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| title = Major League Gaming
| title = Major League Gaming
| current_season = 2014 MLG Pro Circuit
| current_season = 2014 MLG Pro Circuit
| logo = Major League Gaming (logo).svg
| logo = Major League Gaming (logo).svg
| pixels = 250px
| pixels = 250px
| caption = MLG logo depicting a video [[game controller]].
| caption = MLG logo depicting a video [[game controller]].
| sport = [[Electronic sports]]
| sport = [[Electronic sports]]
| founded = 2002
| founded = 2002
| owner = Sundance DiGiovanni <br>Mike Sepso
| owner = Sundance DiGiovanni <br />Mike Sepso
| ceo = John Nelson
| ceo = John Nelson
| countries = {{USA}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlgpro.com |title=Major League Gaming}}</ref><br />{{CAN}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlgcanada.com |title=Major League Gaming Canada}}</ref>
| countries = {{USA}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlgpro.com |title=Major League Gaming}}</ref><br />{{CAN}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlgcanada.com |title=Major League Gaming Canada}}</ref>
| website =[http://www.majorleaguegaming.com/ MLG Website]
| website =[http://www.majorleaguegaming.com/ MLG Website]
| champion= MLG Dallas 2012<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.majorleaguegaming.com/results/121 |title=MLG Dallas 2012 Results |publisher=Mlgpro.com |date= |accessdate=2013-06-01}}</ref><br />''[[Halo 4]]'':<br/>4v4: Warriors <br/>''[[League of Legends]]'':<br/>5v5: Azubu Blaze<br/>''[[StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty|StarCraft II]]'':<br/>1v1: StarTale.Life <br/>''[[Mortal Kombat]]'':<br/>1v1: REO <br/>''[[Tekken]]'':<br/>1v1: ken11<br/>MLG X Games 2014<br/>''[[Call of Duty: Ghosts]]'':<br/>4v4: OpTic Gaming
| champion= MLG Dallas 2012<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.majorleaguegaming.com/results/121 |title=MLG Dallas 2012 Results |publisher=Mlgpro.com |date= |accessdate=2013-06-01}}</ref><br />''[[Halo 4]]'':<br />4v4: Warriors <br />''[[League of Legends]]'':<br />5v5: Azubu Blaze<br />''[[StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty|StarCraft II]]'':<br />1v1: StarTale.Life <br />''[[Mortal Kombat]]'':<br />1v1: REO <br />''[[Tekken]]'':<br />1v1: ken11<br />MLG X Games 2014<br />''[[Call of Duty: Ghosts]]'':<br />4v4: OpTic Gaming
| most_champs =Team:<br>'''[[Team Final Boss|Final Boss]]:''' 4 (2004-05, 07, 10)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlgpro.com/Pro_Circuit_Archive|title=Pro Circuit Archive}}</ref><br/>Individual:<br>[[Tom Ryan (electronic sports player)|Tom Ryan]]: 35 (2005-12)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Ryan_(electronic_sports_player)|title=Tom Ryan 35 MLG wins}}</ref>}}
| most_champs =Team:<br />'''[[Team Final Boss|Final Boss]]:''' 4 (2004-05, 07, 10)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlgpro.com/Pro_Circuit_Archive|title=Pro Circuit Archive}}</ref><br />Individual:<br />[[Tom Ryan (electronic sports player)|Tom Ryan]]: 35 (2005-12)<ref>{{cite web|url=[[Tom Ryan (electronic sports player]])|title=Tom Ryan 35 MLG wins}}</ref>}}


