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From the Front: Major League Gaming and GameTime Nation Join Forces to Create New York City’s Fi |
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(New York, NY) – October 9, 2003 - Major League Gaming (MLG), the preeminent worldwide console gaming league for professional video game players, today announced that it has partnered with GameTime Nation (GTN) to launch a weekly video game tournament series in New York City – the New York City Gaming League (NYCGL). Beginning the first week of November 2003 at GTN’s flagship gaming lounge in downtown New York City (111 E12th Street), the NYCGL will lead the way for future similar setups across the nation between the two companies.
The NYCGL will consist of weekly events, hosted at GTN and operated according to official MLG rules and regulations (see www.mlgpro.com or www.gametimenation.com for more info). The first season of the NYCGL, which is to last 3 months, will include competitions in Madden 2004 (PlayStation® 2 platform) and Halo (Xbox™ platform). The competition is a progressive season, meaning competitors play repeatedly throughout the season, leading up to a playoff series and championship competition in January 2004. NYCGL competitors will meet weekly at GTN for a series of matches against New York City’s best gamers. Winners not only get bragging rights as the best of New York, but also get a chance to boost their MLG Official Ranking, win substantial cash prizes, NYCGL trophies, and other prizes.
"GameTime Nation is excited to partner with MLG on the first ever video gaming league of its kind,” said Wilson Kriegel, CEO, GameTime Nation. “We feel we have the perfect gaming lounge to provide gamers from all over the US with a unique and thrilling experience."
“MLG and GTN are revolutionizing the gaming industry by providing gamers the social forum that has been sorely lacking from gaming,” said Michael Sepso, CEO, MLG. “These tournaments offer gamers an opportunity to meet face to face, a place to communicate, and a place to compete and be recognized.”
About Major League Gaming
Major League Gaming (MLG) is the preeminent worldwide console gaming league for professional video game players. Committed to promoting competitive gaming to the level of professional sports in the US and around the world, MLG's qualifying events include 6 regional and 3 "Major" tournaments, with a season ending "Championship"; all are held in top US markets. To learn more about MLG, visit their website at www.mlgpro.com
About GameTime Nation
GameTime Nation (GTN) is a leading entertainment video game company that services B2C and B2B markets. Through its video game lounges, GTN offers numerous services and products such as real time, networked Xbox™ and PS2 games, video game sales, rentals, event hosting, tournaments, and leagues. To learn more about GTN’s drive to create the largest video game community nationwide, visit their website at www.gametimenation.com
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