It’s an exciting time. Our video game event management services and entire GoG video game community are about to bring the next big video game tournament to the Midwest!
Quick Info -
Introduction -
Event Schedule -
Venue/Accomodations
4v4 Halo 3 Division -
4v4 MW2 Division -
Tournament Sponsors
TIPGC Discussion
Introduction
You’ve experienced our local gaming events at the GoG 5,000 Party, Cyber Ops, Science Center of Iowa, Boston’s Restaurant, Children & Families of Iowa’s Kidsfest, and maybe have seen the big events we’ve been a part of around the country. Whether you saw Jet Set Studio working with BlackBerry at IBM Lotusphere, Massive Inc. in NYC, E3 in LA, or MLG Pro Circuit events around the country…we’re bringing this experience, increased prize packages, and pure gaming fun back to the Midwest with the
1st Annual Iowa Pro Gaming Challenge!
Event Schedule
Friday, March 12th
6:00pm - 12:00am Level Up Pre-Party | AllPlay (optional/free)
12:00am - 2:00am Pre-Party After Hours | Lime Lounge (optional/21+)
Saturday, March 13th
10:00am Registration/Equipment Check-In (Both Divisions)
11:00am - 12:00pm Setup/Warm-Up (Both Divisions)
12:00pm - 12:30pm Welcome
12:30pm - 1:15pm Halo 3 WBR1 - Heat 1
1:15pm - 2:00pm Halo 3 WBR1 - Heat 2
2:00pm - 2:45pm MW2 WBR1 - Heat 1
2:45pm - 3:30pm MW2 WBR1 - Heat 2
3:30pm - 4:15pm Halo 3 LBR1
4:15pm - 5:00pm MW2 LBR1
5:00pm - 5:45pm Halo 3 WBR2
5:45pm - 6:30pm MW2 WBR2
6:30pm - 7:15pm Halo 3 LBR2
7:15pm - 8:00pm MW2 LBR2
8:00pm - 8:45pm Halo 3 WBR3/LBR3
8:45pm - 9:30pm MW2 WBR3/LBR3
9:30pm - 10:15pm Halo 3/MW2 LBR4
10:15pm - 11:00pm Halo 3/MW2 LBR5
Sunday, March 14th
8:00am - 9:00am Warm-up (Both Divisions)
9:00am - 10:15am Halo 3/MW2 WBR4
10:15am - 11:30am Halo 3/MW2 LBR6
11:30am - 12:45pm Halo 3/MW2 LBR7
12:45am - 2:00pm Halo 3/MW2 WBF
2:00am - 3:15pm Halo 3/MW2 LBF
3:15am - 4:30pm MW2 Finals
4:30am - 5:45pm Halo 3 Finals
5:45pm - 6:00pm Prize Presentation
NOTE: Match times and bracket play for both game divisions may shift if necessary. An updated schedule will be developed after Saturday’s Registration/Equipment Check-In.
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Location
AllPlay in Des Moines, Iowa is the unique venue for this tournament. This place is like an adult playground friends. We’re talking great food, drinks, arcade games galore…o yeah, and THIS EVENT!
Discounted hotel rates have been established for traveling partipants, but space is limited. The Holiday Inn Downtown has 10 rooms available for only $99/night. More details and discussion can be found HERE. With additional questions about travel/accommodation, please email us at IowaProGamingChallenge@GatheringofGamers.com.
4v4 Halo 3 Division
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Team Prize Packages
1st Place
4 Official GoG Hot Sauce Trophies
4 Official Event Posters
4 VIBRAS Five.One Gaming Headsets ($1,000 value)
GoG Team Sponsorship for MLG Event ($240 value)
4 Three Month Memberships to Aspen Athletic Club
$600 Cash
2nd Place
4 Cases of Monster Energy Drink ($150 value)
VIBRAS Merchandise ($80 value)
4 GoG 5,000 Party Posters
$240 Cash
Note: All prize packages are subject to change, please check this page as the event continues to get closer. We'd love to keep adding to this line up!
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4v4 Modern Warfare 2 Division
DOWNLOAD GAMETYPES & RULES PDF
Team Prize Packages
1st Place
4 Official GoG Hot Sauce Trophies
4 Official Event Posters
4 VIBRAS Five.One Gaming Headsets ($1,000 value)
GoG Team Sponsorship for MLG Event ($240 value)
4 Three Month Memberships to Aspen Athletic Club
$600 Cash
2nd Place
4 Cases of Monster Energy Drink ($150 value)
VIBRAS Merchandise ($80 value)
4 GoG 5,000 Party Posters
$240 Cash
Note: All prize packages are subject to change, please check this page as the event continues to get closer. We'd love to keep adding to this line up!
Join This Division's Discussion
Tournament Sponsors
Special thanks go to our corporate sponsors who are truly “Fueling” this event. The big time prizes would not be possible without support of the fine companies we’ve connected with. We hope you’ll take a special effort to support these companies at the event and think of them for all your gaming needs.
Get Involved
If YOU would like to get involved with this unique event that will attract an aggressive demographic, our team is ready to work with you to conceptualize some great ways of establishing not only visibility, but call to action as well. The timeline for this opportunity is very short, but we’re focused on medium to large companies for this opportunity and have information available upon request. For more details right now, CONTACT US right now.
