Gears of War Global Xbox Live Tourney Announced

March 29, 2007

Microsoft Game Studios today announced the Gears of War 2007 Global Xbox LIVE Tournament. The grand prize of the tournament is an trip and invitation to the Grand Final in Prague, Czech Republic.

Registration for the tournament began today and extends through April 9th. Official play begins on April 9th and continues through May 6th. Players around the globe will compete in ranked matches for the four weeks of official play. The top 11 finalists in the world, with the highest individual scores, will be awarded the top prize, a four-day, three-night trip for two to Prague with round-trip air transportation, standard hotel accommodations, ground transportation, and a $200 Visa gift card.

Additional prizes include a three-day, two-night trip to their country’s 2007 World Cyber Games National Championship event, an Xbox 360 package (complete with a Premium console and Viva PiA