Boost Mobile MLG Pro Circuit
| Boost Mobile MLG Pro Circuit | |
|---|---|
 2007 season logo | |
| Genre | Sports, esports |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English language |
| Production | |
| Producer | Red Brick Entertainment |
| Production location | Several locations across the United States |
| Running time | 1 hour |
| Original release | |
| Network | USA Network (2006 season) G4 (2007 season) |
| Boost Mobile MLG Pro Circuit | |
|---|---|
| Sport | Halo 2 |
| Number of games | Seven tournaments |
| TV partner(s) | USA Network |
| 2006 | |
| Season champions | Carbon (ShocKWav3, Gandhi, GH057ayame, Karma) |
| Runners-up | Final Boss (Walshy, Ogre 1, Ogre 2, Saiyan) |
Boost Mobile MLG Pro Circuit was a television program on US cable television network USA network and later G4 airing recordings of the Major League Gaming (MLG) Halo 2 Pro Circuit in 2006 and 2007.[1][2] It was sponsored by Boost Mobile and Scion. Boost subscribers had access to exclusive videos and player profiles via mobile web service. The production company was Red Brick Entertainment.
There were seven one-hour long episodes that aired starting 10:00 AM EST throughout the holiday season.[3] Team Carbon, Team Final Boss, and Str8 Rippin were shown one every episode. The Pro Circuit location were New York City (Apr 21-23); Dallas (May); Atlanta (June); Los Angeles (July); Philadelphia (August); Playoffs - Chicago (October); and the National Championship in Las Vegas (November). Over $800,000 USD in prize money was given out during the course of the program.[4]
At the Las Vegas championships Carbon, consisting of ShocKWav3, Gandhi, GH057ayame, Karma, upset Team Final Boss, Walshy, Ogre 1, Ogre 2, Saiyan, to the 2006 national title.
It was announced that the program would be moving to G4 for the 2007 season.[5] In February it was announced that MLG that had partnered with Flame Ventures,[6] a media development and production company, and Endeavor Talent Agency.[7]
References
- ^ Brand, Madeleine (April 24, 2006). "USA Network to Air Video Gaming Competitions". NPR. Retrieved November 18, 2015.
- ^ Dormer, Dan (April 17, 2006). "MLG Pro Circuit to be Televised". 1UP.com. Retrieved November 18, 2015.
- ^ Magee, Kyle (April 17, 2006). "MLG Unveils Partnerships and Programming Initiatives to Bring Professional Video Gaming to the Masses". Retrieved November 18, 2015.
- ^ Surette, Tim (April 17, 2006). "MLG nabs TV, mobile deal". Gamespot. Retrieved November 18, 2015.
- ^ GamesIndustry International (October 23, 2015). "G4 Gets Competitive By Partnering With Major League Gaming For Exclusive Rights To Air 2007 Boost Mobile MLG Pro Circuit". gameindustry.biz. Retrieved November 18, 2015.
- ^ Ransom-Wiley, James (February 21, 2007). "Major League Gaming signs distribution deal with Flame Ventures". Engadget. Retrieved November 18, 2015.
- ^ Frederick, Logan (February 21, 2007). "Major League Gaming Hires Agencies for TV Coverage". Retrieved November 18, 2015.
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