'08 Pro Choice Awards H3
December 31, 2008 by Trent · 8 Comments
MLG just unveiled the 2008 Pro Choice Awards determining the top three pros in each category as voted by the pros. I will give you all the categories and my thoughts on each. Please feel free to interject your thoughts in the comments at the end of the article. Here we go starting with the winner, followed by the second and third place finishers. Read more
’08 Pro Choice Awards H3
December 31, 2008 by Trent · 8 Comments
MLG just unveiled the 2008 Pro Choice Awards determining the top three pros in each category as voted by the pros. I will give you all the categories and my thoughts on each. Please feel free to interject your thoughts in the comments at the end of the article. Here we go starting with the winner, followed by the second and third place finishers. Read more
xXx -Coach of '08
With everyone talking about the new Instinct and xXx winning the 2008 Pro Choice Award for Coach of the year, we asked Joe Festinger(xXx), to sit down and talk about this season’s coaching experience. Joe is one of the most seasoned veterans in the coaching ranks. He is arguably the most knowledgable coach on the circuit. Here’s what he had to say: Read more
xXx -Coach of ’08
With everyone talking about the new Instinct and xXx winning the 2008 Pro Choice Award for Coach of the year, we asked Joe Festinger(xXx), to sit down and talk about this season’s coaching experience. Joe is one of the most seasoned veterans in the coaching ranks. He is arguably the most knowledgable coach on the circuit. Here’s what he had to say: Read more
Win 2v2 or 1v1
December 31, 2008 by Trent · 28 Comments
Here is the update on both contests: The 2v2 with Roy and Lunch box will begin the second week of January and the first text message will be sent out to the winner on January 9th. To be eligible you must sign up for the MLG Insider text message updates in the right hand column. Read more
WonderLan Results
December 31, 2008 by Trent · 5 Comments
The Winter WonderLan in Chicago is finally over. Great job to Joe Fries and Totz the setup looked sik. The players have all told us they had a blast. It is always fun to see Strongside shooting hoops. Here are the tournaments results according to Joe Fries. FYI … The 4v4′s are from 3 different tournaments.
Instinct 101
December 30, 2008 by Trent · 5 Comments
Instinct was considered an up and coming team when the opened the 2008 Season. There were mixed expectations about where they should be and where they would place. They had a decent opener in the Meadowlands. Then they picked up Snipedown to replace Victory X who headed of to tD. The finished 2nd in San Diego then dropped SD to rejoin with Victory X. Mackeo caught a lot of heat for that transaction. They finished 3rd in Orlando there were drastic changes.
Str8 Rippin 101
December 30, 2008 by Trent · 2 Comments
This is a multi part series that will look at the 2008 top 8 teams and analyze the roster changes made and were to expect them this coming season. Str8 Rippin was no stranger to controversy this season, but they prevailed as the first ever Halo 3 National Champions. Read more
Wonderlan Update
Flamesword and Roy were the winning pair of the 2v2 tournament. Congratulations guys!!
Here is the video of the Draft part 1:
Also here is the updated list: StrongSide, Elumnite, Fearitself, Totz, Flamesword, elamitewarrior, Victory X, Mackeo, Walshy, BesT MaN, lx Ace xl, Cloud, CallMeGod, Intheclutch, TheAr7oFWaR, SwisHaa, Chig, Joe Fries, Roy, Lunchbox, JT Bravo, Obii, Hokum, DeviouZ, Raiden, ShotmakerZ, KillerDrew, Best Man, BananaCognac, Sokomi, Parmaa, Bert, Creach and Courtney!
Winter Wonderlan
December 29, 2008 by Trent · 2 Comments
The Winter Wonder lan at Totz’s Crib is just about wrapping up. Here is the most current list of who’s there: ToTz, Joe Fries, Elumnite, Ace, ElamiteWarrior, Swishaa, FlamesworD, Strongside, Walshy, JT Bravo, Obii, InTheClutch, Chiig, Hokum, FearItSelf, CallMeGod, Cloudy cLoUd, Devious, Raiden, ShotmakerZ, ArtofWar, KillerDrew, Best Man, BananaCognac, Sokomi, and Courtney. Roy and Lunchbox are on their way to Chicago as I’m writing this. There maybe more than who’s listed here. This list is the most updated list provided by Elumnite plus some additions we saw or have heard are there.
The Strongside Hoops Challenge Video
We will continue to update this article as more information becomes available to us.
