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2009 Warcraft Regional Finals: Videos & Gallery01/07/2009
Last Sunday, the 28th of June, the 2009 Warcraft Regional Finals for Warcraft III:The Frozen Throne and World of Warcraft in Cologne, Germany came to an end. We have prepared for you a video page with an overview of all the matches that were played during the event. We have also updated our Gallery with more photos from the event. Make sure to check it out here!
Please check back frequently over the next few days as we will be updating this site with after-event footage and commentaries on the matches.
2009 Regional Finals: Day 3 – part 228/06/2009
The 2009 Warcraft Regional Finals have come to an end! We shared exciting moments and thrilling matches with our visitors and viewers here at the venue in Cologne, Germany. Fast matches, breathtaking scenes and top performances shown by the participants of this tournament heated up the air in the halls of the KOMED venue during all three days.
The last day finished with the North American finals for both Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne and World of Warcraft. In the final rounds of Warcraft III, LongWalk defeated SonKiE a second and final time with 2:1, taking back home $5000.00 and a spot at the Grand Finals in Anaheim for his impressive performance during this event.
Set to fight it out in the Lower Bracket finals for World of Warcraft were TSG and EG. The match was played out relatively quickly as each team won every second round, making good use of all five potential rounds. In the fifth round, we found TSG playing very aggressively and cooldowns such as BladeStorm were used straight off the bat in order to put that extra little bit of pressure on EG. The tactic proved successful as they managed to drop Azael after a well-coordinated target-swap, securing their spot in the Grand Finals.
Waiting for TSG in the Grand Finals was SK Gaming US who considered themselves very well-prepared for TSG despite having never faced them in a tournament before. The rounds went by quickly as SK Gaming justified their high level of confidence by winning the match 3-1 in some very fast-paced rounds. Their use of Mass Dispel against Zilea's bubble won them the round as they proved to the world that they are currently the best American team in the world , receiving a reward of $15.000.00 for their title.
Finally we would like to thank all players, visitors, and spectators for their dedication and commitment. We hope that everybody had as much fun as we did on this great event here in Cologne. Make sure to check out our Regional Finals page here. Don’t miss the latest live coverage for this last tournament day on our forum thread for today. Additionally we have updated our gallery with more pictures showing impressions and emotions we were able to catch here for you.
2009 Regional Finals: Day 3 – part 128/06/2009
The second day of the Regional Finals in Cologne, Germany is over with plenty of fast-paced and thrilling games and matches. During the first half of the day, the last four games of the EU Regional Finals took place and we were able to see the champions for both Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne – LucifroN -- as well as for World of Warcraft -- team x6tence from Spain -- who managed to come back from the lower brackets and take the title once again.
The second half of the day, the 2009 US Regional Finals started, bringing us a lot of exciting and fast-paced matches. For Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne SonKiE and LongWalk reached the semi-final of the upper bracket while ShrieK and CrunCher are fighting their way through the lower bracket. The upper bracket of World of Warcraft was dominated by the teams EG and the tournament veterans SK Gaming US while in the lower bracket the teams TSG and eMg managed to beat their opponents.
We also saw several contests down in the free gaming area and signing sessions with Tom Chilton. The venue was crowded with spectators cheering for their favorite players while following the breathtaking fights which took place live on stage.
Today, however, we will be watching the last set of US matches. Expectations are high as we are left with the above-mentioned players and teams to duke it out not only for the title of North American regional champions, but for a chance to visit BlizzCon and participate in the Grand Finals of 2009 in Anaheim, California.
Be sure to check out our Regional Finals page here. Don't miss the live coverage for this last tournament day on our forum thread for today and stay tuned for more exciting coverage and additional images in our Regional Finals gallery.
2009 Regional Finals: Day 2 – part 127/06/2009
The second day of the 2009 Warcraft Regional Finals here in Cologne has already started and we already know the teams and players who won a safe place for the Grand Finals this year in Anaheim, California.
