ROCKVILLE, MD. OCTOBER 26th, 2005. X3O LLC. (X3O EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES) is proud to announce the X3O Pro Game Series 2006. The series will take place at X3O Gaming Center, 11640 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852.

X3O Pro Game Series 2006: Counter-Strike 1.6
IMPORTANT UPDATES:

1. Registration Deadline is NOVEMBER 1st, 2005. If you do not both register and pre-pay by November 1st, a late registration fee will be required.
2. X3O has announced that they will be providing the hotel rooms for the 4 finalists that play on November 6th, 2005. There will be one room for each team of 5 players. Any additional food or drink costs are the sole responsibility of the players.
3. NEW MAP LIST: de_Dust2, de_Nuke, de_Inferno, de_CPL_mill, de_train; OFFICIAL map rotation will be announced November 4th, 2005.

Prize Distribution:
1st Place:
- $1250.00 (USD)
- Five (5) Premiere X3O Memberships
- Five (5) One Month Free Passes for any X3O Gaming Center
- Five (5) copies of Full Spectrum Warrior (PC)
- One (1) Year Sponsorship with RefreshNetworks (WebHosting)
- More TBD.

2nd Place:
- $250.00 (USD)
- Five (5) X3O USB Keys
- Five (5) X3O Premiere Membership Accounts
- Six (6) month Sponsorship with RefreshNetworks (WebHosting)
- More TBD.

3rd Place:
- Five (5) Bottles of Bawls
- Five (5) Dark Horizon: Lore Invasion Posters
- Five (5) 3 Month copies of Dark Horizon: Lore Invasion Game Copies
- Two (2) month Sponsorship with RefreshNetworks (WebHosting)
- More TBD.

ALL Teams:
- Qualification for possible sponsorship by X3O Emerging Technologies, X3O Gaming Center, and the oppurtunity to work with the X3O Marketing Staff.

X3O has announced that they will be providing the hotel rooms for the 4 finalists that play on November 6th, 2005. There will be one room for each team of 5 players. Any additional food or drink costs are the sole responsibility of the players.

Sponsorship Information:

X3O Emerging Technologies supports competitive gaming and understands the level of commitment it takes to be a professional player. That is why we are offering sponsorships to dedicated players and teams that are looking to break into the professional e-Sports scene, in a big way. Whether you’re a newly formed team, like to play 1v1, or seasoned veterans, X3O can help you reach your fullest potential, supporting you in a variety of ways. To qualify for a sponsorship by X3O, you must participate in the XPGS 06, in your perspective game. Participating in the XPGS 06 does not guarantee a sponsorship, however you must compete to qualify.

For more information on the XPGS 06, qualifying for a sponsorship, or general questions please feel free to e-mail events@x3o.com

Sincerely,
Nick Fitz
Manager of Marketing
X3O Emerging Technologies
X3O|NickFitz on IRC.Gamesurge.Net #x3o