SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Shot-Online announced the official opening of the 2nd United Cup. This special event will feature players from the United States competing against players from the European Union. This format was inspired by the PGA Ryder Cup. The United Cup is the only region-specific event that Shot-Online offers. The preliminary tournament will start on 10/17/06 and last until 10/24/06 (3 AM Current Server Time).
The final rounds will be held on the following dates (all at 3 PM Current Server Time):
1st Round: 10/27/06
2nd Round: 10/28/06
3rd Round: 10/29/06
This event is open to players from all classes (beginner, amateur and pro). Players from other regions are able to participate in the preliminary tournament; however they will not be able to participate in the final rounds. Every player will receive an exclusive virtual United Cup cap with stat enhancements for their characters.
The 10 players from each team with the highest scores will be selected to participate in the Finals. The members of the 2nd United Cup winning team will be awarded the following prizes:
• All team members of the winning team of the United Cup will be named SO Masters of the Month.
• The team leader will have his/her name engraved on the statue in the Square on Valhalla Island.
• Each member of the winning team will receive $150 and the team leader will receive $450.
“We are excited to once again offer this event to our players. We had a lot of players tell us that they enjoyed last year’s United Cup and so we decided to offer it again”, said Kevin Kim, CEO of OnNet USA, the developer of Shot-Online.
For details and more information about the 2nd United Cup, please visit the 2nd United Cup Information Page
About Shot-Online
Shot-Online, developed by OnNet Co., Ltd., is a hybrid massively multiplayer online game. This golf simulation game incorporates elements of traditional role-playing and is enhanced by proprietary physics software. This software allows for real-world golf ball behavior based on environmental factors. Detailed 3-D graphics and realistic animation enhance the user-experience as players help their characters grow in skill and capability. Team and solo competitions allow players a chance to win game currency with which users can purchase skill-enhancing items.
About OnNet USA
OnNet USA Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of OnNet Co, Ltd., was founded in November 2005, and is the Shot-Online International Service Provider. For more information about OnNet USA Inc. please visit http://www.onnetusa.com.
