I think that the 2008 MLG Pro Circuit is going to be amazing. And it all starts tonight (and this weekend) with MLG Meadowlands. Not only will it be the first ESPN-covered MLG event, but it will also be the first with Halo 3. MLG really has come quite some way from when I first joined (you had to pay for VoD?) and the idea of live video-game tournament broadcasts back in the day with HaloTV. So congrats MLG, you're awesome. Here are my predictions (for Halo 3 only cause I don't follow other stuff)...

Str8 Rippin

Look for Str8 to take MLG Meadowlands. I personally think they deserve to win but Final Boss seems to always be there waiting to snatch victory out of their hands. I think that with the transition to Halo 3, Str8 Rippin definitely has the ability and drive to sweep this contest. 

Final Boss

I think this is the year Final Boss falls from its usual podium. Why? Not only is Str8 Rippin looking amazing this season, but there are many more skilled teams fighting for this because of the GameBattles integration to the standings. I'm sure some of those teams may not perform well under pressure, something Final Boss excels at, but nevertheless it's not going to be the usual straight, easy run for any team this year. 

 So yeah, that's how I think those two teams will do cause I have no idea about the others really (sorry). So good luck to everybody participating. And good luck to the MLG staff on pulling this one off with only minor hitches and I hope you have a great season opener!