Video Gaming News - April 2005

Redmond, WA (April 26, 2005) - Microsoft today announced a worldwide Halo 2 tournament.

From Microsoft:

Halo 2 fans from all corners of the globe will get the chance to compete in the world’s largest battle for Earth yet. Contestants from Xbox Live’s 24 regions will vie for the honor of being named Xbox Live™ Halo 2® World Champion.

The global contest is currently underway, with the GameStop-sponsored United States competition kicking off during the week of May 2nd with regional qualifying rounds. The worldwide finals will be played in June, culminating in the naming of the first ever Xbox Live World Champion. Never before have all 24 Xbox Live regions -- such as Japan, New Zealand, France and Norway - participated in one global tournament event. The Xbox Live Halo 2 World Champion will be decided by a double elimination ladder. The U.S. qualifying round will be played in the “Rumble Pit” match setting within Halo 2. Please see www.Xbox.com for more details about this worldwide tournament.

Contestants 18 years and older can register at GameStop stores nationwide or at www.GameStopStores.com. Registration for this worldwide tournament begins Tuesday, April 26. The GameStop-sponsored U.S. National Champion will play online in the worldwide finals in June.

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