XFIRE PARTNERS WITH THE ELECTRONIC SPORTS WORLD CUP TO SHOWCASE THE GAMING CHAMPIONS OF THE WORLD
Posted by: Aaron Lockard on June 25, 2007 11:21:42 AM (32 Reads)
Log On to Xfire Thursday, July 5 Through Sunday, July 8 to Catch All The Action From the ESWC Grand Final in Paris, France
Xfire, one of the fastest growing online gaming communities in the world with over 7.5 million registered users, and the Electronic Sports World Cup (ESWC), the biggest E-Sports event in Europe, today announced a partnership to present the ESWC Grand Final to gamers everywhere. Held in Paris, France from Thursday, July 5 through Monday, July 8, Xfire will be on location to offer gamers around the world direct access to the championships.
"We are excited to partner with ESWC as they are one of the most prestigious gaming events in the Industry," said Frederic Descamps, Senior Director of Marketing and Business Development, Xfire. "Now, those fans that cannot be in Paris for the ESWC Grand Final will still be able to take part in the action by participating in the series of Xfire online events."
"Xfire understands the importance of the ESWC Grand Final event to the global gaming community," said Matthieu Dallon, president of the ESWC organizing committee. "We are thrilled that they will be connecting gamers to all the excitement."
Via Xfire, gamers will be able to meet, chat and play with the champions through the following events:
Official ESWC Press Conferences: Xfire is organizing the official ESWC Press Conferences, taking place directly after the staged matches, in which on-site media and Xfire users will be able to ask questions and get answers from the best video gamers in the world.
"Play With The Pros" Sessions: Online through Xfire, gamers from around the world have the unique opportunity to meet and play with the pro gamers in-between their official tournament matches.