Counter-Strike 1.6 Gamers from Across Europe Prepare for Battle
(Berlin, GERMANY) – January 10, 2010 – The new millennium has arrived, and to start things off right, KODE5 is proud to announce the kick off of another exciting KODE5 event. In association with Freaks4U and GameSports, KODE5 Germany invites Counter-Strike 1.6 gamers to participate in four separate regional qualifiers. The top two teams from each qualifier will then advance to the KODE5 Germany Regional Finals and battle for the right to attend the KODE5 Global Finals.
Event Details
EVENT: KODE5 Germany Regional Qualifier #1 SIGN-UPS: January 10th, 18:00 CET to January 15th, 17:59 CET CHECK-IN: January 15th, 18:00 CET to 20:00 CET ROUND 1: January 17th – January 21st from 19:00 to 22:00 CET ROUND 2: January 24th – January 28th from 19:00 to 22:00 CET NOTES: 8 teams, top 2 teams advance to KODE5 Germany Regional Finals
EVENT: KODE5 Germany Regional Qualifier #2 SIGN-UPS: February 10th, 18:00 CET to February 12th, 17:59 CET CHECK-IN: February 12th, 18:00 CET to 20:00 CET ROUND 1: February 14th – February 18th from 19:00 to 22:00 CET ROUND 2: February 21st – February 25th from 19:00 to 22:00 CET ROUND 3: February 28th – March 4th from 19:00 to 22:00 CET NOTES: 16 teams, top 2 teams advance to KODE5 Germany Regional Finals
EVENT: KODE5 Germany Regional Qualifier #3 SIGN-UPS: March 7th, 18:00 CET to March 12th, 17:59 CET CHECK-IN: March 12th, 18:00 CET to 20:00 CET ROUND 1: March 14th – March 18th from 19:00 to 22:00 CET ROUND 2: March 21st – March 25th from 19:00 to 22:00 CET ROUND 3: March 28th – April 1st from 19:00 to 22:00 CET NOTES: 16 teams, top 2 teams advance to KODE5 Germany Regional Finals
EVENT: KODE5 Germany Regional Qualifier #4 SIGN-UPS: April 4th, 18:00 CET to April 9th, 17:59 CET CHECK-IN: April 9th, 18:00 CET to 20:00 CET ROUND 1: April 11th – April 15th from 19:00 to 22:00 CET ROUND 2: April 18th – April 22nd from 19:00 to 22:00 CET ROUND 3: April 25th – April 29th from 19:00 to 22:00 CET NOTES: 16 teams, top 2 teams advance to KODE5 Germany Regional Finals
For the fourth year in a row, Freaks 4U GmbH and GameSports will be bringing KODE5 Germany to gamers worldwide. This season, Freaks 4U is holding four separate qualifiers where gamers can participate. The top two teams from each qualifier will then move on to the KODE5 Germany Regional Finals in May 2010, where Germany’s top 8 teams will clash to determine who will represent Germany at the KODE5 Global Finals.
To sign up, gamers are encouraged to visit the official KODE5 Germany website, located at www.kode5.de.
Gamers unable to attend can catch all the action at home thanks to GameSports. GameSports will be broadcasting each of the qualifiers, which means that gamers can witness every headshot right at home. For the full match schedule, visit www.gamesports.de.
▲ Germany’s best will battle for glory
▲ Will your team make it to the award stage?
"Once again, our friends over at Freaks 4U have put together an amazing event for gamers not only in Germany, but across Europe," said Lester Lau, KODE5 Revolutionary-in-Command. "With Europe’s best teams coming out to compete, and GameSports doing the play-by-play, KODE5 Germany is going to be another blockbuster KODE5 event."
The Revolution Returns to Zaragoza’s Largest Gaming Center
(Zaragoza, SPAIN) – December 30, 2009 – The new year is just around the corner, but gaming action is about to heat up in Spain. In association with LEVEL UP, KODE5 is proud to announce the kick off of KODE5 Spain. Counter-Strike 1.6 gamers from all over the world will converge at LEVEL UP, the largest gaming center in Zaragoza. LEVEL UP will be hosting two qualifiers, with the first place winners from each qualifier earning the right to advance to the KODE5 Global Finals.
