Electronic Sports World Cup - The Video Game Show
World Finals at the Paris Games Week, October 21-25, 2011

Plantronics

Plantronics is a global leader in audio communications for businesses and consumers. We have pioneered new trends in audio technology for 50 years, creating innovative products that allow people to simply communicate. From unified communication solutions to gaming and Bluetooth® headsets, we deliver uncompromising quality, an ideal experience, and extraordinary service. Plantronics is used by every company in the Fortune 100, as well as emergency dispatch, air traffic control and the New York Stock Exchange.
www.plantronics.com/us/solutions/gaming

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd

Based in London, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) is in charge of distribution, marketing and sales of PLAYSTATION®3, PlayStation®2 and PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) products and games in a region covering 99 territories in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Australia. SCEE also develops, publishes, markets and distributes game software for these formats, and manages third-party licence programmes for these platforms and territories. Since its launch in November 2006, nearly 51 million PLAYSTATION 3 systems have been sold worldwide, and it continues to sell at a record pace. Over 152 million PlayStation®2 consoles were sold worldwide, establishing it as one of the greatest successes in the history of general public electronics. Since its launch at the end of 2004, over 71 million PSP consoles have been sold worldwide, testament to the size of the portable console market. With the fast development of network access and interest in network applications and games, over 80 million accounts have been created on the PlayStation®Network, a free-access interactive environment, and 1.7 billion files have been downloaded.

Gran Turismo®

With over 60 million units sold worldwide on all PlayStation platforms, the Gran Turismo® licence is the most award-winning and best-selling car racing simulation in history. Created by Kazunori Yamauchi and his team from Polyphony Digital Inc. based in Japan, Gran Turismo® revolutionised the game console car racing genre and create a genuinely new way for car companies to demonstrate their vehicles in real-life situations.
www.playstation.com

TrackMania²

TrackMania² Canyon comes as the newest game in the most popular online pc racing series. With an ever growing community counting already more than 10 million players, TrackMania is equal to gaming 2.0 for everyone. Simple to handle, the game offers a enthusiastic social network of players. From creating tracks to organizing tournaments, players are free to play the way they like. For the competitive players, TrackMania is their favorite racing game, as indicated by a 5 year long presence at pro level gaming. With TrackMania² Canyon, Ubisoft-Nadeo offers a game tailored for E-Sport. The community behind the game is stronger than ever and thanks to the ManiaPlanet system, players now have the full power to play the way they want.
www.trackmania.com

Razer

Razer has been a pioneering supporter of e-Sports since its conception. It is in our blood and we are driven to further the culture of professional gaming in all that we do. We work hand in hand with our pros to forge weaponry for the players who stake their livelihood on podium placements. Our gear is designed to perform flawlessly in high-stress tournament conditions where winning is everything and mistakes cost championships. Those who compete with our equipment will attest - We live by our words: For Gamers. By Gamers.
www.razerzone.com

Gravity

Gravity Europe is the European subsidiary of Gravity Co, a Korean leading company in the video games industry, listed on NASDAQ. World-renowned for its products based on Asian animation, Gravity has started to expand in Europe in 2006 by launching its 45-million-users international success, Ragnarök Online. During his journey through the realm of Rune-Midgard, the player will acquire skills through battles and quests, fighting alongside with other players. He will then be able to change into a large variety of jobs, such as wizard, priest, thief, etc… in order to face the most dreadful monsters and compete with other players for power and wealth. Amazing Asian-style graphics and 2D characters in a 3D environment are one of the countless assets of the game, now joining the ranks of ESWC famous titles!
www.ragnarokeurope.com

Blizzard Entertainment

Best known for blockbuster hits including World of Warcraft® and the Warcraft®, StarCraft®, and Diablo® franchises, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc., a division of Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment software renowned for creating some of the industry’s most critically acclaimed games. Blizzard Entertainment’s track record includes thirteen #1-selling games and multiple Game of the Year awards. The company’s online-gaming service, Battle.net®, is one of the largest in the world, with millions of active players.
www.blizzard.com

Paris Games Week

Paris Games Week, created in 2010 by S.E.L.L., the French syndicate of videogames publishers, is the greatest French videogames show bringing together industry leaders. Having welcomed more than 120.000 visitors during its first edition, Paris Games Week has won the 2010 Show of the year award (Prix du Salon de l’Année 2010) and an award for the best show design on a Viparis.com site (Grand Prix de la Création Viparis) during the 2010 Heavent Awards. The 2011 edition will take place in Porte de Versailles, Paris, from the 21st to the 25th of October in Hall 3.
www.parisgamesweek.com

Coca-Cola zero

In 2011, Coca-Cola zero signs a strong European partnership agreement with Sony PlayStation. In order to follow this great association in the Gaming universe, the brand becomes, in October, the official partner of the Paris Games Week by Coca-Cola zero and of the Electronic Sports World Cup (ESWC). The Paris Games Week by Coca-Cola zero is the biggest Gaming event in France and will host more than 150 000 fans from the 21st to the 25th of October at the Porte de Versailles. On that occasion, Coca-Cola zero revamps the entire exposition with its colors and creates a unique stand so that you can live unforgettable Gaming sensations while tasting your favorite drink!
Find all the upcoming events of Gaming on the Coca-Cola zero Gaming Zone platform with MSN.
It's your turn to play on. With Coca-Cola zero, unleash your gaming potential. www.cocacolazerogaming.fr

Verygames

Founded in 2004, the VeryGames company is specialized in network gaming, web hosting and outsourcing. For professional and private customers, VeryGames captivate a wide audience.
The main activity is the rental of game and voice servers. On this very competitive market, VeryGames has become a European reference.
They host more than 10,000 game and voice servers in Europe, located in France, Germany, and in England. They have achieved the coveted status of first European host.
Innovation, creativity, customer relations, research and development are the key words of their company.
www.verygames.net

GAME ONE

GAME ONE is the only french TV Channel focused on the « Digital Entertainment » . Broadcasted by Cable, Satellite, DSL networks and mobile TV, GAME ONE reaches 10.5 millions households and is the n°1 best rated TV channel on these networks to target the 15 to 24 yrs old viewers.
With a highly original, informative and exclusive self-produced content, GAME ONE provides a unique experience for the young adults (core target 15 to 24), fans of internet, videogames, mobile devices, music etc…
GAME ONE is also at the cutting edge of the animated series, airing some of the most popular animated franchises (NARUTO SHIPPUDEN, DRAGON BALL Z, SOUTH PARK) as well as an audacious programming of previously unreleased series (EYESHIELD 21, D.GRAY MAN…).
www.gameone.net

Dailymotion

About Dailymotion Dailymotion is ranked 32nd most visited website worldwide with 96 million unique visitors (comScore Feb. 2011) generating over one billion videos views. Dailymotion offers the best content from users, independent content creators and premium partners in the media and entertainment industries. Using the most advanced technology for both users and content creators, Dailymotion provides HD video in a fast, easy-to-use online service. Dailymotion offers the best user experience across all digital devices (computers, mobile devices, connected TVs and tablets). Dailymotion was founded in 2005 and received funding from leading shareholders including Atlas Venture, Partech International, Advent Venture Partners, IDInvest Partners and the French Sovereign Fund (FSI). Dailymotion has 120 employees based in offices in Paris, New York, London and Barcelona, and in additional countries around the globe (including Turkey, India and Poland) through local distribution partnerships. Dailymotion is a brand-safe platform for advertisers offering innovative video advertising formats and customized communication programs. Dailymotion is available anywhere in the world in 15 different languages with 32 localized versions featuring local home pages and local content.
www.dailymotion.com/eswc