Arena of Valor’s Valhein hits the waves with new Shark Tamer skin

Arena of Valor’s Valhein hits the waves with new Shark Tamer skin His sweet skin is sure to make waves. Valhein now sports a cool new look in the form of his Shark Tamer skin. Rocking some sweet “street” gear, the Demon Hunter has loosened up by ditching his dark-colored clothing and donning something more vibrant. The outfit’s bright orange color is instantly recognizable even in the heat of battle. He also trades his signature black hat for a pair of goggles....

June 17, 2025 · 2 min · 314 words · Patrick Romero

Black^’s official DPC CN Power Rankings

Black^’s official DPC CN Power Rankings Do you agree with Black^’s rankings? Looking for advice on who to pick in theONE Esports DPC CN Fantasy challenge? Here’s some help from Dota 2 pro player and analyst,Dominik “Black^” Reitmeier, who has revealed his DPC CN Power Rankings. Here’s how he ranked the top ten teams. 1. PSG.LGD PSG.LGD have to be the favorites right now. They haven’t made any roster changes, and there haven’t been any patch changes, so expect to see the same powerhouse we saw last year....

June 17, 2025 · 4 min · 734 words · Robert Cochran

Blacklist International successfully defends crown in MPL PH Season 8

They will represent the Philippines at M3. The code has yet to be broken. Blacklist International has defended their MPL PH crown after defeating ONIC PH, 4-1, at the grand final ofMobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional LeaguePhilippines Season 8 (MPL PH Season 8). Blacklist International’s journey to the grand final in MPL PH Season 8 There were ups and downs for the black and white squad going into the grand final....

June 17, 2025 · 2 min · 326 words · Sandra Wagner

Blizzard announce changes to Overwatch Contenders for 2019

Blizzard announce changes to Overwatch Contenders for 2019 The 2019 season will culminate in a special tournament called “The Gauntlet” with 10 teams. Blizzard Entertainment has announced that they will be changing the league structure for the 2019 Overwatch Contenders to have two seasons in the year and reallocating its US$3 million prize pool to “facilitate even more nail-biting competition around the world.” Blizzard wanted the Overwatch Contenders — as the developmental league for the Overwatch League — to “shine an even bigger spotlight on rising talent” according to theannouncement on the official Overwatch League website....

June 17, 2025 · 3 min · 552 words · George Gonzalez

Call of Duty Mobile World Championship 2021 finals: Schedule, format, prize pool, teams

The first final starts on December 5. TheCall of DutyMobile World Championship 2021 is fast approaching. Activision recently announcedthe official format of the CODM World Championship 2021, splitting the final tournament into two cross-regional events with additional qualifying teams. Here’s everything you need to know about the Call of Duty Mobile World Championship 2021, including its schedule, prize pool, and participating teams. What is the Call of Duty Mobile World Championship 2021?...

June 17, 2025 · 2 min · 342 words · Jack Stanley

Cignal Ultra earn hard-fought 2-1 victory over MS Chonburi

Cignal Ultra earn hard-fought 2-1 victory over MS Chonburi Cignal Ultra fought back from one game down to win the series. The second series of the ONE Esports Dota 2 Jakarta Invitational Malaysia Qualifier saw Thai team, MS Chonburi, take on Filipino powerhouse, Cignal Ultra, in a best-of-three series that ended up going the distance. Despite losing the first game, Cignal Ultra were able to hold off the Thai team, and took the next two games to progress to the Upper Bracket Final, where they’ll face Reality Rift....

June 17, 2025 · 4 min · 755 words · Riley Chavez

Dota Pro Circuit 2021-2022 Winter Major canceled due to travel restrictions

Dota Pro Circuit 2021-2022 Winter Major canceled due to travel restrictions Points will be redistributed to the next two Majors. Updated at January 13, 11 a.m. (GMT +8): Valve has provided an update regarding the canceled major, saying they are trying to get everyone in one location to play out the tournament on LAN, according to Team Secret director Matthew “CyborgMatt” Bailey on Twitter. Dota 2’s first Major of the year has been canceled due to “the discovery and spread of new strains of COVID-19 and the resulting increase of travel restrictions....

