Ground Zero is Coming

Ground Zero, the largest professional game competition and convention, is coming to New York, September 9-12. Hosted by the Cyberathlete Professional League (CPL), it will take place at the Puck Building in Manhattan.

150 players - including current CPL Quake champion Dan "RiX" Hammans - will compete for approximately US$25,000 worth of cash and prizes. (about $25,000 worth), The featured game is Quake 3 Arena.

The gameplay will also be broadcast on large-screen TVs around the building, and events like amateur night, product exhibitions, and other contests will be going on as well. General admission is $35 for all four days.