The WCG is the premier international tournament in all of competitive video gaming, otherwise known as eSports. In a format similar to that of the Olympics, players compete year-round in national qualifying tournaments that all conclude at the WCG Grand Final, where the best in the world will earn the title of World Champion. The 2008 WCG Grand Final takes place in Cologne, Germany, in November. Xbox and Games for Windows are Premier Sponsors of the World Cyber Games.
WCG 2008 Pan-American Championship
WCG 2008 Pan-American Championship, June 21-22 Monterrey, Mexico was the site of the 2008 World Cyber Games Pan-American Championship where 150 gamers competed for recognition and glory. We've got video and the full list of winners here! Full coverage …
The U.S. Open of the World Cyber Games was held May 31 and June 1 in New York City, kicking off the American leg of the WCG championship series. Full coverage …
Samsung European Championship: Hannover, Germany March 6 - 9
Winners have been announced for the World Cyber Games European Championship held in Hannover, Germany, March 6-9. Gold medalists included Niklas sliver Timmermann (Need for Speed ProStreet), Wouter Handewasser van Someren (Project Gotham Racing 4), Richard Grunt Dude Newton (Dead or Alive 4), Shaun Apollo Clark (Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars), Pedro LastNight Caiado (FIFA 08), Mykhaylo HoT Novopashyn (WarCraft III), and Team fnatic (CounterStrike 1.6). Full Coverage …
Opening Ceremonies TriXie and Aceybongos open up the World Cyber Games European Championship with Rock Band. High | Low
Recent News
WCG U.S. 2008 Open in New York City America 's top gamers gather at the Samsung Experience in New York City May 31-June 1 to kick off the American leg of the WCG 2008 Championship Series.
WCG Asks for Your Help The WCG is encouraging fans to submit their feedback to help determine rules and regulations for the 2008 tournament.
Grand Finals, Seattle, Washington Over 700 top gamers from 70 countries converged on Jet City to compete for cash, prizes, and WCG World Champion bragging rights.
U.S. National Finals, Orlando, Florida The country's best gamers competed at Universal Resort Orlando for the privilege to represent the United States in October's Grand Finals.
Asian Championship, Singapore The best gamers in the world converged in Singapore at the World Cyber Games Pan-Asian Championships, and Xbox.com was there.