Event Details
EVENT: KODE5 Spain National Qualifier DATES: January 9th ~ 10th, 2010 VENUE: LEVEL UP LINK: http://www.levelup.me GAME: Counter-Strike 1.6 NOTES: Open to Spanish teams only
1st place advances to KODE5 Global Finals
EVENT: KODE5 Spain Open Qualifier DATES: TBA VENUE: TBA LINK: http://www.levelup.me GAME: Counter-Strike 1.6 NOTES: Open to all teams
1st place advances to KODE5 Global Finals
KODE5 Spain will be hosted at none other than the LEVEL UP Gaming Center. As Zaragoza’s largest gaming café, LEVEL UP is filled with state-of-the-art equipment and regularly hosts international gaming events. Players will enjoy lag-free gaming and the finest gaming facilities in the region on their quest to annihilate all challengers and represent Spain at the KODE5 Global Finals.
There will be two qualifiers: one national qualifier for Spanish teams and an open qualifier for all teams. The first place team from each will earn a slot at the KODE5 Global Finals. To sign up for this event, gamers should send an email to spain@kode5.com. As spots are limited, all teams are encouraged to sign up as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
▲ Battle in Zaragoza’s largest gaming cafe
▲ Compete and earn your place in history
"It’s great to be working again with LEVEL UP to bring intense gaming action to Zaragoza," said Lester Lau, KODE5 Revolutionary-in-Command. "Following the success of last season’s event, we are confident that gamers fortunate to attend KODE5 Spain will have an amazing tournament."
Dominate in DotA and Win Some Amazing Loot from MSI and Razer
(UNDISCLOSED LOCATION) – January 20th, 2010 – Since the end of the first KODE5 DotA Cup in October of last year, DotA fans around the globe have been wondering when the next KODE5 DotA event would surface. Today, KODE5 and MSI are proud to announce the KODE5 DotA Big Bang – an online tournament that covers North and South America, Europe, and Asia. Featuring three simultaneous tournaments that culminate into an epic online final showdown, the KODE5 DotA Big Bang welcomes DotA gamers from all over the globe to compete for a bevy of fantastic prizes from MSI and Razer.
Event Schedule
The KODE5 DotA Big Bang consists of three simultaneous tournaments hosted from January 31st to March 7th, 2010. These tournaments cover three regions of the globe – Americas, Europe and Asia, and the top 4 teams from each region will then qualify for the KODE5 DotA Big Bang World Finals.
Event details are as follows:
EVENT: KODE5 DotA Big Bang - Americas DATES: January 31st to March 7th, 2010 LINK: http://america.dota.kode5.com/ GAME: Defense of the Ancients NOTES: Top 4 advance to KODE5 DotA Big Bang World Finals
EVENT: KODE5 DotA Big Bang - Europe DATES: January 31st to March 7th, 2010 LINK: http://eu.dota.kode5.com/ GAME: Defense of the Ancients NOTES: Top 4 advance to KODE5 DotA Big Bang World Finals
EVENT: KODE5 DotA Big Bang - Asia DATES: January 31st to March 7th, 2010 LINK: http://asia.dota.kode5.com/ GAME: Defense of the Ancients NOTES: Top 4 advance to KODE5 DotA Big Bang World Finals
EVENT: KODE5 DotA Big Bang World Finals DATES: TBA
Registration for each regional preliminary will take place from January 20th to January 28th, 2010. To sign up for this event, gamers can go to the corresponding tournament website and register their team. As spots are limited, all teams are encouraged to sign up as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Prize Pool
Thanks to the generous support of MSI and Razer, DotA fans will receive a whole lot more than bragging rights for placing in the top 3 at the KODE5 DotA Big Bang World Finals.
"The next KODE5 DotA event has been long past due, and we are thrilled to announce it with our friends at MSI," said Lester Lau, KODE5 Revolutionary-in-Command. "There is a ton of great prizes from MSI and Razer that will be given away at KODE5 DotA Big Bang, and we encourage everyone in the DotA community to sign up and fight for glory!"
