In previous report, it was stated that by gaming company Activision Blizzard has purchased a substantial amount of Major League Gaming assets for $46 milllion. For years prior to the sale, Major League Gaming (MLG) had been the superstar organizer of many "Call of Duty" and "Star Craft" tournaments among others. It reportedly took a hard blow financially last year when rival company ESL rose to become the show runner for a series of big "Call of Duty" tournaments. At the time of the sale, Activision has not yet shared publicly what they intend to do with the MLG shares.
A more recent news has suggested that the buyout of MLG will help Activision Blizzard extend their reach into competitive gaming or eSports. According to GameSpot, Activision has formed an eSports division led by former CEO Steve Bornstein and MLG co-founder Mike Sepso.
In an interview with GameSpot, Sepso said, "The basic idea here is the MLG team has unparalleled experience and expertise in producing premium esports content, all the way from creating leagues and structures and operating events and producing the best content out there. What we think is missing is a really premium channel, similar to ESPN, that services the esports community with the best content available."
Moreover, MLG founder Sundance DiGiovanni will no longer be leaving but instead will join Activision Blizzard together with the entire MLG eSports team. Meanwhile, Activision Blizzard CEO Robert Kotick is confidence that the buyout will be the catalyst to creating the "ESPN of eSports."
GameSpot quotes Kotick, "MLG has an incredibly strong and seasoned team and a thriving community. Together, we will create new ways to celebrate players and their unique skills, dedication, and commitment to gaming. We are excited to add Sundance and the entire MLG esports team to our competitive gaming initiatives."
