Esports News
NiKo Ranked 18th Best Player of 2025!
The 28-year-old Bosnian superstar and Falcons’ entry fragger, NiKo, has secured the 18th spot in the HLTV Top 20 Players of 2025. As the HLTV Top 20 rankings continue to be unveiled after a long and competitive season, the third name announced is the Bosnian star...
iM Ranked 19th Best Player of 2025!
The 26-year-old Romanian entry fragger and NAVI star, iM, has been named the 19th best player of 2025 in the HLTV Awards. The HLTV Top 20 rankings have finally begun to be unveiled after a long and competitive year. The second player announced on the list at #19 is...
b1t Ranked 20th Best Player of 2025!
The 22-year-old Ukrainian support and NAVI star, b1t, has been named the 20th best player of 2025 in the HLTV Awards. After a long and competitive year, the HLTV Top 20 rankings have finally begun to be unveiled. The first player to be announced on the list at #20 is...
Team Tidebound Exits Dota 2, But Its Players’ Legacy Lives On
Fan-favorite Chinese Dota 2 squad Team Tidebound is bidding farewell to Dota 2. Though the organization is going inactive, effective immediately, the journey is far from over for the players who put the team’s name on the map. An Impact on China’s Resurgence Team...
CS2 Player XoTiC Benches Himself to Focus on Running “Multiple Businesses”
Professional North American Counter-Strike 2 player Zack “XotiC” Elshani has revealed he is stepping down from NRG’s active roster. The 24-year-old AWPer cited difficulties juggling between competition and “running multiple businesses.” Josh “oSee” Ohm has been called...
Oner Confirms He’s Staying With T1 For Years to Come in Major Contract Extension
T1 is the most dominant League of Legends team in the history of the game. And, while Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok is a massive part of that legacy, Mun “Oner” Hyeon-jun has got three world championship titles to his name alongside him. Not only that, but T1 likely would...
ZOWIE Media Tour At The StarLadder Budapest Major: A Behind-the-Scenes Look
The StarLadder Budapest Major marked a historic moment for Team Vitality, as they became the first team to claim back-to-back Majors in CS2. The MVM Dome was electric throughout the Playoffs and Grand Final, with ZywOo and company dominating on stage. But behind every...
Japan Esports Betting to Remain Prohibited, Say Lawmakers
Japanese lawmakers met to discuss the prospect of legalizing sports betting, but the group has no plans to relax the country’s strict laws in the near term. Esports betting remains illegal in Japan, with only a select number of gambling activities allowed. Residents...
Paper Rex Wins Debut Event with New Roster at Radiant International Invitational
Coming in fresh with a new addition, Paper Rex kicked off a new era in style, becoming back-to-back Radiant International Invitational champions. The Southeast Asian squad took home the trophy in its first outing with new recruit Adrian “invy” Reye. The Radiant...