GIGABYTE USA Announces “GIGABYTE eSports LAN”

[Redmax]

--Calling out all eSports Enthusiasts—

City of Industry, California, May 14, 2012– GIGABYTE TECHNOLGY Co. Ltd., a leading manufacturer of motherboards and graphics cards, today announced its first North America eSports event, the GIGABYTE eSports LAN (GESL) which will take place on June 15-17th, 2012 at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA. (Better known as Cal Poly Pomona).

GIGABYTE introduced the G1-Killer Series of gaming motherboards with the LGA 1366 Intel X58 platform with unique features like onboard Qualcomm Killer networking and Creative audio. With the latest LGA 1155 Intel 7-series launch, GIGABYTE has added new members to the G1-Killer family, the G1.Sniper 3 and the Micro-ATX form factor G1.Sniper M3. Equipped with the latest Intel Z77 Express Chipset, the G1.Sniper 3 motherboard harnesses the outstanding performance of the new 3rd generation Intel® Core™ processors using an exclusive “All Digital” VRM design. GIGABYTE 3D Power and GIGABYTE 3D BIOS (Dual UEFI) mean that G1.Sniper 3 and G1.Sniper M3 motherboards ensure exceptional power delivery and absolute control.

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To learn more about GIGABYTE Intel 7-series motherboard, visit: http://www.gigabyte.us/fileupload/microsite/306/7-series.html

In support of the eSport community, GIGABYTE is partnering with Intel LANFest to host the GESL event, offering a variety of gaming experiences gamers of all abilities. Professional competition brings lots of excitement, testing every aspect of a player’s skill, talent, intelligence and even personality. The LANFest BYOC allows gamers to acquaint themselves with other players while making new friends and possibly gaming allies for the future.

To register the LANFest BYOC, visit: http://lanfest.intel.com/?page=event&sub=content&view=main&eventid=1907

The GESL features a wide range of contests and activities, including intense tournament competition among highly skilled professional players from around the world, a case mod contest for computer modders to show off their latest case mod creations, face to face workshops with computer hardware industry leaders, and tons of swag, prizes and giveaways.

Tournament Competition
The GESL includes several pro-gaming teams and organizations. The professional competition will feature a $11,000 Star Craft 2 tournament and a $10,000 League of Legends tournament.

Spectator badge ($15) is available at: http://thegesl.com/spectate/.

Case Mod Competition
The GESL has teamed up with CPU Magazine to host a case mod contest for all hardware enthusiasts to show off their rigs and creations. All spectators and LANFest BYOC attendees may participate in the contest. A total of 5 winners will be selected and awarded; total estimated value of all prizes is $2,000 and CPU Magazine event coverage.

Workshop
The workshop presentation or activities by sponsors will demonstrate their latest technologies. Face to face interaction with industry leaders and representatives for feedback and experience exchange.

Event Raffle
The GESL will raffle and give away high-end gaming systems, CPUs, Motherboards, Graphic Cards, Memories, Cases, Power Supplies and lots of swags at event.

The GIGABYTE eSports LAN event would not be possible without our generous support of the event’s sponsors. GIGABYTE eSports LAN is co-sponsored by Kingston and Cooler Master.

Other sponsors include Intel, Newegg, Dolby, Thermaltake, Patriot Memory, Enermax, Antec, NZXT, SoCal eSports, Cyberpower PC, Western Digital, Qualcomm, InWin , Zalman, BenQ, TwitchTV, Red Bull, Cyber Sports Network, End of Reality and CPU Magazine.

To learn more about the GIGABYTE eSports LAN (GESL), visit:http://thegesl.com/

[KW-Sparhawk]

Are there any LAN's in Texas? All these I seen lately are in far off distant lands, and I want to go SOO freaking bad!
Looks like a ton of fun. Not to mention all the sweet prizes and tech you et to see up close and personal. All I get are these LMAE-O computer shows that are a bunch of old guys trying to sell outdated hardware for the prices they paid. Kind of rediculous.

[Redmax]

The last 3 LAN parties I read about were all in Cali. kinda sucks really.

I used to have a LAN Party here in the labs but after a few failed attempts at getting everyone to play the same game I have all but given up.

[NrKissed]

Ah you just don't like the Cat Herding! I am game for another LAN now that its warming up... BF3? or even Dungeon Defenders could be fun...Maybe we can fire up that new DayZ mod for a spin too.

[Redmax]

I heard that the LAN party went off without a hitch and everyone who attended enjoyed themselves. Of course there were also reports, from at least one person, who didn't like how he was treated. (crying like a little girl with a skinned knee) As I understand it he was invited to attend the LAN, offered comped hotel and travel expenses and even offered money for his time. Before the deal was inked he was uninvited and told not to come. Instead of being a big boy and accepting their decision he decided to flame the event and out the promoter.

There is always two sides to each story and this particular one was largely based on a miscommunication and what usually happens when you make deals thru a proxy. I can understand why the guy was upset since his side business was offering to train players on how to play starcraft competitively. I can also understand the position of the promoters, this is a LAN party and everyone who was attending is already a professional gamer and there is no need to have a trainer at the event. Doing so would be a total waste of money.

This may be the only eSports LAN that Gigabyte promotes or may be the beginning of something cool. Unfortunately, based on the aftermath, it would seem that the success of this sort of thing is largely based on the maturity level of the people attending. (or not attending as it were)