July 6, 2004

On June 6th, 2004, 18 of the best Warcraft III players from around the world gathered in Shanghai, China with one purpose: to become the ACON4 World Champion. Over 500 spectators gathered to witness the absolute highest level of competition and gameplay. After an entire day of intense battles, Matthew Anderson (mTw-Wizard) managed to defeat Andrey Sobolev (aT.deadman) in the finals, winning a brand new car for his efforts.

"Much thanks to ABIT, the Chinese government, and all the other sponsors for an awesome event," said 18 year-old Anderson. "I'm proud to bring home the ACON4 world title to the USA and am looking forward to ACON5!"

Second place aT.deadman from Russia wins US$3,500 and Chun Jung Hee (SK.sweet) of Korea receives US$2000 for third place. Su Ho (Yoliny.suhO) from China walks away with a cool US$1,000 for fourth place.

The final tournament was run single-elimination style, with each match played best 2 out of 3 games. Final results for the tournament are as follows:

Game replays are available for download from www.abitgamer.com.

"The event was an undisputable success," said ABITGAMER.COM Brand Manager, Lester Lau. "The level of skill and sportsmanship exhibited by each of the 18 contestants proved that gaming is indeed a true sport."

After the tournament, all players had a chance to take in some of the breathtaking sights of this dynamic city. For many, ACON4 Shanghai was their first experience in China.

"ACON4 was considered by many as one of the most successful events in e-sport history," noted ABIT Marketing Director Scott Thirlwell. "ABIT and all ACON4 partners are committed to supporting e-sports and its community."

ACON4 events were held in 21 countries and 50 cites around the world. The winner from each qualifier won the right to travel to Shanghai, China for the ACON4 finals. ACON4 was sponsored by ABIT, Intel, Kingston, ATI, Western Digital, Dong Feng Yueda Kia Motors, and Viewsonic.

May 27, 2004

18 Worldwide ACON4 Finalists Announced
Enter the ACON4 Place Your Bets Contest to Win

With qualifiers in 21 countries and territories, ACON4 is one of the largest and most exciting gaming tournaments ever devised. Around the world, thousands of avid gamers tested their skills with the toughest competition in their respective regions. The dust has settled, and the following 18 combatants have emerged as champions in their countries, earning the right to represent their country at the ACON4 finals in Shanghai, China.

On June 6th, one of these contestants will reign supreme as the first ever ACON4 World Champion.

Think you know who will take home the championship? ABIT, along with Intel, Kingston, Western Digital, Dong Feng Yueda Kia Motors, Viewsonic and ATI invite you to be a part of the ACON4 Place Your Bets Contest. From now until June 5th, head over to www.abitgamer.com and enter the contest page. From there, users can choose the contestant they think will become the ACON4 World Champion. There are some awesome prizes up for grabs, including the ACON4 SuperSystem, valued at US$3,000! If your chosen contestant places 5th, for example, then your name will be entered into a random drawing for the 5th place prize package. If they place 1st, then you'll be entered for the 1st place prize package.

"This is going to turn out to be an interesting contest for users around the world," noted ABIT Marketing Director Scott Thirlwell. "Users will be able to see how many votes each contestant has received so far, and base their choices on this dynamic." You can see the latest vote tallies online at www.abitgamer.com.

18 finalists. 18 prize packages. Stake your claim in the ACON4 Place Your Bets Contest today!

May 24, 2004

ACON4 North America Winner Announced

Spanning 8 cities across Canada and the US, ACON4 North America qualifiers have concluded. After a long-fought battle, Jeff "Aether" Zhang battled back from the losers bracket to prove his dominance as the first-ever ACON4 North American Champion.

Jeff walks a way with an ATI 9800XT video card and a cool $2,000 in cash for his efforts. Because of the age restrictions for the contest, Jeff will be unable to attend the ACON4 finals in Shanghai, so taking his place will be 2nd place finisher, Matthew "Wizard" Anderson.

Congratulations to both Jeff and Matthew, and thank you to everyone who attended ACON4 North America!

For coverage of ACON4 North America, go here:

GotFrag http://www.gotfrag.com/war/community/10004/
WCReplays http://www.wcreplays.com/comment.php?get=news&news_id=134
GotFrag http://www.gotfrag.com/war/news/comments/2077/
FiringSquad http://www.firingsquad.com/features/acon4_northamerica_2004/
Tom's Hardware http://www.tomshardware.com/game/200404241/acon4-01.html

For an exclusive interview with Jeff "Aether" Zhang by WCReplays, go here:
http://www.wcreplays.com/interviews.php?get=17

ACON4 Web Team

April 12, 2004

Prize Upgrade!

The best just got better. ATI has joined ACON4, and now ACON4 USA prizes have gotten an upgrade! Register for ACON4 USA for your chance to win the latest and greatest ATI 9800XT video card!

Less than a week remains for ACON4 USA registration. The qualifier happens this weekend, so sign up today!

ACON4 Web Team

March 18, 2004

Location Correction

Locations for ACON4 Qualifiers in Florida and Colorado have changed. Please check the event page for further details.

ACON4 Web Team

March 12, 2004

Locations Announced

ACON4 USA locations have been announced! Check the event page for details.

Registration for the event will begin on March 15th. Seating is limited, so
don't miss your chance to compete for the right to represent USA at the
ACON4 Finals in Shanghai!

ACON4 Web Team

February 27, 2004

Take On the World at ACON4
Worldwide gaming event takes winners to Shanghai

ABIT, along with Intel, Kingston, Dong Feng Yueda Kia Motors, Western Digital, and Viewsonic are pleased to announce the ACON4 Worldwide Gaming Event. Spread out over 20 countries and territories, ACON4 promises to be one of 2004's most exciting gaming events.

"We've assembled a gaming tournament on a truly global scale," says ABIT Marketing Director Scott Thirlwell, "ABIT along with our partners are excited to be able to bring this competition to gamers world wide."

Throughout 20 different countries and territories worldwide, avid gamers will participate in the ACON4 qualifiers. During each qualifying event, one gamer will win the right to represent their region at the ACON4 finals. From there, the winners will be flown, all expenses paid, to the ACON4 finals located in Shanghai, China. The representatives from each region will then compete head-to-head in a Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne tournament to determine the ACON4 champion.

"ACON4 is a unique opportunity for gamers to not only show off their skills, but also win the right to represent their country and experience one of the world's most dynamic cities. It's going to be a fantastic event for all in attendance."

ACON4 qualifiers will take place in the following 20 countries and territories:

"The stakes are high at ACON4. Not only will representatives from each region receive an all-expense paid trip to Shanghai, but also have a chance to win some of the most exciting prizes to have been offered at a gaming event, including a car from Dong Feng Yueda Kia Motors." The complete ACON4 prize list will be announced in the next 2 weeks. "We are thrilled to be able to participate in ACON4, and share our culture of speed and form with gamers from around the world," said Dong Feng Yueda Kia Motors CEO Zheng Da Yu.

ABIT, Intel, Kingston, Dong Feng Yueda Kia Motors, Western Digital, and Viewsonic invite gamers from around the globe to participate in ACON4 and take on the world.