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| by Stephen Withers | |
| Wednesday, 14 January 2009 | |
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Page 2 of 2 Qualifying events will take place online and at live events in countries including Australia, Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, South Africa, the UK and the US. Details should be published in the coming weeks.Featured Whitepaper
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The 2009 final will take place in Barcelona, Spain, in May. The winner will pick up a cool $20,000. "We got involved in the FIFA Interactive World Cup with the intention of creating an iconic gaming competition, but to achieve the huge increase in competitors that we have seen this year is something that exceeds even our most optimistic predictions," said Darren Carter, vice president for brand and consumer marketing, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. "Everything about the FIWC this year is bigger and better and to see so many competing online on PlayStation Network really highlights how PlayStation has grown along with the tournament. We can't wait to welcome the best virtual footballers to Barcelona, Spain." "We are extremely proud to once again be supporting the FIWC alongside FIFA and Sony Computer Entertainment," said Matt Bilbey, vice president international marketing, EA Sports. "We believe that FIFA 09 is our best ever football title and we are delighted to see so many gamers battling it out in the game both online and at physical qualifying events around the world. The FIWC has grown over the years to become a truly global gaming competition which captures the heart and spirit of football and gaming and we look forward to crowning this year's victor at the grand final in May." |
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