Major League Gaming’s ESPN NFL Football 2004 Champion to Appear as Free Agent in ESPN NFL Football 2005
 

Champ also to Receive a Chance to Go Pro with MLG Management Contract 

(New York, NY) – February 12, 2004 - Major League Gaming (MLG), the preeminent worldwide console gaming league for professional video game players, today announced that the #1 ranked gamer in the 2004 version of ESPN NFL Football at the end of MLG’s 2004 season will be featured as a free agent, with name and likeness to appear in the 2005 release of ESPN Videogames’ ESPN NFL Football.  The champion will also be offered an MLG pro gaming management contract, joining the ranks of the world’s elite professional gamers.

MLG, which has selected ESPN Videogames’ ESPN NFL Football as its premier sports title for its 2004 season, will feature it for the first time at the “MLG Philly Regional” in downtown Philadelphia, PA on Feb 21-22, 2004 (see www.mlgpro.com for more details).  Top finishers in each of MLG’s competition titles earn MLG rankings points, which are up for grabs at all 10 stops of the 2004 season.  Top gamers of each title will be determined by tallying final points at the end of the season, with the top ranked gamers receiving an invite to the season ending championship in Las Vegas, NV.  Here, these players will battle it out to become the undisputed #1 ranked Major League Gamer along with the chance to win an MLG management contract.  And, in the case of ESPN NFL Football, the winner will be featured in the 2005 version of ESPN NFL Football.  

“This is another step toward getting pro gamers the celebrity status they deserve,” said Michael Sepso, CEO, MLG.  “ESPN Videogames is exhibiting its support of the competitive gaming community in a unique and powerful way, which will resonate with elite gamers everywhere.”

ESPN Videogames are produced by Visual Concepts – Sega’s sports studio.  For more information on ESPN Videogames visit www.espnvideogames.com.   

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 Visual Concepts Entertainment

Visual Concepts Entertainment is the maker of the critically acclaimed 2K series of sports games.  The company is responsible for the full development and marketing for all ESPN Videogames titles and is committed to delivering the best, fully integrated sports gaming experience for all consumers.  Visual Concepts Entertainment is wholly owned by Japan-based SEGA Corporation.

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