The CPL was picked up by a company located within the United Arab Emirates. Don't believe me? Well, maybe you'll believe this official press release.
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and Dallas, Texas, USA - NewWorld.com, Inc., a leader in the interactive entertainment industry in the USA has announced that its intellectual property, Cyberathlete Professional League has been acquired by an investment group based in the United Arab Emirates.You can find more information over at the Cyberathlete Professional League website. In other news, our CPL forum icon has a purpose once again.
Ms. Angela Summers, a spokesperson for the acquiring investment group, said, "We are planning to launch a new company which will be named "CPL, LLC" and will be headquartered in the United Arab Emirates. The new company will organise videogame tournaments worldwide."
Ms. Angela Summers continued, "The CPL is a globally recognised brand that has more history in the videogame industry than all other leagues combined. We look forward to reintroducing gamers to a better, larger and more exciting CPL."
Angel Munoz, the founder and former president of the CPL, said, "This acquisition is just the kind of positive support that the international interactive entertainment industry needs. I look forward to seeing CPL continue under new management, adding further accolades to its history.