DPC 2021 Regional League Roundup: A closer look at SA’s upper and lower divisions

DPC 2021 Regional League Roundup: A closer look at SA’s upper and lower divisions A quick look at who is on the rise in South America. This is part of “Regional League Roundup“, a series on the teams competing in the DPC 2021 Regional Leagues. With the South American Dota 2 scene growing at a rapid rate, Valve have given the region their very own league going into the 2021 DPC season....

May 28, 2025 · 4 min · 844 words · Donald Owens MD

DRX win 14 straight maps to take top spot in VCT Korea Stage 2 Challengers group stage

DRX win 14 straight maps to take top spot in VCT Korea Stage 2 Challengers group stage Can anyone stop the kings of Korean Valorant? Korean esports organization DRX just completed a perfect 7-0 run in theVCT Korea Stage 2 Challengers group stage. Their strengths as a squad were on full display for five straight weeks as they outclassed their opponents without batting an eye, securing an upper bracket semifinals berth in the playoffs....

May 28, 2025 · 2 min · 401 words · Christina Gordon

ECHO’s Johnson-Kadita strategy is a trip down memory lane for MLBB players

ECHO’s Johnson-Kadita strategy is a trip down memory lane for MLBB players No one expected this. After an action-packed Week 2 of theMobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League Philippines Season 9(MPL PH Season 9),ECHOis still on top of the standings with a 4-0 record. There are a number of reasons why this team has found its way up. Its roster is filled with star players, and their natural chemistry is every coach’s dream....

May 28, 2025 · 2 min · 382 words · Joshua Coleman

Edward Gaming reveal the champions they’re eyeing for Worlds skins

Edward Gaming reveal the champions they’re eyeing for Worlds skins Black and white color scheme, here we go. On November 6, Edward Gaming won their very first League of LegendsWorlds 2021championship title after dethroningformer Worlds 2020 champions DAMWON KIAin the finals 3-2. This is the esports organization’s second international title after MSI 2015. To celebrate their victory, Edward Gaming’s players will also get the chance to select which champions they want Worlds skins for, and work with Riot Games to personalize them....

May 28, 2025 · 3 min · 617 words · Annette Allen

Exclusive: Before cosplay, even Hakken had to deal with Asian parents just like us

Moving mountains, one stone at a time. Updated on September 26, 12:22 p.m. (GMT+8): Improved relevancy. This is ONE Esports’ first article in an exclusive interview series with Hakken.Read abouthow a small shift in mindset changed their cosplays foreverin our second article. Esports and entertainment powerhouse Tier Onesigned three of the biggest cosplayersin the world in 2022, and one of them was Hakken. A veteran in the cosplay community with years of experience and millions of followers on social media, their name is well-known globally....

May 28, 2025 · 3 min · 575 words · Jessica Salas

Fans point out uncanny similarities between Messi’s World Cup win and Deft’s Worlds victory

Fans point out uncanny similarities between Messi’s World Cup win and Deft’s Worlds victory It’s a championship miracle! On December 19, the football world was roaring after witnessing the greatest final match in FIFA World Cup history. Football legend Lionel Messi and the Argentina national team bested defending champions France in a thrilling penalty shootout that ended in a 4-2 scoreline. This marks Messi’s first World Cup victory after five appearances in the international competition....

May 28, 2025 · 2 min · 377 words · Ryan Fritz

Fnatic star Alfajer tries to secure Copenhagen visa, center burns down

Fnatic star Alfajer tries to secure Copenhagen visa, center burns down Not again. The fates appear to be thawrtingFnatic’sattempts at getting all its players to an international Valorant LAN. The EMEA top seed is looking to finally clinch its first-ever international trophy atMasters Copenhagenin July, but it must first secure travel for its players to Denmark. Star playerEmir Ali “Alfajer” Bederhas run into delays in getting his visa, tweeting that the center that issues the visa had burned down....

May 28, 2025 · 2 min · 395 words · Eric Molina

Fortnite’s World Cup Warm-Up recap: All you need to know

Fortnite’s World Cup Warm-Up recap: All you need to know The tournament was one of endurance, with plenty of hard-fought matches and stream sniping, it seems. World Cup Warm-Up is one of the many qualifier events that will let players earn their way into the US$30 million Fortnite World Cup event set in July. With Epic bound to break records in viewership and prize money earnings with their heavily anticipated Fortnite World Cup tournament, it should be no surprise that even their online Warm-Up eventseems outrageous with a US$500,000 prize pool....

May 28, 2025 · 2 min · 265 words · James Turner

G2 Esports pull off the biggest upset at VCT Stage 3 Masters Berlin

G2 Esports pull off the biggest upset at VCT Stage 3 Masters Berlin G2 Esports took the top seed of Group D. European esports organization G2 Esports pulled off the biggest upset inVCT Stage 3 Masters Berlinwhen they defeated reigning Valorant kings Sentinels. As the fourth seed team from theEMEA region, G2 Esports advanced to the playoffs in first place in Group D after beating Sentinels 2-0. G2 showed great improvement after losing to Sentinels on Day 3 of the Group Stage, 2-1....

May 28, 2025 · 3 min · 474 words · John White

Gen.G takes big risk in 85th clash against T1 by relying on solo queue champions

Gen.G takes big risk in 85th clash against T1 by relying on solo queue champions Delightfully charming. After the conclusion first day of theSwiss stage at Worlds 2023, teams with a 1-0 score were pooled together. A draw took place, which pitched T1 and Gen.G as fate would have it. They’ve played 84 games against each other over the years. T1 won 44 times while Gen.G has won 40 times prior to this match, casters shared on broadcast....

May 28, 2025 · 3 min · 638 words · John Taylor

Genshin Impact calculator guide: How to use, tips and tricks

It’s time for some quick mafs. Updated on August 1, 12:53 p.m. GMT+8:Added additional links. Need help figuring out the amount of materials required to enhance a weapon? Or perhaps you are preparing for an upcoming character rerun? Fret not, becauseHoYoverse’s Genshin Impact calculatorwill do the quick maths for you! The Genshin Impact Calculator (officially known as the Enhancement Progression Calculator) will help you determine the required materials to level up existing characters, weapons, and artifacts....

May 28, 2025 · 2 min · 426 words · Patrick Martin

GOAT-ed: Limited-edition Ganyu phone remains a rare collector’s item for Genshin Impact fans

Oh, to play Genshin on this phone. Updated on May 4, 10:24 p.m. (GMT+8): Improved relevancy. The5-star Cryo character, Ganyu, remains a force to be reckoned with in Genshin Impact. The half-human, half-adeptus hybrid is dubbed the strongest DPS in the HoYoverse game with her Cryo AoE elemental skill and burst, the star of almost every freeze comp. Many travelers have fallen head-over-heels for the legendary cocogoat since her release in 2021....

May 28, 2025 · 2 min · 424 words · Kristopher Boyd

Gotham Knights is a Batman game where Batman is dead

Gotham Knights is a Batman game where Batman is dead The Dark Knight is dead! Long live the Dark Knight! Officially announced last weekend at the DC FanDome virtual fan event, Gotham Knights is an upcoming Batman game developed by the studio that brought us 2013’s Batman: Arkham Origins, WB Games Montréal. This time though, Gotham feels darker than ever before because Batman is, well, dead. It’s up to the Dark Knight’s most trusted protégés and allies — Robin, Batgirl, Nightwing, and Red Hood — to pick up the slack, especially with a sinister force on the rise across the city....

May 28, 2025 · 2 min · 359 words · Cassandra Burgess