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 Holiday Heroes Tournament December 13-14
The WCG Holiday Heroes Tournament will be held at the Samsung Experience in New York City December 13-14. Competitors will be able to play Gears of War 2 and Guitar Hero World Tour for a chance to win great prizes.
WCG 2008 Grand Finals
WCG 2008 Grand Finals The world's elite gamers were in Cologne, Germany from November 6 - 9 to compete for cash, their country and the right to be called the best in the world. TriXie and Video Monkey were on the scene in Germany where they reported the latest happenings both here and on Inside Xbox for couch-friendly viewing. Full coverage ...
Closing Ceremonies The 2008 WCG season comes to a close in grand style in Cologne, Germany. View
WCG 2008 U.S. National Finals
WCG 2008 U.S. National Finals, Los Angeles October 3-5 The United States National Finals of the 2008 World Cyber Games were held in Los Angeles, October 3-5. TriXie360 and Video Monkey were once again at the competition to bring you all of the action and excitement of the World Cyber Games. Full coverage ...
Meet Team USA The World Cyber Games U.S. National Finals have come to a close. View
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.
