MLG Announces First 2010 Pro Circuit Details
The 2010 Major League Gaming Pro Circuit is here. We know that you’re as excited as we are to kick off the next chapter of MLG’s storied history. A lot has changed this year, but what won’t ever change is that MLG remains gaming’s ultimate proving ground, where the world’s top pros and talented amateurs battle for the most coveted prize in gaming: The title of MLG Champion.
2010 features some exciting new announcements: The return of fighting games to the Pro Circuit; the addition of MW2 as an official online Pro Circuit Title; the return of Halo with increased stipends for the top players, as well as the return of both the PC Circuit and the EA Sports Challenge Series.
So buckle up, check out the info below, and be sure to stop back in the coming weeks for additional announcements!
Five Cities, Thousands of Competitors, One Dream
The 2010 Pro Circuit will be landing in five cities across the country. There will be four regular season competitions, followed by the National Championships. We’re happy to bring you the first two cities and dates below:
Pro Circuit Stop 1
ESPN Wide World of Sports at Disney World
Orlando, FL
April 16-18
Pro Circuit Stop 2
Columbus Convention Center
Columbus, OH
June 4-6
Stay tuned for the announcement of the remaining three cities and dates!
Return of the King
Halo 3 is entering its third season on the Pro Circuit, and 2010 promises to bring tougher competition than ever. With the addition of the Doritos Pro-Gaming Combine, there will be a total of nine Halo 3 competitions this year – and they all build up to one final showdown at the National Championships.
- Registration for MLG Orlando opens March 16 at 7pm ET
- The top 16 ranked teams overall will hold pro status
- Increased stipends for all pro players
- Over $500,000 in season prizes. Full prize list
- Full integration with the Doritos Pro-Gaming Combine, making a total of nine Halo 3 live competitions in 2010
- The first Halo 3 Online Qualifier will be for MLG Columbus, and will help players boost their seed at all live competitions. Online Qualifier competition starts on March 29. Registration opens March 15.
- More info coming soon!
The Perfect Combo
Tekken 6 for the Playstation 3 will be storming the Pro Circuit in 2010, beginning with MLG Orlando April 16-18. This fast-paced and highly technical fighter will bring together the most skilled competitors from all over the country to see who will emerge victorious in a season-long struggle for dominance.
- Registration for MLG Orlando Opens March 17 at 7pm ET
- The top 16 ranked players overall will earn pro status following the second Live Competition
- Over $60,000 in season prizes. Full prize list
- The first Tekken 6 Online Qualifier will be for MLG Columbus, and will help players boost their seed at all live competitions. Online Qualifier registration opens on March 15, and competition begins on March 29.
- MLG is also making efforts to add Street Fighter IV to the Pro Circuit, and further announcements will be made if there are any developments on this.
- More info coming soon!
An All-Out Brawl
The Super Smash Bros. series is deeply intertwined with MLG’s roots, and we are thrilled to announce that Super Smash Bros. Brawl for the Nintendo Wii will be joining the Pro Circuit in 2010, marking a triumphant return for the franchise. With an intensely devoted fanbase and a fiercely high level of competition, Brawl will undoubtedly find itself right at home alongside the Pro Circuit’s other world-class titles.
- Registration for MLG Orlando Opens March 17 at 7pm ET
- The top 16 ranked players overall will earn pro status following the second Live Competition
- Over $60,000 in season prizes. Full prize list
- The first Super Smash Bros. Brawl Online Qualifier will be for MLG Columbus, and will help players boost their seed at all live competitions. Online Qualifier registration opens on March 15, and competition begins on March 29.
- More info coming soon!
Answer the Call
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 will be the premiere title of the 2010 MLG Online Pro Circuit.
While the game’s lack of LAN lobby proved an insurmountable obstacle to our running a large-scale live competition that meets our standards, we recognize the incredible demand to compete in the game at the highest level. So we will be blowing the doors off of the Online Pro Circuit, putting the spotlight on top teams and players like never before.
- The Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 versions of MW2 will each have separate competitions, each with their own winners and prizes.
- The three Regular Season Online Events will culminate in a live National Championship to take place at one of the Pro Circuit stops.
- Registration for the first 360 and PS3 Online Events opens March 15, and competition begins on March 29.
- The top 8 ranked teams overall for both the 360 and PS3 will earn pro status after the second Online Event
- Over $60,000 in season prizes. Full prize list
- More info coming soon!
The PC Revolution
The 2010 PC Circuit kicks off at the second Live Competition in Columbus, OH, June 4-6! MLG will be taking PC gaming to new heights, so stay tuned for further details, including games, prizes and more!
If it’s in the Game, it can Bring you Fame
Starting at the third Pro Circuit Live Competition, MLG will once again be bringing you the EA SPORTS Challenge Series! Hot on the heels of last season’s incredibly high-energy series, expect the world’s greatest Madden NFL players to return and battle for supremacy in the latest edition of the game. Stay tuned for further announcements, including additional EA SPORTS titles that will be added to the line-up!
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