For WarCraft III: The Frozen Throne LucifroN, Nicker, and Grubby won their spots for the Grand Finals, while for World of Warcraft team Woah and x6tence, who just defeated eDawgs in the lower bracket semi-final, earned their tickets to BlizzCon in Anaheim where the Grand Finals will be held.
Today Grubby showed his strength in the EU Warcraft Regional Finals, defeating Nicker, a night elf player, quite quickly in the first game. After a fight between two huge armies in the second game as well, Grubby emerged victorious as well. Later on team x6tence, the winners of last year's EU Regional Finals, crushed the eDawgs RMP team in three very fast and exiting matches in the lower bracket World of Warcraft Semi-Finals with 3:0, leaving eDawgs in the dust.
The Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne was staged between the two famous players LucifroN, winner of yesterday's upper bracket, and Grubby, who got his chance for revenge after losing against LucifroN yesterday morning in the first Warcraft III game of the day. Grubby started strong and was able to beat LucifroN on the first map. LucifroN recovered quickly and showed his superior skills, defeating Grubby with 2:1 on the last two maps to become the winner of the Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne 2009 Regional Finals, taking home $5000.00 as a prize.
Spanish domination kept on going when team x6tence was able to defeat team Woah -- led by the famous Inflame -- in two breathtaking rounds, winning both times 3:2. A thrilling moment was the match where Woah lost their druid but still kept on going, finally resulting in the defeat of team x6tence in that round. After two rounds, x6tence won the World of Warcraft Regional Finals and received a $15,000 check from Tom Chilton.
Stay tuned and continue watching the beginning of the 2009 North American Regional Finals which will start in a few minutes with more exciting matches on our website for the Regional Finals and make sure to check out the live coverage on our forum thread.
2009 Warcraft Regional Finals Day One - Part 226/06/2009
The first day of the 2009 Regional Finals has seen plenty of action loaded matches for Warcraft III and World of Warcraft. European players Grubby and LucifroN and teams Woah and eDawgs have fought and won their first round matches in this amazing tournament here in Cologne, Germany.
One of the most energetic matches in WCIII's first round was shown to us by Grubby, losing the first game against Happy (download the replay), struggling in the second, but recovering amazingly to eventually defeat Happy 2:1 thus keeping his title "King of the Orcs".
On the World of Warcraft Arena side, “Rest in many pieces" lost against eDawgs in an awesome second round battle featuring two RMP (Rogue Mage Priest) teams, a popular class composition for the European competitors. In the second game, both spectators and Blizzard staff watched breathlessly while the two surviving mages hunted each other with DaisyD from “Rest in many pieces" finally triumphing over his counterpart, Saori of eDawgs.
Players including Happy, SaSe, VortiX and Nicker as well as teams Rest in many pieces, SK Gaming EU, x6tence and aAa will continue battling each other in the Lower Bracket of this tournament, fighting for a chance to reach the finals.
We've updated our photo gallery for the Regional Finals with many awesome pictures. Check out our gallery to get an impression of the tournament location, visitors, shoutcasters and of course the players on stage. Be sure to continue following the exciting action in real-time from our Regional Finals live Internet stream. You can also check out the live coverage on our Forum thread for Day 1.
Stay tuned for further exciting coverage from the 2009 Regional Finals!
2009 Warcraft Regional Finals Day One26/06/2009
Today, Friday the 26th of June, the 2009 Regional Finals for World of Warcraft Arena and Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne will open its gates to both pro-gamers and visitors looking forward to the start of the competition. The expectations are high, plenty of well-known players and teams have gathered in Cologne to fight for the European and North American Regional Finals title for 2009.
The first matches are slated to start at 14:00 PM CEST. Be sure to check out our information page for a detailed schedule and also our live updated brackets page for both World of Warcraft and Warcraft III.
