The Gamesman - Do you wanna play?
Join me on Twitter
 

PC Games
     - Accessories
Xbox 360
     - Hardware
PlayStation 3
     - Hardware
Nintendo Wii
     - Hardware
PlayStation 2
     - Hardware
PSP
     - Hardware
Nintendo DS
     - Hardware
DVD's
 - Adult Swim
 - Anime
Specialty Stores
 - Kidz Korner
 - Singstar
 - The Sims 2
Release Schedule

Bargain Sale Games
Enter your email address:

Help/Support
Ordering
Shipping
Returns
Privacy Policy
... more

Technical Support

Your Account
Order Tracking
 Your Wishlist
 Your Collection

Sign Up

Contact Us
Advertising Info
The Gamesman News
The Gamesman News The Gamesman News
World Cyber Games New Zealand
Report By: .mantis on 10 July 2008
Viewed 544 Times
AUCKLAND 10 July 2008 – Nearly 800 competitors are set to battle around the clock this weekend for a place on the New Zealand team for the 2008 World Cyber Games.

Starting tomorrow (11 July) at the TelstraClear Pacific Events Centre, the New Zealand World Cyber Games Qualifiers gives Kiwi gamers the chance to represent New Zealand at the e-sports equivalent of the Olympic Games.

xLAN Limited World Cyber Games New Zealand Strategic Partner Managing Director Susan Baikie, says the top gamers from New Zealand’s qualifier have the chance to compete in the World Cyber Games tournament where more than 1.5 million gamers from 74 countries compete to win approximately NZ$3.6m in prize money.

“The World Cyber Games Qualifier this weekend will be a unique spectacle, with the very best of cyber-gaming on display in a highly charged environment, game demonstrations and trials available, along with the legendary Food Eating Competition. We expect up to 10,000 spectators at this great three day event.

“The winners from the New Zealand World Cyber Games will compete against 12 other Asia Pacific countries in Singapore this August, and have a chance to compete in Cologne, Germany in November where the world’s best gamers will be squaring off for the Grand Final of the World Cyber Games.”

Gamers this weekend will be competing on Counter Strike 1.6 (PC), Warcraft 3: The Frozen Throne (PC), FIFA 2008 (PC) DOTA All-Stars (PC), Guitar Hero 3 (Xbox 360), Virtua Fighter 5 (Xbox 360) and Halo 3 (Xbox 360). Exhibition matches will be played in Team Fortress 2 (PC), Call of Duty 4 (PC) SpamTin Memorial Trophy Counter Strike: Source (PC), and Act and Dress like a rock star on Guitar Hero 3 (Xbox 360), and PC World Case Modding Competition.

More than $100,000 worth of prizes provided by Worldwide sponsor Samsung Electronics and New Zealand major sponsor TelstraClear, Worldwide premier sponsor Xbox 360, ASUS and Demon Energy are up for grabs. Other partners include PC World (Official Media), The Edge Radio Station (Official Radio Station) and PlayTech (Official Game PC Supplier).

The demand for eSports content is growing globally at a huge rate. Worldwide, more than NZ$51.5 billion was spent on video games last year. In New Zealand last year more than NZ$100 million was spent. Over the last five years the revenue from video games has increased 20%.


For more event details: http://www.wcg.net.nz


Spectator Hours: Free entry
     - Friday 11 July: 2pm – 8pm
     - Saturday 12 July: 9am – 8pm
     - Sunday 12 July: 9am – 3pm


ENDS

gran Turismo Live Time Sales Figures
Reported on: 08.02.2010
New Details Emerge for Fallout: New Vegas
Reported on: 08.02.2010
One of 2010’s Most Anticipated Videogames Launches
Reported on: 05.02.2010
Square Enix announces NIER
Reported on: 05.02.2010
Bioshock 2 Launch Trailer
Reported on: 04.02.2010
Fallout: New Vegas Announced + First Trailer
Reported on: 04.02.2010
Aliens vs Predator Demo Promotion + Trailer
Reported on: 04.02.2010
EB Games Launches R 18+ Petition in Australia
Reported on: 03.02.2010
Bioshock 2 - new character detailed
Reported on: 03.02.2010
Aliens vs. Predator Multiplayer Details
Reported on: 03.02.2010
Supreme Commander 2 interview with Chris Taylor
Reported on: 02.02.2010
Stargate Resistance gets a release date
Reported on: 02.02.2010
C&C 4 Tiberian Twilight Open Beta
Reported on: 02.02.2010
Rockstar Games Announces Grand Theft Auto: Episode
Reported on: 02.02.2010
Experience This Years Best Online Multiplayer Game
Reported on: 29.01.2010
WIN a STEVE PRICE autographed Warriors Jersey
Reported on: 28.01.2010
Supreme Commander dated (PC/360)
Reported on: 28.01.2010
Silent Hunter 5 dated and collectors announced
Reported on: 28.01.2010
2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Announced
Reported on: 27.01.2010
God of War III demo - early access for pre-orders
Reported on: 26.01.2010
08.02.2010
gran Turismo Live Time Sales Figures
08.02.2010
New Details Emerge for Fallout: New Vegas
05.02.2010
One of 2010’s Most Anticipated Videogames Launches
05.02.2010
Square Enix announces NIER
04.02.2010
Bioshock 2 Launch Trailer
04.02.2010
Fallout: New Vegas Announced + First Trailer
04.02.2010
Aliens vs Predator Demo Promotion + Trailer
Mass Effect 2
Mass Effect 2
Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars
Army of Two: The 40th Day
Army of Two: The 40th Day
Darksiders
Darksiders
Bayonetta
Bayonetta
MX vs ATV Reflex
MX vs ATV Reflex
Tekken 6
Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks
Buzz! Quiz World
Your Shape

Copyright © 1997-2010 The Gamesman Online.
Powered by .mantis
"The Gamesman" and The Gamesman logo are trademarks of The Gamesman. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

All prices are shown in New Zealand Dollars and inclusive of GST.