With QuakeCon 2010 drawing even closer (about 15 days) the QuakeCon organizing committee has officially announced the official tournaments along with the prize fund. Just like last year's QuakeCon both capture the flag and duel tournaments will feature, an open tournament once again for"amateurs and up-and-coming competitors". All tournmanets combined will net a total of $52,000 in prize money.

The Intel QUAKE LIVE Masters Championship will feature known professionals and top QUAKE LIVE competitors in their own exclusive tournament. Sixty-four (64) of the world's best QUAKE LIVE players will face-off in the 1vs.1 duel for more than $25,000 in a double elimination bracket, with each match played in a best-of-three-games format.  With two competitors remaining, thousands will gather to watch as these two best-of-the-best survivors go head-to-head in a single elimination, best-of-five-games throw-down with a $14,000 check written to the champion.  Matches will feature a pool of five arenas.

The Capture the Flag Championship will feature 4 vs. 4 competitions for up to 32 teams battling it out in a single elimination bracket and best-of three-games format using five arenas. Players who come out on top will share prizes of $25,000, including $14,000 for the team of champions.  Matches in the CTF tournament will feature five arenas.

The Quake Live Open tournament will be available for up to 128 amateurs and up-and-coming competitors, the QUAKE LIVE Open will offer players a taste of the excitement and pressure of professional gaming. Battling for a share of $2,500, including $1,500 for the champion, players will compete in a single elimination bracket, with each match played in a best-of-three-games format.  Matches for the Open Tournament will feature the same five arenas as the Masters Championship.

If you would like to register to compete in a tournament  please do so by going here.