Microsoft announced that beginning September 15, 2006, gamers can square off against the world’s best real-time strategy (RTS) players in the Rise of the Ultimate Champion tournament, sponsored by Intel, ATI and Logitech. Participants can play in one of three preliminary events that will take place beginning Sept. 15, Oct 13, and Nov. 17, 2006. Results from the first three events will be used to determine seeding for the Ultimate Championship, which kicks off Jan. 12, 2007. The top eight will win a trip to the finals where they will battle it out for the title of Ultimate Champion. Press 'read more' for details.