Major League Gaming, the world’s largest eSports league, has revealed details of their 10th annual MLG Winter Season. They are promising that this season will be their most robust yet, with spectator events, enhanced broadcast production, and a revamped event experience. As for what games will be featured, MLG is bringing back the largest eSports titles like Call of Duty: Black Ops II on Xbox 360, League of Legends, and an another game to be announced.
Sundance DiGiovanni, CEO and co-founder of MLG, has stated: “The global phenomenon of competitive gaming has reached a tipping point and I believe 2013 is going to be the most pivotal time for eSports. The Winter Season includes games built for competitive play, an event format and production level unparalleled in the industry and a passionate global fan base that continues to grow. Combine that with our TV-esque online broadcast, and we have everything needed for MLG and eSports to dominate the entertainment industry and appeal to an even broader audience.”
While information about the League of Legends competition is only being released in the coming weeks, the Call of Duty: Black Ops II on Xbox 360 info is as follows:
· North America Online Tournament – February 12 – March 8
· Europe Team Ladder on GameBattles – January 1 – March 10
· Pro Circuit Winter Championship in Dallas, Texas – March 15 – 17
An MLG Championship Event
Competitor passes for the MLG Winter Season will be available on January 29th, and the final event of this season, the Winter Championship, will take place from March 15th-17th at the Dallas Convention Center in Dallas, Texas. In the lead-up to the finals, MLG will be broadcasting the online qualifiers. Winter Championship hotel information is available now at MLG’s website, and spectator passes can be bought in February. Any fans who can’t make it to the live events can watch MLG events on MLG’s site and through TwitchTV.
For more information visit:
http://www.majorleaguegaming.com – Tournament Details
http://www.majorleaguegaming.com/competitions/55#hotel-information – Hotel Info
http://gamebattles.majorleaguegaming.com/ – Gamebattles Info
http://www.twitch.tv/team/mlg – Watch on Twitch
*Writer’s Opinion*
When I first heard about eSports, I didn’t think I would ever be interested. Watching people play videogames isn’t nearly as fun as actually playing them yourself, right? Well after taking in a few MLG and other eSport events online, I was really surprised at how entertaining they could be. The only disappointing part is that even though I love video games, I doubt I’d ever be good enough at a game like Call of Duty to actually take part in an international tournament. What are your thoughts on eSports, and are any of you einfogamers going to be throwing your hats into the ring? Leave your comments!
