Slideshow: Gamers Spar for National Honor

At the World Cyber Games 2004, the competition is about more than just who wins at or Gamers are competing to bring glory to their home countries. Daniel Terdiman reports from San Francisco.
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Radio iTG's Nice Guy Ed does play-by-play during first-round play in the World Cyber Games' FIFA Soccer 2004 tournament.Daniel Terdiman

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While much of the gaming hall is filled with teams playing WarCraft III, one section is devoted entirely to *FIFA Soccer 2004.*Daniel Terdiman

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As outside entertainment, the World Cyber Games brought in world-class BMX stunt riders.Daniel Terdiman

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Cheering spectators can keep abreast of the action by watching the games on huge screens hanging over the hall.Daniel Terdiman

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The day's tournament schedule at the World Cyber Games is displayed on one of the many big screens overlooking the auditorium.Daniel Terdiman

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In order to ensure that everyone plays fairly, referees are stationed behind the players all around the auditorium.Daniel Terdiman

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Spain's five-man WarCraft III team digs in against competition from all across the globe.Daniel Terdiman

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The Swedish team, rumored to be the best in the world at WarCraft III, gets down to business.Daniel Terdiman

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Rows and rows of players buckle down at WarCraft III Thursday at the WCG 2004.Daniel Terdiman

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The five-member New Zealand WarCraft III team hopes to come away with victory.Daniel Terdiman