It’s a ”real coup” for the event and it’s ”sure to draw a crowd.” The tournament runs from August 26th to the 29th, at the Telford International Centre.
”This is a real coup for insomnia43,” said Multiplay UK’s Craig Fletcher. ”It will be the first time gamers will be able to see for themselves why Battlefield 3 has been garnering so much praise. It’s a stunning game, and one which is sure to draw a crowd.”
The events host 12 tournaments sharing a total prize pot of £50,000, which include games Counter-Strike: Source, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, FIFA 11: Xbox 360, Team Fortress 2 and Heroes of Newerth. The largest prizes vary between £2,500 and £15,000.
For more information visit the official Multiplay website. Day passes are still available at £5 each which ”allow gamers access to watch all competitive qualifiers and finals, plus access to the bustling show floor, with stacks of new games and gaming technology to try.”
Battlefield 3 releases on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC October 25th in the US, 28th in UK.