DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile), a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., which is the worldwide partner of the World Cyber Games (WCG), today announced two opportunities for gamers to win a chance to attend the WCG 2008 Grand Final in Cologne, Germany this November.
Now in its second year, Samsung Mobile will host the Samsung Mobile Challenge at World Cyber Games events in 10 countries around the world, ending with the Grand Final. The E For All Expo, a premier consumer gaming event held in Los Angeles, will serve as the location for the WCG USA 2008 National Final. From October 3-5, Samsung Mobile will offer the opportunity for the general public to enter the Samsung Mobile Challenge as a walk-up contestant with a chance to win cash, prizes and a trip to the WCG 2008 Grand Final in Germany to play for even more prizes.
The Samsung Mobile Challenge will feature the recently launched SAMSUNG INNOV8 and M3510 as the official mobile phones of the World Cyber Games. Participants will have the opportunity to play Asphalt 4: Elite Racing, developed by Gameloft, the official game of this year’s Samsung Mobile Challenge. The game puts the user in the driver seat of 10 dream cars and motorcycles with amazing 3D environments and various racing modes in different global locations like Paris, Shanghai and New York City.
In addition to its presence at the E For All Expo, Samsung Mobile is offering gamers a chance to play Jet Set Racer, a game inspired by Asphalt 4: Elite Racing, on Samsung Mobile’s Web site. Users can log on to http://wcg.samsungmobile.com beginning September 2 to compete against other players in the online racing competition where the driver must become the most prestigious racer and achieve a high score. The competition ends September 28 and high scoring players will win Samsung mobile phones and/or games and the highest scoring player will win a trip to the WCG 2008 Grand Final in Cologne.
For complete rules and regulations, please visit http://wcg.samsungmobile.com. For more information on the World Cyber Games, please visit www.worldcybergames.com.
About Samsung Telecommunications America
Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC, a Dallas-based subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., researches, develops and markets wireless handsets and telecommunications products throughout North America. For more information, please visit www.samsungwireless.com.
About Samsung Electronics
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2007 consolidated sales of US$103.4 billion. Employing approximately 150,000 people in 134 offices in 62 countries, the company consists of five main business units: Digital Media Business, LCD Business, Semiconductor Business, Telecommunication Business and Digital Appliance Business. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com.
ABOUT THE WORLD CYBER GAMES
The World Cyber Games (www.worldcybergames.com) is the premiere blue chip global e-Sports tournament and festival, with well over 700 players from more than 70 countries participating annually. Founded in 2000 and credited with launching the professional careers of many of the planet’s top competitive video game players, the World Cyber Games uses a yearlong tournament format, which begins with online, regional and national competitions in each country. National finalists then convene to compete in the ultimate international tournament in e-Sports, The World Cyber Games Grand Final, where each country’s best players battle for the largest and most prestigious prizes in competitive gaming. The WCG 2008 Grand Final will be in Cologne, Germany November 5-9.