Dove on Arteezy being a Blink: ‘He’s a bigger fan than me now’

Dove on Arteezy being a Blink: ‘He’s a bigger fan than me now’ Arturito in your area. What’s Arteezy’s type of girl? One that can make him go DDU-DU DDU-DU, of course! With the conclusion ofThe International 2022 (TI11), Dota 2 players are already enjoying their well-deserved break.Evil GeniusesstarArtour “Arteezy” Babaev, in particular, spent the first few days of the offseason attending a concert withhis girlfriend, Zhang “Dove” Tiange. Watching their favoriteK-pop girlslive on stage, the two seemed to have had the time of their lives, going by their social media posts....

August 4, 2025 · 2 min · 354 words · Daniel Moses

EG jojopyun on skill gap: ‘In LCS, NA players seem like they’re autopiloting’

EG jojopyun on skill gap: ‘In LCS, NA players seem like they’re autopiloting’ It’s a whole new world. Evil Geniusesrookie mid lanerJoseph Joon “jojopyun” Pyunis getting his first taste of international play at theLeague of LegendsMid-Season Invitational (MSI 2022), but will the homegrown LCS star be able to keep up with top regional teams? EG jojopyun was skeptical at first about the big skill gap between North America and other regions, but upon scrimming with other top international teams, he was shocked to realize that the rumors were actually true....

August 4, 2025 · 2 min · 421 words · George Obrien

Eiichiro Oda has a message for those who still doubt the One Piece live action

Eiichiro Oda has a message for those who still doubt the One Piece live action He’s just like Luffy for real. Following the release of the One Piece live action trailer, mangaka and creator Eiichiro Oda conveyed a heartfelt message to fans of the franchise. In Eiichiro Oda’s message, the mangaka reflected on the challenges faced by the production team during the project’s development and also offered words of reassurance to those who remain skeptical about the live-action adaptation....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 449 words · Kathleen Brown

Esports will not be in the 2022 Asian Games

Esports will not be in the 2022 Asian Games The official schedule and events revealed by the Hangzhou Games Committee showed no signs of any esport games. Despite debuting as a demonstration event in the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta-Palembang, Indonesia, to great fanfare, esports will be missing in action at the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. Its absence is glaring, given the hype and earlier reports that there would be esport medalsto be won in the upcoming Asian Games for the first time....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 577 words · Crystal Collins

Eurus leads Vici Gaming to the OGA Dota Pit Online: China title

Eurus leads Vici Gaming to the OGA Dota Pit Online: China title VG is back on top as the best team in China. Chinese powerhouse team, Vici Gaming, has won the OGA Dota Pit 2020 Online: China tournament defeating regional rival, PSG.LGD, in the grand final thanks to some stellar play from Zhang “Eurus” Chengjun. After winning theONE Esports Dota 2 World Pro Invitational in Singapore last December, Vici Gaming has remained active in variousonline Dota 2 regional tournaments and placed well....

August 4, 2025 · 2 min · 424 words · Christine Gibbs

EVOS SG Soul: ‘I thought the gap was really big at MPLI, but recent scrims changed my mind’

EVOS SG Soul: ‘I thought the gap was really big at MPLI, but recent scrims changed my mind’ Zeys flew back to Singapore to be their coach. The last time EVOS SG won a championship was MPL MY/SG Season 4. Prior to that, they finished second in Season 2 and 3, and again in the most recent Season 6. Ironically, long-time team captainStefan “Soul” Chong Ru Chyi admits that they did not prepare very well in Season 4compared to other seasons, and attributes their title win to one person —Bjorn “Zeys” Ong....

August 4, 2025 · 5 min · 1057 words · Melanie Gonzalez

Exclusive: How cosplayer Shunsuke deals with body image insecurities

Exclusive: How cosplayer Shunsuke deals with body image insecurities Beauty comes from within. This is ONE Esports’ fifth article in an exclusive interview series with Shunsuke. Read about hisorigin story, how hisdad reacted to his cosplay career, how he became amaster of self-photography, and his process inchoosing which character to cosplay. Tier One Entertainment talent Shunsuke blends many crafts together. He’s not just a professional cospalyer, but also a model, artist, and self-taught photographer....

