The new KODE5 season will see a total of 16 qualifiers taking place all over the world, two of which will be called "Premium Qualifiers". These qualifiers, whose dates and locations will be confirmed in the near future, will reward the winners with cash prizes of at least $10,000 USD, as well spots in the Global Finals.

KODE5 has also confirmed that the new season will feature a total prize purse of $110,000 USD, with $40,000 USD at stake in the Global Finals.

"We’ve got bigger prizes, new games and better coverage planned for the third and biggest season of KODE5," said Lester Lau, KODE5 Revolutionary-in-Command.

"The entire KODE5 crew has been hard at work to bring this to life, and is proud to open Season 3 to the community. There are more surprises in store coming up for the community next week, so stay tuned!"

More details concerning the new season, KODE5's official games and sponsors will be announced next week so stay tuned to GotFrag.com for all the info on KODE5's 2008/09 season.