Microsoft signs on as World Cyber Games sponsor

Iria · Apr 14, 2006, 04:23 AM

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - World Cyber Games said on Thursday that Microsoft Corp. has signed on as the premier sponsor for its global video game tournaments through 2008.

Under the terms of the alliance, Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Games for Windows business units will provide hardware, games and marketing support for all World Cyber Game events -- including three multi-region championships, the Korean and U.S. championships, and the grand finals in Monza, Italy, in October.

World Cyber Games is operated by International Cyber Marketing Inc., a Korean company founded in 2000 and backed by Samsung Electronics.

Video game competitions are becoming increasingly popular as the $25 billion global video game industry is embraced more and more by the mainstream.
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Source: Reuters

Apr 14, 2006, 04:23 AM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 89	Microsoft signs on as World Cyber Games sponsor LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - World Cyber Games said on Thursday that Microsoft Corp. has signed on as the premier sponsor for its global video game tournaments through 2008. Under the terms of the alliance, Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Games for Windows business units will provide hardware, games and marketing support for all World Cyber Game events -- including three multi-region championships, the Korean and U.S. championships, and the grand finals in Monza, Italy, in October. World Cyber Games is operated by International Cyber Marketing Inc., a Korean company founded in 2000 and backed by Samsung Electronics. Video game competitions are becoming increasingly popular as the $25 billion global video game industry is embraced more and more by the mainstream. ____________ Source: Reuters