eSports
Call of Duty, Hearthstone, Overwatch, League of Legends, PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds… what do these games have in common? Answer: Hundreds of thousands of spectators from all over the world, millions of dollars of cash prizes, and a billion-dollar industry in the making. Here’s everything you need to know about the supercharged world of eSports.
LOUD’s Second VALORANT Champions Title Came with a Keyboard Claim Attached
October 23, 2026
LOUD’s Second VALORANT Champions Title Came with a Keyboard Claim Attached
Two titles, one keyboard claim. LOUD beat Vitality 3–1 in Shanghai, but only IQUNIX says the EV63 was on their desks. Here's what holds up.
Paper Rex Keeps Its Seat: the 8 Teams Partnered with VCT Pacific From 2027
October 23, 2026
Paper Rex Keeps Its Seat: the 8 Teams Partnered with VCT Pacific From 2027
Trophies weren't enough. Nongshim won Masters Santiago and still lost out, while Singapore's Paper Rex kept its VCT Pacific seat for 2027.
Counter-Strike’s US$1 Million Return to Hong Kong: Seats From HK$98
October 19, 2026
Counter-Strike’s US$1 Million Return to Hong Kong: Seats From HK$98
Hear an arena scream at every clutch. BLAST Premier Rivals Hong Kong 2026 has eight Counter-Strike teams chasing a US$1 million prize pool, with live-audience playoffs at AsiaWorld-Arena from 13 to 15 November.
K/DA Returns After Six Years: FIRESTARTER, a 4-Track EP and a Worlds 2026 Stage
October 19, 2026
K/DA Returns After Six Years: FIRESTARTER, a 4-Track EP and a Worlds 2026 Stage
Six years of silence, then fire! K/DA's FIRESTARTER single and music video are out now, with two new voices joining the group.
8 Teams, 2 Tokyo Tickets: Who Survives the Brawl Stars Last Chance Qualifier?
October 17, 2026
8 Teams, 2 Tokyo Tickets: Who Survives the Brawl Stars Last Chance Qualifier?
Eight teams, two Tokyo tickets. Last year's qualifier team won the World Finals, so meet the Brawl Stars LCQ field and who to back!
IQUNIX EV63 EDG Edition: a Champions Keyboard or a Gold Logo Swap?
October 16, 2026
IQUNIX EV63 EDG Edition: a Champions Keyboard or a Gold Logo Swap?
Is this a champions keyboard or just gold trim? The EV63 EDG Edition adds raised player signature keycaps and six player cards for VALORANT fans.
Seven Years After GIANTS, True Damage Lands Worlds Anthem No. 13
October 16, 2026
Seven Years After GIANTS, True Damage Lands Worlds Anthem No. 13
Seven years after GIANTS, True Damage is back with a drill-flavoured Worlds anthem and a near-total recast. Only SOYEON returns. Will fans buy it?
Asian Games 2026 Esports: 11 Medal Events, One System Keeping Them Fair
October 6, 2026
Asian Games 2026 Esports: 11 Medal Events, One System Keeping Them Fair
11 medal events, six game categories, one referee system. See how Tencent's ECS kept esports fair at the 20th Asian Games, from check-in to video archive!
Think You Can Beat CrazNeax at Valorant? IKEA Alexandra’s Gaming Festival Runs 3 to 4 October
September 28, 2026
Think You Can Beat CrazNeax at Valorant? IKEA Alexandra’s Gaming Festival Runs 3 to 4 October
Fancy your odds against a pro? IKEA Alexandra lets you 1v1 CrazNeax, win S$1,000 in vouchers, and shop Xbox-designed furniture, all in one weekend.
Mobile Legends Hits the Asian Games: 11 Teams, 3 Days, One Medal
September 26, 2026
Mobile Legends Hits the Asian Games: 11 Teams, 3 Days, One Medal
No Singapore squad in this one, so pick a side: Mobile Legends is now an Asian Games medal sport, and Group B looks like a bloodbath.