Additionally we will provide you with live, up-to-date coverage on the Community Forums. Each day, we will be creating one forum thread and providing coverage, commentary, and perhaps a few responses to questions that come up over the days. See the Day One thread where we're gathering some initial impressions from our pre-event coverage for your reading pleasure.
2009 Warcraft Regional Finals Starts Friday25/06/2009
Starting this Friday, the 2009 Regional Finals featuring World of Warcraft Arena and Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne, will take place in Cologne, Germany. The best players and teams from the US and the EU will compete to determine which of them will win a much sought-after spot at the Grand Finals at BlizzCon in Anaheim, California.
Watch the action in-person by joining us at the KOMED Meeting Centre in Cologne's MediaPark or follow the action from wherever you are through our official Regional Finals website. Additionally, we've prepared for you a brackets page with all participants, which will be updated throughout the event. The newly added tournament schedule available from the Information Page will help you follow the action and our Community team will keep you updated during the entire event from our Forums.
Stay tuned for more information about this exciting event and we hope to see you there!
Warcraft Regional Finals Live Streams25/06/2009
As the 2009 Warcraft Regional Finals approach, we are excited to announce that the tournament will be streamed live* here on the official Regional Finals homepage (starting at 14:00 CEST on Friday June 26th through to Sunday June 28th). You'll be able to follow the thrilling competition by watching the event live and shoutcasted by Rob Simpson from the Blizzard eSports team and three special guests from the ESL: Stuart “TosspoT" Saw and Daniel “LilLD.C" Claesson for Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne, and James “2GD" Harding for World of Warcraft Arena.
We will also be offering live coverage throughout the event, including news reports, articles and live updates from the Forums. Stay tuned for more information!
*In order to view the action, you may need to install the Octoshape Flash plugin. After installing, you may need to restart your browser.
2009 Warcraft Regional Finals: Interview with Kintt24/06/2009
Next in our series of Regional Finals interviews is our discussion with Kintt of Team Pandemic where we talk about tournament preparation, teams to watch and what makes their 3v3 team unique. Read the full interview!
2009 Warcraft Regional Finals: Interview with Syia22/06/2009
Continuing with our Regional Finals interview series, today we talk with Syia who will be competing with his World of Warcraft Arena team. In our talk, Syia analyses the competition, talks about class composition and discusses the challenging match-ups he and his teammates from America will face in Cologne. Check out thefull interview!
Weekly eSports News19/06/2009
In our weekly E-Sports update this week we bring you news fresh from the front lines. Whether you are an Ensidia or SK Gaming WoW arena fan, or whether you prefer the clever tactics and micromanagement of Warcraft 3, we have you covered! Results from DreamHack Summer in Sweden, the ESL TV Invitational and NGL ONE's Play Day are just some of the goodies you can find news about below.
WoW: Ensidia wins Dreamhack Arena Tournament
Ensidia wins Dreamhack Arena Tournament beating SK Gaming in a nail biting final.
WoW: SK Gaming EU wins ESL TV Invitational
The ESL TV Invitational reached its' climax this week with the final round of their WoW Arena invitationals. SK Gaming wins the tournament by beating iNNERFiRE in an all out battle to the end!
WarCraft III: NGL ONE Play day
Coming up this weekend is another play day of the NGL ONE league with players like LucifroN from Spain, ReiGn from Korea and TH000 from China.
WarCraft III: LiiLD.C wins Dreamhack Summer
The Swedish Night Elf player Daniel Claesson better known as LiiLD.C Dreamhack Summer by beating the Swedish Human player Thorzain in the Finals.
WarCraft III: 91st edition of ZOTAC Warcraft III Cup
The Korean Night Elf player ReMinD won the 90th edition of the ZOTAC Warcraft III Cup. If you are a competitive player though, don't start slacking just yet as you don't want miss your chance to sign up for the 91st edition of the ZOTAC Warcraft III Cup.
