Storm the Front Online Tournament: Season #1
  

Grenades flying and air strikes raining down, the enemy keeps storming the battlefield, wave after wave. Where are your faithful comrades?

That's right, it' s finally happening – with a passionate dedication to the gaming community, CM Storm is pleased to announce Storm the Front Online Tournament , facilitated by Gamesports . Everyone can join the competition no matter how excellent (or bad) your skill is. Just arm your weapon and sign up right away! You will get a chance to show off your Call of Duty 4 skills.

    "Coolermaster has always been my number one choice when it comes to that type of products, they're always one step ahead, especially now with the CM Storm range. I never have to worry about computer parts failing on me when I have important matches, quality products that come with great performances, I'd also like to add KILLING LOOKS!” - Conney 'Kyochi' Mustaine, Team Fnatic
    "It's great to have a quality tournament to participate in backed by CM Storm, it will gather all the professional teams around Europe and the amateur teams that want to break through, now is the chance for all to show what they're made of, with a chance of winning some awesome prizes." - Daniel 'tidde' Asp, Team Fnatic
    "CM Storm, as many know, is a range of products specifically designed and co-developed with the world's most prolific enthusiasts and eSport prodigies. Working with the gaming community, CM Storm has injected a heavily dedicated focus on ensuring your hardware is a well tuned machine, meaning players can concentrate on their gaming. It is great to see an on-line Call of Duty 4 tournament, with some great prizes supporting the community and showing the power behind CM Storm!" - Neil 'Kboy' Kirk, Team Manager of Team Fnatic


From today, March 11, 2009 , gamers can log on to the webpage and register to compete against the best CoD4-players for the chance to win cash, gaming hardware and more. More than 64 five-person teams will battle in a double-elimination style bracket tournament. Each match will run weekly and the tournament itself lasts for one quarter (March through June). The first matches in the series will start on March 30, 2009 and run through June 28, 2009 . The subsequent matches will be scheduled based on the number of registrations. At the end of each season, the top three teams of Storm the Front Online Tournament will win gaming hardware, cash prizes and more! If you have any questions, feel free to send us an e-mail or visit our event page !

Details:
Start Date:   March 30th
Registration: Begins: March 11th (CET)
Ends: March 22nd at midnight (CEST)
Registration Fee: Free
Players per Match: 5 vs. 5
Maximum Team Size: 6 people (5 players + 1 coach or 1 benched player)


Prizes:
1st Place 600 Euro
5 x CM Storm Scout
5 x DFI LANPARTY DK 790FXB MB
 
2nd Place 400 Euro
5 x CM Storm Scout
5 x GeIL EVO Cyclone
5 x GeIL Black Dragon DDR2-1066 C5 2Gx2
3rd Place 5 x Cooler Master V8 CPU Cooler
5 x GeIL EVO Cyclone
5 x GeIL Black Dragon DDR2-800 C4 2Gx2


Update (2009/07/01): Tournament Results Announced
1st Place: H2k.TT
2nd Place: TBH.MSI
3rd Place:  EnRo Griffins




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About CM Storm

Through long-standing research programs, CM Storm is co-developed with the world’s most prolific enthusiasts and eSport prodigies. Thanks to intensive testing and continuous feedback, the CM Storm division has been able to encompass and improve upon gamers' needs and their tough to handle scenarios. By working directly with the gaming community, CM Storm has injected Storm Tactics into each and every product we make. Storm Tactics, with a heavily dedicated focus on Strength, Security and Control, will keep your most vital gear fortified and well tuned at all times. Marking a new era for Cooler Master, our fierce Storm Gear stands ready at bay to mobilize and back up your gaming skills.


For more information, please visit http://www.cmstorm.com

Taipei, Taiwan Mar 11, 2009