The Cyberathlete Professional League, which had organised “pro” e-sport events since 1997, has ceased operations. All events proposed for 2008 have been cancelled. The organisation, fronted and founded by gaming evangelist Angel Munoz, did more to promote the idea of sponsored competitive gaming than any outside South Korea. I think this is something of a shame, even though I’ve struggled to have much personal attachment to the idea of e-sports during my years of covering them. After the jump: the final CPL release.
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CPL Ended
By Jim Rossignol on March 15th, 2008.
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- Mudshovel : “I'll wait for a demo.” on Disunion – Wargame: European Escalation’s Multiplayer
- Uninteresting Curse File Implement : “I am such an impatient idiot for buying Skyrim close to launch. I hope people who hadn't already put 120 hours into the game will ...” on Skyrim Tests: Skeletal Horses, Giant Enemy Mudcrabs
- AmateurScience : “...must...not...~ Seriously, this is the kind of game where 'just 5 minutes' results in you resurfacing 12 hours later with RSI and a hunchback. As ...” on IGF Factor 2012: Realm of the Mad God
- Meat Circus : “I love this game so much I can never play it again.” on IGF Factor 2012: Realm of the Mad God
- GinSoakedBoy : “It really does, which is definitely a very good thing. However, it was hard enough to keep on top of your forces in World in ...” on Disunion – Wargame: European Escalation’s Multiplayer