1v1 Contest Wk 3
December 27, 2008 by Trent · 16 Comments
Interview w/Gandhi
December 16, 2008 by Trent · 11 Comments
We got to sit down for a little Q&A with Scott also known as Gandhi about all the rumors that have been swirling around and about his future with MLG. Let’s just say it was a lot of fun. See for yourself. Read more
Interview w/EnVyUs
December 16, 2008 by apollo · Leave a Comment
MLG Insider has the privilege of sitting down with BgR EnVyUs the 2nd place finishers at the 2008 CoD 4 National Championships in Las Vegas. We want to know what exactly it takes to be on the pro level and what their plans are for the 09’ season.
Apollo- Most people do not think of Call of Duty being an MLG game. What makes Call of Duty different than any other games on the circuit?
EnVyUs-Call of Duty 4 is by far the most intense fastest game on the circuit with game types like domination and sabotage the speed and intensity is nonstop. Game types like search gives the spectators a chance to settle down and see high quality strats and tactics at its finest.
Apollo- What got you into gaming?
EnVyUs-We all were around the amateur to semipro status for halo and joining tournies and watching other pros be successful makes you want to be greater or equal to what they have achieved..
Apollo-Do you play any other games other than Call of Duty?
EnVyUs-At the competitive level we’re at right now, it’s hard to play other games mainly because no other game is like Call of Duty.
Apollo-Tell us a little about your BgR Sponsor ?
EnVyUs-Well we were fortunate enough to come in contact with BragGameRights (BgR) about 3-4 months ago at a local tourney at their land center in Duluth. We clicked and began talking about making BgR a household name for gaming. BgR has done more for EnVyUs than we ever could of expected and we are so grateful to have a sponsor who is not only caring about who he represents but his players as well. You can get a wide range of stuff from Games to Xbox modifications and t-shirts. Pretty much Coy Christmas and BragGameRights is the people you want to talk to when it comes to gaming or LANing and all your Xbox needs.
Apollo-How did your team come together?
EnVyUs-Through season 1 of GameBattles. 3 of us already were trying to play this game on a serious level and we came in contact with another player who was on another team and told him about our plans and goals and the rest is history.
Apollo-How do you guys prepare for matches online?
EnVyUs-No different than any other team, we just like to go over the matches by scrimming and making sure everyone is on the same page. Because in a game like this where the maps can be big you need to make sure all areas are covered,
Apollo-How does it feel to be the first seed in the first event Call of Duty has ever been at? Does it feel surreal or anything like that?
EnVyUs- Going into Vegas as the number 1 seed meant a lot to us just do to the fact we are one of many teams that has stuck together. A lot of times when a team loses the point the finger and try and put blame on someone. At EnVyUs we feel it is nobody’s fault but our own. So we try and just prepare better for the next match if possible.
Apollo-When you first began playing Call of Duty could you see yourself being a pro gamer?
EnVyus- Quite Honestly Yes. We all knew that we wanted to achieve pro “status” at a game for 2008 and Cod4 was the one we chose. We just set our minds to it and just played through all the ups and downs. Overall it has been a great experience and we cant wait to see what 09′ brings.
Apollo-What is EnVyUs’s motto or something you stand by as a team?
EnVyUs- “Not just a team, Were a Family” this is said because a lot of the times you are looked at as just online friends and what not but you spend time with these people and they become friends. We have gained close friendship with a lot of people and to be honest we are thankful.
Apollo-Why did you choose Call of Duty over the other games out there?
EnVyUs-Cod4 has such a wide range of gun skill and tactics many games out their don’t have. You need to always be on point and hit your shots because at a pro level you only get one shot to take.
Apollo-What does it take to be the best at Call of Duty?
EnVyUs-Time and Practice. Quick reactions and not to get frustrated because as an individual player you can turn your whole team around and change a game.
Apollo-Have you made any money off of online tournaments for Call of Duty?
EnVyUs-Yeah, as a team we made 20,000 in tournaments and products of the 08′ season.
Apollo-Does your team plan on going into Call of Duty: World at War?
EnVyUs- Not sure yet. We are going to go in the same direction MLG goes.
Apollo-Do you have any shout outs to give out?
EnVyUs- Big shout outs to BragGameRights and all their employees, not to mention Coy for all the support and help he has shown us this season and the next. Also Pro Statz as well as “Kill3n” for coaching us in Vegas and in the future. Halifax for being a solid teammate for the Holiday Classic Tournaments. Last but not least all of our fans and people that always support us and cheer for us.
