March
31, 2004 - ACON4 is a global gaming event held in 20 countries
and territories worldwide. Sponsored by ABIT, Intel, Kingston, Dong Feng
Yueda Kia Motors, Western Digital, and Viewsonic, ACON4 promises to be
one of the most exciting gaming spectacles of 2004, with the ACOn4 finals
being held in Shanghai, China. Now, ACON4 is pleased to announce that
registration is open to gamers worldwide.
"The dedication to gamers seen by Intel, Western Digital,
Kingston, Viewsonic, ABIT and Dong Feng Yueda Kia Motors have resulted
in THE Gaming competition of 2004." says ABIT Marketing Director Scott
Thirlwell. "With the global scope of ACON4, along with total prizes
tallying to over US$150,000, projections have over 15,000 gamers worldwide
taking part in this exclusive gaming contest."
ACON4 UK Qualifiers took place during Multiplay's i19 LAN event and Bond,
Alex Bond of TAG took first place among all UK combatants.
For
coming out on top, Alex Bond will represent UK during the ACON4 Finals,
which are being held in Shanghai, China. Mr. Bond will be flown
all-expenses-paid to the final gaming competition, where he will
pit his skills against 16 other contestants from around the world. Bit-Tech,
Hexus and Tom's Hardware Guide were
in attendance to cover the event.
"It's really amazing to have won the UK qualifier for ACON4,"
said Alex. "I love to travel, I love to play Warcraft, and
I love the Far East. So as you can imagine I'm pretty pleased about the
result and really look forward to the main event in June. See you there!"
ACON4 would like to congratulate Mr. Bond on his victory, and also encourage
those from other regions to register for their change to represent their
country during the ACON4 Finals in June.
ACON4 qualifiers will be held in the following countries and territories:
Event details, as well as registration information for ACON4 can be found
at www.abitgamer.com
For complete ACON4 UK event coverage, go to:
http://www.bit-tech.net/feature/36/
http://www4.tomshardware.com/game/20040327/index.html
http://www.multiplay.co.uk
For the latest updates and information on ACON4, go here:
http://www.abitgamer.com
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