SMILEGATE-WEST

Smilegate Entertainment has officially revealed ‘CFS 2016’ (CROSSFIRE STARS 2016) Grand Finals schedule and CFS 2016’s new BI/poster for the game CROSSFIRE, the number 1 online FPS game in the world.

This year, CFS 2016 GF will take place in Suzhou, China, from December 2^nd to December 4^th . Total prize pool tripled from last year, totaling $700,000, in which $400,000 is set aside for the Grand Finals. National Finals (NF) will take place in 11 regions around the world during July to October, and the regional winner team from each NF will fight for the championship in Suzhou, China.

12 NF winner teams will be divided into 3 groups and play in a Double Elimination format. From Quarterfinals, teams will play in a Single Elimination format.

Smilegate also revealed CFS 2016 BI and poster, designed around a star. Each triangle fragments in the star are based on Smilegate’s triangle CI, and they symbolize players participating in 11 NF around the world. A separate fragment in the right side of the star symbolizes representatives from the NF who will battle for the championship in the GF.

Now in its 5^th year, CFS is the highest level of competitive play for CROSSFIRE, the No. 1 FPS game in the world reaching 6 million concurrent users and 500 million registered players. Last year’s CFS in Guangzhou, China was broadcasted live in English, Chinese, Portuguese, etc. Additionally, it was dual live streamed in Vietnam, Russia, and Latin America. CFS 2015 featured dual stage display and provided a theatrical experience to the audience, which was met with great enthusiasm.

Ina Jang, CEO of Smilegate Entertainment, stated that “with the announcement of CFS 2016’s Grand Finals and release of new BI and poster, CFS 2016 has officially begun,” and added that “the community continued passion for CFS 2016 will be greatly appreciated.”

For Further information on CFS 2016, please visit the official CFS website www.crossfirestars.com .

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Smilegate West
Jaren Fabroa, 416-849-8558 ext. 827
Marketing Coordinator
jaren.fabroa@smilegatewest.com

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