You won’t be seeing one of the oldest esports orgs in the LCS in 2024

You won’t be seeing one of the oldest esports orgs in the LCS in 2024 Then there were eight. Esports organizations Evil Geniuses and Golden Guardians have officially withdrawn from the North American League of Legends Championship Series (LCS) for the upcoming LCS 2024 season. This departure is a strategic move aligned with Riot Games’ new global approach for the region, as revealed by John Needham, President of Esports at Riot Games, in astatement on X(formerly Twitter)....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 481 words · Anna Lambert

Young fan brings to life the most adorable Klee cosplay ever

“Are you here for playtime with Klee?” Updated on March 9, 6:20 p.m. (GMT+8): Improved relevancy Genshin Impact’s Kleehas captured the hearts of many players because of her adorable mannerisms, curiosity, and enthusiasm for bombs and anything that goes ka-boom. Some fans even wish Klee exists in real life! A young Klee cosplayer came all out to show what the Pyro character would look like from Teyvat in the real world....

August 3, 2025 · 2 min · 309 words · Michael Nixon

‘Bren Esports is the hardest team we’ve faced thus far’ says Paper Rex’s Benkai

‘Bren Esports is the hardest team we’ve faced thus far’ says Paper Rex’s Benkai Bren Esports have conquered the lower bracket before. Filipino squad Bren Esports has emerged as one of the clear favorites, after displaying an impressive performance to start off their VCT SEA Challengers Playoffs campaign. Bren Esports sent their Southeast Asian rivals, BOOM Esports, to the lower bracket after taking two clean map victories at the start of Day 2....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 486 words · Michael Garcia

5 digital Christmas gifts for online gaming friends you spend way too much time with

No shipping fees required. Updated on December 21, 1:35 p.m. (GMT+8):Modified list. Deck the halls with your prized consoles and gaming PCs, for it’s Christmas time once again! As gamers, one of the things that excite us this season (aside from an undisturbed week of playing video games) is exchanging gifts with our virtual companions — the ones we hang out with on Discord every night. If you’re looking to stay in, we’ve listed down five digital Christmas gift ideas you can give to your online gaming friends....

August 2, 2025 · 4 min · 642 words · Teresa Hancock

A brand new 1v1 Arena mode based on collectible cards is coming to Mobile Legends

A brand new 1v1 Arena mode based on collectible cards is coming to Mobile Legends Perfect to play when your friend is running late. A brand new game mode is coming toMobile Legends: Bang Bang! “Arena” is a 1v1 battle that can be played in three minutes flat. The game is based on the mechanics of collectible card games, with three types of cards: Hero, Monster, and Spell. On the battlefield, you’re represented by your Little Commander just like in Magic Chess....

August 2, 2025 · 2 min · 292 words · Danielle Marquez

All you need to know about Nintendo’s latest Direct

All you need to know about Nintendo’s latest Direct There will also be 20 SNES games available for free for Nintendo Switch Online members. Nintendoplayers, prepare to be hit by pure nostalgia as 20 classic titles from the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) will be coming to the Switch this month. Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island, Star Fox, and Super Metroid are just some of the popular titles which will be ported on September 5....

August 2, 2025 · 3 min · 553 words · Jeffrey Bowen

Blacklist International to Geek Fam ID: ‘Prepare for trouble’

Blacklist International to Geek Fam ID: ‘Prepare for trouble’ …and make it double. Day two of the ONE Esports MPL Invitational kicked off with Blacklist International emerging victorious over MPL MY/SG team RSG. After the game, ONE Esports was able to catch Blacklist International in a post-game interview to discuss the team’s renewed dynamics. Though the team faced a blowout by RSG in the first game, coach Bon Chan knew what aspects were lacking in their team play....

August 2, 2025 · 3 min · 492 words · Karen Smith

BRU Coldenfeet admits he feels immense pressure at WCS Finals 2022

BRU Coldenfeet admits he feels immense pressure at WCS Finals 2022 He’s not getting cold feet, is he? Thailand representative Buriram United Esports has finally broken the curse after advancing to the lower bracket semifinals of theWCS Finals 2022, securing a spot at the Icons Global Championship happening later this year. For the past year, BRU has always been one step short of qualifying for the Horizon Cup, getting reverse swept in the upper and lower brackets twice....

August 2, 2025 · 2 min · 372 words · Brandon Montgomery

COVID-19 riddled 100 Thieves roster stun Fnatic in international debut

COVID-19 riddled 100 Thieves roster stun Fnatic in international debut The system is working. 100 Thievesare off to a strong start atValorant Champions 2022with a 2-1 victory over Fnatic, putting rest to doubts about how the relatively inexperienced roster would perform on the international stage. The team rode theirLast Chance Qualifier momentuminto their Champions opener, despite four members and both coaches testing positive for COVID-19 just days before the tournament....

August 2, 2025 · 3 min · 539 words · Ashlee Russell

Dr Stone creator’s hidden gem ‘Origin’ gets Hollywood live-action movie

Dr Stone creator’s hidden gem ‘Origin’ gets Hollywood live-action movie From manga to the big screen. Dr Stone creator, Park “Boichi” Mu-jik, renowned for the popular manga and anime series, is bringing another of his works onto the big screen. Origin, a manga that has been flying under the radar, is now slated for a Hollywood live-action adaptation. The news comes as Kodansha, a leading Japanese publishing house, has inked a deal with the production company Majestic Limited for the feature film adaptation of Origin....

August 2, 2025 · 2 min · 349 words · Jacob Shaw

EG Fly on IG Emo’s famous “?”: ‘It was funny and a little random’

EG Fly on IG Emo’s famous “?”: ‘It was funny and a little random’ Fly wasn’t feeling the “?” Evil Geniuses’ team captain,Tal “Fly” Aizik, recently shared some interesting insights from the ONE Esports Singapore Major in an interview with Kaci Aitchison. Before their lower bracket elimination match against Elephant during Day 1 ofThe International 10’s playoffs, Fly was asked about the infamous “?” comment made byInvictus Gaming’s Zhou “Emo” Yi....

August 2, 2025 · 2 min · 399 words · Jeremy Whitehead

Exclusive: Gen.G k1Ng would not be a pro player today if he hadn’t eavesdropped on this conversation

Exclusive: Gen.G k1Ng would not be a pro player today if he hadn’t eavesdropped on this conversation A believer of fate. Lee “k1Ng” Seung-won, the esteemed controller forGen.G, had a fortuitous meeting that propelled his journey into professional gaming. His professional Valorant journey began withVision Strikers, nowDRX, in 2020. They quickly made an impact in the Korean Valorant scene, securing victories in Stage 1 and 3 of the VCT 2021 Korean Challengers....

August 2, 2025 · 3 min · 621 words · Pamela Prince

Exclusive: How Ben Brode and his team evaluate Marvel Snap Conquest and new modes

Exclusive: How Ben Brode and his team evaluate Marvel Snap Conquest and new modes Hold their drink. Marvel Snap Conquest was added in July 2023. It’s a battle mode that invites players to enter a series of runs that increase in difficulty. To advance through the ranks, you have to beat opponents at every stage. If you succeed, you’ll rise up from Proving Grounds to Infinity. Winning these matches reward you with medals that saves you a spot in the next Conquest....

August 2, 2025 · 3 min · 558 words · Christine Stevens