MLG's 2010 season looks to be stepping up a gear with its next event, featuring one of the most impressive team lists they've ever assembled. Columbus champions Loaded will be back looking to make it two in a row, as will the defeated finalists compLexity Red. SK Gaming USA are also among the invitees coming off the back of a top four finish last time out.

Europe also has an unusually strong contingent heading to Raleigh. Team Dignitas is probably the continent's best hope and have the most experience of MLG events. But ex-SK player Patrick 'Inflame' Costales will lead a lesser-known team under the tag of Global, playing warlock/shaman/druid. For the first time ever, there will also be a Russian team in attendance. Penguin Smash put in an impressive performance in this year's tournament realm and have been rewarded with their first MLG invitation.

The full list of teams for MLG Raleigh looks like this:

Loaded
compLexity Red
SK Gaming USA
Team Dignitas
Penguin Smash - Гудспид/Джетз/Ваншотовна
Team Global - Inflame/Gaara/Rapha
compLexity Black
Nerdstompers Black
Evil Geniuses
Arena Pwnage
PK Cards
Team Z - Abni/Filovirus/Nayro

The tournament begins August 27 and runs for two days, as usual. You will be able to follow the whole event right here on SK Gaming.

Source: WoW Riot