Surprised no one has posted this (*cough* Amy *cough*) but MLG just announced that WoW is now on the MLG circuit.

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"Major League Gaming will add PC gaming to three of its Pro Circuit Stops. The PC Circuit will feature World of Warcraft®: The Burning Crusade® with $22,500 in prizes per event. The entire PC Circuit will be played on the HP Blackbird 002.

* Kick-off event: MLG San Diego, June 13-15th
* Other stops: MLG Orlando, July 11th-13th and MLG Dallas, October 3-5.
* Official PC Circuit game: World of Warcraft®: The Burning Crusade®
* Format: 3-vs-3 - more details on rules and the official format will be released on May 15th.
* Total spots available: 32 teams
* Prizes: $22,500 per event

Stay tuned to mlgpro.com and gotfrag.com for the official press announcement as well as registration information. Registration is expected to open May 15th.

Please note that if you are interested in registering for this tournament, only 32 spots (teams) are available and you will need an MLG Account on www.mlgpro.com in order to register.

MLG's network of websites, including MMO-Champion.com and GotFrag.com, will work to provide coverage and insight into the PC Circuit. GotFrag's premier online-video production, GotFrag TV, will stream live on site from all three events."

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Originally posted by Hobbez245:
Surprised no one has posted this (*cough* Amy *cough*) but MLG just announced that WoW is now on the MLG circuit.

I've heard that WoW can be host to some really great competetive matches.

I really don't care for MLG anymore though. I wish a WSVG type org' would come back into the fold. I miss that circuit. They really had a good thing going to.

wooow this should be interesting

I always thought MLG couldn't get anymore stupid than it already is, but then Michael Sepso walks out, gently rests his hand on my shoulder and says with a soft smile, "We can, Andy. We can."

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Originally posted by Brofase:
I always thought MLG couldn't get anymore stupid than it already is, but then Michael Sepso walks out, gently rests his hand on my shoulder and says with a soft smile, "We can, Andy. We can."

I don't like WoW at all, but from a business perspective, (also considering they have already received a HP sponsorship out of this) it is a very good move.

With all gaming opinions aside, you can't deny this was a smart BUSINESS move.

I mean, c'mon, they bought Gotfrag a while ago. What did you expect?

Lame

This is the worst news I've heard since 9/11.

I don't really see the problem, Competing in WoW seems just as legit as competing in pretty much any other game.

They are getting 2 huge AND NEW markets to MLG with this: The PC market and the RPG market. It is a perfect gateway for SC 2 and is perfect for what they want to do.

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Originally posted by Seductivpancake:
This is the worst news I've heard since 9/11.

Not cool.

well there has been a lack of utterly terrible news in the past 7 and a half years.

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Originally posted by Seductivpancake:
This is the worst news I've heard since 9/11.

I laughed.

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Originally posted by Ninja_Kn1ght:
I don't really see the problem, Competing in WoW seems just as legit as competing in pretty much any other game.

I don't see how you can compete in WoW... I'm not very familiar with it (though I loathe it), but are there rounds? Goals? Points? A score of some sort? Do they just turn people loose, start a timer and at the end of 30 minutes, the highest level or person with the most gold wins?

Two things are certain:
1) I don't get it.
2) I don't really care, so you don't have to try to explain it to me.

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Originally posted by OtnemeM_IroM:

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Originally posted by Ninja_Kn1ght:
I don't really see the problem, Competing in WoW seems just as legit as competing in pretty much any other game.

I don't see how you can compete in WoW... I'm not very familiar with it (though I loathe it), but are there rounds? Goals? Points? A score of some sort? Do they just turn people loose, start a timer and at the end of 30 minutes, the highest level or person with the most gold wins?

Two things are certain:
1) I don't get it.
2) I don't really care, so you don't have to try to explain it to me.

Commentating for it, oh my god!!! his night elf just killed his fire dogs, now he casting his healing magic, he going to flank there nest. See how can you commentat on WoW

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Originally posted by OtnemeM_IroM:
I don't see how you can compete in WoW... I'm not very familiar with it (though I loathe it), but are there rounds? Goals? Points? A score of some sort? Do they just turn people loose, start a timer and at the end of 30 minutes, the highest level or person with the most gold wins?

Two things are certain:
1) I don't get it.
2) I don't really care, so you don't have to try to explain it to me.

Well, I don't play WoW but I would imagine they can take their elves and trolls or whatever and make them fight each other until one of them dies. PvP or something.

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Originally posted by OtnemeM_IroM:

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Originally posted by Ninja_Kn1ght:
I don't really see the problem, Competing in WoW seems just as legit as competing in pretty much any other game.

I don't see how you can compete in WoW... I'm not very familiar with it (though I loathe it), but are there rounds? Goals? Points? A score of some sort? Do they just turn people loose, start a timer and at the end of 30 minutes, the highest level or person with the most gold wins?

Two things are certain:
1) I don't get it.
2) I don't really care, so you don't have to try to explain it to me.

Quite obvious people will have to kill one another like every other game. PvP action. I'm guessing theres lvl cap, as well as some equipment thats banned for the match. Then they proceed to slug it out, how ever WoW players slug each other out.

My guess would be they are going to use the arena system that is on WoW where there is 2v2, 3v3, and 5v5 battles. I would also go to guess that there is a standard set of gear, in this case most likely season 3 or 4 gear. Then you pick what you want on your team for classes and go.

I'd love to see someone go all Leroy Jenkins during a match.

competitive WoW isn't terrible its kinda interesting to watch if you've actually played it

its Arena PvP on a private server where you can create any toon level 70 , spec them how u want and they give you i think full high pvp gear

don't ask me why or how I know that lol but thats how its played

If you ask me its smart of MLG to pick it up. There is an insane amount of people who play WOW and they are catering to that crowd.