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CCP releases more info about EVE Online's second New Eden Open
Time is running out to get in on EVE Online's second New Eden Open tournament for a chance at this year's $25,000 in prizes; sign ups close on January 20th. Need to know more? CCP has posted additional helpful facts and reminders about the upcoming tournament, including information about sponsorships, player advertising, and the silent auction process for acquiring a slot. The tournament, a modified double-elimination set up that culminates in a best of-five final match, will play out over the weekends of March 1st, 8th, and 15th and be streamed live on EVE's official twitch channel. An additional stream will provide Russian coverage for this year's event.
EVE Online's New Eden Open II boasts $25,000 prize pool
Lock and load, space jockeys: EVE Online's back with New Eden Open II -- and this year the prize pool is far larger than 2012's. The New Eden Open is a space combat tournament between 32 12-player teams, all competing for real cash prizes. First place will net $12,000, second place $8,000, and third place $5,000. To compete, a team must win a spot via a silent auction or through a raffle. CCP is fine-tuning the tournament based on last year's performance and is taking care to schedule it around the holidays. Signups begin on December 12th, with the auction proceeding on the 20th and the tournament taking place on three consecutive weekends in February.
Arena Tournament details
Blizzard provided further details on the much anticipated 3v3 tournament. A mere $20* entry fee per player will give you a shot at the $75,000 grand prize. That's $25,000 a piece (unless you have more players on your team), which is not too shabby. Second place will net your team $30,000 and the third place team will get $15,000. There will also be monetary rewards for regional finalists. Your entry fee will grant you access to the arena server for the entirety of the six-week qualifying tournament. You will be able to create up to three characters on the server. This tournament will be about skill rather than gear. You may select your weapons and armor from arena and raid epics. You will also be able to select honor-based rewards and enchantments for your items. If you don't like your original selections, respecs and gear will all be free of charge.