"MSI’s Big Bang Series was created with cutting-edge features geared toward serious gamers," said Jason Lee, MSI's Mainboard and Graphics Card Marketing Director. "We are proud to team up with KODE5 to bring the KODE5 DotA Big Bang Tournament to life, and hope that the gaming community can see just how MSI products can take their game to the next level."
Over 10 Latin American Countries to Host KODE5 Qualifiers
(Bogotá, COLUMBIA) – October 21, 2009 – Today, the KODE5 Global Gaming Revolution, in association with ProGamer Consultores SAC and E-NNOVVA, is pleased to announce the official kick off of the 2010 KODE5 Latin America Draft Columbia. Spanning 10 Latin American countries, the KODE5 Latin America Draft Columbia continues to make history with the largest e-sports tournament in the region. Counter-Strike 1.6 gamers from around the world will have the chance to challenge the best talent in the region for the right to represent the entire Latin America at the 2010 KODE5 Global Finals.
KODE5 Latin America Preliminaries
DATES: November 2009 ~ April 2010 COUNTRIES: Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, Bolivia, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela, Mexico, Panamá, Nicaragua LINK: www.kode5-latino.com GAME: Counter-Strike 1.6 NOTES: 1st place advances to KODE5 Latin America Grand Finals
KODE5 Latin America Finals
DATES: May 20th ~ 23rd, 2010 LOCATION: Bogotá, Colombia LINK: www.kode5-latino.com GAME: Counter-Strike 1.6 NOTES: 1st place advances to KODE5 Global Finals
▲ The main stage at the KODE5 Latin America Finals
▲ KODE5 Preliminaries Colombia 2009
"We feel more than pleased with the first results of KODE5 Latin American Draft 2009 that was developed in Lima – Perú. The level of the teams in Latin America and sponsors companies as well as the acceptance from the public were more than expected for all of us. We trust that the next stage will have the same or a higher quality, due to the alliance that exists between our Colombian (brothers) and potential sponsors that will give all their support to the Cyber sports in Latin America," said Martín Lescano Casanova, Project Manager of ProGamer Consultores SAC.
"The KODE5 Gaming Revolution returns once again to Latin America in a big way," said Lester Lau, KODE5 Revolutionary-in-Command. "By working with ProGamer Consultores SAC and E-NNOVVA, we are confident that the event this year will eclipse even last season’s historic tournament."
Breton Festival of Video Games and Multimedia Hosts the Revolution
(Brest, FRANCE) – September 8, 2009 – After the announcement of KODE5 Norway just two days ago, Season 4 of KODE5 is in full swing. Today, KODE5, in association with the APSEB Association, is proud to announce KODE5 France to Counter-Strike 1.6 gamers around the world. KODE5 France will return to the Breton Festival of Video Games and Multimedia, held at the Brest Penfeld Expo Park, to battle for the KODE5 France Championship and the right to represent France at the KODE5 Global Final.
DATES: October 30th to November 1st, 2009 VENUE: Brest Penfeld Expo Park LINK:http://www.fbjvm.fr/ GAME: Counter-Strike 1.6 NOTES: 1st place advances to KODE5 Global Finals
Welcoming over 12,000 visitors each year, the Breton Festival of Video Games and Multimedia is the region’s largest exhibition of its kind. Featuring competitions, shows, events, conferences, game previews and more, the Breton Festival of Video Games and Multimedia is one event gamers will not want to miss.
To sign up for this event, gamers can go to the Breton Festival of Video Games and Multimedia website (http://www.fbjvm.fr/) for information on how to register their team. Any questions can be directed to france (at) kode5 (dot) com.
The 1st place winners at KODE5 France will receive travel and accommodations to the 2009-2010 KODE5 Global Finals.
▲ Test your mettle in front of the crowd
▲ Will you be on stage at KODE5 France?
"The Breton Festival of Video Games and Multimedia is very happy to welcome for the second time the French finale of KODE5. Everything will be set up to receive the finalists in the best possible conditions," says Vincent Bellec of the APSEB Association.