August 4, 2025 · 4 min · 643 words · Stephen Medina

Exclusive: How esports coaches can set their team up for success, according to Peter Dun

Exclusive: How esports coaches can set their team up for success, according to Peter Dun Gain insight into his qualitative methods. This is ONE Esports’ fourth and final article in an exclusive interview series with Peter Dun.You can read thefirst,second, andthird article with the head coach here. Updated on April 3, 11:46 a.m. (GMT+8):Improved relevancy. When asked about whose responsibility it is when it comes to a team’s success, Peter Dun’s immediate response was, “It’s always the coach”....

August 4, 2025 · 8 min · 1541 words · Heather Church

Exclusive: Knite’s fashion secrets and how they never go out of style

A peek at their lookbook. Updated on September 26, 12:20 p.m. (GMT+8): Improved relevancy. This is ONE Esports’ third article in an exclusive interview series with Knite. Read abouthow they started their cosplay careerand theirskincare secrets. Who’s got that James Dean daydream look in their eye, as well as that long hair, slicked back, white t-shirt, and never goes out of style? Is it Taylor Swift? No — we’re actually talking about fashion icon André Knite!...

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 542 words · George Ewing

Exclusive: The way ShowMaker describes himself is so cute, it’ll make you smile

Exclusive: The way ShowMaker describes himself is so cute, it’ll make you smile Reflections from the star mid laner. This is ONE Esports’ third article in an exclusive interview series with ShowMaker.Read about hislearning style and how he approaches patchesin our first article,and howhe deals with losses and celebrates victoryin our second article. Updated on March 14, 11:39 a.m. (GMT+8):Improved relevancy. Dplus KIA’s Heo “ShowMaker” Sulooks almost like a totally different person when he’s competing at LoL Park compared to his livestreams....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 508 words · Tonya Jackson

Exclusive: Waiting for the next Honkai Star Rail update? Devs confirm how long it takes to explore each planet

Updated on March 14, 8:13 p.m. (GMT+8):Improved relevancy. Updated on September 13, 1:15 p.m. (GMT+8):Added more relevant links. HoYoverse’s Honkai Star Rail takes players on an exhilarating journey through the vast galaxies, much like its other captivating titles. This turn-based strategy game lets players experience a new world where they assume the roles ofTrailblazers, Stelle and Caelus, by default. Together with a compelling cast of characters, these heroes go on a cosmic odyssey to uncover the truth behind the enigmatic Cancer of All Worlds....

August 4, 2025 · 2 min · 417 words · Frank Paul Jr.

Exclusive: Want Riot to host a global Valorant tournament in your country? Here’s how

Exclusive: Want Riot to host a global Valorant tournament in your country? Here’s how Valorant will come to you. When a major Valorant tournament is on the horizon, the anticipation becomes electric. Top teams, popular influencers, and many passionate fans are eager to see the best that Riot Games has to offer. These events are more than just competitions. They represent a convergence of people united by their love for Valorant....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 569 words · Amber Adams

Faker: ‘If I wasn’t a pro player, I don’t think I would be playing solo queue’

Faker: ‘If I wasn’t a pro player, I don’t think I would be playing solo queue’ He just wants games to be fun. After T1 mid lanerLee “Faker” Sang-hyeokshared his frustrations about thestate of the Korean ladderlast week,Top Esports’ Qingtianwas fined for unprofessional behavior after he was found to have been a negative influence in his games, and his Korean super account suspended until the end of the year. Last night on hislivestream, the 25-year-old superstar spoke out again, this time, about the inconsistencies of matchmaking after playing a very uneven game....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 439 words · David Mcintosh