The story of Todak: From amateur tournaments to MLBB’s biggest stage in under a year

The story of Todak: From amateur tournaments to MLBB’s biggest stage in under a year One of the biggest stories of the M1 World Championships was the rise of Todak. This is part of “Esports Heroes“, a series that takes a closer look at the stories and origins of some of our favorite esports pros and teams. While theM1 MLBB World Championshipmay have come down to two Indonesian teams in the Grand Final, it was hometown squad, Todak, that won the hearts of the Malaysian fans....

August 1, 2025 · 4 min · 752 words · Natalie Walker

This chunky Gengar plush transforms into a crazy bed for one

This chunky Gengar plush transforms into a crazy bed for one Lickitung is shookt! We may have just found the perfect bed for all single Pokémon fans out there. Introducing Bandai’s giant Gengar bed! This iteration of our favorite purple Ghost-type Pokémon has a lengthy pink tongue that rolls out, turning it into a portable futon. With the tongue rolled out, Gengar’s mouth can fit any adult-sized head and can low-key act as a sleep mask to cover your eyes from blinding lights that can ruin a peaceful sleeping nap....

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 278 words · Kyle Day

This Tryndamere mid build is shaking up the Worlds meta

This Tryndamere mid build is shaking up the Worlds meta Rage, rage, rage, and rage more. Five months after Gen.G streamer Tim “Nemesis” Lipovšek first made waves on the Korean solo queue ladder by spamming Tryndamere mid, pro players that qualified for League of Legends Worlds 2021 have started to follow suit. In May 2021, Nemesis had a 67% win rate on this champion in the mid lane, his highest at that time....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 597 words · Brenda Mckinney

TI11 Last Chance Qualifier day 1 recap: NAVI on top, T1 needs more

TI11 Last Chance Qualifier day 1 recap: NAVI on top, T1 needs more Last chance, small hope. Whether fans consider it officially part of the pursuit for the Aegis of Champions or not, the stakes have never been higher in the TI11 Last Chance Qualifier. The 11th edition of The International kicked off today, with 12 teams vying for just two more slots to the main event. After one day of competition, some pre-tournament favorites performed, and some didn’t....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 606 words · Christine Orozco

Toyota Motor Asia Pacific renews partnerships with dentsu Singapore and ONE Esports to bring fans ‘TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) GT Cup ASIA 2022’

Toyota Motor Asia Pacific renews partnerships with dentsu Singapore and ONE Esports to bring fans ‘TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) GT Cup ASIA 2022’ The competition showcases commitment to deliver a thrilling and unique esports racing experience to car enthusiasts and sim racing fans globally. Toyota Motor Asia Pacific (TMAP) has extended its partnership with dentsu Singapore and ONE Esports, a subsidiary of Group ONE Holdings (ONE), for the third year running to present the ‘TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) GT Cup ASIA 2022’....

August 1, 2025 · 5 min · 878 words · Marcia Deleon

Valentine’s Day games for adults that ignite love and laughter

Valentine’s Day games for adults that ignite love and laughter Make this hearts day memorable. AsValentine’s Dayapproaches, you might be on the lookout for enjoyable and meaningful activities to strengthen bonds with your partner or friends. Fret not, as we’ve compiled a selection of the best Valentine’s Day games for adults, guaranteed to inject romance and excitement into the occasion. From light-hearted challenges and romantic quizzes to flirtatious dares and intimate explorations, these captivating and entertaining games are designed to make this hearts day one to remember....

August 1, 2025 · 5 min · 929 words · Monica Velasquez

Valorant Neon lineup guide: 3 best Relay Bolt spots on Fracture

Valorant Neon lineup guide: 3 best Relay Bolt spots on Fracture They won’t know what hit them. Wondering what’s the best way to maximize your impact on Neon? We’ve picked out threeNeon lineupsthat may be one of the best ways to useValorant’s newest duelistto her fullest potential.Her extremely aggressive playstylehas made her a viable agent choice in the current meta, making her an excellent fit for players who like to quickly help their team open up sites and take space....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 593 words · Michelle Rodriguez

Valorant patch 4.08 introduces new 5-stack rules that may reduce smurfing

Valorant patch 4.08 introduces new 5-stack rules that may reduce smurfing Gather your friends. Valorant patch 4.08introduces a change to5-stack RR gainthat may help combat smurfing, at least within certain ranks. Most 5-stacks will now only have a 25 percent RR penalty at maximum, compared to up to 75 percent before. The change is designed to better serve players who want to 5-stack with friends, non-5-stack queues, and even the smaller pool of players at higher ranks, according to Jonathan “EvrMoar” Walker, Senior Competitive Designer on Valorant....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 455 words · Mark Carlson

Watch iceiceice build the Great Wall of China in Age of Empires 4

Watch iceiceice build the Great Wall of China in Age of Empires 4 Just your typical Iceiceice stream. Fun comes in all forms, as for Dota 2 professional player Daryl Koh “iceiceice” Pei Xiang, it’s trolling his opponents in Age of Empires 4 by pushing the concept of the Great Wall of China to a whole new level. The competitiveDota 2scene is currently experiencing its offseason. Many pros including iceiceice, Artour “Arteezy” Babaev, and Ludwig “zai” Wåhlberg have returned to streaming their ranked games for viewers to enjoy on Twitch....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 462 words · Phillip Becker

WeSave! Charity Play tournament: Everything you need to know

WeSave! Charity Play tournament: Everything you need to know Ceb is set to compete with OG with Topson and MidOne not able to join. With the Dota Pro Circuit still officially on hold, fans can instead look forward to the WeSave! Charity Play, which starts today, and will continue until March 26. The tournament features 24 teams from six competitive Dota 2 regions, with each region playing for US$20,000 in charity money....

August 1, 2025 · 4 min · 806 words · Dawn Dickson

What I learned playing games: Life lessons from a 78-year-old CS:GO champion – by DieHardBirdie

What I learned playing games: Life lessons from a 78-year-old CS:GO champion – by DieHardBirdie “Take your time and enjoy what you do.” This article is part of “Pro Player Perspectives” an ongoing series of articles written by pro players, coaches, and esports industry insiders. At 78-years-old,Abbe “DiehardBirdie” Borg, is the world’s oldest esports champion, having won the Seniors CS:GO tournament atDreamHack Summer 2019. With the current pandemic affecting the whole world, a lot of countries have undergone a lockdown period and everyone is advised to stay indoors....

August 1, 2025 · 5 min · 1062 words · Ashley Duran

Why did Aokiji resign as admiral and leave the Marines in One Piece?

Updated on March 25, 4:55 p.m. (GMT+8):Improved relevancy. Updated on June 16, 2025, 2:19 p.m. (GMT+8):Improved hyperlinks. Aokiji, also known as Kuzan, is one of the three most popular admirals of the Marines aside from Kizaru and Akainu. Wielding the power of the Logia-type Devil Fruit called the Hie Hie no Mi, Aokiji seems unstoppable. However, after the time skip in One Piece, he resigned from the admiral position and left the Marines....

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 352 words · Kurt Hanson

Wild Rift patch 2.4b: Thresh and Rakan are S-tier now

Wild Rift patch 2.4b: Thresh and Rakan are S-tier now The shields, the peels, the catches, the engages. Support mains who enjoy a mix of engaging and peeling for your team, rejoice!League of Legends: Wild Riftpatch 2.4b is here to buff two of your favorite, most abs–olutely flexible champions, Thresh and Rakan. Going by champion design alone, Thresh has always been a staple in pro play on PC, and now on mobile....

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 389 words · Kimberly Reyes