World Cyber Games 2008

Additionally, Players Can Now Access Each Games Official Rules, Regulations and Map

(Seoul, October 2, 2008) -- The World Cyber Games (WCG), the recognized blue chip leader for international video game competitions, has announced the results of the international group drawing today in Seoul, Korea. With over 1.5 million competitors from 78 having participated, the final stage is set for the elite 700 participants to represent their countries and compete at the highest level of competitive gaming, the World Cyber Games Grand Finals.

The result of the group drawing was announced through live VOD service on the WCG official website. Game fans from all over the world watched the results by logging onto the official website www.WCG.com.

As new gamers and teams prepare for their first WCG 2008 Grand Final, a number of the best players from previous tournaments are set to return better than ever. Some of the most notable players returning include last year's medalists Byeong-Gun 'iamgrunt' Kang (Korea) in Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties, Shaun 'Apollo' Clark (UK) in Project Gotham Racing 4 and Christoph 'Mondragon' Semke (Germany) who will take stage in Cologne. Other well-known players like Manuel 'Grubby' Schenkhuizen (Netherlands) and Jae-Ho 'MYM]Moon' Jang (Korea) in WarCraft III: The Frozen Throne, Byung-Gu 'Stork' Song (Korea) in StarCraft: Brood War, SK-Gaming (Sweden) in Counter-Strike add to the excitement of the games.

International Cyber Marketing (ICM) announced the official rules and players' regulations of the WCG 2008 Grand Final through official WCG website www.WCG.com.

The rules reflect feedback solicited from gamers around the world, related tests and verification by e-Sport professionals which includes previous WCG finalists. Official maps for individual games, tournament processes and basic settings were improved so that gamers, as well as spectators, can enjoy the setting and pace of the WCG tournament.

Based on previous WCG rules, newly adopted WCG 2008 tournament rules are upgraded reflecting gamers' preferences and designed to create more exciting games. Thumbs Down (Map Veto) method of selection has been set as the general rule in the second phase of tournament play. Rules to restrict unfair play have been strengthened as well.

"Having the teams and players allocated to groups for tournament play along with the announcement of the official rules should give the fans and players a lot to look forward to this year," said Hyoung-seok Kim, CEO of International Cyber Marketing, the global organizer of the World Cyber Games. "The hard battle in the quest for WCG gold will make for great entertainment and competition."

The tournament structure of the WCG 2008 Grand Final consists of a full group league, followed by a single elimination tournament and culminating with the championship match for each game. For more specific information regarding the tournament structure and regulations of each official game of the WCG 2008 Grand Final, please visit www.WCG.com.

ABOUT THE WORLD CYBER GAMES

The World Cyber Games ( www.WCG.com) is the premier blue chip global video game tournament and culture festival. First founded in 2000 to promote global harmony through e-sports, the WCG has grown steadily ever since. Behind the slogan "Beyond the Game" and with contestants from more than 70 countries expected to participate in this year's event, the World Cyber Games has developed into a true global phenomenon with arguably the largest prize amount at stake. The World Cyber Games prides itself on leading the "Digital Entertainment Culture."

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