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'''Dan Ryan''' (born August 3, 1986) grew up in [[Columbus, Ohio]]. Ryan has been a professional ''[[Halo 2]]'' gamer since January 2005 under the pseudonym '''Ogre 1'''. In 2005, he and his twin brother, [[Tom Ryan (gamer)|Tom Ryan]] (Ogre 2), won the gold in ''Halo 2'' for the [[World Cyber Games]].<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/4456288.stm America Takes World Gaming Crown]</ref> He has been a member of [[Major League Gaming]] (MLG) four-on-four team [[Final Boss (electronic sports team)|Final Boss]]<ref>[http://www.mlgpro.com/?q=pro/ogre1 Official Pro Website]</ref> since the 2006 season. In June, 2006, he signed a contract with MLG worth 250,000 dollars over three years. Ryan has been featured in [[Electronic Gaming Monthly]]<ref>[http://www.mlgpro.com/?q=node/61575 Ogre 1 featured in EGM Magazine]</ref> and BPM. He has also been shown on all of MLG's shows on USA Network in 2006.<ref>[http://www.usanetwork.com/sports/mlg/theshow/characterprofiles/ogre1/index.html Ogre 1 on USA Network]</ref> His favorite game type is Oddball on the ''Halo 2'' level Midship. |
'''Dan Ryan''' (born August 3, 1986) grew up in a suburb of [[Columbus, Ohio]]. Ryan has been a professional ''[[Halo 2]]'' gamer since January 2005 under the pseudonym '''Ogre 1'''. In 2005, he and his twin brother, [[Tom Ryan (gamer)|Tom Ryan]] (Ogre 2), won the gold in ''Halo 2'' for the [[World Cyber Games]].<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/4456288.stm America Takes World Gaming Crown]</ref> He has been a member of [[Major League Gaming]] (MLG) four-on-four team [[Final Boss (electronic sports team)|Final Boss]]<ref>[http://www.mlgpro.com/?q=pro/ogre1 Official Pro Website]</ref> since the 2006 season. In June, 2006, he signed a contract with MLG worth 250,000 dollars over three years. Ryan has been featured in [[Electronic Gaming Monthly]]<ref>[http://www.mlgpro.com/?q=node/61575 Ogre 1 featured in EGM Magazine]</ref> and BPM. He has also been shown on all of MLG's shows on USA Network in 2006.<ref>[http://www.usanetwork.com/sports/mlg/theshow/characterprofiles/ogre1/index.html Ogre 1 on USA Network]</ref> His favorite game type is Oddball on the ''Halo 2'' level Midship. When not playing Halo, Dan enjoys playing soccer and watching the World Cup. |
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== Gaming career == |
== Gaming career == |
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Revision as of 03:36, 12 February 2014
| Dan Ryan | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Nickname(s) | OGRE 1 |
| Born | August 6, 1986 |
| Nationality | United States |
| Career information | |
| Games | Halo:CE, Halo 2, Halo 3, and Halo Reach |
Dan Ryan (born August 3, 1986) grew up in a suburb of Columbus, Ohio. Ryan has been a professional Halo 2 gamer since January 2005 under the pseudonym Ogre 1. In 2005, he and his twin brother, Tom Ryan (Ogre 2), won the gold in Halo 2 for the World Cyber Games.[1] He has been a member of Major League Gaming (MLG) four-on-four team Final Boss[2] since the 2006 season. In June, 2006, he signed a contract with MLG worth 250,000 dollars over three years. Ryan has been featured in Electronic Gaming Monthly[3] and BPM. He has also been shown on all of MLG's shows on USA Network in 2006.[4] His favorite game type is Oddball on the Halo 2 level Midship. When not playing Halo, Dan enjoys playing soccer and watching the World Cup.