"We are thrilled to hold KODE5 France once again at this amazing festival," said Lester Lau, KODE5 Revolutionary-in-Command. "Celebrating all things digital entertainment, The Breton Festival of Video Games and Multimedia is an ideal place to determine France’s representative for the KODE5 Global Finals."
Season 4 of the Global Gaming Revolution Kicks Off in Scandinavia
(Kristiansund, NORWAY) – September 6, 2009 – Almost four months have passed since the KODE5 2008-2009 Global Finals, and since then, the global gaming community has been waiting with baited breath for the next KODE5 event. Today, KODE5 is pleased to announce the first KODE5 event of the 2009-2010 season: KODE5 Norway. KODE5 Norway welcomes Counter-Strike 1.6 gamers from all over the world to The Convention, one of Norway’s premier LAN and gaming events.
DATES: October 7th to 11th, 2009 VENUE: Braatthallen CITY: Kristiansund LINK:http://www.convention.no/ GAME: Counter-Strike 1.6 NOTES: 1st place advances to KODE5 Global Finals
The Convention is five-day LAN extravaganza. Held at the Braatthallen in Kristiansund, Norway, The Convention regularly hosts over 1,500 visitors, making it one of the largest and most respected LAN events in Scandinavia. Gamers will be treated to five days of LAN gaming fun, in addition to the opportunity to qualify for the 2009-2010 KODE5 Global Finals.
To sign up for this event, gamers can go to the Convention website (http://www.convention.no/) and register their team. The 1st place winners at KODE5 Norway will receive travel and accommodations to the 2009-2010 KODE5 Global Finals.
"It's truly an honor for The Convention to be a part of KODE5, and with this international qualifier, we feel that Norway and Scandinavia have once again been put on the map of the global gaming community. We consider KODE5 to be the top gaming organization in the world and are extremely proud to be able to host such an event," says Rolf Hammeraas, The Convention Head Admin. "As one of the oldest - and may we say best – LAN parties in Norway, our 'old school hackers' in the crew will do their best to give the Convention and KODE5 participants the best experience possible during our five days. We welcome you to The Convention from October 7th to 11th, and may the best team win!"
"After a four month hiatus, it's great to kick off the new season of KODE5 with such a high-profile and long-standing event like The Convention," said Lester Lau, KODE5 Revolutionary-in-Command. "The Convention is going to be putting on quite a show, and we are confident that gamers will enjoy an amazing gaming experience at KODE5 Norway."
Taipei, Taiwan, May, 2009 – CM Storm is preparing to rock COMPUTEX 2009 with an exciting range of new products for the true gaming aficionados. Taking the lead at this year’s show is the new Sentinel Advance Professional Grade Gaming Mouse, accompanied by a full range of meticulously crafted CM Storm Battle Pad gaming surfaces. Also on display will be the widely acclaimed CM Storm Sniper Gaming Chassis, and its newly released cousin, the CM Storm Scout, which has already received its fair share of praise and awards from the global technology and gaming press. If that’s not all, the CM Storm Labs will reveal still classified prototypes of upcoming innovations to selected partners from the industry and media.
CM Storm Debuts Professional Grade Gaming Peripherals
Two years in the making, the first gaming mouse from CM Storm, The Sentinel Advance, will be revealed in all its glory at COMPUTEX 2009. Designed to search and destroy, the fine sleek curves emphasize an ergonomic and muscle-forming shape that provides solid and detailed control to truly discerning gamers. Users can alter the sensitivity ranges through a central control panel and activate profiles stored in the internal memory by triggering programmable profile buttons and toggle between modes swiftly, like a sentinel, with quick and precise reaction force. Accompanying the CM Storm Sentinel is a new range of tactical surfaces, especially designed to facilitate fast sensor reaction and tracking response time. A full range of CM Storm Battle Pads will be presented together with the CM Storm Sentinel Advance at COMPUTEX.
