Players attending the CEO Fighting Game Championships in 2015 will have extra motivation to take this year's Mortal Kombat X title! CEO Gaming has announced a massive $10,000 pot bonus contributed by MKX makers Warner Brothers & NetherRealm Studios!

BONUS POT
1st: $5,000 + 60% Payout
2nd: $2,000 + *25% Payout
3rd: $1,300 + *15% Payout
4th: $700 + *5% Payout
5th: $300 + *3% Payout
7th: $200 + *2% Payout

* Requires 64+ registered.

The cash bonus continues to demonstrate the developer's commitment to the competitive tournament scene, which grew significantly around the release of Mortal Kombat (2011).

The CEO prize purse scales dependent on tournament participation, with the biggest gains coming from sixty-four or more tournament registrations. With the addition of the pot bonus, Top 8 players will receive guaranteed money of at least $200. If over 200 challengers register, players finishing 9th through 16th can expect to receive $25.

CEO 2015 takes place June 26-28 from its home in sunny Orlando, Florida. Online registration closes June 21st. Standard registration costs $40, with late fees kicking in for any sign-ups after June 1st. Registration at the venue will be available for additional cost, subject to bracket bye availability.

Mortal Kombat X will played on the PlayStation 4 version. Top 8 finals matches will be contested under a Best of 5 rule, with pools scheduled to be best 2/3. On the decision to super-size finals, CEO Gaming says, "[W]e feel it's appropriate that players get the chance to truly showcase their best..."

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