(Cologne, Germany) - Another year has come and gone and with that comes a new batch of players fighting for money and honor among the community. Since the World Cyber Games were born, the South Koreans have taken home the gold every time.

The returning champion Byung Goo "Stork" Song looks to capture a second gold medal while Chan Soo "Luxury" Park and Jae Dong "Jaedong" Lee have their eye on gold as well. The three South Korean representatives are ranked in the top ten of the KesPa rankings - a ranking system consisting of the top 30 professional gamers each month. However, they will have their hands full against some of the top European and American competitors including last years bronze medalist Christoph "Mondragon" Semke, Krzysztof "Draco" Nalepka, and Tyler "NonY" Wasieleski, to name a few.

The top two players from each of the eight groups will advance into a 16-man single elimination bracket.

GotFrag will be at the event to bring you the most updated coverage with scores, interviews, and features throughout the duration of the tournament.

Prizes
1st Place: $14,000 USD cash + $1,000 VIK + Samsung Notebook PC (Samsung R710-Aura P8600 Deslin)
2nd Place: $6,000 USD cash
3rd Place: $3,000 USD cash

Viewers Guide
StarCraft Area: 6:00-11:00 EST Thursday, November 5th - Group A-D
Main Stage: 7:00-8:00 EST Thursday, November 5th (2 matches) - n.Die_Jaedong" Lee vs RoX.Bruce & ToT)ret( vs n.Die_Jaedong
StarCraft Area: 6:00-11:00 EST Friday, November 6th - Group E-H
Main Stage: 7:00-8:00 EST Friday, November 6th (2 matches) - loveTT vs Luxury & Draco vs Stork[gm]


WCG USA 2008 - Group A - (View matches/scores)


WCG USA 2008 - Group B - (View matches/scores)


WCG USA 2008 - Group C - (View matches/scores)


WCG USA 2008 - Group D - (View matches/scores)


WCG USA 2008 - Group E - (View matches/scores)


WCG USA 2008 - Group F - (View matches/scores)


WCG USA 2008 - Group G - (View matches/scores)


WCG USA 2008 - Group H - (View matches/scores)





Counter-Strike

WCG 2008 CS Melee

K23: Back in the Spotlight
MYM defeats MiBR
e-STRO sees off mibr in WCG Day 1
bit: "We want to win Group C"
PUTb's Flatra in doubt for WCG
wNv to miss WCG

WCG CS Group Previews
- Group A
- Group B
- Group C
- Group D
- Group E
- Group F
- Group G
- Group H

StarCraft

StarCraft Melee
StarCraft Preview

CaStrO misses game, Ace advances

Warcraft 3

Warcraft 3 Melee

Galleries

Day2
Crazy Australians, Alternate and MiBR
Zet, elemeNt and MYM midway through the day
The teams before matches began

Day 1
GotFrag goes on an adventure in Cologne!
Kolnmesse venue gallery
Rock stars, half-pipe bmx, and opera. Just part of the Opening Ceremonies.