July 6, 2004 – On June 6th, 2004, 18 of the best Warcraft
III players from around the world gathered in Shanghai, China with one
purpose: to become the ACON4 World Champion. Over 500 spectators gathered
to witness the absolute highest level of competition and gameplay. After
an entire day of intense battles, Matthew Anderson (mTw-Wizard)
managed to defeat Andrey Sobolev (aT.deadman) in the
finals, winning a brand new car for his efforts.
"Much thanks to ABIT, the Chinese government, and all the
other sponsors for an awesome event," said 18 year-old Anderson.
"I'm proud to bring home the ACON4 world title to the USA
and am looking forward to ACON5!"
Second place aT.deadman from Russia wins US$3,500 and
Chun Jung Hee (SK.sweet) of Korea receives US$2000 for
third place. Su Ho (Yoliny.suhO) from China walks away
with a cool US$1,000 for fourth place.
The final tournament was run single-elimination style, with each match
played best 2 out of 3 games. Final results for the tournament are as
follows:
Round |
Match |
Result |
Preliminary
|
mtw_tak3r(w) vs tag-bond |
2:0 |
BILLY_LO_ vs CPTP.13U[2HG](w)
|
0:2 |
First Round
|
mtw_tak3r(w) vs CPTP.13U[2HG] |
2:1 |
mTw-Wizard(w) vs Caf1
|
2:0 |
4k.grubby(w) vs mYm]coReY |
2:0 |
| Yoliny.suhO(w) vs Myth.CareFly |
2:0 |
| toey(w) vs BMi_PhilBot
|
2:0 |
| deadman(w) vs odeton |
2:0 |
SK.sweet(w) vs sk.heman |
2:0 |
KrawieC vs SK.FaTC(w)
|
0:2 |
Quarterfinals
|
mtw_tak3r vs mTw-Wizard(w) |
1:2 |
4k.grubby vs Yoliny.suhO(w)
|
0:2 |
toey vs deadman(w) |
0:2 |
SK.sweet(w) vs SK.FaTC |
2:0 |
Semifinals
|
mTw-Wizard(w) vs Yoliny.suhO
|
2:1 |
deadman(w) vs SK.sweet
|
2:0 |
Final |
mTw-Wizard(w) vs deadman |
2:0 |
Game replays are available for download from www.abitgamer.com.
"The event was an undisputable success," said ABITGAMER.COM
Brand Manager, Lester Lau. "The level of skill and sportsmanship
exhibited by each of the 18 contestants proved that gaming is indeed a
true sport."
After the tournament, all players had a chance to take in some of the
breathtaking sights of this dynamic city. For many, ACON4 Shanghai was
their first experience in China.
"ACON4 was considered by many as one of the most successful
events in e-sport history," noted ABIT Marketing Director
Scott Thirlwell. "ABIT and all ACON4 partners are committed
to supporting e-sports and its community."
ACON4 events were held in 21 countries and 50 cites around the world.
The winner from each qualifier won the right to travel to Shanghai, China
for the ACON4 finals. ACON4 was sponsored by ABIT, Intel, Kingston, ATI,
Western Digital, Dong Feng Yueda Kia Motors, and Viewsonic.
For more information on ACON4, go here: http://www.abitgamer.com
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