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They may have won the 2008 World Cyber Games Singapore National Final and secured a spot to represent Singapore at the Grand Finals in Cologne, Germany, but they still have one last huddle to face - a lack of funds for the airfare and hotel stay! This is where you can help.

Danny (left) and Wilson, runner-up and champion, respectively, for the WCG Singapore 2008.

Those who watched the electrifying VF5 WCG Singapore National Finals title match between Danny "Danny" Koo and Wilson "Tetra" Chia would have agreed that the two players were equally matched, with the crown still in contention all the way to the fifth and final tie-breaker game. What people might not know is that the two are firm friends, going back some 7 years. VGSG did a quick interview with Danny and Wilson, which you can read after the jump.

New Zealand were crowned champions of the World Cyber Games 2008 Asian Championship on Sunday with a medal tally of one gold and one bronze, taking the title from defending champions China. Photos of individual game winners and a medal tally are available after the jump.

Team Singapore has ended her run at the World Cyber Games 2008 Asian Champions, with a final tally of two bronze medals. More details inside.

Two reporters, Marcus "Wind" Ho and Mark "markvon" Ong, with the myMYM esports news portal have been banned from the World Cyber Games 2008 Asian Championship for leaking DotA Allstars match replays files online.

With the World Cyber Games 2008 Singapore National Finals just recently concluded on Friday, many are wondering who were the winners. We have compiled a list of the winners and their photos from the prize presentation ceremony after the jump.

We had a quick interview with newly crowned World Cyber Games 2008 FIFA Singapore champion Mohamed "Xtr3me3" Phirkhan shortly after his final match. Xtr3me3 talks about his feelings on defending his title, as well as his thoughts on the upcoming Asian Championship and plans for the WCG Grand Finals.

Wilson "Tetra" Chia, WCG 2008 VirtuaFighter 5 Singapore National Champion

Wilson "Tetra" Chia edged out Danny "Danny" Koo 3-2 in an epic five-game, closely-matched final to be crowned the VirtuaFighter 5 Singapore World Cyber Games champion.

This year's main stage, under construction

Continuing our tradition of World Cyber Games day-before previews, we bring you directly to the floor of Suntec Convention Centre Halls 402 and 403 to offer a glimpse into the setup process and the activities that will be happening over the four tournament days.

We've managed to get a hold of the stage program for this year's World Cyber Games Singapore National Final and Asian Championship. If you're interesting in watching a particular game's stage match, catching Xbox 360 game previews or watching cosplayers strut their stuff, read on.