July 14, 2006 - Want to check out the Championship Gaming Invitational in-person? Head to the On Camera Audience site and sign up quick.

Details via the site:

"Championship Gaming Invitational for DirecTV will be taping two shows on Friday and Saturday night 7/21 & 7/22 at one of the coolest locations in the Bay area; Treasure Island! This is a fantastic chance to be a part of a live network television taping right here in San Francisco. The best part is that it is FREE and all audience members have a chance to win an Xbox and other prizes! There will also be free refreshments! (No Alcohol)

The show will featuring celebrities and the music of world famous DJ Spider, The Championship Gaming Invitational is not only a video game event that will redefine the world of E-Sports by treating video games like traditional professional sports, but it is a televised party. Sponsored by Direct TV, Microsoft Xbox, Best Buy, and Mountain Dew, come party with the best players from around the world as they compete for $50,000.

Gaming competitions include Halo 2, Counter-Strike, DOA 4, Battlefield 2 and PGR 3."

For more information on the Championship, click here.