CGS will elevate the growing phenomenon of professional gaming to a new level by using advanced technology to take viewers inside the games themselves. Viewers can catch the action as multiple "in-game" cameras follow the games as they are being played, allowing viewers to fully experience the match as with any other professional sport. Spectacular graphics help tell the story of what is happening on-screen and the broadcast will also feature multiple angles of gameplay.

Aficionados and new fans alike will appreciate the analytical insights and commentary of gaming legend Johnathan "Fatal1ty" Wendel, who will capture the action as the exclusive play-by-play commentator and CGS spokesperson. With a roster of the best pro gamers in the world, unparalleled production values and world-class televised sports coverage; CGS is set to become the benchmark in professional gaming worldwide.

"We are excited about bringing the Championship Gaming Series to a rapidly growing gaming enthusiast audience in Asia. We have been focusing our efforts to bring such programming to our audience and earlier this year, we had launched Game, on STAR Sports which is increasingly becoming very popular. We are confident of expanding this audience base manifold with the Championship Gaming Series which is a unique competition and program that is bound to be a favourite amongst the gaming enthusiasts," said Nick Wilkinson, vice president, programming, South East Asia, ESPN STAR Sports.

"ESPN STAR Sports is a natural partner for the league, since ESPN is sports and CGS represents the elevation of professional gaming into a true worldwide sport."said Andy Reif, chief executive officer and commissioner of Championship Gaming Series, "We have deep respect for the Asian gaming markets and bringing CGS programming to Asia is a top priority. We are proud to join forces with the sports leaders at ESPN STAR Sports and thrilled to help bring CGS to more than 310 million of their viewers in Asia."