Entries from September 2007

WGT 2007 Malaysia: Registration Site Up!

Date September 19, 2007

Oh well. I think it goes much without saying any since it’s much anticipate so I’m gonna keep this short and sweet.
It’s up.
Yeah that’s right. Go knock yourself out!

Register now before it’s too late! Click at the official URL at http://multiplay.lowyat.net/wgt.
Have fun guys!

CGS Announced Malaysia Live Qualifier Dates

Date September 19, 2007

The wait is now finally over. Championship Gaming Series today opened up the registration for Malaysian qualifier. The registration page stated that the event will start on Friday, 5th October. As per CGS Singapore registration, there’s no other information stated.
Right now, there’s an error in the registration page which prohibits us to enter the registration [...]

Games Xtreme League Opens Season 2 Official PC Games Poll

Date September 18, 2007

Yesterday, Singtel’s Games Xtreme League posted up an online poll to determine the official games of GXL Season 2. This poll are meant for PC games while the poll for console games will be up soon. According to a unofficial source, GXL Season 2 online prelims are scheduled to start around end of October and [...]

WGT 2007 Malaysia Kicks Off With A Bang

Date September 17, 2007

Last week, a number of media members were treated to a sneak preview of the upcoming World Gamemaster Tournament (WGT) 2007 Malaysia during WGT 2007 Malaysia Kick Off & Press Conference. The event were officiated by Mr. Jacky Lim, Sales Manager of ASUSTek Computer Malaysia and Mr. Norhizam Kadir, Marketing Manager of Intel Electronics (M) [...]

RAMPAGE Asia: USD$70,000 Up For Grabs

Date September 17, 2007

WCGZone (www.wcgzone.com), the year-round 24-hour online gaming site launched by the World Cyber Games (WCG), holds the first regional online tournament presented by “Intel® Core™ 2 Quad processor” from September 15th to December 15th. Officially named “RAMPAGE ASIA,” this regional tournament invites all gamers from 15 Asia Pacific countries with total cash prizes amounting to [...]

Championship Gaming Series Qualifier In Malaysia Confirmed

Date September 17, 2007

In the midst of WCG.my madness two weeks ago, we finally got a reply from Championship Gaming Series. In the e-mail, CGS’s Director of Player Relations, Tonya Welch confirmed that there will be a CGS Qualifier in Malaysia. No extra details are given except that it will happen around early October. Apart from that, Tonya [...]

Colin McRae dies with son in helicopter crash

Date September 16, 2007

THE former rally driving champion Colin McRae was killed and his five year-old son feared dead in a helicopter crash yesterday afternoon. The aircraft came down in Jerviswood, Lanarkshire, half a mile from the family’s home and burst into flames just after 4pm.
Jean-Eric Freudiger, McRae’s agent, said the 39-year-old driver had been piloting the [...]

Wii Won!

Date September 16, 2007

Another source has analyzed sales data and confirmed that in July/August Wii took the lead, with 9 million consoles, over the Xbox 360’s 8.9 million consoles

Last month DailyTech reported on VGChartz’s announcement that the popular Nintendo Wii had surpassed the Xbox 360 in worldwide sales. At the time the statement was somewhat controversial and [...]

Multiplay Live! - MyBroadband 2007 ACG Counter Strike 1.6 Championship Day 3

Date September 12, 2007

It’s the third day of MyBroadband 2007 Asian Cyber Games Counter Strike 1.6 Championship here at MECC, Jalan Duta, KL in conjunction of MyBroadband Conference & Exhibition 2007. So far, only 4 teams survived the tournament and today, we shall see the champion.
Asian Cyber Games Official Website
MyBroadband 2007 ACG Counter Strike 1.6 Championship @ Lowyat.NET [...]

Multiplay Live! - MyBroadband 2007 ACG Counter Strike 1.6 Championship Day 2

Date September 11, 2007

MyBroadband 2007 Asian Cyber Games Counter Strike 1.6 Championship is now in it’s second day. As you might know, 4 teams - 1st.SG, HoA, Natural Ones and FMJ.Clutchers have been eliminated yesterday in Loser’s Bracket Round 1. This left 12 teams to pursuit the championship title at MATRADE Exhibition and Conference Center (MECC), KL
We are [...]

WCG Malaysia 2007 - The Grand Finale

Date September 9, 2007

The final day of WCG Malaysia 2007 have begun. From 400+ gamers, now it’s down to 20 players which only 10 will be crowned as champions of WCG Malaysia 2007 and will represent our country at the WCG Grand Finals in Seattle, USA next month.
We are bringing you the results as it happens here at [...]

WCG Malaysia 2007 Day 1 Summary

Date September 9, 2007

Hectic day, full of action. That’s all I got to say about the 1st day of WCG Malaysia 2007, the biggest computer game festival in the country. 400+ gamers in 6 official games competed for more than 10 hours yesterday, started from 12:00pm up till 10:00pm. With shorter time frame compared to previous editions of [...]

WCG Malaysia 2007 - Everybody Getting Their Game On

Date September 7, 2007

It is almost a WCG Malaysia customary that all gamers will be given time to test their PCs one day before the start of the tournament. For this year, that day is today. Check out what everybody are doing at the hall before their battle starts tomorrow.
WCG Malaysia @ Lowyat.NET Forums

WCG 2007 Malaysia - Preparation Of The Battlezone

Date September 6, 2007

It is only less than 2 days left where the best of the nation will meet up for the inaugural World Cyber Games 2007 Malaysia. Some are already feeling the heat by increasing their training hours with clan mates while some are just kicking back to enjoy the fun.
But no one would be able to [...]

Malaysia: The Next Venue In Championship Gaming Series Event?

Date September 6, 2007

Championship Gaming Series, who touted themselves as the first true professional gaming league will have their Pan-Asian Championship in our very own Kuala Lumpur according to an article in one of Singapore’s daily newspaper yesterday. Man, this seriously make me want to nominate that 2007 as our country’s year of eSports. The surge of events [...]