Cineplex and WorldGaming today announced that registration is now open for the ‘Cineplex WorldGaming Canadian Tournament Presented by PlayStation’ featuring Street Fighter V, the latest entry in the legendary fighting game franchise. The one-vs-one tournament’s Online Qualifiers will be produced by WorldGaming and the Regional Finals and Canadian Final events will be hosted at Cineplex theatres across Canada.
With over $25,000 in total prizing available, the winner of the final tournament is going home with $10,000 cash and $4,000 and $2,000 will be awarded to the second and third place winners respectively. Other prizing for gamers and the spectators cheering them on includes free movie passes, games, consoles and of course, bragging rights. Registration to play and compete in the tournament is absolutely free.
The ‘Cineplex WorldGaming Canadian Tournament Presented by PlayStation’ featuring Street Fighter V will begin with Online Qualifiers from March 21 – April 17, 2016, moving to Regional Finals in 24 Cineplex theatres across Canada on May 1, 2016. The tournament will culminate with the Canadian Finals event on May 29, 2016 in Toronto. Click here to see a list of the 24 theatres hosting Regional Finals tournaments.
Street Fighter V was released on February 16th exclusively for PlayStation 4 and PC and offers cross-platform play that unites Street Fighter® fans into a unified player base for the first time ever. The game has stunning visuals that depict the next generation of World Warriors in unprecedented detail, including exciting and accessible battle mechanics that deliver endless fighting fun.
Gamers are encouraged to visit Cineplex.com/GameOn for more information and WorldGaming.com/Cineplex to register. They can also join the conversation online using the hashtag #GameOn.
SOURCE: Press Release