[Nilpaurion Felagund]

It is not only the tournament that underwent a subtle but important change.

Just last month, the broadcasting giant Tar-Eldar Network Television (TENT) acquired ArdaCup.com, finally putting the outfit that has struggled over the years on a stable financial footing.

According to a statement released by Malantur, spokesquendi of TENT:

'For some time we have been exploring ways to provide our Eldarin viewers with the best palantir experience they could get from the Arda Cup, given its immense popularity among the Noldor and the Teleri, as well the growing interest of the Vanyar in the sport. Last year we have been impressed by the comprehensive coverage done by ArdaCup.com, so we have made contact with their office after the tournament. Now we are glad to announce that Tar-Eldar Network Television and ArdaCup.com has agreed to cover jointly the upcoming Arda Cup, especially the games of High-Elven teams, for our viewers in Eldamar and Tol Eressëa.'

Asked about the decision regarding the ban of games in Valinor, Malantur replied:

'It is regrettable, but this makes our job of covering the games for our viewers more important than ever.'

ArdaCup.com has issued the following statement:

'Even with our budget last year, forced to hire astrologers, mathematicians, coin-flippers, and amateur sportswriters, we still did good, including that almost-perfect prediction of the first round of the knockout stages. With the money we'll be having this year, all the taverns we'll pass by on our way to the games will be out ale by the time we're thr--oof!'

The person issuing that statement has been clubbed in the head, and the one holding the club was quoted as saying, 'Please, forget what he said.'

(Agence Felagundion Presse)