Counter-Strike: ESWC announces first 12 qualifiers

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By Mark 'XOXOmark' Emmerson

Jul 30, 2011 15:21

The ESWC has announced information regarding the first 12 national qualifiers for the 2011 event, set to take place from 21st - 25th October.

After a long wait, the organisers of the Electronic Sports World Cup 2011 have announced information regarding the first 12 qualifiers of the event, set to take place from October 21-25.

Currently 12 countries will host qualifiers for the event, however it has been revealed that more will be added in the near future:

France

Réunion

Poland

Portugal

Argentina

Ukraine

Morocco

Turkey

India

Indonesia

Bolivia

Algeria

France, the host nation of the event, has already conducted its qualifier with

Virus Gaming and

3DMAX swe snatching two of the events slots. Furthermore,

Natus Vincere gain automatic qualification into the event due to being the defending champions.

This years ESWC 2011 Grand Finals will feature a total prize pool of $220,000, split between seven different games.

Source and more information can be found at: ESWC.com