Alienware Arena Hosts Linksys FTW: Heroes of Newerth Launch Gaming Tournament
SAN JOSE, CA and SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwire - May 12, 2010) - iGames announced in Alienware Arena today the Linksys For the Win (FTW): Heroes of Newerth Launch Tournament. This online gaming tournament kicks off the newly released PC and online multiplayer [ Real-Time Tactics ]/[ Role Playing Game (RPG) Heroes of Newerth ]made by S2 Games, winner of the Independent Games Festival's Audience Award at GDC 2010. The tournament starts on June 7, 2010, and is the latest in the ongoing Alienware Arena™ series presented by Alienware™, Dell's premier PC gaming brand representing premium power and performance for gamers and technology enthusiasts alike.
Participating gamers from across the United States and Canada in the Linksys FTW: Heroes of Newerth Launch Tournament will form teams and compete online for prizes and the championship title. The event will include both an invitation-only Elite Division (open to the top eight teams) and an Open Division with up to 264 teams, battling through stages of league and double-elimination play. The fight to conquer Newerth will end on August 19, 2010 with top teams in each division taking home a share of more than $5,000 in prizes, including Cisco's Linksys E3000 High Performance Wireless-N Router for each player on the top Elite Division team.
"We're excited to work alongside Cisco and Alienware to kick off this tournament in celebration of HoN's official launch," said Marc DeForest, CEO of S2 Games. "Competitive play is what HoN is all about, and our fans can expect to see more and more high-stakes tournaments coming from us as our community continues to grow."
"The combination of Alienware, S2 Games and Cisco creates the ultimate gaming experience," said Scott Kabat, Director of Marketing, Cisco Consumer Products. "We built our new Linksys E3000 router to provide the high quality performance, speed, and customization that gamers demand."
Registration for the Linksys FTW: Heroes of Newerth Launch Tournament is free and open now to select residents of the United States and Canada at [ http://www.alienwarearena.com/event/linksys-hon ]. Open Division team slots are limited, and will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
For more information about Cisco's line of Linksys E-Series High Performance Wireless-N Routers, including where to buy one, go to [ www.linksys.com/shopEseries ].
For the latest news on Alienware sponsored events and activities, both online and at venues near you, check out a full listing at [ www.alienwarearena.com ].
About Dell
People worldwide can buy Dell online ([ http://www.dell.com ]), by phone and in nearly 43,000 stores. Alienware, Dell's premier high-performance PC gaming brand, offers unique and award-winning computers that incorporate innovative engineering and are designed with state-of-the-art components. Credited as being one of the first PC gaming hardware manufacturers, Alienware remains committed to creating industry-leading trends in the high-performance gaming arena. Alienware manufactures a diverse selection of customizable, high-performance desktops, notebooks and gaming peripherals that attract a broad range of customers who demand world-class performance and design.
About iGames
iGames, Inc. has established strong relationships with industry leaders to provide a wide variety of products, services and programs to LAN venues and gamers including software licensing, hardware discounts, exclusive game launches, LAN parties, and tournaments. Today the company reaches over 1.2 million gamers around the world, initiating and co-organizing more than 200 events a year. To learn more about iGames, go to [ www.igames.org ].
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