Taking Place at the Samsung Experience on October 24th and 25th, Elite Gamers Shoot it Out to Win Cash and Technology Prizes

WHO:
World Cyber Games and Samsung Electronics America

WHAT:
World Cyber Games (WCG) and Samsung Electronics America host the first-ever WCG USA Halo 3: ODST Locked and Loaded Tournament. 24 of the best teams in the US will shoot it out during the competition, which will be shout-casted throughout the weekend and available on video on demand. The teams will be competing for more than $5,000 in cash and prizes including Samsung Digital Cameras and Samsung Monitors. Additionally, fans in attendance will have the opportunity to win, as the WCG will be giving out prizes and promotions while hosting side tournaments throughout both days.

To register for the competition, please log onto www.WCG.com/usa for a complete list of rules and regulations.

WHEN:
October 24th & 25th

WHERE:
The Samsung Experience, located at the Time Warner Center
10 Columbus Circle, Third Floor
New York, NY 10019
212-823-9520 x202

World Cyber Games (WCG)
World Cyber Games (www.wcg.com) is the premiere global eSports tournament and festival, with about 800 players from 78 countries participating at the WCG 2008 Grand Final. Founded in 2000 and credited with launching the professional careers of many of the planet’s top competitive video game players, World Cyber Games uses a yearlong tournament format, which begins with online, regional and national competitions in each country. National finalists then convene to compete in the ultimate international tournament in eSports, World Cyber Games Grand Final, where each country’s best players battle for the largest and most prestigious prizes in competitive gaming. WCG 2008 Grand Final was held November 5th to 9th in Cologne, Germany. WCG 2009 Grand Final will be held November 11th to 15th in Chengdu, China.