Dallas will host the MLG National Championship this weekend. Halo 3/Reach teams and Starcraft 2 pros will play to grab a share of the ~$300,000 prize money.

Halo 3 - A deeper look into the tournament

8 teams qualified for the National Championship in Dallas. Str8 Rippin surprisingly weren't able to qualify. Back in 2008, Str8 Rippin was able to secure the first place prize, winnning the Championship in Las Vegas. The team didn't place consistently through out the season, so instead of Str8 Rippin , we will see the Warriors taking their place this weekend.


compLexity Gaming Final Boss will go once again with the top seed seed into the tournament and it wasn't really a surprise, they played out a very strong season. With a win at MLG Raleigh 2010, the team showed their skills and ambitions for a victory at the National Championship.

The winner of the 2010 opener in Orlando, eon Instinct , took the number two seed and will do everything to grab the number one spot after going out in 4th place in 2009 and taking home silver in 2008.

Sadly, Power Gaming wasn't able to qualify for the Championship despite playing a solid season and placing in and around the top 20 several times.



Starting off at MLG Washington 2010, Halo: Reach immediately gained the interest of the public and over 200 teams competed at the tournament in Washington D.C.. It was the first ever Halo: Reach tournament, so no one really knew who was going to emerge victorious. In the end it was Vicious Intent , a team that formed found just hours before the tournament.

For MLG Dallas 2010, we'll see the first European team trying to place well in the new game. It's no other than MLG travellers, Power Gaming . With a new player in the team they will try to improve on their former performances, but not only that the team wants to place in the top 3 this time.



compLexity Gaming Final Boss will decide what strategies they pursue and what risks they want to take so as to become the MLG National Champions. They have the skills, experience and maybe the bit of luck you need. Will Power Gaming upset their opponents and show what Europeans are made of?

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