June 17, 2025 · 2 min · 380 words · Ian Vasquez

DWG KIA shattered the longest win streak of 2021 LCK Summer

DWG KIA shattered the longest win streak of 2021 LCK Summer The Spring kings take a momentous win. Week 4 of the 2021 LCK Summer season showcased a thrillingLeague of Legendsmatch between league leaders Gen.G and Spring champions DWG KIA. The DK squadwere favorites heading into 2021 LCK Summer after outstanding performances atLCK Springandthe 2021 Mid-Season Invitational. Though the team is holding their ground in the top three, Heo “ShowMaker” Su and the boys took unexpected losses againstKT Rolsterearly in the season....

June 17, 2025 · 3 min · 529 words · Kayla Young DDS

Exclusive: Gen.G k1Ng thinks highly of coach Elmapuddy even though they don’t speak the same language

Exclusive: Gen.G k1Ng thinks highly of coach Elmapuddy even though they don’t speak the same language A good leader leads. Lee “k1Ng” Seung-won, the controller forGen.G, faced a considerable shift in his team’s dynamic this year under the leadership of English-speaking head coach, Chris “Elmapuddy” Tebbit. Yet, according to him, the transition has been nothing short of positive. K1Ng’s entry into professional Valorant began withVision Strikers, presently known asDRX, in 2020....

June 17, 2025 · 3 min · 535 words · Charlotte Morgan

Exclusive: Talon Esports CEO teases majority Thai roster with ‘familiar faces’

Exclusive: Talon Esports CEO teases majority Thai roster with ‘familiar faces’ Watch out. While roster mania takes North America and Europe by storm, things have been relatively quiet in the Pacific league. But that doesn’t mean that big movements are not happening. Talon Esports,one of the 10 partnered teams in the Pacific league, looks poised to become one of the strongest contenders in Asia. While the organization’s young roster has not managed to break into the upper echelons of the region, a major rebuild is coming that could usher in a new era for the team....

June 17, 2025 · 3 min · 584 words · Amy Smith

Execration captain E2MAX’s message to the rest of MPLI: ‘For sure, Philippines is the best region’

Execration captain E2MAX’s message to the rest of MPLI: ‘For sure, Philippines is the best region’ The EXE captain is proud of his countrymen. The MPL Invitational will begin in a week’s time, with 20 teams from Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, and Singapore battling it out for a US$100,000 prize pool. ONE Esports recently caught up with MPL PH team Execration and their captain, Patrick “E2MAX” Caidic, to see how the team is gearing up for the tournament....

June 17, 2025 · 4 min · 770 words · Shelby Woodward

FaZe Clan’s dicey shows Chamber is really a duelist with insane 19 first kills

FaZe Clan’s dicey shows Chamber is really a duelist with insane 19 first kills Chamber meta unlocked this man. NewFaZe Clanaddition Quan “dicey” Tran is shaping up to be one of the most explosive players in North American Valorant. In theVCT NA Stage 2 Challengers group stageandplayoffs, the 19-year-old currently sits on top of theleaderboard with a 1.46 K/D, beating out even OpTic Gaming starJaccob “yay” Whiteaker. The youngster has been cutting a swath through his opponents on sentinel agentChamber, cracking rounds open for his team with his ability to reliably secure the first kill....

June 17, 2025 · 2 min · 411 words · Timothy Gordon

Gachikun: ‘We should never lose the feeling of being a challenger’

Gachikun: ‘We should never lose the feeling of being a challenger’ The Capcom Cup 2018 champ talks shop with ONE Esports. Despite being a Capcom Cup champion, Japanese pro, Tsunehiro “gachikun” Kanamori, might be the most underrated Street Fighter pro around today. Even after finding success at the highest level, Gachikun doesn’t enjoy the same star power in the US and Europe as other top Japanese pros like Daigo “The Beast” Umehara, Hajime “Tokido” Taniguchi, or Masato “Bonchan” Takahashi largely due to the fact that he only started attending tournaments outside of Japan in 2017....

June 17, 2025 · 4 min · 793 words · Jennifer Morgan