Gaming career
Dan Ryan began his professional gaming career playing at small local tournaments along with Tom Ryan, his twin brother. The two began to get involved with professional gaming after much success.[5] Since then, he has been a member of Halo: Combat Evolved and Halo 2 teams, some of which that have received media and gamer attention for finishing in the top of their tournaments and leagues. Some such teams include Team 3D's Halo 2 team,[6] Team StK, Team Domination, Final Boss. He and his brother also represented the United States in the Halo 2 competition at the 2005 World Cyber Games in Singapore, defeating the Canadian team to secure a first-place finish.[7] As part of Final Boss, he helped the team to win two consecutive Major League Gaming National Championships in 2004 and 2005,[8] before finishing the 2006 season by placing second to Team Carbon in a close 4–6 match.[9] Until the arrival of the 2008 season, Dan and Tom had not finished below 2nd place in a tournament. As the 2008 season started, it seemed as if Final Boss would pick up where they left off, winning MLG Meadowlands by defeating Team Classic. After placing dismally at the next two events, Final Boss dropped player Walshy to pick up another high-profile player from Str8 Rippin, Neighbor. Movement of players to different teams caused Final Boss to split their roster. Prior to the 2009 Pro Circuit, Ogre 1 was rumored to be retiring but was confirmed on the team roster of The Incredibles. Going into 2009, Ogre 2, the only original remaining member of Final Boss, had recreated his team alongside pro players Mackeo, Fearitself, and Victory X. After Meadowlands 2009, Ogre 1 officially retired from competitive gaming. Although he currently plays Halo Reach, Dan now plays for Australian MLG team 'Immunity' alongside team mates Benno, Heff and Voltage.
Competitions
2009
The Incredibles
| Competition | Location | Team 4v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Major League Gaming | Meadowlands | 23rd |
2008
| Competition | Location | Team 4v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Major League Gaming | Meadowlands | 1st |
| Major League Gaming | San Diego | 7th |
| Major League Gaming | Orlando | 5th |
| Major League Gaming | Toronto | 3rd |
| Major League Gaming | Dallas | 3rd |
| Major League Gaming | Las Vegas | 4th |
2007
| Competition | Location | Team 4v4 | Free For All |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Gaming | Charlotte | 1st | |
| Major League Gaming | Meadowlands | 1st | |
| Major League Gaming | Dallas | 2nd | |
| Major League Gaming | Chicago | 1st | |
| Major League Gaming | Orlando | 2nd | |
| Major League Gaming | Las Vegas | 1st | |
| Major League Gaming | Canada Open | 1st |
2006
| Competition | Location | Team 4v4 | Free For All |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Gaming | New York | 1st | 8th |
| Major League Gaming | Dallas | 1st | 9th |
| Major League Gaming | Anaheim | 1st | |
| Major League Gaming | Chicago | 1st | 9th |
| Major League Gaming | Orlando | 2nd | |
| Major League Gaming | New York | 2nd | 13th |
| Major League Gaming | Las Vegas | 2nd |
2005
| Event | Championship FFA |
|---|---|
| Washington D.C. | 1st |
| San Francisco | 1st |
| Houston | 1st |
| Orlando | 1st |
| St. Louis | 1st |
| Philadelphia | 2nd |
| Las Vegas | -- |
| Nashville | -- |
| Seattle | -- |
| LA Western CC | 1st |
| Atlanta Eastern CC | 1st |
| Chicago Central CC | 1st |
| NY National Championships | 1st |
2004
| Competition | Location | Team 4v4 | Team 2v2 | Free For All |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Gaming | Philadelphia | 1st | ||
| Major League Gaming | Dallas | 1st | ||
| Major League Gaming | Chicago | 2nd | 1st | |
| Major League Gaming | Atlanta | 2nd | 1st | 2nd |
| Major League Gaming | Seattle | 1st | 1st | 2nd |
| Major League Gaming | New York | 1st | 5th |
References
- ^ America Takes World Gaming Crown
- ^ Official Pro Website
- ^ Ogre 1 featured in EGM Magazine
- ^ Ogre 1 on USA Network
- ^ Moore, Kurt (2005-10-16). "When I grow up ...". The Marion Star. pp. 7A.
- ^ GotFrag eSports - Halo 3 News Story - Halo 2 Team Leaves 3D
- ^ Return of the Kings: US Gamers Sweep World Cyber Games - The winners are going home - Softpedia
- ^ MLG Signs Four-Man Halo 2 Team for $1 Million Contract - Xbox
- ^ Pro Team - Final Boss | Major League Gaming