players looking to become the future stars. Mastercard Mastercard Gamer Academy, in cooperation with G2 Esports and Riot Games, has announced the 10 fortunate individuals who will participate in its groundbreaking program aimed to cultivate the next generation of esports stars. The program, unveiled last November, attracted applications from 75 countries worldwide. The lengthy selection … Read more
The esports arena continues to buzz with unending action, and this week is not going to be an exception. A range of esports competitions currently in progress are set to provide high-octane entertainment throughout the week, while several others are about to commence. To keep track of the top eSports games scheduled this week, you’ll … Read more
Sahil Jakhar, a 23-year-old esports circuit icon known as ‘Soul Omega from Team Soul’, has earned a staggering $47,681 (approximately ₹40 lakh) in the past four years. What was once a pastime is now his main earning source. Jakhar, who has already taken part in two official tournaments with huge cash prizes, is currently preparing … Read more
An Indian name that is stirring considerable buzz ahead of the much-anticipated VCT Pacific League is none other than Abhirup ‘Lightningfast’ Choudhury. Born in 2000, this Indian gamer is a key player in Global Esports, especially admired for his Raze performances in VALORANT. Unfortunately, his talent was barely featured last season when he managed to … Read more
Hunter “SicK” Mims, a professional Valorant player, has been arrested for the second time in a year for criminal trespassing. Hunter “SicK’ Mims. (Image Credit: Sentinels) {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} The first time the veteran was arrested was in March after an altercation with staff at a car dealership in Texas. Following his first arrest, … Read more
Hawaiian Telcom has partnered with Vanta and the Hawai‘i Esports League. Photo Courtesy: Vanta Hawaiian Telcom, which celebrates its 140th anniversary this year, has partnered with Vanta, a youth esports and coaching platform, and the Hawai‘i Esports League. The partnership kicks off with Hawaiian Telcom serving as title sponsor of the statewide Hawai‘i Esports League … Read more
Twitch sensation Jeremy “Disguised Toast” announced the roster for his professional Valorant esports team on January 9, 2023. He officially confirmed that his team’s name will be “Disguised,” or “DSG” for short. Disguised Toast also clarified that his team would be competing in the Valorant Champions Tour (VCT): Challengers Open Qualifiers. Regarding the roster’s official … Read more
It has been over two years since the release of Riot Games’ free-to-play first-person hero shooter Valorant. While the publisher has been steadily introducing new agents, maps, and better in-game settings, the esports side of things has also grown significantly. After Valorant Champions 2022, Riot announced the 30 partnered teams who shall be participating in … Read more
Global Esports is the only Indian team selected as one of the partner teams for the Valorant 2023 tournament season. The team has been quite dominant within the country since it came into being and will now be looking to take its performance to the next level on a global stage. While the team has … Read more
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s esports program has quickly emerged as one of the top in the nation, and its facility is now a popular destination on campus. This semester, the lab opened free of charge to all members of the UH Mānoa community. The response has been overwhelmingly positive. The facility near Kuykendall Hall … Read more
