Chad Mercer "Finished the Fight" to Win - Play N Trade's National Halo 3 Tournament

Posted on November 12, 2007 by Bill Dube

Houston Play N Trade Hosts National Halo 3 Tournament Champion

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.,– Play N Trade Franchise, Inc., one of the fastest-growing franchises worldwide, today announced Chad Mercer from Houston as its National Halo 3 Tournament Champion and winner of a $2,500 in-store gift card.

Contestants in the National Tournament represented the best players from more than 50 Play N Trade stores across the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Local rounds of the tournament were held on Oct. 27 and 28, where more than 1,000 gamers entered for the chance to compete to win the Play N Trade National Halo 3 Tournament Champion title. The National Tournament was played on Nov. 3.

“It was terrific to win,” Mercer said. “I had a good game and a great time, and I really appreciate Play N Trade hosting a national event. I play in lots of tournaments, and the competition in this one was pretty intense.”

“The tournament was exhilarating and exciting, and we are proud that the National Halo 3 Champion came out of Houston,” said Play N Trade store owner Sean Johnson. “We hosted the tournament as our Grand Opening event, and there was a crowd here at the store cheering for Chad the whole time.”

Mercer, who started playing video games professionally three years ago, won the championship title with 25 kills. Gavin Cummings from Chubbuck, Idaho came in second with 20 kills, and Isitan Potthoff from Manchester, Missouri placed third with 18 kills.

Prizes were awarded for the second and third place winners as well. Cummings received a Halo “Dream System” which included a 360 Halo edition and an additional Halo 3 controller and wireless headset, and Potthoff was awarded a set of Halo 3 controllers and headsets.

About Play N Trade

Play N Trade is the largest and fastest-growing video game franchise worldwide. It is also one of the fastest-growing franchises worldwide across all industries. To date, the company has sold more than 400 franchises, opened more than 95 stores, and is now opening a new store every other day. The company provides exceptional training, support and marketing systems to its store owners, who in turn provide an outstanding customer experience for their shoppers. Play N Trade customers can try any video game before they buy, participate in local and national tournaments, have their consoles and games repaired, as well as buy, sell and trade video games.