2009 Warcraft Regional Finals: Interview with VortiX18/06/2009
Today we bring you an interview with VortiX who will be competing in the Warcraft III:Frozen Throne tournament of the Regional Finals. Learn about his bloodlink to LucifroN, his preparation techniques and what he thinks of his competition in this exclusive one-on-one discussion.
World of Warcraft Regionals: EU and US participants17/06/2009
We are proud to announce the participants for the North American and European 2009 World of Warcraft Arena Tournament Regional Finals which will take place on June 26th to 28th in Cologne, Germany. After several weeks of fierce and exciting arena matches in the online qualifiers, players from both continents have shown themselves worthy of competing in these Regional Finals.
In each of these two competitions held on the same weekend, eight teams of players will fight for the title of Regional Champion. The top two teams from both Europe and North America will have the chance to qualify for the Global Finals to be held at BlizzCon on August 21st and 22nd in Anaheim, California.
List of EU participants:
| Seed | Team | Nicks | Classes | Country |
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| 1 | Woah | Ocelote|Kae|Inflame |
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| 2 | Ensidia Habaneros | Hydra|Kalimist|Redkoala |
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| 3 | eDawgs | Raeli|Stgeorge|Saori |
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| 4 | aAa RAT | Khuna|Avishan|Thorkin |
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| 5 | aAa | Anelitz|Pheonix|Hiss |
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| 6 | SK Gaming EU | Xom|Roez|Another |
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| 7 | Rest in many pieces | Daisyd.|Phildryzen|Never |
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| 8 | x6tence | FalcoN|Siler|Souler |
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List of North American participants:
| Seed | Team | Nicks | Classes | Country |
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| 1 | TSG (well then) | Veex|Valrath|Zilea |
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| 2 | a wild rogmonkey appears | Velmael.|Roguemo.|Syia |
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| 3 | Team Pandemic | BEY|propjoe|Shinaniganz |
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| 4 | Team eMg | twixztwo|Niero|yapcez |
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| 5 | EG | zyz|Azael|Kollektiv |
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| 6 | Holyplay | rgo|Euneek|Tenderloin |
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| 7 | SK Gaming | Crackf.|Pookz|dispelbot |
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| 8 | Complexity Gaming | Venruki|Sodah|HappyM. |
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Good luck to all participants!
Warcraft III Regionals: EU and US participants unveiled12/06/2009
We are excited to unveil the participants for the WarCraft III 2009 North American and European Regional Finals which will take place end of June in Cologne, Germany. Players from both continents have been battling for the available slots and proven themselves worthy of competing in these Regional Finals. In each of these two competitions held on the same weekend, eight WarCraft III players will fight for the title of Regional Champion. Three European and two North American players will have the chance to qualify for the Global Finals to be held at BlizzCon on August 21st and 22nd in Anaheim, California.
Here is the list of the EU participants:
| Seed | Nick | Team | Race | Country |
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| 1 | Happy | Team eG |
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| 2 | SaSe | None |
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| 3 | LucifroN | nGize |
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| 4 | Grubby | Team eG |
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| 5 | DeMusliM | nGize |
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| 6 | ThomasG | nGize |
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| 7 | VortiX | x6tence |
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| 8 | Nicker | Bin Game |
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Here is the list of the US participants:
| Seed | Nick | Team | Race | Country |
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| 1 | srs[razer]sonk | Serious Gaming |
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| 2 | LongWalk | None |
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| 3 | BoX %)™ | None |
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| 4 | CrunCher | None |
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| 5 | ShrieK | None |
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| 6 | Unknownguru | None |
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| 7 | HolyHuman | None |
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| 8 | Deuce. | None |
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Good luck to all participants!
Weekly eSports News12/06/2009
This week's eSports news covers both World of Warcraft and WarCraft III. We bring you news on the winner of week four in the ESL TV Invitational, an exclusive interview with SK US's very own Ryan ‘Realz' Masterson, the Zotac Cup #90, details about the NGL One: 1v1 Tournament and more information on the Dreamhack Arena Tournament!
