Professional Videogame Player Assists Development of Greg Hastings’ Tournament Paintball
 October 4th, 2004 (12:00am) - Major League Gaming (MLG), the official professional video game league for console game players, announced today one of its top professional players, Matthew "Zyos" Leto, has entered into a consulting agreement with WXP, Inc. to work on the final development of Greg Hastings’ Tournament Paintball from Activision Value Publishing, Inc. The move marks the first time a publisher has entered into a relationship with a professional video game player to work on the development of a product.
"We are delighted with the relationship formed by Major League Gaming and Activision Value Publishing," said Michael Sepso, chief executive officer of MLG. "Zyos’ consulting efforts with a premier publisher mark another major step forward in strengthening the growth and prestige of professional video game players and competition throughout the United States."
Zyos, 19, began playing video games at the age of four. From his first love, Mario Brothers on NES, to playing on a variety of consoles, he realized the potential to turn his passion into something far greater. Combined with an unyielding competitive streak and driving attitude, Zyos began playing up to five hours daily, competing whenever and wherever he could. He became a professional player in November 2002 and joined the ranks as an MLG Pro in August 2003. Today, Zyos is the #1-ranked MLG pro player in the world, with earnings in excess of $30,000.
"I’m excited to be working on Greg Hastings’ Tournament Paintball as a consultant," said Zyos. "The agreement demonstrates the potential opportunities for professional video game players and the respect the league is obtaining throughout the gaming industry."
Greg Hastings’ Tournament Paintball offers the most complete and realistic paintball experience without taking a paintball to the chest. This fast, intense and dynamic game offers players a truly exhilarating sporting experience incorporating all the most integral elements of actual paintball action. With real pros, authentic venues, sponsors and equipment, Greg Hastings’ Tournament Paintball is the cornerstone of a new franchise and genre in the sporting games market. Published by Activision Value and developed by WXP, the game is slated for a November 2004 release exclusively for the Xbox.Reported by Elias Dounis on October 4th, 2004 (12:00am) [From: Press Release - Major League Gaming]
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