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Attracting competitors from across the globe and boasting over $50,000 in cash and prizes,
Gamerthon is the largest and most prestigious game tournament in Australia.
Over seven days, Australia's elite gamers battle it out with live commentary provided by guest shoutcasters. Drop in gameplay will also run all week - including
Gran Turismo 5 and
Guitar Hero 3 competitions and DBox trials.
Can't make it to ACMI? Catch the action streaming live online at
http://www.gamerthon.net/Presented by Anything Interactive and ACMI. Supported by VA Cyber Café, eSport Network and CyberGamer
Mon 31 Mar 10am - 5pm
Dead or Alive & FIFA 08 Tournaments Playing for the chance to be drafted into the Championship Game Series Team, see the fiercest virtual fighters in Australia punch, kick and flip their way in
Dead or Alive. Then catch the best thumb-sportspeople in Australia playing the just released
FIFA 08 Soccer tournament.
Tue 1 Apr 10am - 5pm
Call of Duty 4 Finals Call of Duty 4 was the best selling game of 2007, and is set to be one of the biggest eSports titles of 2008. Come and see why! With the preliminaries held offsite at VA Cyber Cafe, the final eight teams will battle it out for $6000 in cash and prizes.
Wed 2 Apr 10am - 5pm
Halo 3 Finals
Halo 3 holds the record for the highest grossing opening day in entertainment history. Today it takes over the Screen Pit. With the preliminaries completed off site, the
Halo 3 single elimination tournament takes hold of ACMI. Watch the best console first person shooters twiddle their fingers and thumbs for $5000 in cash and prizes.
Thu 3 Apr 10am - 5pm
eSports Exhibition DaySee the extraordinary talent of Australia's best eSports team showing off their moves and talk about their training. Hear about the future of eSports and watch an attempt at the world overclocking record in the Gigabyte Overclocker's Challenge.
Fri 4 Apr 10am - 5pm
Anything Interactive National Cup Counter Strike Source Finals
Step up to the action and witness the Counter Strike Source finals of the Anything Interactive National Cup! See local and international teams battle it out for the chance to win up to $10,000 in cash and prizes and for the chance to be selected for the Championship Gaming Series Team - Sydney Underground. Battles will be fierce and full of energy!
Sat 5 Apr 10am - 5pm
Anything Interactive National Cup - Counter Strike 1.6 Finals
Boasting some of the most skilled team based First Person Shooter players on the planet, the day will be filled with passion, energy and intense fragging. chemicalnova and m0nks will provide live eSports commentary to immerse spectators in the tense action.
Sun 6 Apr 10am - 5pm
Grand Final Day
Watch as players battle for their share in $20,000 in cash and prizes. Did you make the cut during in
Guitar Hero or
Gran Turismo 5 Prologue during the week? Come back on Sunday to fight for the crown in the Grand Finals followed by award ceremony celebrations. Sydney Underground General Manager, Ben Thomas will announce his selection for the best Australian players to join his pro-gaming team to compete in the Pan-Asian Finals of the Championship Gaming Series.
