As you may remember, the Intel Extreme Masters show, the outcome of the cooperation between Eurosport, Intel and Turtle Entertainment (ESL), had its premiere some weeks ago on Eurosport and Eurosport 2. Today ESL published some more information about the first and next episodes featuring the global league of the video game champions.

More than one million different viewers in total have seen the first episode. That is why Nik Adams, the Executive Producer at Turtle Entertainment responsible for the ‘Intel Extreme Masters’ show, is quite happy about the results: "As we are the first to bring eSports to a broad pan European, Asian and Pacific TV audience I am very satisfied how the first broadcast worked out. The total number of viewers, the feedback from the media as well as from our eSports community was as good as expected. This show gives the TV audience an overview of our lifestyle and helps to elevate eSports to a higher level."

Update with more information on episode 2:
The second episode features the Global Challenge Cologne event and shows the Quake Live players Shane 'rapha' Hendrixson and Anton 'Cooller' Singov trying to come out on top, which didn't work out for both of them as you may know. The show will again deliver 25 minutes of exciting eSports, but also take a behind-the-scenes look at the players routines and challenges.

Just in time the play offs in the ESL Major Series Enemy Territory are kicked off! Europe's eight best teams are fighting for a prize pot of in total 750€. After four weeks of group stage the following eight teams qualified:

Tonight the first match of the EuroCup XXII playoffs will take place as the Group C leaders will face Rage who came in second after energy-WAVE in group B.

Both teams are equally skilled and it's anyone's guess who will be the victor tonight, but one thing is certain: tonight's match will be extraordinary.

Last Sunday, November the 7th, the Group Stage of CB ET SW 3on3 - 2on2 OpenCup Fall 2010 has elapsed.
By now the Playoff Stage has started. The Playoffs will be in this following format:

• The top 2 teams of each group reaching the playoffs
  
• Playoffs are played in Single Elimination Mode ( except for Premier League on 3on3 )
  
• Wildcards are NOT usable anymore
  
• Map are forced for this first round : sp_delivery_te/adlernest - except for Premier League maps are free to choose
  
• Quarter finals had to be played between : 07/11 @ 14/11 - All the match will be forced to the 14/11 if not agreed
  
• For more infos about playoffs and maps, read the rules criteria : OC 3on3 - OC 2on2
  
• Roster Link to schedule your match can be found here under

Dark and disturbing times have come upon Aero Gaming. With Sup3r's university internet policy, we were forced to make yet another lineup change, after we had to replace his brother Gifted, who left for army.

A decision like that is never an easy one, especially when you lose a member that was with us since the very begining. Despite this huge loss we managed to find a replacement for our one and only Sander. This player is not exactly new to the team, as he was fighting in our ranks during OpenCup season that ended with our victory, on lan in Enschede and for few games in last EuroCup. Back then we decided to split, but now he is more than welcome to come back. Give it up for Amando "xPERiA" van K.! With his help we will fight our way through playoffs of both EuroCup and ESL Major Series and give some nice performance in Giants Cup.

The last three matches of the ESL Major Series Group Stage are about to be played this weekend. Five of the six teams in action have not won a single match yet. At least two of them will win a match now but that is not all. Groups B and C are already finished and the four teams which will join the play offs are already determined but in group D something still can happen!

Again we tried to talk to all teams but for some teams these statements for the community seem to be too much effort. At least we can count on Robaciek and his predictions! The complete statements can be found here!

***UPDATE***:

Game reschuled to monday (8 nov): 8PM or 9PM CET/GMT+1



Hi lads,

tonight we have a very long awaited exciting game ahead of ourselves! I will take on Cupwinners in the second matchweek of the groupphase of the RtCW 1.0 eZbashcup. As both teams are undefeated this will be a very important game for both teams. They fight for a first place in their group which has impact on the playoffs. Both teams know each other from the last RtCW cups on 1.4. The Maps are stilll to be eliminated. The game will start at 20.30 CET/GMT+1




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The Back Up week of the ESL Major Series Group Stage is running. Six matches will be played during the next four days! Some groups are already fixed but in others things are still to be decided! On the one hand some teams are battling for a better seeding position in the play offs, means the group win. Other teams are still fighting for the last final stage slots where 750 € are waiting!

All pending matches must be played till Sunday, 7th November!

Again we have talked to all teams and to Robaciek to get some match statements. The complete statements can be found here!

The third and final part of the Tier 1 training for our lucky competition winners revolves around a hostage extraction exercise. Using what they have learned over the course of the day they then have to remove a hostage from enemy territory and get him to a nearby jeep.

In the exercise the contestants were encouraged to use the elements of weapons training, close combat and stealth they had been taught by the Tier 1 operators.

See for yourselves how they get on.

The first match week of the Clanbase Eurocup XXII is nigh and we have some nice matches coming to an ETTV near you soon! The current top teams are still represented, but will they be able to fulfill their duty against the underdogs despite their numerous lineup and name changes?

The four groups have produced a total of 8 clans which will be fighting to the death in the elimination playoff tree. Please find the correct version of the EuroCup XXII - Playoffs below.