'''Major League Gaming''' (MLG), founded in 2002<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.crunchbase.com/company/major-league-gaming|title=Major League Gaming Company Profile}}</ref> by Sundance DiGiovanni<ref name="MLGCanada">{{cite news|url=http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/article/227253|title=Major League Gaming shoots into Canada|last=Mudhar|first=Raju|date=June 20, 2007|publisher=[[The Toronto Star]]|accessdate=2009-09-25}}</ref> and Mike Sepso,<ref name=MLGexec>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlgpro.com/executives |title=Executive Team &#124; Major League Gaming |publisher=Mlgpro.com |date=2009-03-16 |accessdate=2009-09-29}}</ref><ref name="leagueofown">{{cite news|url=http://money.cnn.com/2008/08/05/technology/mlg.fortune/index.htm?postversion=2008082113|title=Calling master chief A News Corp.-backed professional video-game league is getting a run for its money from two former ad guys.|last=Devin Leonard|first=Devin Leonard|date=August 21, 2008|publisher=[[CNNMoney.com]]|accessdate=2009-09-25}}</ref> is a [[North America]]n professional [[Electronic sports]] organization, headquartered in [[New York City, New York]]. MLG has held official video game tournaments throughout the [[United States]] and [[Canada]]. Major League Gaming competitions have been broadcast on television,<ref name="leagueofown"/><ref name="bigCNET"/> [[ESPN.com]],<ref>{{cite news|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/videogames/mlg|title=ESPN:The Life:Video Games:MLG|publisher=[[ESPN.com]]|accessdate=2009-09-25}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> and other broadband sites.<ref name="MLG on ESPN360.com">{{cite news|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/videogames/news/story?id=4222274|title=ESPN 360 acquired|date=June 4, 2009|publisher=ESPN|accessdate=2009-09-30}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> The company has also been involved in television production,<ref name="leagueofown"/> and game development.<ref name="MLGAgora"/> MLG's aim is to elevate computer and console game tournaments to viable competitive and spectator events.<ref name="bigCNET">{{cite news|url=http://news.cnet.com/2100-1043-6062053.html|title=Major League Gaming goes big league|last=Terdiman |first=Daniel|date=April 17, 2006|publisher=[[CNET.com]]|accessdate=2009-09-25}}</ref>
'''Major League Gaming''' (MLG), founded in 2002<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.crunchbase.com/company/major-league-gaming|title=Major League Gaming Company Profile}}</ref> by Sundance DiGiovanni<ref name="MLGCanada">{{cite news|url=http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/article/227253|title=Major League Gaming shoots into Canada|last=Mudhar|first=Raju|date=June 20, 2007|publisher=[[The Toronto Star]]|accessdate=2009-09-25}}</ref> and Mike Sepso,<ref name=MLGexec>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlgpro.com/executives |title=Executive Team &#124; Major League Gaming |publisher=Mlgpro.com |date=2009-03-16 |accessdate=2009-09-29}}</ref><ref name="leagueofown">{{cite news|url=http://money.cnn.com/2008/08/05/technology/mlg.fortune/index.htm?postversion=2008082113|title=Calling master chief A News Corp.-backed professional video-game league is getting a run for its money from two former ad guys.|last=Devin Leonard|first=Devin Leonard|date=August 21, 2008|publisher=[[CNNMoney.com]]|accessdate=2009-09-25}}</ref> is a [[North America]]n professional [[Electronic sports]] organization, headquartered in [[New York City, New York]]. MLG has held official video game tournaments throughout the [[United States]] and [[Canada]]. Major League Gaming competitions have been broadcast on television,<ref name="leagueofown" /><ref name="bigCNET" /> [[ESPN.com]],<ref>{{cite news|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/videogames/mlg|title=ESPN:The Life:Video Games:MLG|publisher=[[ESPN.com]]|accessdate=2009-09-25}} {{dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> and other broadband sites.<ref name="MLG on ESPN360.com">{{cite news|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/videogames/news/story?id=4222274|title=ESPN 360 acquired|date=June 4, 2009|publisher=ESPN|accessdate=2009-09-30}} {{dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> The company has also been involved in television production,<ref name="leagueofown" /> and game development.<ref name="MLGAgora" /> MLG's aim is to elevate computer and console game tournaments to viable competitive and spectator events.<ref name="bigCNET">{{cite news|url=http://news.cnet.com/2100-1043-6062053.html|title=Major League Gaming goes big league|last=Terdiman |first=Daniel|date=April 17, 2006|publisher=[[CNET.com]]|accessdate=2009-09-25}}</ref>
Major League Gaming acquired [[Agora Games]] on August 18, 2009.<ref name="MLGAgora">{{cite news|url=http://albany.bizjournals.com/albany/stories/2009/08/17/daily14.html|title=Agora Games acquired|date=August 18, 2009|publisher=The Business Review (Albany)|accessdate=2009-09-25}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlgpro.com/content/page/288410/Major-League-Gaming-Acquires-Agora-Games |title=Major League Gaming Acquires Agora Games &#124; Major League Gaming |publisher=Mlgpro.com |date=2009-08-18 |accessdate=2009-09-24}}</ref> On 18 November 2013, MLG announced that they would be launching their premium mlg.tv streaming service.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.majorleaguegaming.com/news/major-league-gaming-launches-mlg-tv|title=Major League Gaming launches mlg.tv &#124; Major League Gaming |publisher=Mlgpro.com |date=2013-11-18 |accessdate=2009-09-24}}</ref>
Major League Gaming acquired [[Agora Games]] on August 18, 2009.<ref name="MLGAgora">{{cite news|url=http://albany.bizjournals.com/albany/stories/2009/08/17/daily14.html|title=Agora Games acquired|date=August 18, 2009|publisher=The Business Review (Albany)|accessdate=2009-09-25}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlgpro.com/content/page/288410/Major-League-Gaming-Acquires-Agora-Games |title=Major League Gaming Acquires Agora Games &#124; Major League Gaming |publisher=Mlgpro.com |date=2009-08-18 |accessdate=2009-09-24}}</ref> On 18 November 2013, MLG announced that they would be launching their premium mlg.tv streaming service.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.majorleaguegaming.com/news/major-league-gaming-launches-mlg-tv|title=Major League Gaming launches mlg.tv &#124; Major League Gaming |publisher=Mlgpro.com |date=2013-11-18 |accessdate=2009-09-24}}</ref>


