Dr Pepper becomes official drink of Major League Gaming
by Alexander Sliwinski 
{ Feb 26th 2008 at 7:25PM }
The Dr Pepper gaming house (an elaborate tent-like facility) will be present at every MLG event and includes various rooms "designed by premier gaming publishers" sporting the latest in gaming equipment. The house will also host pro-gamers and "high-profile entertainment and sports celebrities" to play against -- according to the press release -- "Dr Pepper fans." Do you have to bring a stack of Dr Pepper UPCs to prove allegiance or something?
The online collegiate gaming championship will identify the best college gamers (via migpro.com) in the country and they'll vie for an award of their own and a chance to attend the MLG Championship. If Dr Pepper gets traction off this deal we're expecting Team Fortress 2, CoD4 or Counter-Strike branded soda cans.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
playwhutyalike @ Feb 26th 2008 7:38PM
Dr Pepper.
Either you love it or you hate it. No middle ground.
GANNONSMASH @ Feb 26th 2008 7:59PM
love.
Brian Fantana @ Feb 26th 2008 8:03PM
Hate. Both of em.
Mr.ESC @ Feb 26th 2008 9:43PM
Hate.
Dan @ Feb 26th 2008 9:54PM
Love.
Limezor @ Feb 26th 2008 7:41PM
As long as its not Diet Cherry Vanilla Chocolate Dr. Pepper.
flYY @ Feb 26th 2008 7:50PM
What happened to bawlz?
i love bawlz..
horngreen @ Feb 26th 2008 7:58PM
Wow I thought I was a gamer but I drink Coke! Now I guess I'll have to choose between Dew and Pepper! I'm too stupid to make my own choices!
The Artist formally known as Jesus @ Feb 26th 2008 7:57PM
Only one carbonated drink can hold the title of "Game Fuel"
Dr. Pepper vs. Mountain Dew
FIGHT!
Raikage (Ludwig Defense Force) @ Feb 26th 2008 8:46PM
This is obvious... Pimp Juice!
No It's MD... Jesus would drink MD...
Tiptup300 @ Feb 26th 2008 8:00PM
Moutain Dew Sickens me. Specially on hot days. Pepsi owns all.
Double J @ Feb 26th 2008 8:01PM
Well, at least it's Dr. Pepper and not his dumbshit nephew Pibb that dropped out of med school thinking he could make it on his good looks and family lineage alone.
meledeo @ Feb 26th 2008 8:50PM
I chuckled.
/drinks both, but wears the Dr. Pepper shirt.
Lone Starr @ Feb 26th 2008 8:04PM
Just when I thought Dr. Pepper would be discontinued, the deal of the century happens. WOW!
ThornedVenom (Patapornographer) @ Feb 26th 2008 8:07PM
I personally like Dr. Pepper (although tea flows through my veins): I wonder how it got chosen over Mountain Dew Fuel thingy?
west43rd @ Feb 26th 2008 8:09PM
Sweet mana from heaven! Love me the DP!
Nate @ Feb 26th 2008 8:27PM
..............
That's what she said!
Sorry, couldn't help myself. I tried, honest.
Nate @ Feb 26th 2008 8:25PM
Isn't the whole "gamers drink Mountain Dew" a little dated? What is this, 1995? It's like saying Tab is the dieter's drink of choice.... sure, 20 years ago.
Honestly, most gamers are probably like most people - they drink cola (and if they're any kind of decent human being, that means Coke ;)
My drink of choice happens to be Black Cherry Fresca. Damn good stuff, and diet, too, though you'd never know it.
Worst Review Ever @ Feb 26th 2008 8:26PM
Mountain Dew looks and tastes as if somebody pissed in some Sprite. You can take my word for it or try it yourself...
dan stabbingworth @ Feb 26th 2008 10:12PM
Mountain Dew is like redneck sprite for skaters.
Mabui @ Feb 26th 2008 8:39PM
I love Dr. Pepper, I don't love Mountain Dew, I also don't care who bought the rights to "Gaming Drink" either so this means nothing, but a chance to cheer for my favourite Pepsi product.
Mr Khan @ Feb 26th 2008 9:21PM
I'm with you. Dr Pepper shows that gamers have some taste, separating us at last from the "Mountain Dew" generation
Mabui @ Feb 26th 2008 8:46PM
I love Dr. Pepper, I don't love Mountain Dew, I also don't care who bought the rights to "Gaming Drink" either so this means nothing, but a chance to cheer for my favourite Pepsi product.
Raikage (Ludwig Defense Force) @ Feb 26th 2008 8:49PM
Lolz, Pepsi doesn't make DP, Coke does, and I'm almost positive Coke bought it from 7UP, along with Squirt.