WoW: iNNERFiRE wins week 4 of the ESL TV Invitational
iNNERFiRE has fought their way to the ESL TV Invitational grand finals by defeating Woah in the fourth week. It looked like the WLD team of Woah were set to take the fourth week for themselves, but the Bulgarian RMP team fought back, and in doing so claimed their ticket to the grand final. You can find out more about this story here.
WarCraft III: Zotac Cup #90 - June 13th
The Zotac Cup #90 is almost upon us. So, why not join the roster and sign up now. Time is of the essence!
WoW: Interview with Realz / SK US
TheDalaranInn.com brings you an exclusive interview with SK-Gaming's very own Ryan ‘Realz' Masterson. Find out where he began, what his career highlights have been so far and much, much more.
WarCraft III: NGL One: 1v1 Tournament
The NGL One: 1v1 tournament continues! For a list of upcoming games to be played on June 13th, be sure to check out the NGL One website.
WoW: Dreamhack Arena Tournament Participants
Dreamhack has announced six more teams who shall be participating in their very own Arena Tournament, which is being held on 13-16 june 2009. With 8 announced teams, and limited spaces, this is sure to be a great event. Check out the website for details of the registrants!
Signing Session at Warcraft Regional Finals10/06/2009
This year's Warcraft regional finals are approaching fast, with the event set to take place on June 26th-28th in Cologne, Germany. Seeing the best players from Europe and North America battling it out on stage is definitely something you do not want to miss, and if you stop by, not only will you bear witness to the climactic finals, you'll also be able to attend organised signings with World of Warcraft Game Director Tom "Kalgan" Chilton.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Join Us at the Regional Finals!09/06/2009
Weekly eSports News05/06/2009
This week, for you reading pleasure, we offer you a rundown of the best players in WarCraft III, as well as the WC3L XV player awards and finals results. Not only that, but also some insight into the mind of the ‘Skillz to pay the Bills' creator Peter Leopold, and much, much more!
GosuGamers Ranking June 2009
GosuGamers is keeping you in the know, so be sure to check out the June WarCraft III Rankings to find out who currently tops the Masters board.
WC3L XV: Player Award Winners
ESL has announced the Player Award winners of the WC3L Season 15. Find out who will be crowned Most Valuable Player, Most Improved Player and Rookie of the Season!
WC3L XV Finals: Final Results
Also from ESL find out which team won the 15th WC3L Finals held in Peking, China. You can find all the information you need about the results, as well as pictures and blogs.
Skillz to pay the Bills 2 – Interview
If you have yet to see the sequel, then what have you been waiting for? ‘Skillz to pay the Bills' brings you a WarCraft III movie like never before seen, and the second installment raises the bar further. Once you've watched it, be sure to read the interview with one of the creators, Peter “Egon" Leopold as he talks about the movies production and his involvement in it.
Korean Warcraft III Regional Final06/02/2009
The 2009 Korean Warcraft III regional final series has begun. The event features the top eight players who advanced from the regional online and invitational ladders of the 2009 Warcraft III tournament, including the top two performers from last year's regional. The tournament takes place in Seoul, Korea over several weeks, with online coverage starting at 18:00 KST (11:00 CEST) for each event day. Check out the timeline for the tournament below, along with the map pool, and don't forget to keep track of these intense matches by following the bracket and checking out the broadcast on our hosting site. Good luck to all the players!
Day 1: May 28 -- Upper-bracket quarterfinals and first-round matches for lower bracket
Day 2: May 29 -- Upper-bracket semifinals
Day 3: June 5 -- Lower-bracket second-round matches
Day 4: June 12 -- Upper-bracket final and lower-bracket third-round match
Day 5: June 19 -- Lower-bracket final and grand final
Map Pool: Ancient Isles, Echo Isles, Melting Valley, Secret Valley, Terenas Stand, Turtle Rock, Twisted Meadows
Regional Finals Photo Gallery05/29/2009
The Regional Finals Photo Gallery is now live! Stop by the Gallery to see photos from past tournament events and to get a taste of the excitement that will be arriving June 26th to the KOMED Media Park in Cologne, Germany.