==Pro Circuit==
== Pro Circuit ==
The MLG Pro Circuit roster currently includes ''[[Starcraft II]]'' and ''[[League of Legends]]'' for the PC. ''[[Mortal Kombat (2011 video game)|Mortal Kombat]]'', ''[[Soul Calibur V]]'', and ''[[King of Fighters XIII]]'' for the [[PlayStation 3]], and [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]] for the [[Nintendo Gamecube]] are the only console games.<ref>[http://www.majorleaguegaming.com/seasons/6 Spring Season Games]</ref> ''Starcraft II'' is currently commentated by DJ Wheat, Day 9, Rob Simpson, [[Nick Plott|Tasteless]], [[Dan Stemkoski|Artosis]], JP, dApollo, and [[TotalBiscuit|TotalBiscuit]], with other personalities coming on time to time.<ref>[http://www.majorleaguegaming.com/competitions/36#event_91_event-information Starcraft II MLG Casters]</ref> Fighting games are commentated by Juicebox Abel, Tom Brady, and Bibulus.<ref>[http://theunpaidgamers.com/2012/04/24/major-league-gaming-releases-details-for-first-fighting-game-arena-on-april-28/ MLG Fighting Casters]</ref> No ''League of Legends'' casters have been announced yet.
The MLG Pro Circuit roster currently includes ''[[Starcraft II]]'' and ''[[League of Legends]]'' for the PC. ''[[Mortal Kombat (2011 video game)|Mortal Kombat]]'', ''[[Soul Calibur V]]'', and ''[[King of Fighters XIII]]'' for the [[PlayStation 3]], and [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]] for the [[Nintendo Gamecube]] are the only console games.<ref>[http://www.majorleaguegaming.com/seasons/6 Spring Season Games]</ref> ''Starcraft II'' is currently commentated by DJ Wheat, Day 9, Rob Simpson, [[Nick Plott|Tasteless]], [[Dan Stemkoski|Artosis]], JP, dApollo, and [[TotalBiscuit]], with other personalities coming on time to time.<ref>[http://www.majorleaguegaming.com/competitions/36#event_91_event-information Starcraft II MLG Casters]</ref> Fighting games are commentated by Juicebox Abel, Tom Brady, and Bibulus.<ref>[http://theunpaidgamers.com/2012/04/24/major-league-gaming-releases-details-for-first-fighting-game-arena-on-april-28/ MLG Fighting Casters]</ref> No ''League of Legends'' casters have been announced yet.


