Beginning today on GameBattles, part of the Major League Gaming (MLG) network, competitors can sign up to compete in new online ladder tournaments for CS:GO, DOTA 2, and League of Legends for a chance at $21,000 in prizes.  From October 1– December 31, top teams will participate and then be seeded into a final bracket to play out in January 2013. Additional information, including links to sign up and prizing as follows:

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Tournament

http://gamebattles.majorleaguegaming.com/pc/counter-strike-global-offensive

SteelSeries $9,000 Team Ladder (5v5)

·         1st - $5,000 + 5 SteelSeries Sensei: MLG Edition + 5 MLG SteelSeries QcK+ Mousepad

·         2nd - $2,500 + 5 SteelSeries Sensei: MLG Edition + 5 MLG SteelSeries QcK+ Mousepad

·         3rd - $1,000 + 5 SteelSeries Kana Counterstrike: Global Offensive Edition + 5 SteelSeries QcK Counterstrike: Global Offensive Edition Mousepad

·         4th - $500 + 5 SteelSeries Kana Counterstrike: Global Offensive Edition + 5 SteelSeries QcK Counterstrike: Global Offensive Edition Mousepad

SteelSeries $1,000 Singles Ladder (1v1)

·         1st– $500 + 1 SteelSeries MLG Edition + 1 MLG SteelSeries QcK+ Mousepad

·         2nd– $300 + 1 SteelSeries MLG Edition + 1 MLG SteelSeries QcK+ Mousepad

·         3rd– $150 + 1 SteelSeries Kana Counterstrike: Global Offensive Edition + 1 SteelSeries QcK Counterstrike: Global Offensive Edition Mousepad

·         4th– $50 + 1 SteelSeries Kana Counterstrike: Global Offensive Edition + 1 SteelSeries QcK Counterstrike: Global Offensive Edition Mousepad

DOTA 2 Tournament

http://gamebattles.majorleaguegaming.com/pc/dota-2

$5,000 Team Ladder (5v5)

·         1 ^st - $2,500

·         2 ^nd - $1,500

·         3 ^rd - $1,000

League of Legends Tournament

http://gamebattles.majorleaguegaming.com/pc/league-of-legends

Dr Pepper $5,000 Summoner’s Rift Ladder (5v5)

1st - $2,500 + $125 Riot Points + Triumphant Ryze Skin

2nd - $1,500 + $100 Riot Points

3rd - $1,000 + $75 Riot Points

4th - $50 Riot Points

5 ^th-8 ^th - $25 Riot Points

Dr Pepper $1,000 Proving Grounds Ladder (1v1)

·         1 ^st – $500

·         2 ^nd – $300

·         3 ^rd – $150

·         4 ^th – $50

In addition to the ladders, there will be a series of weekly online tournaments launching in early October.  Online tournaments will have an entry fee and cash prizing.  Information regarding schedule, format, and dates will be announced and posted on GameBattles throughout the season.

About GameBattles:

GameBattles, part of the Major League Gaming (MLG) network, is the largest online destination for competitive console and PC gaming. Featuring tournaments, leagues, ladders, forums and more for all the latest and hottest titles, GameBattles is home to more than 8 million registered gamers worldwide and more than 16 million teams looking to compete in their favorite Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS and Vita games. Recognized as a world leader in online gaming competition, GameBattles leads the online gaming space in engagement with more than 18 minutes spent on site per session (Comscore), five times the industry average. In addition to competition, the site hosts heavily trafficked forums with more than 42 million posts, video game news, reviews, previews and media with a focus on online multiplayer games and community-based content.