Ben Jackson (electronic sports player)
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| Ben Jackson | |
|---|---|
| Karma | |
| Status | Active |
| Date of birth | March, 1988 |
| Hometown | Murrieta, California |
| Country of origin |  United States |
| Current team | Team Carbon |
| League(s) | Major League Gaming |
| Years in playing | 2005-present |
| Games | Halo 2 |
Ben Jackson (born March 1988) (also known by his pseudonym Karma) is a professional gamer from Murrieta, California, United States. At the age of 17 in May 2005, Jackson became a professional Major League Gaming Halo 2 gamer. After initially participating on Team Carbon as a part time player, Jackson became a full time team member in late 2005. At the 2005 MLG National Championship in New York City, New York, Jackson became the MLG National Free-For-All (FFA) Champion in Halo 2 and would remain unbeaten throughout the 2006 MLG season leading to another title.[1]
In December of 2006, Jackson signed a contract with the Major League Gaming worth $250,000 for him and each of his team members. [2]. CNBC has interviewed Jackson, who also regularly appears as an expert on Major League Gaming's USA Network television show.[3]
Ben Jackson recently placed second at the 2007 MLG Championships in Las Vegas, NV.
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[edit] Notable Accomplishments
[edit] Individual Competitions
[edit] Halo 2
[edit] 2005
- 1st place MLG Orlando 2005 8-Man FFA
- 3rd place MLG Seattle 2005 8-Man FFA
- 1st place MLG Los Angeles 2005 8-Man FFA
- 2nd place MLG Atlanta 2005 8-Man FFA
- 3rd place MLG Chicago 2005 8-Man FFA
- 1st place MLG Championship New York 2005 8-Man FFA
[edit] 2006
- 1st place MLG New York 2006 1v1
- 1st place MLG Dallas 2006 1v1
- 1st place MLG Anaheim 2006 1v1
- 1st place MLG Chicago 2006 1v1
- 1st place MLG Orlando 2006 1v1
- 1st place MLG Playoffs New York 2006 1v1
- 1st place MLG Championship Las Vegas 2006 1v1
[edit] 2007
- 15th place MLG Charlotte 2007 8-Man FFA
[edit] Team Competitions
[edit] Halo 2
[edit] 2005
- 3rd place MLG San Francisco (Str8 Rippin)
- 3rd place MLG Orlando (Str8 Rippin)
- 3nd place MLG St. Louis (Str8 Rippin)
- 1st place MLG Nashville (LeGendZ)
- 1st place MLG Seattle (Team Carbon)
- 2nd place MLG NY Championships (Team Carbon)
[edit] 2006
- 3rd place MLG New York (Team Carbon)
- 3rd place MLG Dallas (Team Carbon)
- 2nd place MLG Anaheim (Team Carbon)
- 3rd place MLG Chicago (Team Carbon)
- 1st place MLG Orlando (Team Carbon)
- 1st place MLG Playoffs New York (Team Carbon)
- 1st place MLG Championship Las Vegas (Team Carbon)
[edit] 2007
- 2nd place MLG Charlotte North Carolina 2007 (Team Carbon)
- 2nd Place MLG Meadowlands New Jersey 2007 (Team Carbon)
- 1st Place MLG Dallas Texas 2007 (Team Carbon)
- 4th Place MLG Chicago Illinois 2007 (Team Carbon)
- 4th Place MLG Orlando Florida 2007 (Team Carbon)
- 2nd Place MLG Championship Las Vegas (Team Carbon)
[edit] References
- ^ PR Newswire (November 20, 2006). Carbon Wins the 2006 Boost Mobile MLG Pro Circuit National Championship, Taking Home $100,000.
- ^ PR Newswire Europe. (December 18, 2006). Major League Gaming Awards $1.75 Million in Contracts for Top Pro Video Gamers: Christmas Comes Early for Members of Team Carbon and Str8 Rippin.
- ^ Karma on USA Network