Major League Gaming also hosts a series of online qualifier ladders for the online-only pro circuit titles leading to the national championship. In the past, MLG hosted ''[[Super Smash Bros Melee]]'' tournaments during the 2006 MLG Circuit and other games such as ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', ''[[Halo 2]]'', ''[[Tekken 5]]'', ''[[Gears of War]]'', ''[[Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas]]'', ''[[Shadowrun]]'', ''[[Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas 2]]'', ''[[Call of Duty 4]]'', and ''[[Gears of War 2]]''.
Major League Gaming also hosts a series of online qualifier ladders for the online-only pro circuit titles leading to the national championship. In the past, MLG hosted ''[[Super Smash Bros Melee]]'' tournaments during the 2006 MLG Circuit and other games such as ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', ''[[Halo 2]]'', ''[[Tekken 5]]'', ''[[Gears of War]]'', ''[[Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas]]'', ''[[Shadowrun]]'', ''[[Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas 2]]'', ''[[Call of Duty 4]]'', and ''[[Gears of War 2]]''.
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On February 6, 2009, MLG Commissioner John Nelson addressed the MLG community about changing the format for the 2009 pro circuit. Semi-pro teams now have the opportunity to gain pro status. The rolling rank points system and the championship bracket were also modified.<ref>{{cite press release |url=http://www.mlgpro.com/content/page/265014/Modifications-Made-to-2009-Pro-Circuit-Format |title=MLG Commissioner John Nelson addresses community concerns |publisher=Major League Gaming |date=2009-02-06 |accessdate=2009-02-28}}</ref>
On February 6, 2009, MLG Commissioner John Nelson addressed the MLG community about changing the format for the 2009 pro circuit. Semi-pro teams now have the opportunity to gain pro status. The rolling rank points system and the championship bracket were also modified.<ref>{{cite press release |url=http://www.mlgpro.com/content/page/265014/Modifications-Made-to-2009-Pro-Circuit-Format |title=MLG Commissioner John Nelson addresses community concerns |publisher=Major League Gaming |date=2009-02-06 |accessdate=2009-02-28}}</ref>


In March 2010, it was announced that fighting games would return to the pro circuit, with ''[[Tekken 6]]'' exclusively on the PlayStation 3, and the return of the Smash competition with ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. These two games appeared in the season opener in Orlando, along with the league's flagship, ''[[Halo 3]]'', which entered its third season with the league.
In March 2010, it was announced that fighting games would return to the pro circuit, with ''[[Tekken 6]]'' exclusively on the PlayStation 3, and the return of the Smash competition with ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. These two games appeared in the season opener in Orlando, along with the league's flagship, ''[[Halo 3]]'', which entered its third season with the league.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 made its debut on the Online Pro Circuit on MLG's GameBattles website for PlayStation 3. Originally, the game was on both the [[Xbox 360]] and PlayStation 3. Due to excessive hacking on the Xbox 360 console via [[Xbox 360 system software#2.0.8498.0|JTAG hacks]], it was stripped of its "Pro Circuit" branding. Prize payouts remain the same on both consoles. PlayStation 3 players are eligible to accumulate Pro Points. Those who have enough Pro Points at the end of the 3rd season of the Online Pro Circuit are eligible to compete live at the MLG Nationals held in Dallas. Those competing on the Xbox 360 do not earn pro points and will have championships held online.<ref>{{cite press release |url=http://gamebattles.com/forums/showpost.php?p=31699649&postcount=1 |title=MLG 4v4 Details |publisher=Major League Gaming |accessdate=2010-08-15}}</ref> On July 30, 2010, it was announced that StarCraft II was to be added to the Pro Circuit. It made its official debut at MLG Raleigh.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlgpro.com/content/alerts/310509/StarCraft-2-Format-Rules-and-Prizes-Announced |title= MLG Starcraft II Announced |publisher=Mlgpro.com |accessdate=2010-08-14}}</ref>
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 made its debut on the Online Pro Circuit on MLG's GameBattles website for PlayStation 3. Originally, the game was on both the [[Xbox 360]] and PlayStation 3. Due to excessive hacking on the Xbox 360 console via [[Xbox 360 system software#2.0.8498.0|JTAG hacks]], it was stripped of its "Pro Circuit" branding. Prize payouts remain the same on both consoles. PlayStation 3 players are eligible to accumulate Pro Points. Those who have enough Pro Points at the end of the 3rd season of the Online Pro Circuit are eligible to compete live at the MLG Nationals held in Dallas. Those competing on the Xbox 360 do not earn pro points and will have championships held online.<ref>{{cite press release |url=http://gamebattles.com/forums/showpost.php?p=31699649&postcount=1 |title=MLG 4v4 Details |publisher=Major League Gaming |accessdate=2010-08-15}}</ref> On July 30, 2010, it was announced that StarCraft II was to be added to the Pro Circuit. It made its official debut at MLG Raleigh.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlgpro.com/content/alerts/310509/StarCraft-2-Format-Rules-and-Prizes-Announced |title= MLG Starcraft II Announced |publisher=Mlgpro.com |accessdate=2010-08-14}}</ref>


