Columbus Halo 3 Championship Bracket Preview
By subtheorist | Published: June 4, 2009 8:47pm EST
 The 2009 MLG Pro Circuit is all set to rock the Midwest this weekend as it rumbles through Columbus, Ohio for three consecutive days (June 5-7) of pro gaming at its finest. From the moment we announced that the 2009 Pro Circuit would finally be making its first appearance in the state of Ohio, a tsunami of buzz and anticipation swept through the Halo community like wildfire. The state of Ohio was one of the first large-scale breeding grounds for competitive Halo players, and its influence on the direction of Major League Gaming has proven to be invaluable. In many ways, this weekend’s event in Columbus will represent a celebration of the past, present, and future of Halo. In the very beginning, small communities of Halo: CE players began popping up all around North America. These groups wildly varied in skill, location, and size - yet their passion for Halo was always remained consistent. Before the convenience of Xbox Live became a reality, these grassroots communities were bound by the constraints of current technology, and were isolated from competing against one another in a truly competitive environment. Ohio quickly emerged as one of the most influential forces behind the movement, and localized Halo tournaments began to spring up in the region. The grassroots movement expanded exponentially, and it wasn’t long before Major League Gaming came along on a mission to turn the dreams of a few into the reality of the masses. 
The effects of Ohio’s influence on the MLG Pro Circuit can still be felt to this day. Join us as MLG makes its triumphant debut in The Buckeye State this weekend.
Six years, two consoles, and three Halo titles later - here we are. The 2009 MLG Pro Circuit’s season opener in Meadowlands was proof of just how far the league has come, and was successful in taking professional gaming to previously unimaginable levels. Thus far, the 2009 Pro Circuit has opened the door for copious amounts of young talent to rise through the ranks and achieve their goal of becoming professional gamers. What happened in Meadowlands set the tone for what’s to come throughout 2009, and Columbus will be the next step along the increasingly exciting path. Not that you’ve been caught up on your Pro Circuit history, it’s time to examine some of most anticipated teams and players heading into this weekend’s event. Although strictly speculation at this point, we’ll discuss a wide variety of talking points aimed at giving you a better idea of how Columbus could potentially turn out. |