We would like to thank MLG INSIDER and Apollo for giving us the opportunity to do this interview. EnVyUs “Always & Forever”
Naded Gameplay
What’s up everyone! This is part 1 of a 3 part series. This part we are going to look at Pit King during the Loser’s bracket finals in Vegas, between Carbon and Instinct. In part 1 we are going to be analyzing it from Naded’s view point. Then in Part 2 we will check it out from Soviets and finally in the last part we will compare them both and maybe make a nice little chart or something.
1v1 Contest Wk2
December 16, 2008 by Trent · 13 Comments
Naded for Soviet
December 14, 2008 by Trent · 6 Comments
Game analysis: Ace from Breaking Point
A40 Headset by Astro Gaming
December 12, 2008 by Trent · 4 Comments
We had the Astro A40′s tested by multiple testers and here is the summary of what they thought. We tested the Astro headset with the astro mix amp. They gave the A40′s an overall score of 26 out of 30 possible stars. You can purchase a pair through www.astrogaming.com. Be sure to tell them you saw it at MLGInsider.com. Here is the breakdown of their scoring: Read more
GoW Team Ladder Winter '09
December 11, 2008 by Trent · Leave a Comment
I wanted to check in on the Gears of War 2 winter ladder to see how things are going and get an idea of who might be some of next years top teams on the GoW2 circuit. There does appear to be a couple early favorites. “Project X Gaming ‘Fully Spaced” and “Team Elusive ^” are the early leaders in 1st and 2nd place with records of 76-2 and 82-7 repectively . Read more
GoW Team Ladder Winter ’09
December 11, 2008 by Trent · Leave a Comment
I wanted to check in on the Gears of War 2 winter ladder to see how things are going and get an idea of who might be some of next years top teams on the GoW2 circuit. There does appear to be a couple early favorites. “Project X Gaming ‘Fully Spaced” and “Team Elusive ^” are the early leaders in 1st and 2nd place with records of 76-2 and 82-7 repectively . Read more
Shocking News about Carbon
December 9, 2008 by Trent · 11 Comments
1v1 Contest Wk1
December 9, 2008 by Trent · 19 Comments
Halo 3 Fall Ladder – Top 5 teams
We wanted to do a brief once over of the top 5 teams in the fall Gamebattles Ladder. Who knows they coulf be the next Team Classic to come out of obscurity and make a name for themselves on the pro circuit.
Big News and Big Changes
December 7, 2008 by Trent · 8 Comments
Halo 3 GB Fall Ladder Closing in on Playoffs
With the Fall 08 Team Ladder approaching the playoffs, we wanted to begin to look at who might possibly be the next Classic to come out of the Ladders and make a name for themself on the the circuit. Right now the top ten teams are as follows: Read more
Believe the Hype is back?
December 4, 2008 by Trent · 4 Comments
Major League Gaming Launches MLG Gives Back
December 4, 2008 by Trent · 2 Comments
Major League Gaming Launches MLG Gives Back
From www.mlgpro.com
While many members of our community are already involved in community service and volunteer efforts individually, all major sports leagues have corporate divisions that rally their collective impact for people who are less fortunate than so many of us. As the biggest Read more
It's Official the new Breaking Point
December 3, 2008 by Trent · Leave a Comment
It’s Official the new Breaking Point
December 3, 2008 by Trent · Leave a Comment
Rumor Control – Day 2
December 3, 2008 by Trent · 4 Comments
It has been confirmed again, by additional sources, that infact Dan Ryan (Ogre 1) is leaning toward retiring. There is also a good bit of support that the new Final Boss roster will be Ogre 2, Read more
Vegas National Championship and All-Star Classic Rebroadcasts Available
December 2, 2008 by Trent · Leave a Comment
From www.mlgpro.com
The complete rebroadcast is now available for MLG Championship Sunday! Check out the seven hour broadcast below, along with ESPN Saturday Night, Allstar Classic, and Pregame Show! Read more
Rumor Control
So what’s new now, funny you should ask we have the rostor rumor control update for today. It all starts with AtG and Breaking Point. There is speculation that Ace is joining up Heinz, Mackeo and Victory, so far there is no evidence or confirmation of that. Also the new Breaking Point is rumored to be Chig, Severince, Read more
Retirement Update
We all know that it has been said that Gandhi is condiering putting down his controller for the last time. He has aspirations of commentating on the MLG Circuit, which I personally feel would be a great idea. However, we have had even bigger news confirmed by 3 different sources that Read more