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Through 8-10 June 2014 MLG hosted a tournament at the [[X Games]] for ''[[Call of Duty: Ghosts]]'' with the eventual winners being [[OpTic Gaming]] including fan favourites [[Matt Haag]] and Seth Abner.
Through 8-10 June 2014 MLG hosted a tournament at the [[X Games]] for ''[[Call of Duty: Ghosts]]'' with the eventual winners being [[OpTic Gaming]] including fan favourites [[Matt Haag]] and Seth Abner.


==National Championships==
== National Championships ==
{{main|List of MLG National Championships}}
{{Main|List of MLG National Championships}}


==References==
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
== External links ==
{{Official website|http://www.majorleaguegaming.com/}}
{{Official website|http://www.majorleaguegaming.com/}}


Revision as of 15:28, 16 September 2014

Major League Gaming
Current season, competition or edition:
Current sports event 2014 MLG Pro Circuit
File:Major League Gaming (logo).svg
MLG logo depicting a video game controller.
SportElectronic sports
Founded2002
Owner(s)Sundance DiGiovanni
Mike Sepso
CEOJohn Nelson
Countries United States[1]
 Canada[2]
Most recent
champion(s)		MLG Dallas 2012[3]
Halo 4:
4v4: Warriors
League of Legends:
5v5: Azubu Blaze
StarCraft II:
1v1: StarTale.Life
Mortal Kombat:
1v1: REO
Tekken:
1v1: ken11
MLG X Games 2014
Call of Duty: Ghosts:
4v4: OpTic Gaming
Most titlesTeam:
Final Boss: 4 (2004-05, 07, 10)[4]
Individual:
Tom Ryan: 35 (2005-12)[5]
Official websiteMLG Website

Major League Gaming (MLG), founded in 2002[6] by Sundance DiGiovanni[7] and Mike Sepso,[8][9] is a North American professional Electronic sports organization, headquartered in New York City, New York. MLG has held official video game tournaments throughout the United States and Canada. Major League Gaming competitions have been broadcast on television,[9][10] ESPN.com,[11] and other broadband sites.[12] The company has also been involved in television production,[9] and game development.[13] MLG's aim is to elevate computer and console game tournaments to viable competitive and spectator events.[10] Major League Gaming acquired Agora Games on August 18, 2009.[13][14] On 18 November 2013, MLG announced that they would be launching their premium mlg.tv streaming service.[15]

Pro Circuit

The MLG Pro Circuit roster currently includes Starcraft II and League of Legends for the PC. Mortal Kombat, Soul Calibur V, and King of Fighters XIII for the PlayStation 3, and Super Smash Bros. Melee for the Nintendo Gamecube are the only console games.[16] Starcraft II is currently commentated by DJ Wheat, Day 9, Rob Simpson, Tasteless, Artosis, JP, dApollo, and TotalBiscuit, with other personalities coming on time to time.[17] Fighting games are commentated by Juicebox Abel, Tom Brady, and Bibulus.[18] No League of Legends casters have been announced yet.

