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Gamers Vie for World Title

Top players gather in Los Angeles

By Matt Cantor,  Newser Staff

Posted Jul 28, 2008 7:52 AM CDT

(Newser) – Video gamers, get ready: Tonight will determine your world champion as Los Angeles hosts the finals in the Championship Gaming Series. The evening will be broadcast globally—complete with a breathless play-by-play announcer, NPR reports. Players, all of whom are paid for their efforts, will...   Read full story »

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