This weekend marked the finale of the 2011 MLG pro circuit season at the national finals in Providence, Rhode Island. The best gamers, not just from the nation, but from all over the world were present to compete for over $600,000 in prize money in some of today’s most popular games; Starcraft 2, League of Legends, Call of Duty: Black Ops, and Halo: Reach. Not only was it about the money, it was also about holding the title of “greatest gamer in the world” for their respective game, and of course, the shiny trophy that looks rather dangerous to hold.

MLG makes six stops throughout the year, MLG Anaheim being the one I religiously attend. Every year, the events only get bigger and better. With the addition of two other games onto the circuit this year; Starcraft II and League of Legends, the amount of global spectators is skyrocketing, and with good reason too. It can be rather enjoyable to watch the games you play on a daily basis being played at its highest possible level.

With more leagues within the states and internationally, more teams making their names well known, and more games to compete in, it won’t be long before eSports becomes something everyone participates in. If you’re curious to see what went on at MLG Providence and the placings for each game, click the jump.

http://pro.majorleaguegaming.com/live/starcraft_2

Starcraft II

1^st- Leenock ($50,000)

2^nd- Naniwa ($25,000)

3^rd- DonRaeGu ($15,000)

4^th- MVP ($10,500)

5^th- MC ($7,500)

6^th- Huk ($5,250)

7^th- Haypro ($3,750)

8^th- Idra ($3,000)

League of Legends

1^st- Team SoloMid ($15,000 + 3,250RP)

2^nd- Epik Gaming ($8,000 + 2,500RP)

3^rd- Team Dignitas ($5,000 + 2000RP)

4^th- RFLX Gaming ($2,000 + 2000RP

Halo: Reach:

1^st- Team Instinct ($100,000)

2^nd- Warriors ($60,000)

3^rd- Believe the Hype ($40,000)

4^th- Team Classic ($28,000)

5^th- Dynasty ($20,000)

6^th- Final Boss ($14,000)

7^th- Status Quo ($10,000)

8^th- Active Rush ($8,000)

Call of Duty: Black Ops

1^st- Quantic Next Threat ($50,000)

2^nd- Eon Envy ($30,000)

3^rd- Optic Gaming ($20,000)

4^th- SVG Collapse ($14,000)

5^th- Icons Xtravagant ($10,000)

6^th- Quantic Leverage ($7,000)

7^th- MG Notorious ($5,000)

8^th- Quantic Fear ($4,000)