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5 esports pros who completely changed careers Now… farmer? A career in esports can often be a short-lived one. Most gamers get their start in professional esports in their late teens, and it can burn someone out quickly. Some esports pros even choose to leave after a few years into their career, choosing to go for other ventures instead. Streaming and content creation have been an obvious choice for a lot of former pros, while others go into shoutcasting and analysis, or even coaching as a career path....

Abel Del Maestro wins his first Tekken Master event at Collision 2019 Abel defends home turf with a dominating victory in Peru. Peru’s best Tekken players came out to defend home turf at the Collision 2019 Tekken World Tour Master event, held in Lima, Peru. The grand finals saw two local pros duke it out with Abel “Abel Del Maestro” Segovia fighting from winners against Roy “Roynichi” Herrera from the losers bracket....

Alice in Borderland is the best show about gamers that’s not actually about video games Honto desu ka! When I first saw the Netflix preview of Alice in Borderland, I immediately thought of two things: Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland and the game Borderlands, which left a weird impression in my mind. Expecting the fusion of Alice’s whimsicalness with the desert wasteland of Borderlands, I was surprised to find that Alice in Borderland is set entirely in the city of Tokyo with Japanese characters that looked like they stepped out of an anime....

All the best gifts for companions in Rise of the Ronin Companions want gifts too! If you are looking for the best gifts for your companions inRise of the Ronin, you have come to the right place. Rise of the Ronin features a wide cast of characters, some directly taken from Japanese history, who accompany you on your journey. You can form bonds with them and raise the bond level by giving gifts, completing quests, taking their side during certain dialogue choices, and having them by your side....

Alodia Gosiengfiao parts ways with Tier One Entertainment Goodluck Boss A. Filipino celebrity and renowned cosplayer Alodia Gosiengfiao has parted ways with Tier One Entertainment, an esports and talent agency she co-founded in 2017. Gosiengfiao made the announcement on herFacebook pageon November 23. In her statement, Gosiengfiao acknowledged the challenging and rewarding journey of building the company but cited the misalignment of visions and values as the reason for her departure....

An anime story: How Contractz fulfilled his redemption arc in LCS 2021 As Naruto says, believe it! TheLeague of LegendsChampionship Series (LCS) saw impeccable performances from its teams in the 2021 season. 100 Thieveswon their first-ever LCS Championship andCloud9had a miracle run in the Worlds 2021 Group Stage, but nothing felt more anime than the underdog story ofJuan Arturo “Contractz” Garcia. From almost going unsigned in January to slotting in as Evil Geniuses’ hotshot jungler in LCS and Academy, Contractz never gave up on proving himself....

AP Bren members reveal which heroes they want for the M5 champion skin Which hero will don the yellow and black? In a heart-stopping finale, Filipino titansAP Bren seized the M5 World Championshiptitle with a 4-3 victory over Indonesia’s ONIC Esports, making Mobile Legends: Bang Bang esports history as the first team to clinch two M-series titles following their M2 triumph in 2021. With the win, they also have the privilege to choose a hero who will be given the much-anticipated M5 champion skin....

Arcane’s Vander could very well be Warwick in League of Legends — here’s 3 telling clues The plot thickens. Updated on April 20, 11:43 a.m. (GMT+8): Improved relevancy and title. Warning: Spoilers ahead! League of Legends’ animated series “Arcane”is airing on Netflix. Released on Jun 01, 2025, the show marked Riot Games’ first foray into animation. The series’ first three episodes introduced some colorful new characters and re-introduced us to some of our favorite League of Legends champions such as Vi, Jinx, Caitlyn, Jayce, and Viktor....

It’s coarse and it gets everywhere. The Emperor sure has returned. League of Legendspatch 12.10’s Durability Updatebuffed every single champion’s base stats with the intention of prolonging team fights and changing the meta, leading pro teams to favor late game team compositions in the ongoing 2022 Summer Split. Scaling champions are dominating most roles on Summoner’s Rift in major regions, which sees Gangplank as the most picked champion at top, Senna, Zeri, and Ezreal at bot, and Corki andAzirin the mid lane....

Blacklist International remains undefeated, but one team may have cracked the code This might be the key to taking down Blacklist International. Blacklist International once again finished strong to end Week 3 ofMobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional LeaguePH Season 7, defeating rising stars Work Auster Force in an intense 2-1 battle. Game one was a dominant win for Blacklist International, but games two and three were highly competitive as Work Auster Force seemed to have cracked the code on how to play and counter Blacklist International....

Blade cosplayer’s stone-cold gaze will be the end of Trailblazers “What surprises do you hold?” Everyone’s afraid of death, except maybe for one — Honkai Star Rail’s Blade. A compelling presence you encounter during the Trailblaze Mission, “Topclouded Towerthrust” in Xianzhou Luofu, Blade’s relentless pursuit of vengeance sets him apart. Even in the face of death, his resolve remains unshaken. As a tribute to this character, Star Rail fan Lujiuerhei portrays the character’s serene yet wrathful demeanor in their Blade cosplay....

Bonchan wins an insane Evo 2019 Street Fighter V grand finals There were four perfect rounds! After coming so close in 2014, Masato “Bonchan” Takahashi has finally won his first Evo title. Bonchan battled fellow Red Bull athlete, Adel “Big Bird” Anouche in the grand finals. After anunprecedented number of upsets on day twoof the tournament, Bonchan breezed through the wide-open upper bracket, defeating Derek “iDom” Ruffin and DC “Infexious” Coleman to reach the grand finals....

Bwipo: ‘I reached out to all 10 LCS teams, they did not want me’ The wide man is LFT. Updated on December 2, 1:15 p.m. (GMT+8): Added Bwipo’s official announcement on his new role in Team Liquid. Updated on December 1, 1:57 p.m. (GMT+8): Added achievements and awards. League of Legends Championship Series (LCS)top laner Gabriël “Bwipo” Rauwill be taking a break from competitive play in the upcoming season....