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gamescom to host $10k Quake Live tournament

By Stuart 'SwitchbacK' Macdonald
Jul 21, 2010 19:56


ImageESL have revealed further information on the second Global Challenge of the fifth IEM season, including the location and confirmation of a $10,000 Quake Live tournament.



ESL have confirmed that gamescom, the world's largest games event, will host the second Global Challenge of the fifth Intel Extreme Masters season. To coincide with the annoucement ESL also unveiled that a $10,000 Quake Live tournament will feature at the trade fair in Cologne, Germany, which takes place from August 18-22.

The tournament will house 16 duelers in total, with 14 invited by the ESL based on their performances during the last IEM season and two spots allocated to a European qualifier. Those wishing to apply for an invitation can do so by emailing ESL.

Cash distribution:

1st: $3,500
2nd: $1,700
3rd: $850
4th: $550
5-8th: $400
9-12th: $250
13-16th: $200

More information on the Cologne Global Challenge is expected to be revealed soon, including the addition of a second discipline.

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Source: ESL World
Pictured: rapha at last year's gamescom


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