In a release on Monday, Major League Gaming (MLG) announced that it, as "Major League Gaming (MLG), the global leader in eSports, and ESPN X Games are teaming up for the first-ever MLG X Games Invitational at the inaugural X Games Austin from June 6-8, 2014, at Circuit of The Americas (COTA) in Austin. As part of the X Games Austin festival experience and for the first time in history, MLG Pro Gamers will be awarded X Games medals and MLG's Pro Circuit competition will be showcased with Skateboard, BMX, Moto X, Rally and Stadium SUPER Trucks, renowned musical performers and more."

For the first time in the history of the festival, X Games medals will be awarded to MLG Pro Gamers. Invited pro gamers will also receive an all expenses paid trips to compete and a VIP treatment all through the weekend that includes admission to athlete facilities at the event.

Based on the MLG Pro Points rankings, the top five Call of Duty teams and the top three finishers (CompLexity, OpTic and EnVyUs Gaming) from the present Call of Duty Championship will receive an invitation from MLG to battle in the three-day Invitational to be played on Xbox One.

For tickets to the X Games Austin, visit www.ticketmaster.com/xgames. The three-day ticket for the X Games Experience costs $89 and includes admission to the MLG tent on top of all the X Games activities. A $100+ ticket will give you the following: an exceptionally limited "3-Day Premium Upgrade for the Major League Gaming;" a safe and assured seat in the MLG tent; meet and speak with top players of Call of Duty; an out of public view tour; a gaming gear; a gift bag with MLG products; etc. www.ticketmaster.com is pushing its higher-level (and more costly) purchase options hard, so buyers can expect to be encouraged to get the upgrade option when they buy a three-day X Games Experience ticket.

Fans can view the eSports events on MLG.tv on iOS and Android gadgets as well as Xbox 360 from June 6 to 8. The presence of MLG at the X Games Austin will be advertised during the telecasts of the X Games, which will be aired on X Games digital and social platforms and on ABC and ESPN.