Find us at Cooler Master’s COMPUTEX 2009 Booth: Nan-Gang Exhibition Hall on 1F, Booth I1224, I1323
For more information about CM Storm, please visit our official website: www.cmstorm.com
Defeats SK Gaming in Finals 2-0 To Take Top Honors
Winning by a convincing two maps to none, Fnatic continues their dominance in Counter-Strike by defeating SK Gaming in the KODE5 2008-2009 Global Finals.
Fnatic looked nigh unstoppable after defeating Wicked Esports in the semis. Riding that momentum, they managed to shutout SK Gaming and claim the KODE5 2008-2009 Global championship title.
Here are the final standings:
1st Place - Fnatic ($25,000)
2nd Place - SK Gaming ($10,000)
3rd Place - Wicked Esports ($5,000)
For full event coverage, pictures and more, visit the KODE5 Global Final Live Blog:
Prove Your Strength at the KODE5 Global Final and Win
(Moscow, RUSSIA) – May 7, 2009 – With the KODE5 2008-2009 Global Final happening in just two short days, the KODE5 Global Gaming Revolution is proud to bring you this special news bulletin. With the fervent support of Microsoft, Capcom, and 1C, KODE5 is bringing the KODE5 Street Fighter IV Challenge to the KODE5 2008-2009 Global Finals. This Xbox 360 tournament will enable gamers to test their street fighting skills against the best combatants Russia has to offer. The winners will not only earn some serious bragging rights, but will also get to take home a treasure trove of amazing prizes, courtesy of Microsoft, Capcom, 1C, and KODE5 Global Supporters CM Stormand QPAD.
KODE5 Street Fighter IV Challenge
The KODE5 Street Fighter IV Challenge is a fun Xbox 360 tournament featuring Capcom's latest and greatest fighting title – Street Fighter IV. KODE5 will run two separate tournaments – one on May 9th and one on May 10th.
How to Sign Up
Gamers attending the KODE5 2008-2009 Global Final can sign up for the tournament at the Microsoft Xbox 360 Pavilion.
Here is the event schedule:
Saturday May 9th – KODE5 Street Fighter IV Challenge #1
10:30 ~ 14:00 - Registration period
14:00 ~ 20:00 - Tournament begins
20:00 - Tournament ends and winners are crowned
Sunday May 10th – KODE5 Street Fighter IV Challenge #2
10:30 ~ 14:00 - Registration period
14:00 ~ 20:00 - Tournament begins
20:00 - Tournament ends and winners are crowned
Registration for this tournament is free. However, slots are limited to the first 128 gamers to register, so register early to avoid disappointment.
Prize Payouts
Thanks to the generous support of Microsoft, Capcom, 1C, CM Storm, and QPAD, gamers who emerge victorious and the end of each challenge will receive the following killer prizes:
Remember, these incredible prizes will be awarded at the end of each challenge, so gamers who did not win the first challenge on Saturday are free to sign up for the challenge on Sunday.
"We are thrilled to be able to bring Street Fighter IV and XBOX 360 to the KODE5 Global Final with the aid of Microsoft, Capcom, and 1C," said Lester Lau, KODE5 Revolutionary-in-Command. "Street Fighter IV brings together warriors from all over the world to see who is the best – an extremely fitting choice of game to have at KODE5's final event of the 2008-2009 season. We hope that the addition of the Street Fighter 4 Challenge will help unite PC and console gamers from all over Russia to join in the spectacle that is competitive gaming."
"Being a holder of two great gaming platforms – games for Windows and Xbox 360 – we are gladly giving people a choice of which platform to compete and have fun on at such a great event as KODE5 Global Final is," said Alexey Badaev, Head of Microsoft Russia Entertainment and Devices Division. "It’s great to be a part of event that unites PC and console gamers from all over the world."
Michael Auer, Sales & Marketing Director Central Europe of CEG Interactive Entertainment is gladly supporting the championship: "Capcom is really looking forward to seeing Russia’s Street Fighter combatant elite coming together at KODE5’s event. We are overwhelmed to have such a strong community in Eastern Europe, which is so enthusiastic about our franchise. May the best fighter win."
