV, BSkyB, and STAR, CGS is the first worldwide professional video gaming league. Launched in 2007, CGS features the world's best pro gamers and is broadcast to more than 100,000,000 households in North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia. Key strategic partners include Microsoft, Dell, PepsiCo, and IGN.
Winter Game Fest 2008
January 12-13th, 2008
12pm to 10pm (both days)
University of California San Diego
Price Center, 9500 Gilman Drive
La Jolla, CA 92093
E-SPORTS SERVICES' first live event activation of 2008 will be conducted for SteelSeries, a leading manufacturer of innovative professional gaming gear, at the University of California San Diego's highly-anticipated Winter Game Fest 2008. This weekend event is entirely FREE and will be held on January 12 & 13 at the Price Center on the UCSD main campus.
In addition to hosting mini-tournaments and contests, SteelSeries will be selling a large inventory of their premium gaming gear, including their new Siberia Neckband headsets, SP gaming surfaces and Ikari Optical mice! SteelSeries is a Gold sponsor at the event and will sponsor the Counter-Strike tournament with product prizes for the winners. SteelSeries' event area will also include a Counter-Strike 1.6 Pro-Gamer Shootout vs. Johnny "boms" Quach for product prizes.
In its 4th year, the Winter Game Fest is a series of professionally run tournaments in Halo 3, Starcraft, Warcraft III: DoTA, Counter-Strike, Guitar Hero III and Super Smash Brothers. Over 600 gaming enthusiasts are expected to attend this year.
January 12-13th, 2008
12pm to 10pm (both days)
University of California San Diego
Price Center, 9500 Gilman Drive
La Jolla, CA 92093
E-SPORTS SERVICES' first live event activation of 2008 will be conducted for SteelSeries, a leading manufacturer of innovative professional gaming gear, at the University of California San Diego's highly-anticipated Winter Game Fest 2008. This weekend event is entirely FREE and will be held on January 12 & 13 at the Price Center on the UCSD main campus.
In addition to hosting mini-tournaments and contests, SteelSeries will be selling a large inventory of their premium gaming gear, including their new Siberia Neckband headsets, SP gaming surfaces and Ikari Optical mice! SteelSeries is a Gold sponsor at the event and will sponsor the Counter-Strike tournament with product prizes for the winners. SteelSeries' event area will also include a Counter-Strike 1.6 Pro-Gamer Shootout vs. Johnny "boms" Quach for product prizes.
In its 4th year, the Winter Game Fest is a series of professionally run tournaments in Halo 3, Starcraft, Warcraft III: DoTA, Counter-Strike, Guitar Hero III and Super Smash Brothers. Over 600 gaming enthusiasts are expected to attend this year.