World of Warcraft Joins MLG PC Circuit
Professional gaming league, Major League Gaming, today announced the launch of the MLG PC Circuit. The kick-off event will be held alongside MLG’s Pro Circuit event in San Diego June 13-15 and will feature Blizzard Entertainment’s World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade, over $20,000 in prizes and competitions played entirely on HP Blackbird 002 gaming PC’s. This is the first MLG PC Circuit event to feature Blizzard Entertainment’s World of Warcraft.
The MLG PC Circuit will continue throughout the 2008 MLG season with additional stops in Orlando and Dallas, and other PC titles may be added in the future, according to MLG. Registration for the MLG PC Circuit San Diego event begins on May 15.
ESPN to Cover Major League Gaming
Competitive videogaming got a big boost this week as it was announced that ESPN has signed a new content deal with Major League Gaming (MLG) to add videogame competitions to its sports lineup. As a part of the deal, ESPN will serve as a primary news outlet for info about the MLG, including digital coverage of MLG’s 2008 Pro Circuit Competitions, streamed matches, pro player interviews and regularly updated scores and stats. Additionally, MLG will host ESPN co-branded online videogame tournaments.
ESPN is committed to serving our fans, and we recognize the growing popularity of pro video gaming, said John Kosner, senior vice president and general manager, ESPN digital media. Adding MLG content to our already comprehensive offering will help us continue to deliver the best news, information and entertainment to our growing gaming audience.
Pro video gaming offers sports fans everything they love about sports — great teams, break-out personalities and stars, and exciting competition, said Matthew Bromberg, President and CEO of Major League Gaming. MLG’s digital properties now reach over four million fans a month, and millions more follow the League on TV, mobile devices, and X-Box Live. We’re excited to build upon that audience with ESPN.
