The 5th week of the Esports World Cup 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, wrapped up with a bang, showcasing intense competition across three major esports titles. From July 29 to August 5, fans witnessed nail-biting finishes in Rainbow Six Siege, Honor of Kings, and Apex Legends. Let’s dive into the highlights of each competition. 1)…
China’s sole representative, KPL Dream Team, won the Honor of Kings (HOK) Invitational Midseason at the first edition of the Esports World Cup (EWC), defeating Malaysia’s LGD with a 3-0 clean sweep in the final. With this victory, KPL Dream Team claimed $1 million from a $3.05 million prize pool and earned 1,000 club points. The KPL Dream Team’s debut roster features Fly,…
Brazilian soccer superstar Neymar Jr. is not just known for his skills on the pitch; he’s also an avid gamer and Counter-Strike fanatic. Recently, Neymar took to social media to express his frustration with CS2, calling the game “rubbish” due to runaway hacking issues. What Sparked Neymar’s Outburst? While relaxing with CS2, Neymar reportedly encountered…
Konami, the Japanese gaming giant behind popular franchises like Metal Gear and Silent Hill, reported an impressive performance in the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025, starting from April 1, 2024. The company experienced record-breaking sales and profits, driven by its strong digital entertainment business, specifically gaming. What Were Konami’s Financial Highlights for Q1 FY 2025? According to…
Big news for SpongeBob SquarePants fans! A new video game might be coming soon, and this time, it’s all about Patrick Star. According to a recent report by NintendoLife, a European online marketplace called Igabiba briefly listed a SpongeBob game called “The Patrick Star Game.” While the listing has since vanished faster than SpongeBob can say “I’m ready!”, it left…
The Apex Legends Esports World Cup 2024 ended with Alliance winning the championship after a grueling seven-hour grand final. They earned an impressive $600,000 from the $2 million prize pool and 1,000 club points. The European team, featuring veterans “Hakis” and “Effect” along with their newest member “unlucky,” made history as the first major title winners from the…
European organization Team BDS has clinched victory at the Rainbow Six Siege Esports World Cup, defeating Brazilian powerhouse w7m esports in a decisive 3-0 sweep in the grand final. This win marks Team BDS’s third consecutive victory in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with all matches ending in 3-0 results. In previous years, they defeated Team Falcons and M80 at the Gamers8…
GOALS, an up-and-coming esports football game, is set to host its inaugural Women’s Community Cup. Scheduled to kick off on August 9th, this tournament offers players the chance to compete for a significant prize pool of $2,500. The 1v1 format of the tournament will pit players against each other in intense, skill-based matchups. The tournament aligns with GOALS’ ambition to empower women in…
Garena has announced its first-ever national Free Fire esports tournament in Morocco. Titled “Free Fire: The Battle of Morocco,” it will be a three-week festival that will bring together the best Free Fire players from across Morocco. The tournament begins with online Open Qualifiers on August 5, 2024, and concludes with offline Grand Finals in Casablanca on August 24, 2024. With…
As the world’s attention turns to the City of Light for the 2024 Paris Olympics, Korea is seizing the opportunity to showcase its booming gaming industry alongside its rich culture. They established their cultural center, known as Korea House, at the Maison de la Chimie in the 7th arrondissement of Paris. This is a collaboration between the Ministry…
