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From the press release:

Games-Services announced today that the upcoming world class event Mondial du Gaming (international gaming show organized from 4 to 6 of July 2008 in Paris Bercy) will host the first ESWC Masters of the history of Electronic Sports World Cup.

The ESWC Masters of Paris will gather French champions and selected international champions in thrilling showcased tournaments that will reward their winners with prize money and autoberths for the ESWC Grand Final 2008. Tournaments will be played on high-end computers provided by the Official Partners Packard Bell and Intel. Selected matches will be played on stage. The event will be open to spectators. Continued…



Blizzard has announced its 3rd World Wide Invitational, which will take place between June 28 and 29 at Porte de Versailles Exposition Center, Paris, France.

Here’s what you can expect at the convention:

Discussion panels with Blizzard Entertainment developers

  • Artist and developer signings
  • Professional eSport tournaments and casual tournaments for attendees
  • Hands-on play with World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King and StarCraft II
  • Merchandise and other products based on the Blizzard Entertainment game universes
  • Silent auction
  • Musical performances
  • And more…

With StarCraft 2 on the way we may get a better idea for a release date and likely will see a playable build with Zerg units.

Tickets will be on sale in a few weeks from the BWWI Website.