Cyberathlete Professional League Shuts Down (PC)

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One of the older competitive gaming leagues is finally giving up the ghost, citing reasons such as "fragmentation of the sport, a crowded field of competing leagues, and the current economic climate."

by David Radd on Friday, March 14, 2008

The Cyberathlete Professional League announced recently that it will be closing down. All of the events that were planned for 2008 have been canceled as a result. The CPL was one of the older gaming circuits, with roots going back to 1997, but like the World Series of Videogames, the League ceased because of pressure from competition like MLG.

"Effective immediately, the Cyberathlete Professional League (CPL) will cease operations. Therefore, all CPL events currently scheduled for 2008 are hereby canceled," said a post on the CPL website. "The current fragmentation of the sport, a crowded field of competing leagues, and the current economic climate have prompted the CPL to suspend its pro-tournament operations. The CPL regrets that this news will disappoint those that were planning on attending the summer and winter events this year."

"Many thanks to all of the sponsors and partners that helped CPL establish the groundwork for professional video game competitions. Their vision and pioneering spirit should always be remembered," concluded the post.