World Cyber Games

More than Half a Billion Tune In To WCG 2020 CONNECTED

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Monday, December 21, 2020
World Cyber Games, WCG, Video gaming, eSports, Sports

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Demonstrating its worldwide appeal, global esports festival World Cyber Games (WCG) overcame the on-site restrictions due to the Covid-19 virus and successfully hosted the WCG 2020 CONNECTED.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Dec. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Demonstrating its worldwide appeal, global esports festival World Cyber Games (WCG) overcame the on-site restrictions due to the Covid-19 virus and successfully hosted the WCG 2020 CONNECTED.
  • WCG, a global esports festival enjoyed by gamers around the world, has a vision of creating a better world by bringing 'fun' to eliminate conflicts.
  • WCG hosts new and various events to make it a global festival that everyone can enjoy, uniting the world as one.
  • Since 2000, WCG was held annually until 2013, and after a six-year hiatus, WCG 2019 was successfully held in Xi'an, China, marking the re-emergence of WCG as a global esports.

Be the Player! Infographics on WCG 2019 Xi'an Released

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Monday, November 4, 2019
World Cyber Games, WCG, eSports, Gaming, Sports, Video gaming

Over 40,000 players from 111 countries, 120,000 spectators

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  • Over 40,000 players from 111 countries, 120,000 spectators
    SEOUL, South Korea and XI'AN, China, Nov. 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- World Cyber Games (WCG) published infographics detailing some of the performance metrics of WCG 2019 Xi'an, 100 days after the successful esports tournament wrapped up in July.
  • The infographics highlight WCG 2019 Xi'an's diverse array of achievements, which fit the new WCG vision of 'Global esports festival for a better world.'
  • The WCG 2019 Xi'an Final was attended by approximately 120,000 fans.
  • After successfully hosting the WCG 2019 Xi'an event, WCG is already busy making preparations for WCG 2020, including selecting the venue and games.

Be the Player! Infographics on WCG 2019 Xi'an Released

Retrieved on: 
Monday, November 4, 2019
World Cyber Games, WCG, eSports, Gaming, Sports, Video gaming

Over 40,000 players from 111 countries, 120,000 spectators

Key Points: 
  • Over 40,000 players from 111 countries, 120,000 spectators
    SEOUL, South Korea and XI'AN, China, Nov. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- World Cyber Games (WCG) published infographics detailing some of the performance metrics of WCG 2019 Xi'an, 100 days after the successful esports tournament wrapped up in July.
  • The infographics highlight WCG 2019 Xi'an's diverse array of achievements, which fit the new WCG vision of 'Global esports festival for a better world.'
  • The WCG 2019 Xi'an Final was attended by approximately 120,000 fans.
  • After successfully hosting the WCG 2019 Xi'an event, WCG is already busy making preparations for WCG 2020, including selecting the venue and games.

WCG 2019 Xian's closing ceremony, presenting value of participation and future

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Monday, July 22, 2019
World Cyber Games

XI'AN, China, July 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- One of the world's largest esports festivals, WCG 2019 Xi'an, ended its four-day event after it was resurrected after six years.

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  • XI'AN, China, July 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- One of the world's largest esports festivals, WCG 2019 Xi'an, ended its four-day event after it was resurrected after six years.
  • WCG conveys the value of "participation" and "future" tomillennials with various content.
  • During the closing ceremony, WCG CEOJung Jun Lee said "This edition of the WCG has truly been a milestone achievement for us.
  • We fostered participation and harmony and used the spirit of competition to point the way forward for everyone.

WCG 2019 Xian's closing ceremony, presenting value of participation and future

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Monday, July 22, 2019
World Cyber Games

XI'AN, China, July 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- One of the world's largest esports festivals, WCG 2019 Xi'an, ended its four-day event after it was resurrected after six years.

Key Points: 
  • XI'AN, China, July 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- One of the world's largest esports festivals, WCG 2019 Xi'an, ended its four-day event after it was resurrected after six years.
  • WCG conveys the value of "participation" and "future" tomillennials with various content.
  • During the closing ceremony, WCG CEOJung Jun Lee said "This edition of the WCG has truly been a milestone achievement for us.
  • We fostered participation and harmony and used the spirit of competition to point the way forward for everyone.

The Legend Returns! WCG 2019 XI'AN Grand Final Begins

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Friday, July 19, 2019
eSports, Video game culture, Xi'an, Qujiang, World Cyber Games

SEOUL, South Korea and XI'AN, China, July 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The opening ceremony of the WCG 2019 XI'AN Grand Final was held on July 18 in Xi'an, China.

