the "EuroCup"
Posted: Jan 5, 2005 @ 5:57pmJan 04, 2005 11:00
The Global Gaming League and ClanBase Announce Major Enhancements to Europe's Most Prestigious Online Tournament: the ``EuroCup''
SANTA MONICA, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- Jan. 4, 2005 New and Improved Tournaments to Offer Live Events and 50,000 euros in Cash Prizes!
The Global Gaming League(TM) (GGL), the leader in competitive video gaming entertainment, and ClanBase.com, Europe's leading competition organizer for online gamers, today announced the 11th "EuroCup" season will feature 50,000 euros in prize money and will culminate in a live final in the summer of 2005 (dates to be determined). The GGL and ClanBase believe this move will further elevate the awareness and participation of the already prestigious "EuroCup" tournaments, which attract the world's top gaming talent.
Created and launched by ClanBase in the spring of 2000, the "EuroCup" quickly became the most prestigious online gaming tournament in Europe. Organized twice a year for the most competitive games only (including "CounterStrike," "Medal of Honor," "Call of Duty," "Unreal Tournament," and others), the "EuroCup" tournaments stand out from other gaming tournaments because of their ability to attract the very best European gamers to the competition. The final teams that progress through an online qualifier are flown to a season-ending "EuroCup" event, with the deciding matches hosted live on a local area network (LAN).
Matches from the online portion of the "EuroCup" season are broadcast live over the Internet using in-game TV broadcasts and Internet radio with live play-by-play commentary and interviews. These broadcasts are followed by many of the 1 million members of the GGL and ClanBase, cheering enthusiastically for their favorite team in the "EuroCup" chat room found on clanbase.com and ggl.com.
"When we launched the `EuroCup' tournaments five years ago, we envisioned a series of online tournaments for Europe's best teams, with each season to be concluded at a live spectator event with prestigious prizes and extensive media coverage," said Filip Camerman, VP at ClanBase. "Now that the GGL is providing their marketing muscle and event organization expertise to the `EuroCup', these events will reach the grandeur we've always dreamed them of being."
"GGL is proud to combine efforts with ClanBase to elevate the `EuroCup' experience for competitors and spectators alike," said Ted Owen, co-founder and chairman at the GGL. "If you've never experienced this new form of entertainment, we encourage you to tune into our live coverage, featuring compelling, pulse-pounding, play-by-play commentary by the GGL's own Marcus `DJ Wheat' Graham."
About the GGL
The Global Gaming League(TM) (GGL) is the leading competitive video gaming entertainment organization for all gamers around the world. The GGL manages online tournaments through its proprietary website, stages live video game competitions worldwide, and produces television content for major domestic and international networks as a result of the emerging popularity of competitive video gaming. The GGL also manages and promotes elite players, creating stars and building a fan base where dedicated players gain recognition for their lifestyle, skill, and commitment to V-Sports(TM) gaming. Additionally, the GGL creates an unparalleled entertainment experience for V-Sports players, spectators, and a fresh and unique opportunity for partners and sponsors to reach this highly sought-after demographic. For more information, visit http://www.ggl.com.
About ClanBase
ClanBase, established in 1998, is the leading European meeting place and competition organizer for online competitive video gaming. The organization is run by 300+ gamers managing hundreds of international ladders, cups, and other content such as news and bulletin boards. ClanBase, which is a free system, has grown to serve over a million active members, 160,000 clans, and features 70,000 matches a month. Important matches are broadcast using online chat and internet radio with live commentary, while others are broadcast using internet TV so gamers can watch the games live at home. For more information, visit http://www.clanbase.com.
The Global Gaming League and ClanBase Announce Major Enhancements to Europe's Most Prestigious Online Tournament: the ``EuroCup''
SANTA MONICA, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- Jan. 4, 2005 New and Improved Tournaments to Offer Live Events and 50,000 euros in Cash Prizes!
The Global Gaming League(TM) (GGL), the leader in competitive video gaming entertainment, and ClanBase.com, Europe's leading competition organizer for online gamers, today announced the 11th "EuroCup" season will feature 50,000 euros in prize money and will culminate in a live final in the summer of 2005 (dates to be determined). The GGL and ClanBase believe this move will further elevate the awareness and participation of the already prestigious "EuroCup" tournaments, which attract the world's top gaming talent.
Created and launched by ClanBase in the spring of 2000, the "EuroCup" quickly became the most prestigious online gaming tournament in Europe. Organized twice a year for the most competitive games only (including "CounterStrike," "Medal of Honor," "Call of Duty," "Unreal Tournament," and others), the "EuroCup" tournaments stand out from other gaming tournaments because of their ability to attract the very best European gamers to the competition. The final teams that progress through an online qualifier are flown to a season-ending "EuroCup" event, with the deciding matches hosted live on a local area network (LAN).
Matches from the online portion of the "EuroCup" season are broadcast live over the Internet using in-game TV broadcasts and Internet radio with live play-by-play commentary and interviews. These broadcasts are followed by many of the 1 million members of the GGL and ClanBase, cheering enthusiastically for their favorite team in the "EuroCup" chat room found on clanbase.com and ggl.com.
"When we launched the `EuroCup' tournaments five years ago, we envisioned a series of online tournaments for Europe's best teams, with each season to be concluded at a live spectator event with prestigious prizes and extensive media coverage," said Filip Camerman, VP at ClanBase. "Now that the GGL is providing their marketing muscle and event organization expertise to the `EuroCup', these events will reach the grandeur we've always dreamed them of being."
"GGL is proud to combine efforts with ClanBase to elevate the `EuroCup' experience for competitors and spectators alike," said Ted Owen, co-founder and chairman at the GGL. "If you've never experienced this new form of entertainment, we encourage you to tune into our live coverage, featuring compelling, pulse-pounding, play-by-play commentary by the GGL's own Marcus `DJ Wheat' Graham."
About the GGL
The Global Gaming League(TM) (GGL) is the leading competitive video gaming entertainment organization for all gamers around the world. The GGL manages online tournaments through its proprietary website, stages live video game competitions worldwide, and produces television content for major domestic and international networks as a result of the emerging popularity of competitive video gaming. The GGL also manages and promotes elite players, creating stars and building a fan base where dedicated players gain recognition for their lifestyle, skill, and commitment to V-Sports(TM) gaming. Additionally, the GGL creates an unparalleled entertainment experience for V-Sports players, spectators, and a fresh and unique opportunity for partners and sponsors to reach this highly sought-after demographic. For more information, visit http://www.ggl.com.
About ClanBase
ClanBase, established in 1998, is the leading European meeting place and competition organizer for online competitive video gaming. The organization is run by 300+ gamers managing hundreds of international ladders, cups, and other content such as news and bulletin boards. ClanBase, which is a free system, has grown to serve over a million active members, 160,000 clans, and features 70,000 matches a month. Important matches are broadcast using online chat and internet radio with live commentary, while others are broadcast using internet TV so gamers can watch the games live at home. For more information, visit http://www.clanbase.com.