News Release

IWV Campus

Cerro Coso College to Host Second Video Game Tournament

June 23, 2009

After a successful debut tournament in April 2009, Cerro Coso Community College will be hosting the Second Call of Duty 4 Video Game Tournament this summer on Saturday, August 15, 2009 from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the College's Learning Resource Center. The Tournament will begin at 1:30 p.m. with setup starting at 11:00 a.m.

With a slightly different format featuring team-based round robin style play, followed by a smashing massive free-for-all, this tournament is sure to challenge even the most skilled sharpshooters out there. Even better, gamers can form their own teams, select team captains, and work together to defeat their competition and win great prizes. Individual gamers need not worry, we will be banding solo sharpshooters together to form rogue teams so that no one will be left out of team play!

"Cerro Coso is constantly mindful of promoting classes and a learning environment for the students," stated Dylan Mattina, Director of Information Technology, Distance Education & Learning Support Services. "This is just the beginning. In the Fall, the College is looking to feature a Madden Tournament and in the Spring possibly a baseball themed game. We're just getting started! What better way to promote student life, introduce potential students to the programs at the College, and involve the community then some good old competition," continued Mattina.

All proceeds go to support the Associate Student Body of Cerro Coso Community College. Gamer fees are $20 for pre-registration, $25 at the door the day of the event and guests cost $5.00 at the door. Participants can learn more about the tournament and register and pay online via PayPal through the Cerro Coso website at www.cerrocoso.edu/campusgaming/COD09.

The public and all gamers are invited to participate and have a chance to win some great prizes.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Joann Clark, Director of Public Information (760) 384-6230