EG Impact explains how NA can improve, details his unique self-reflection method

EG Impact explains how NA can improve, details his unique self-reflection method A true champion isn’t born, but trained. Evil Geniuses’ Jeong “Impact” Eon-yeong has unfinished business in North America. The 2013 world champion, who played amongst legends likeLee “Faker” Sang-hyeokand current head coach of T1Bae “Bengi” Seong-woong, refuses to leave NA until he has proven himself — and he is entirely committed till he achieves his goal. He was in negotiations with numerous Chinese and Korean teams in 2017 and 2018, but denied all offers because he was unhappy with his own results in NA....

May 18, 2025 · 5 min · 1006 words · Jeffrey Phillips

Everything you need to know about EA’s FIFA 21 Global Series

Everything you need to know about EA’s FIFA 21 Global Series It’s a whole different ball game for FIFA 21 esports. FIFA esports will be introducing a total revamp next year as it officially introduces the EA SPORTS FIFA 21 Global Series with proper regional competitions. Due to the ongoing pandemic, EA has replaced its large-scale global competitions with virtual events. As revealed on a recentblogpostfrom Rushan Shekar, League Operations Manager for FIFA Competitive Gaming Entertainment, the goal now is to ensure that the popular esports platform can continue to run its competitive events with health and safety in mind....

May 18, 2025 · 4 min · 693 words · Erin Brown

Ex-Fnatic analyst Sandata: ‘That match against Forward Gaming will forever be seared into my brain’

Ex-Fnatic analyst Sandata: ‘That match against Forward Gaming will forever be seared into my brain’ Internal issues were a major problem for Fnatic throughout their 2018/2019 season. Paolo “Sandata” Bago is a Filipino Dota 2 coach, esports journalist, and in the 2018-2019 DPC season, he served as an analyst for Fnatic. ONE Esports caught up with Sandata recently to ask him about the team’s performance last year. ONE Esports: What would you say is your most memorable experience with Fnatic?...

May 18, 2025 · 3 min · 435 words · John Herrera

Exclusive: Nova Esports are hoping to test themselves against these 2 teams from the same MPL region

Exclusive: Nova Esports are hoping to test themselves against these 2 teams from the same MPL region Not backing down. Nova Esports makes their first appearance on the international stage at ONE Esports Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League Invitational 2023 (MPLI 2023). The Chinese team will look to prove themselves against seasoned teams from various MPL regions. In an exclusive interview with ONE Esports, the members of the squad said that they are particularly excited to test their might against certain teams....

May 18, 2025 · 2 min · 395 words · Gina Turner

Faith_bian says that Wings Gaming nearly disbanded because of fights before TI6

Faith_bian says that Wings Gaming nearly disbanded because of fights before TI6 They were all passionate about Dota. Recently retired Dota 2 proZhang “Faith_bian” Ruida, who last played for PSG.LGD at TI11, has been through many highs and lows in his illustrious esports career. The 24-year-old shared how he experienced these extreme peaks and valleys with Wings Gaming duringOG’s Monkey Business podcastwithtwo-time TI winners Johan “N0tail” Sundstein and Sébastien “Ceb” Debs....

May 18, 2025 · 4 min · 651 words · Stacey Jones

Here’s everything you need to know about Fortnite Chapter 2

Here’s everything you need to know about Fortnite Chapter 2 Epic Games has hit the reset button on Fortnite. Epic Games left the Fortnite community in shock after the Season X game-ending event, which featured ablack hole swallowing up the entire map. But after two years and 10 eventful seasons for the immensely popular battle royale game, Epic Games has decided to reboot Fortnite and they’re simply calling it Chapter 2....

May 18, 2025 · 3 min · 444 words · Charles Smith

Here’s everything you need to know about the reworked Volibear

Here’s everything you need to know about the reworked Volibear When the thunder roars, you’ll know his name. Riot Games unveiled Volibear’s reworked appearance, lore, abilities, and skins today. The update realizes the developers’ vision of a “lightning-fueled demigod of the Freljord” for League of Legends’s spirit bear champion, which wasteased last May. Through a30-minute live stream, Riot presented a unique style of giving Summoners a first look at LoL’s latest reworked champion....

