rAge 2009 announced
Tidemedia has announced that rAge will take place from the 2nd to 4th of October 2009, and that it should be bigger and better than the years before. Entrance will be R250 for the weekend, which includes access to the open LAN as well as the expo.
Even without official confirmation, Telkom will most likely host LAN events for their two most popular titles this year, Call of Duty 4 and Counter-Strike: Source. These titles have been part of Do Gaming's successful online leagues, and willconclude with a LAN final at rAge.
Community favorite titles such as Team Fortress 2 and DotA will need to pick up their commitment to competitive gameplay, and hopefully convince the organiser's that these games will be viable picks for LAN tournaments at rAge.
Check below for the official press release for rAge 2009.
"Calling all computer and gaming fanatics. The godfather of technology and gaming expos is ready to rock and roll again!
rAge, which will take place in Johannesburg from the 2nd to the 4th of October at the Coca-Cola Dome in Northgate, is back for the seventh year in a row. This annual event brings together the most popular and cutting-edge computer and videogames, technology, gadgets and lifestyle entertainment products.
rAge 2009 is set to thrill visitors with the latest in PC and console gaming, computer hardware and software, gaming peripherals, digital lifestyle gear, home entertainment technology, gaming apparel and accessories, mobile technology, comics, anime, figurines, trading cards, board games, the latest tech gear, movies, music and much more.
Packed with exciting promotions and eSports competitions, and the biggest gaming LAN in South Africa, rAge is a not-to-be-missed event on the South African gaming and technology industry calendar. Not only is this year's expo the largest ever, there is a host of things to see and do at rAge, including:"
* Sneak peeks at yet-to-be-launched games
* 1,800 gamers in the NAG LAN
* Product launches
* Three-sided stage
* Press briefings
* Special offers and loads of prize giveaways
Article courtesy of Pantheon Gaming
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