(Seoul, KOREA) – February 11, 2008 – After the announcement of the KODE5 Global Final event in Moscow last week, gamers around the world have been chomping at the bit to find out about their next chance to qualify. Today, KODE5, in association with PlayXP and Regional Supporter Moving-Star, is proud to reveal the next KODE5 qualifier – KODE5 Korea. At KODE5 Korea, Warcraft III gamers will have the opportunity to battle through a series of online and offline qualifiers. The competition will be intense as each competitor fights to advance to the KODE5 Korea Finals, this year held at Kyungsung University in Busan. With Global Supporters Cooler Master, GIGABYTE, and Corsair Memory, the KODE5 Global Gaming Revolution brings competitive gaming to the forefront with events in over 16 countries across the globe.

KODE5 Korea Regional Qualifiers

EVENT: KODE5 Korea Qualifier #1
DATES: February 12th ~ 20th, 2008
VENUE: Online
GAMES: Warcraft III
LINK: http://www.playxp.com
NOTES: Top 9 advance to KODE5 Korea Qualifier #2

EVENT: KODE5 Korea Qualifier #2
DATES: February 25th, 2008
VENUE: Intel E-Sports Stadium
LOCATION: Yongsan, Seoul
GAMES: Warcraft III
LINK: http://www.playxp.com
NOTES: Top 4 advance to KODE5 Korea Finals

This year, PlayXP will hold a massive online qualifier from February 12th to 20th to allow as many Warcraft III gamers as possible to get in on the action. The top 9 will join the following 23 pre-qualified gamers at the offline qualifier, held at the Intel E-Sports Stadium in Yongsan:

- MYM]Moon
- MYM]Lucifer
- MYM]EVE
- MYM]Shy
- MYM]STORM
- SK.Lyn
- SK.SoJu
- SK.ReMinD
- SK.ReiGn-
- mTw-Rainbow
- BET.Winners
- BET.Check
- BET.FoV
- BET.Myth
- BET.Jini
- BET.Sweet
- wicked.SocceR
- wicked.warmingup
- wicked.FiveStar
- Go.minhyuk
- GO.Kook
- Robelldo[GhoST]
- GoStop

The action will be fierce as the field narrows to the final four. The top 4 competitors will then move on to the KODE5 Korea Regional Finals.

To register for this exciting event, gamers have to first sign up for a free account on KODE5.com (http://www.kode5.com/register.php), and then register for KODE5 Korea at the official PlayXP website (http://www.playxp.com).

KODE5 Korea Regional Finals

EVENT: KODE5 Korea Final Four
DATES: February 29th, 2008
VENUE: Kyungsung University
LOCATION: Busan Metropolitan City, Korea
GAMES: Warcraft III
LINK: http://www.playxp.com
NOTES: Top 2 qualify for KODE5 Global Final in Moscow

On February 29th, the stage will be set for the KODE5 Korea Finals. There, Korea’s top 4 Warcraft III gamers will collide at Kyungsung University in Busan for the KODE5 Korea Final Four event. This year, E-sports fans in Korea and around the world will see these gamers clash at the Kyungsung University in an exhilarating single elimination final showdown. As the dust settles, the top 2 will earn the right to represent Korea at the KODE5 Global Final in Moscow.

“We are truly happy to hold the KODE5 Korea Qualification. Furthermore, it will be a great chance to grow the Korean gaming industry,” said Seo-ryong Kim, CEO, PlayXP Communication. “Our anticipation to cooperate with KODE5 is very high and we heartily want to continue our strong partnership in the future.”

“By working with KODE5, we can join with the worldwide gaming scene. We will do our best for make this event to be greatest event ever,” said Seung-sook Kim, CEO, Moving-star Co.

“KODE5 Korea marks the return of the Global Gaming Revolution to the world’s most developed e-sports nation,” said Lester Lau, KODE5 Revolutionary-in-Command. “Working with PlayXP will ensure that gamers in Korea will have access to a top-notch Warcraft III tournament. We look forward to seeing the region’s best bringing their A-game to KODE5 Korea.”

Powering KODE5 Korea will be none other than Global Supporters Cooler Master, GIGABYTE, and Corsair Memory, who will join the festivities and show off the latest in high-octane gaming hardware.

“As perhaps the most advanced e-sports country in the world, Cooler Master is happy to see the KODE5 Global Gaming Revolution in Korea once again,” said Crane Chan, Cooler Master Regional Manager, Korea. “Our support for KODE5 is one more way for Cooler Master to show its commitment to providing the very best for the Korean gaming community.”

"Gaming is a way of life for many Koreans and Corsair is proud to be able to support that as a part of KODE5 Korea," said Scott Thirlwell, Director of Sales - Asia. "Corsair wishes all the gamers of KODE5 Korea the best of luck."

More details on this exciting event will be revealed on KODE5’s official website: www.kode5.com.

For more information on PlayXP, check out:
http://www.playxp.com

About Cooler Master

Cooler Master was founded to provide the best thermal solutions to our customers worldwide. Since its establishment a decade ago, we continue to invest in product development in order to provide the leading-edge innovations to people and businesses. Cooler Master’s enclosure technology line-up includes heat sinks and fans, chassis, power supplies, function panels and accessories. Cooler Master has its headquarters in Taipei, Taiwan, with global branch offices located in Europe, America and APAC, so that we can offer to our customers the best service in time. For more information on Cooler Master, please visit www.coolermaster.com.

About GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE for the past 20 years has been a world-renowned leader in the motherboard and graphics card industry. Fully utilizing its key assets including its cutting-edge research and development team as well as its professional sales and marketing resources, GIGABYTE is committed to providing our valued customers with the highest quality products and services featuring the industry’s most innovative design. Now and for the future, GIGABYTE will continue to embody the unique spirit and culture, which has made GIGABYTE one of the foremost brands in the industry. For more information about GIGABYTE, please visit www.gigabyte.com.tw.

About Corsair

Corsair Memory, a member of JEDEC, has been a leader in the design and manufacture of high-speed memory modules since 1994. We have earned our reputation as being the first to market with leading-edge products supporting new computing platforms and technologies. Corsair supplies memory for applications ranging from mission-critical servers to ultra-high performance gaming systems. The performance and reliability of Corsair memory products makes them ideal for memory-intensive computing. Additional information about Corsair is available at www.corsairmemory.com.

About KODE5

KODE5 masses gamers in 16 countries in a series of regional events to find the best gamers from around the world. The best then fly to an undisclosed location to square off against the world’s gaming elite. With television crews from around the world broadcasting, international media in attendance, and mass crowds rioting for their favorites, the KODE5 Global Final will bring gaming to the center stage like no other gaming event. KODE5 will take competitive gaming to another level and gain the respect that gaming deserves. To join the revolution, go to the KODE5 website at www.kode5.com.