Gamers lament top tournament loss

Iria · Apr 26, 2006, 05:37 PM

Source: BBC News
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UK pro-gamers are mourning the loss of the most lucrative tournament in computer gaming.

In 2005 the World Tour organised by the Cyberathlete Professional League (CPL) gave away $1m in prizes to pro-gamers at 10 events held around the globe.

But the tour has been cancelled for 2006, leaving many pro-gamers wondering how to make their lifestyle pay.

One manager of a UK team said the collapse of the World Tour was a "step backwards" for pro-gaming.

BulletTheory · Apr 26, 2006, 06:41 PM

I agree with that. I think its lame by the CPL to cancel the tour!

Apr 26, 2006, 05:37 PM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 87	Gamers lament top tournament loss Source: BBC News __________ UK pro-gamers are mourning the loss of the most lucrative tournament in computer gaming. In 2005 the World Tour organised by the Cyberathlete Professional League (CPL) gave away $1m in prizes to pro-gamers at 10 events held around the globe. But the tour has been cancelled for 2006, leaving many pro-gamers wondering how to make their lifestyle pay. One manager of a UK team said the collapse of the World Tour was a "step backwards" for pro-gaming.

Apr 26, 2006, 06:41 PM	#2
BulletTheory Forgiveness is a Six Gun Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Quebec City Posts: 1,329 Rep Power: 53 System Specs	I agree with that. I think its lame by the CPL to cancel the tour! __________________ Asus P8Z68-Pro \| Intel i7 2600K @ 4.4Ghz \| Asus GTX580 Matrix @ 940/4630 \| 8GB Corsair Vengence \| Intel 510 120GB SSD WD Black 1TB \| Corsair AX750W PSU \| Corsair Obsidian 650D Case \| Samsung 245bw 24inch LCD Razer Lycosa \| Razer Imperator \| Razer Goliathus Extended Edition \| Razer Megalodon Headset