Major League Gaming also hosts a series of online qualifier ladders for the online-only pro circuit titles leading to the national championship. In the past, MLG hosted Super Smash Bros Melee tournaments during the 2006 MLG Circuit and other games such as Halo: Combat Evolved, Halo 2, Tekken 5, Gears of War, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas, Shadowrun, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas 2, Call of Duty 4, and Gears of War 2.

Each team/player must purchase a team pass to compete. These passes normally go on sale several weeks in advance of the next Pro Circuit event. Passes are limited, so participants are encouraged to purchase a pass as soon as they go on sale.[19]

In 2006, MLG became the first televised console gaming league in the United States, with their Halo 2 Pro Series being broadcast by USA Network.[20]

On February 6, 2009, MLG Commissioner John Nelson addressed the MLG community about changing the format for the 2009 pro circuit. Semi-pro teams now have the opportunity to gain pro status. The rolling rank points system and the championship bracket were also modified.[21]

In March 2010, it was announced that fighting games would return to the pro circuit, with Tekken 6 exclusively on the PlayStation 3, and the return of the Smash competition with Super Smash Bros. Brawl. These two games appeared in the season opener in Orlando, along with the league's flagship, Halo 3, which entered its third season with the league. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 made its debut on the Online Pro Circuit on MLG's GameBattles website for PlayStation 3. Originally, the game was on both the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Due to excessive hacking on the Xbox 360 console via JTAG hacks, it was stripped of its "Pro Circuit" branding. Prize payouts remain the same on both consoles. PlayStation 3 players are eligible to accumulate Pro Points. Those who have enough Pro Points at the end of the 3rd season of the Online Pro Circuit are eligible to compete live at the MLG Nationals held in Dallas. Those competing on the Xbox 360 do not earn pro points and will have championships held online.[22] On July 30, 2010, it was announced that StarCraft II was to be added to the Pro Circuit. It made its official debut at MLG Raleigh.[23]

The 2011 Circuit featured four titles: Halo: Reach, Starcraft 2, Call of Duty: Black Ops and the mid-season addition of League of Legends.[24] Also returning, something that the MLG Pro Circuit hasn't seen since the 2005, is Pool Play. The top 16 teams were seeded in 4 pools of 5 teams, where the 5th team would play an undefeated amateur team. The team with the best record throughout pool play advanced to the winner's bracket semi-finals, securing themselves a Top 6 finish.

The 2012 MLG competitions saw many title changes in the Pro Circuit. Starcraft II was brought on as the league's main title. Fighting games for the PS3 and League of Legends were announced as additional titles. Halo: Reach is no longer on the Pro Circuit, nor is Call of Duty: Black Ops. Call of Duty was dropped from the circuit due to the lack of funding MLG received from PlayStation to put the title on the circuit. The 2012 tournament format has also drastically changed, with the introduction of seasonal events. The new format features 4 quarterly seasons; within each season are 2 Arenas and a Championship. The Championship features all Pro Circuit titles, and has a free SD broadcast option. The Arenas are PPV events and for now only feature Starcraft II, and are broadcast in HD from MLG's Studio in New York. [25]

Also in 2012 came many new partnerships for MLG. So far, MLG has partnered with CBSi to increase its broadcast capabilities and to integrate with CBSi's website, GameSpot.com. This new partnership hopes to increase exposure of MLG to a larger more casual audience.[26]

During 2012, MLG has also partnered with KeSPA (Korean eSports Association) in a multi-year agreement. This agreement allows MLG exclusive access to KeSPA's Starcraft: Brood War players. The partnership will see KeSPA Brood War pros come to the US to compete in MLG events throughout the year. The participants will not be allowed to compete at any other foreign tournaments without MLG's approval. The deal took effect in June, when KeSPA Brood War pros participated in an exhibition event at MLG Anaheim.[27]

