 End of February 2008 is the time of 20th anniversary tournament of traditional ASUS Open. It will unite more than 1000 best gamers from all over CIS and Europe. It will be possible to get into the competition through qualifying tournaments (Counter-Strike 1.6 Masters, Counter-Strike Source Masters), or freely to big number of open nominations. Upcoming tournament is the 20th in the whole series and is called ASUS Winter Cup 2008. You can read all info for the new game below.
Dates: 23-24 Febrary 2008
Place: Russia, Moscow
General sponsor: ASUS Technology (Russia) supported by Intel
Competition Organizers: leading Russian e-sport portal CyberFight.RU | CyberFight.ORG
Games:
 Counter-Strike 1.6 5v5 Masters (16 teams) - prize fund 300 000 roubles
Counter-Strike Source 5v5 Masters (16 teams) - prize fund 150 000 roubles
Сounter-Strike 1.6 5v5 NoN Profi Open (64-96 teams) - prize fund 150 000 roubles
 Warcraft 3 DOTA 5v5 Open (32 teams) - prize fund 150 000 roubles
 Quake 3 1v1 Open (64 gamers) - prize fund 50 000 roubles
 FIFA 2008 1v1 Open (64 gamers) - prize fund 50 000 roubles
Total prize fund: 850 000 Roubles (~ 34 500 US$)
During ASUS Winter 2008 preparation, we’re planning to hold qualifying tournaments on Counter-Strike 1.6 and Source.
Detailed info about qualifying tournaments terms will be available at our website very shortly.
ASUS Winter 2008 announcement agenda:
The list of qualifications at Counter-Strike Masters – 29th Jan
On-line registration for open disciplines – 01st Feb
Detailed prize fund info: 05th Feb
Tournament rules: 15th Feb
Info for spectators: 18th Feb
Voting: Counter-Strike Masters – 20th Feb
About ASUS
 ASUStek Computer Inc. - leader at 3C solutions (computers, communication, consumer).
In 2006 company profit run up to 16,5 billion $. The number of employees exceeded 100 thousand.
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Ranked in "The INFOTECH 100" for 9 consecutive years - Business Week
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Best Quality from Taiwan - Wall Street Journal
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Best in quality, functionality and service - MIC
About Intel
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Intel pushes the boundaries of innovation so their work can make people's lives more exciting, fulfilling, and manageable. They never stop looking for the next leap ahead-in technology, education, culture, manufacturing, and social responsibility. They never stop collectively delivering better solutions with greater benefits for everyone.
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