StarCraft II Hands-on at Warcraft Regional Finals05/29/2009
During the 2009 Warcraft Regional Finals, the best European and North American players will battle each other on stage in Cologne, Germany. Event attendees will also discover our dedicated gaming area, try our latest games, take part in contests, and much more. At the event, you'll have the opportunity to challenge your friends in StarCraft II, the long-awaited sequel to StarCraft, and game stations will also be set up for Wrath of the Lich King.
If you haven't yet had the chance to step into Northrend or are wondering what's new for your favorite StarCraft race, you can find out in Cologne June 26-28.
Korean Regional Final Winners05/28/2009
We're glad to announce the winners of the Korean regional final of the 2009 World of Warcraft Arena Tournament. Teams "Shipit" and "Button Bashers" have successfully fought their way up the ranks through formidable adversaries en route to winning $15,000 and $6,000 respectively.
Each team will be invited to participate in the global final at BlizzCon for a chance to further showcase their skills, win cash prizes, and compete against the other top regional teams. For video coverage of the event please visit our hosting site. Congratulations to all the winners!
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| 3 | SK-Korea |
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| 4 | Without Dimension |
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| 5 | Azshara |
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| 6 | M Y T H |
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| 7 | S Line |
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| 8 | Tenacity |
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Taiwan Regional Final Winners28/05/2009
We're glad to announce the winners of the Taiwan regional final of the 2009 World of Warcraft Arena Tournament. Below you'll find the final rankings from the participating teams at this year's event. Teams “D K P" and “all pass" proved their worth this weekend, rising above an elite field of competitors to claim the top spots in the tournament, winning $15,000 and $6,000 respectively. Their greatest challenge, however, still awaits at this year's BlizzCon.
Each team will also be invited to participate in the global final at BlizzCon for a chance to further showcase their skills, win cash prizes, and compete against the other top regional teams. For video coverage of the event please visit our hosting site.
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| 1 | D K P |
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| 2 | all pass |
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| 3 | Nearer My God To Thee |
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| 4 | ROC |
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| 5 | 實力證明一切 |
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| 6 | Peace of Formosa PDH |
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| 7 | KTM |
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| 8 | 我聞到雨的味道 |
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2009 Warcraft Regional Finals05/18/2009
Welcome to the World of Warcraft and Warcraft III Regional Finals website!
From here we'll keep you up-to-date on the latest news and event information regarding the Regional Finals event from June 26th to 28th in Cologne, Germany.
For the past several months, thousands of World of Warcraft 3v3 Arena teams and Warcraft III players have been climbing their respective qualifying ladders, battling each other for a spot at the Regional Finals tournament of the 2009 World of Warcraft Arena Tournament and the Warcraft III 2009 Tournament. The teams qualifying to compete at the Regional Finals will be selected from the Online Qualifying Ladders and officially announced in the upcoming weeks.
At the Regional Finals tournament, the top World of Warcraft Arena teams and Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne players, from both North America and Europe, will come together and compete to determine who will advance onto the Global Finals to be held at this year's BlizzCon in Anaheim, California. There will be two North American Arena teams, two European Arena teams, two Warcraft III players from North America and three Warcraft III players from Europe who will all advance to the finals to be held at BlizzCon 09 this August.
To watch the excitement of the 2009 Regional Finals in person and witness the fast-paced action live on stage you can join us at the KOMED in the MediaPark in Cologne. Experience the fascination of eSports at a top level and join other fans to cheer for your favorite players.
Have a look at replays and videos from last years' event or check out our event gallery. Check back soon for more information and exciting updates!