May 18, 2025 · 4 min · 737 words · Sierra Reed

Hideo Kojima claims this is the best scene and song in Arcane

Hideo Kojima claims this is the best scene and song in Arcane Kino certified again. After watching the first four episodes, legendary game designer and director Hideo Kojima comparedLeague of LegendsArcane to other highly-rated animated titles like “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” and “Love Death + Robots”. He even went as far as saying that Riot Games and Netflix’s original animated series is“the future of animation and CG”. Since completing the series, Hideo Kojima went on Twitter to share which scene he thought was thebest in Arcane, and whichsong in the soundtrackhe’s got on repeat....

May 18, 2025 · 2 min · 423 words · Nicolas Sanchez

Hiko retires from CS:GO to lead 100 Thieves’ Valorant team

Hiko retires from CS:GO to lead 100 Thieves’ Valorant team 100 Thieves enters Valorant with a team helmed by one of the most clutch CS:GO players ever. Spencer “Hiko” Martin has announced that he has retired from Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) to professionally play Valorant, where he will be captaining 100 Thieves’newly-announcedteam. “100 Thieves has always been an organization that I looked up to, after having talked to the management and the actual people that I’ll be working with, their goals and my goals really align almost to a tee,” said Hiko....

May 18, 2025 · 3 min · 561 words · Bradley Knight

Hold up. Is Dan actually top-tier in Street Fighter V?

Hold up. Is Dan actually top-tier in Street Fighter V? No, seriously. Ever since his first appearance in Street Fighter Alpha, Dan Hibiki has been a joke character, with his tiny fireball, pink gi, and array of taunts. However, that may actually be changing for his latest appearance in Street Fighter V, as seen in a new character reveal at Capcom’s Tokyo Game Show presentation. Street Fighter 5 producer Shuhei Matusmoto and director Takayuki Nakayama showcased Dan’s specific gameplay mechanics, which consisted of his character design, normal moves, special moves, critical art, and, obviously, his taunts....

May 18, 2025 · 2 min · 396 words · Jeremiah Lopez

How to add friends in Pokemon Unite

How to add friends in Pokemon Unite Time to get the party started in Pokemon Unite! The hottest new team game on the block, it make perfect sense if you want to get in on all thePokemon Unitefun with your friends. Pokemon Unite is currently available for both Nintendo Switch and mobile, and you can add friends from either platform since the developers have enabled cross-platform gameplay. If your besties aren’t on your friend list yet, here is how you can easily add friends on Pokemon Unite on both mobile and the Nintendo Switch....

May 18, 2025 · 2 min · 366 words · Anna Hansen

How Tryndamere and Yuumi absolutely killed it on LCK opening day

How Tryndamere and Yuumi absolutely killed it on LCK opening day This’ll be a slaughter. The new League of Legends Champions Korea (LCK) season is finally upon us, and it began with some unconventional picks like Tryndamere. A revamped Liiv SANDBOX roster took a 2-0 victory over DRX in the first series of theLCK Spring Split 2022. While the League of Legends Pro League (LPL) meta hasn’t seen significant change since 2021, Liiv SANDBOX showed that the LCK interpreted the meta differently, and was quick to lock in Tryndamere in the top lane....

May 18, 2025 · 3 min · 639 words · James Brennan

How Valorant map designers create a new map

How Valorant map designers create a new map What’s in a map? Valoranthas one of the most creative maps in a tactical shooter. In the grand scheme of Valorant map design, each map has a unique gimmick that sets it apart from the others, paving the way for fresh agent compositions and gameplay strategies. The goal is always to deliver a specific gameplay experience for every map, meaning you need to play differently depending on the map....

May 18, 2025 · 4 min · 672 words · Shawn Perez