That's what working in a grocery store will do to ya...
meledeo @ Feb 26th 2008 8:53PM
Actually, Dr Pepper is independently made. They have deals with both Coke and Pepsi for distribution in different parts of the country which are mostly withering away as Coke and Pepsi market their own competing products.
/dr pepper dork
Mabui @ Feb 26th 2008 9:12PM
I had actually thought it was a pepsi product, because it as distributed by them in Canada, I just read the Wikipedia entry, wow, that is pretty crazy, especially considering 7up and Dr Pepper are the same company, and I dislike 7up so much.
Undead Priest @ Feb 26th 2008 8:49PM
Alexander, thank you for not putting a period in Dr Pepper. There's no period in it, and it's a serious pet peeve of mine when people add one.
Raikage (Ludwig Defense Force) @ Feb 26th 2008 8:55PM
D.R....P.E....P...PE..................................R
Sorry I had to...
Korova @ Feb 27th 2008 9:09AM
Mean, Raik, mean
Flakundenga @ Feb 26th 2008 8:54PM
Dr Pepper is the nastiest soda i've ever drank. MD FTW! Anyway it's good 4 every1 cuz it gives the gaming community more $$$$$
Jerk Face @ Feb 26th 2008 9:01PM
"A Marriage Made In Random"
Mr. Sliwinski, that was unreasonably funny. Best ad campaign evar? You sir, are a God Damned Professional.
That was capitalized. That's how serious I am.
DWells55 @ Feb 26th 2008 9:04PM
Coca-Cola Vanilla > All
Delgado @ Feb 26th 2008 9:10PM
Just so you know, there is a typo.
It is mlgpro.com
It's actually pretty cool and is a good site for ladders and team play, for those who like a little bit more organization and competitiveness to their gaming.
Anticrawl @ Feb 26th 2008 9:13PM
Only 3 drinks can ever be worthy of the gaming tie in.
Bawls
The Sobe soda called Mr. Green
and
Dr. Pepper
Red Leader @ Feb 26th 2008 9:24PM
I think you all missed the point. Major League Gaming? -rolls eyes-
ApolloIV @ Feb 26th 2008 9:37PM
Everyone has forgotten Cherry Chocolate Rain...i mean Dr.Pepper.
Mr.ESC @ Feb 26th 2008 9:47PM
Tay Zonday almost sell me a bottle of that.
*sniff
Almost.
KiraXD @ Feb 26th 2008 9:41PM
forget regular unXtreme colas..., i think MLG should use Monster's new BFC... have you people SEEN that crazy shit... its a 32 ounces of XTREME heart failure in a can.
Mr.ESC @ Feb 26th 2008 9:56PM
Yeah give people addicted to gaming that barely do any exercises cans of that shit. Sounds like a good idea to me.
Actually who thinks drinking Mountain dew will make you a better player,I think its the opposite.
B3astofthe3ast @ Feb 26th 2008 9:46PM
Ugh, Dr Pepper tastes like Robitusin...Mountain Dew, Pepsi FTW.
Mr.ESC @ Feb 26th 2008 9:52PM
Dr Pepper tastes awful.
Pepsi tastes like coke mixed with soap.
Mountain dew tastes like a mix between sprite, fresca and either Nestea or cream substitute.
Sprite/7 up FTW
Coke is okay.
DigitalFirefly @ Feb 26th 2008 10:00PM
Mr Pibb > Dr Pepper
colin @ Feb 26th 2008 10:10PM
damn, more soda fanboys than console fanboys.
how about ...
intel vs. amd
mac vs. pc
ford vs. gm
honda vs. toyota
lcd vs. plasma
5.1 vs. 6.1 vs. 7.1
lowes vs. home depot
pepperoni vs. cheese
ryu vs. ken vs. akuma
GO!!!!!!!
dan stabbingworth @ Feb 26th 2008 10:16PM
7.1 is just 8 speakers duct-taped together...
colin @ Feb 26th 2008 10:19PM
but did the duct-tape come from lowes, or home depot?
Korova @ Feb 27th 2008 9:15AM
you forgot the most important one:
blond or brunette
Now Go!
Worst Review Ever @ Feb 26th 2008 10:30PM
Crystal Pepsi owns all.
Aaron @ Feb 27th 2008 4:23PM
Alexander, Marriage made in random = some of your best work
Anticrawl @ Feb 27th 2008 12:21AM
How about Vitamin Water? Maybe something a little healthier to shine positively on gamers (atleast of the MLG variety, who really need that health boost).
Korova @ Feb 27th 2008 9:20AM
I know. This is diabetes in a can.
I do like the taste of Dr. P, but I would not drink much of it at all.