As the year winds down, eSports leader Major League Gaming continues its impressive line-up of quality programming. For fans of StarCraft II, League of Legends, Halo 4 and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, you can watch analysts and pros teach you, break down gameplay, discuss strategies, and battle in Best of Three series.
Some of their regular programming includes:
StarCraft II: Rules of Engagement, Hosted by Nick “Axslav” Ranish – Monday – Thursday at 5pm ET
Spend an hour with MLG’s top StarCraft II analyst Nick “Axslav” Ranish as he teaches and breaks down gameplay and mechanics geared at both new and advanced StarCraft II players.
StarCraft II: Tournament of Champions – Regularly at 6pm ET
The series features eight legendary players – DongRaeGu, Flash, Leenock, Life, MarineKing, SoO, PartinG, and Rain – competing for $7,000. Tournament of Champions viewers can also enter to win Flash's keyboard from the MLG Spring Championship signed by the legend himself. Simply watch each episode for a special code and enter it at http://mlg.to/flashkeyboard. Tune in to each broadcast for more chances to win. The winner will be revealed during the final on Thursday, December 20 at 6pm ET.
League of Legends: MLG Prizefights – Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 8pm ET
Each broadcast features two top teams facing off in a Best of 3 series with the 1st place team receiving $1000. Commentary provided by Tom “Optimus Tom” Searfoss and special guests.
League of Legends: Championship Series Season 3 Online Qualifying Tournament – Regularly at 8pm ET
32 teams (North American teams that did not attend 2012 NA regionals) compete for three all expenses paid trips to compete LIVE at Riot’s Season 3 Qualifier in Los Angeles from January 9-13 where they will battle for five spots in Season 3.
Halo 4: The Halo Refinery, Pro and Community Gameplay – Regularly at 6pm ET
Call of Duty: Black Ops 2: Weekly Warfare, Pro and Community Gameplay – Regularly at 7pm ET
It's a diversified line-up where fans of different genres can find something to enjoy. I watch the League of Legends MLG Prizefights when I'm not doing anything, and they're usually really good matches.
The schedule of December programming for Monday 12/10 to Friday 12/14 is:
Monday, 12/10
5pm ET: StarCraft II: Rules of Engagement with Axslav
6pm ET: StarCraft II Tournament of Champions – Life vs. PartinG – Quarterfinal #4
10pm ET: League of Legends: Season 3 Qualifier – RQ Ro8 #2
Tuesday, 12/11
5pm ET: StarCraft II: Rules of Engagement with Axslav
6pm ET: Halo 4: Pro gameplay
7pm ET: Call of Duty: Black Ops 2: Weekly Warfare
8pm ET: League of Legends: MLG Prizefights – Dignitas vs. Team Fear
Wednesday, 12/12
5pm ET: StarCraft II: Rules of Engagement with Axslav
6pm ET: Halo 4: The Halo Refinery
7pm ET: Call of Duty: Black Ops 2: Pro scrims
8pm ET: League of Legends: MLG Prizefights – CLG.Prime vs. Team MRN
Thursday, 12/13
5pm ET: StarCraft II: Rules of Engagement with Axslav
6pm ET: StarCraft II: Tournament of Champions – Semifinal #1
8pm ET: League of Legends: Season 3 Qualifier – RQ Ro8 #3
Friday, 12/14
6pm ET: Halo 4: Community gameplay
7pm ET: Call of Duty: Black Ops 2: Community gameplay
8pm ET: League of Legends: Season 3 Qualifier – RQ Ro8 #4
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