Beginning on November 2, 2012, with the commencement of the MLG Fall Championship in Dallas, TX, Halo was reintroduced to the pro circuit. Halo 4, which was publicly released on November 6, was one of the five games scheduled for competitive play at MLG Dallas.[28]

In January 2013, Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 was introduced into the pro circuit.[29]

On 14 August 2013, Call of Duty: Ghosts was announced to be MLG's featured FPS game for the MLG Columbus and 2014 season events. Through 8-10 June 2014 MLG hosted a tournament at the X Games for Call of Duty: Ghosts with the eventual winners being OpTic Gaming including fan favourites Matt Haag and Seth Abner.

National Championships

Main article: List of MLG National Championships

References

  1. ^ "Major League Gaming".
  2. ^ "Major League Gaming Canada".
  3. ^ "MLG Dallas 2012 Results". Mlgpro.com. Retrieved 2013-06-01.
  4. ^ "Pro Circuit Archive".
  5. ^ [[[Tom Ryan (electronic sports player]]) "Tom Ryan 35 MLG wins"]. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  6. ^ "Major League Gaming Company Profile".
  7. ^ Mudhar, Raju (June 20, 2007). "Major League Gaming shoots into Canada". The Toronto Star. Retrieved 2009-09-25.
  8. ^ "Executive Team | Major League Gaming". Mlgpro.com. 2009-03-16. Retrieved 2009-09-29.
  9. ^ a b c Devin Leonard, Devin Leonard (August 21, 2008). "Calling master chief A News Corp.-backed professional video-game league is getting a run for its money from two former ad guys". CNNMoney.com. Retrieved 2009-09-25.
  10. ^ a b Terdiman, Daniel (April 17, 2006). "Major League Gaming goes big league". CNET.com. Retrieved 2009-09-25.
  11. ^ "ESPN:The Life:Video Games:MLG". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2009-09-25. [dead link]
  12. ^ "ESPN 360 acquired". ESPN. June 4, 2009. Retrieved 2009-09-30. [dead link]
  13. ^ a b "Agora Games acquired". The Business Review (Albany). August 18, 2009. Retrieved 2009-09-25.
  14. ^ "Major League Gaming Acquires Agora Games | Major League Gaming". Mlgpro.com. 2009-08-18. Retrieved 2009-09-24.
  15. ^ "Major League Gaming launches mlg.tv | Major League Gaming". Mlgpro.com. 2013-11-18. Retrieved 2009-09-24.
  16. ^ Spring Season Games
  17. ^ Starcraft II MLG Casters
  18. ^ MLG Fighting Casters
  19. ^ MLG Competitor Passes
  20. ^ "Major League Gaming -Boost Mobile Major League Gaming Pro Circuit". Usanetwork.com. 2009-08-10. Retrieved 2012-05-25.[dead link]
  21. ^ "MLG Commissioner John Nelson addresses community concerns" (Press release). Major League Gaming. 2009-02-06. Retrieved 2009-02-28.
  22. ^ "MLG 4v4 Details" (Press release). Major League Gaming. Retrieved 2010-08-15.
  23. ^ "MLG Starcraft II Announced". Mlgpro.com. Retrieved 2010-08-14.
  24. ^ Lish (August 12, 2011). "League of Legends Joins the MLG Pro Circuit". Major League Gaming. Archived from the original on 2013-02-01. Retrieved 2013-02-01. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  25. ^ MLG Format Changes
  26. ^ MLG CBSi Deal
  27. ^ MLG KeSPA Deal
  28. ^ Camber Weiss (October 31, 2012). "Guide to the MLG Fall Championship". press release. Major League Gaming. Retrieved 15 January 2013.
  29. ^ "MLG Pick Up Black Ops 2 for Pro Circuit Winter Championship in Dallas". Multiplayer. Archived from the original on 2013-02-01. Retrieved 2013-02-01. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

Official website

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