Key Points: 
  • SEOUL, South Korea and XI'AN, China, July 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The opening ceremony of the WCG 2019 XI'AN Grand Final was held on July 18 in Xi'an, China.
  • One of the most well- known esports festivals, WCG is returning after 6 years, kicking off the journey of four days of unforgettable matches through July21 at Qujiang International Convention and Exhibition Center in Xi'an, China.
  • It's the heart of the WCG."
  • Alongside the esports tournaments, WCG 2019 XI'AN Grand Final will deliver the vision of future esports, host knowledge sharing and practice forums, world-class electronic music festivals, and cosplay contests, creating an event that everyone can participate, setting a brand new model of a global esports festival.

The Legend Returns! WCG 2019 XI'AN Grand Final Begins

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Friday, July 19, 2019
eSports, Video game culture, Xi'an, Qujiang, World Cyber Games

SEOUL, South Korea and XI'AN, China, July 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The opening ceremony of the WCG 2019 XI'AN Grand Final was held on July 18 in Xi'an, China.

Key Points: 
  • SEOUL, South Korea and XI'AN, China, July 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The opening ceremony of the WCG 2019 XI'AN Grand Final was held on July 18 in Xi'an, China.
  • One of the most well-known esports festivals, WCG is returning after 6 years, kicking off the journey of four days of unforgettable matches through July21 at Qujiang International Convention and Exhibition Center in Xi'an, China.
  • It's the heart of the WCG."
  • Alongside the esports tournaments, WCG 2019 XI'AN Grand Final will deliver the vision of future esports, host knowledge sharing and practice forums, world-class electronic music festivals, and cosplay contests, creating an event that everyone can participate, setting a brand new model of a global esports festival.

WCG 2019 Xi'an Official Games and Tournament Schedule Released

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Monday, March 11, 2019
World Cyber Games, eSports, WCG, Gaming, Sports

WCG 2019 Xi'an Official Games: Clash Royale, Crossfire, Dota2, Hearthstone, Honor of Kings, and Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne

Key Points: 
  • WCG 2019 Xi'an Official Games: Clash Royale, Crossfire, Dota2, Hearthstone, Honor of Kings, and Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne
    WCGto operate 200+ national online qualifiers using Battlefy, world's largest open esports competition platform
    SEOUL, South Korea, March 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- World Cyber Games (WGC),Inc. has released the games and tournament schedule leading up to the WCG 2019 Xi'an main event, and announced that it will begin accepting player registrations.
  • The games that WCG has announced for WCG 2019 Xi'an are:
    Application for National Preliminaries can be made via official website WCG.com.
  • Following the official games announcement, WCG will soon showcase the other elements that compose WCG-- WCG Esports Conference for sharing knowledge; New Horizons, the future sports based on new tech; and Festival to add color to the event.
  • For details of the official WCG games and tournament schedule, visit WCG.com.

WCG 2019 Xi'an Official Games and Tournament Schedule Released

Retrieved on: 
Monday, March 11, 2019
World Cyber Games, eSports, WCG, Gaming, Sports

WCG 2019 Xi'an Official Games: Clash Royale, Crossfire, Dota2, Hearthstone, Honor of Kings, and Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne

Key Points: 
  • WCG 2019 Xi'an Official Games: Clash Royale, Crossfire, Dota2, Hearthstone, Honor of Kings, and Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne
    WCGto operate 200+ national online qualifiers using Battlefy, world's largest open esports competition platform
    SEOUL, South Korea, March 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- World Cyber Games (WGC),Inc. has released the games and tournament schedule leading up to the WCG 2019 Xi'an main event, and announced that it will begin accepting player registrations.
  • The games that WCG has announced for WCG 2019 Xi'an are:
    Application for National Preliminaries can be made via official website WCG.com.
  • Following the official games announcement, WCG will soon showcase the other elements that compose WCG-- WCG Esports Conference for sharing knowledge; New Horizons, the future sports based on new tech; and Festival to add color to the event.
  • For details of the official WCG games and tournament schedule, visit WCG.com.

WCG Releases New Theme Song, Beyond the Game (Steve Aoki Remix)

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Wednesday, February 13, 2019
World Cyber Games, Musicians, Steve Aoki, WCG, Electronic dance music, Aoki, Events

SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- WCG Inc. (World Cyber Games)released a new version of its theme song ' Beyond the Game (Steve Aoki Remix) '.

Key Points: 
  • SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- WCG Inc. (World Cyber Games)released a new version of its theme song ' Beyond the Game (Steve Aoki Remix) '.
  • The WCG theme song 'Beyond the Game' is originally a rock genre song with an addictive refrain that all WCG fans hum.
  • Steve Aoki reinterpreted the theme song and re-enacted it as an EDM with a more modern twist.
  • Steve Aoki showed his affection for the new theme song and expectations for the WCG by making it public in person through his SNS.