Exclusive: Ethan shares building blocks EG used to surpass the world’s best Valorant teams

The pillar of EG. The Valorant Champions Tour off-season can be wild and unpredictable. Even the best players in their respective roles can face difficulties securing spots within new rosters because there is no way of telling what organizations will do when they start or overhaul their rosters. To give fans a behind-the-scenes scoop, Evil Geniuses’Ethan “Ethan” Arnoldexplained in an exclusive interview with ONE Esports what type of players the top North American franchise league teams are looking for and how EG turned their nightmarish VCT 2023 season into one of the best runs we’ve seen in Valorant....

June 24, 2025 · 4 min · 697 words · Bruce Kidd

Exclusive: Sanji’s father sacrificed his esports dream because of this

Exclusive: Sanji’s father sacrificed his esports dream because of this The father’s dream fueled his son’s journey. In the world of esports, there are often untold stories of sacrifices, dreams deferred, and relentless dedication. One such story is that of Sanji’s father, Aaron “Vazoryo” Ram. In an exclusive interview with ONE Esports, ECHO midlaner Alston “Sanji” Pabico shares the story of his journey in the esports scene and how his dad became a huge part of it....

June 24, 2025 · 4 min · 760 words · Lisa Bryan

Exclusive: TheShy explains his passion for piano and why he picked up a second instrument

Exclusive: TheShy explains his passion for piano and why he picked up a second instrument By prudence, wisdom, and dexterity. If there’s one proLeague of Legendsplayer who is synonymous with piano playing, it isKang “TheShy” Seung-lok. He’s so open about his passion for piano and so good at it that he was featured playing the instrument in the2021 LPL Spring anime-themed opening. Besides uploading solo queue videos showcasing his wide range of unconventional top lane champions onhis personal YouTube channel, he also shares videos showing his life beyond the Rift, which includes playing the piano....

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 482 words · Michael Martinez

Exclusive: What Faker really thinks about his signature Razer DeathAdder mouse

Exclusive: What Faker really thinks about his signature Razer DeathAdder mouse The one mouse to rule them all. On June 23, 2025,Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeokachieved yet another new milestone — his very own mouse, officially called theRazer DeathAdder V3 Pro Faker Edition, was released worldwide. Since the start of his pro League of Legends journey in 2013, he has been an advocate of Razer’s DeathAdder mouse. By his side throughout his 10-year career, he has used it towin three world championshipsin 2013, 2015, and 2016....

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 442 words · Ryan Ferguson

Exclusive: When PRX something played on NA, pro players were convinced he was cheating

Exclusive: When PRX something played on NA, pro players were convinced he was cheating On 160 ping, no less. Ilia “something” Petrov first made headlines when he racked up 120 kills on Sengoku Gaming on Jul 10, 2025, during their 3-1 win over IGZIST in round one of the Valorant Challengers Japan Split 1 lower bracket. He broke his own record in the same tournament by racking up 136 kills the next day in the second round of the lower bracket against FENNEL, setting a new record in pro Valorant....

June 24, 2025 · 4 min · 666 words · Robert Phillips

Experience Jujutsu Kaisen’s Domain Expansion in real life at Universal Studios

Experience Jujutsu Kaisen’s Domain Expansion in real life at Universal Studios Let’s get lost in paradise. MAPPA’s supernaturalshonenanime,Jujutsu Kaisen, has become a phenomenal series since its release two years ago. The anime’s popularity peaked during the Fall 2020 anime season. Due to its massive success, it was followed by the release of the prequel movieJujutsu Kaisen 0, which broke records as the highest-grossing film of 2021in Japan at US$91M and the4th highest-grossing anime movie of all time in the US at US$31....

June 24, 2025 · 2 min · 379 words · Emily Aguirre

Faker leads T1 to Worlds 2022 finals on signature Ryze and Azir

Faker leads T1 to Worlds 2022 finals on signature Ryze and Azir Prove yourself and Ryze. Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeokis in top form, and it feels like no one can stop the Unkillable Demon King from reaching his goal. T1 has eliminated JD Gaming 3-1, the last-standing LPL team in the tournament, to qualify for the Worlds finals for the fifth time in the organization’s history. The last time they made it was at Worlds 2017, where SK Telecom T1 got swept by Samsung Galaxy at the Bird’s Nest National Stadium in China....

June 24, 2025 · 4 min · 704 words · Kimberly Molina

Fight like a dragon with Eternal Guardian Yin, his first Starlight skin

Fight like a dragon with Eternal Guardian Yin, his first Starlight skin Tame the majestic beast. Prepare to harness the potent might of the jade dragon and unleash your fury in the Land of Dawn with Eternal GuardianYinskin. This is his first Starlight skin and fourth skin in the game, following Fists of Valor,M-World, andYuji Itadori. In this skin, Yin looks more valiant and heroic than ever. He now dons a mesmerizing blond hairdo and captivating armor, giving him the appearance of being part human and part dragon....

June 24, 2025 · 2 min · 328 words · Dan Liu

Girl goes to cosplay event as Genshin bride, marries every Zhongli in sight

Girl goes to cosplay event as Genshin bride, marries every Zhongli in sight She’s hunting down Geo daddies. Genshin Impactis home to good-looking waifus and husbandos that makes your heart skip a beat, but what happens you see them in real life? One Filipina fan knew exactly what to do. Cosplayer Psyche Elise recently attendedCosplay Carnivalas a Genshin bride, pairing the iconic purple hairstyle ofRaiden Shogunwith an elegant wedding dress, bridal gloves, and a veil....

June 24, 2025 · 2 min · 306 words · Amy Baker

Golden Guardians just delivered the biggest upset in LCS Spring so far

Golden Guardians just delivered the biggest upset in LCS Spring so far The GSW-operated org trusts the process. Week 3 of the League of Legends Championship Series featured an incredible upset by the developmental roster of Golden Guardians. Nicholas “Ablazeolive” Abbott and his underdog squad went up against the org’s former 2020 line-up who now play under 100 Thieves, namely Can “Closer” Çelik, Tanner “Damonte” Damonte, Ian Victor “FBI” Huang, and Choi “Huhi” Jae-hyun....

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 573 words · Ronald Brown

Harry Potter Magic Awakened: Release date, gameplay, platforms, trailer

Cast spells on the go! Wands up, witches and wizards! Harry Potter Magic Awakened is the latest mobile game adaptation of the Harry Potter franchise. From learning spell cards to playing Quidditch, the game puts players in the shoes of a first-year student at the illustrious Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Here’s everything you need to know about Harry Potter Magic Awakened, including its story, gameplay, release date, and what platforms it can be played on....

June 24, 2025 · 2 min · 393 words · Isaiah Hopkins

Here’s how the gaming world has been helping in the fight against COVID-19

Here’s how the gaming world has been helping in the fight against COVID-19 Stay home, stay safe. This article is part of “Code COVID” a series on how the gaming and esports industry is responding to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. With the serious impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus worldwide, everyone is doing their best to fight the disease and lend a helping hand. The video game and esports industries are no exception to this....

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 634 words · Brenda Wilson

HomeBois conquer MPL MY Season 12 to seal M5 slot

First championship. New kings have emerged in Malaysia. HomeBois overcame Team SMG in a grueling grand final to rule theMobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League Malaysia Season 12 (MPL MY Season 12)to book their ticket to theM5 World Championship. This is their first MPL MY title since joining the league in Season 7. They also seized a spot in theONE Esports MPL Invitational 2023and the US$25,000 lion’s share of the $US100,0000 prize pool....

June 24, 2025 · 2 min · 409 words · Mark Santiago