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Express Tribune
2 days ago
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Faker extends contract with T1 through 2029 and confirms no plans to retire from League of Legends
Faker has extended his contract with T1 through the 2029 competitive season, confirming that he has no intention of retiring from professional League of Legends in the near future. Widely regarded as the greatest League of Legends player of all time, Faker has competed in nine World Championship finals and secured five titles. He continues to draw record-breaking viewership for Riot Games, with his appearances at Worlds 2023 and 2024 contributing to the most-watched esports events to date. Despite concerns about the long-term sustainability of professional leagues and the future of competitive League of Legends, Faker remains a consistent presence. T1's confirmation of his contract extension through to the end of 2029 offers reassurance to fans and observers of the esports industry. Faker has faced challenges with physical health in recent years, particularly with wrist issues, but he is working to maintain a training routine that allows for proper recovery. He remains focused on long-term performance. While speculation continues about how long he can compete at the top level, comparisons have been made to other veteran esports players, including Tekken champion Knee and Counter-Strike player Karrigan, both of whom have remained competitive into their 30s and 40s.
Leaders
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Leaders
Saudi Arabia Leads Charge in Esports with EWC_Extra Channel Launch
In a groundbreaking move for the global esports community, the Esports World Cup Foundation has launched the EWC_Extra channel on both X and Instagram. This launch underscores Saudi Arabia's pivotal role in advancing Esports worldwide. With a focus on live competition coverage, capturing the most thrilling moments, and delivering the latest news from the world's largest tournament, Saudi Arabia continues to set new standards in the Esports arena. Expanding Coverage and Engagement The EWC_Extra channel offers real-time content from 25 tournaments within the Esports World Cup 2025. It aims to reveal surprising moments from the competitions, showcase top player performances, highlight content creators' posts, and provide behind-the-scenes insights, pre-match activities, and more to the audience and Esports enthusiasts. This channel, alongside the main Esports World Cup channel, forms a dual-content system that ensures comprehensive coverage of the tournament events. While the main channel focuses on human interest stories and cultural content involving players, teams, fans, and talents, EWC_Extra focuses on the tournament's events, providing fast, direct, and specialized Esports coverage. As the number of games and events increases and competitions intensify, the demand for instant content about the Esports World Cup 2025 is skyrocketing. In just the first week of the tournament, viewership increased by 167%, while video views surged by 267%. Fan engagement continues to rise across all channels, especially with live broadcasts reaching over 140 countries and offering more than 7000 hours of coverage. This growth is further bolstered by the support of global stars Cristiano Ronaldo and Magnus Carlsen, contributing to Saudi Arabia's vision of offering a new concept in competitive gaming experiences within the gaming and Esports sector. Celebrating Champions and Rising Stars The first two weeks of the Esports World Cup 2025 witnessed intense competitions, resulting in the crowning of eight champions across various games. Team Gen.G continued its winning streak to claim the League of Legends title. Heretics secured a sweeping victory in VALORANT, while VK took home the Apex Legends championship. Redline maintained its dominance in Rennsport, and GO1 achieved a surprising win over the previously dominant Xiao Hai in the Fatal Fury tournament. Team Spirit lost only one match on its way to the Dota 2 title. Team Vitality maintained an unbeaten record to claim the ML:BB women's championship. EVOS Esports achieved a decisive victory in Free Fire, with the brilliant 15-year-old player Rasyah earning the accolade of best player in the tournament. The Esports World Cup 2025 continues until 24 August, featuring over 2000 players representing 200 clubs. They will compete in 25 tournaments across 24 games for massive prizes totaling over $70 million. Saudi Arabia's commitment to Esports is evident in its efforts to provide a platform that not only celebrates competitive gaming but also engages and excites fans worldwide. Short link : Post Views: 8
South China Morning Post
5 days ago
- Business
- South China Morning Post
League of Legends world championship returns to China as mainland esports sector grows
China this year will again serve as host to the League of Legends World Championship , the esports industry's biggest tournament for a single title, raising hopes for another finals run by a mainland team. The annual professional competition, also known as the Worlds, will kick off in Beijing from October 14 and then move to Shanghai for the quarter-final and semi-final rounds from October 28 to November 2, according to US video game developer and tournament organiser Riot Games, a subsidiary of Tencent Holdings The 2025 Worlds final will take place on November 9 in Chengdu , capital of southwestern Sichuan province. This year's competition will see 17 teams vie for prize money and the Summoner's Cup, the trophy awarded to the Worlds final winner. Edward Gaming, a professional esports team based in Shanghai, was the last Chinese group to hoist the Summoner's Cup when they won the 2021 Worlds in Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland Holding the 2025 Worlds in China reflected the strides made on the mainland esports sector, which has become big business, as clubs financed by the country's young tycoons made an impact in the global arena.
Time of India
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
How to join 2XKO League of Legends closed beta?
(Image via Riot Games) Riot Games' upcoming 2XKO is a highly anticipated League of Legends fighting game. Starting September 9, 2025, it is opening its doors for the global Closed Beta. It comes with a chance for players to experience League of Legends brawler early on. Players who are eager to jump into the action, though, will need to follow some steps to secure Closed Beta access. Here is all you need to know to secure your spot, before it's September 2025 launch. How to sign up for 2XKO League of Legends closed beta? To access 2XKO League of Legends closed beta, the players must sign up via official channels. To do so, head to the official game website and locate the Closed Beta registration section. Once found, sign in with your existing Riot Games account credentials. If you do not have one, create an account. It will take a few seconds and is completely free. Once you are registered, keep an eye out for emails that are linked to your Riot account, starting from September 8, 2025. The invitations will not go all out at once. Riot Games will gradually be granting players access. Players who participated in the earlier Alpha Lab tests on PC have already been guaranteed entry. They do not need to re-register. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Family Adopted A New 'Dog', But When The Vet Sees It He Calls The Police Undo Note: As per reports, the beta access is now limited to some select regions only. 2XKO League of Legends roster and platform to play on 2XKO closed beta will be launching a solid lineup of the 8 champions who are pulled from the lore of League of Legends. Players would find some familiar faces, including Ahri, Yasuo, Darius, Illaoi, Ekko, Jinx, and Braum, who are all set to fight. The new addition, Vi, will be joining the fray with Hextech gauntlets. The character is making its debut in the beta phase. 2XKO Closed Beta Announcement | Dev Update Initially, the Closed Beta experience will be just PC-exclusive. While the console players enjoyed the previous tests, the larger-scale closed beta test at launch focused solely on the Windows PC. Riot Games confirmed the cross-platform progression though. It means that all the progress that would be made on the PC can now be carried over seamlessly, as the game will eventually arrive on consoles. What else do the 2XKO League of Legends fighters need to know? 2XKO Vi character League of Legends will be playable even before wide beta release after Riot Games showcase at EVO 2025 (Image via Riot Games) The PC exclusive beta access is not just about the online queues. The players would get hands-on time with the newly introduced Vi character League of Legends during Closed Beta. 2XKO will be showcased by Riot Games at EVO 2025, between August 1, 2025, and August 3, 2025, in Las Vegas. All the attendees could try the game's demo, including Vi, even before the wide beta release. Do not forget to sign up. It is a vital first step here. Even if you previously played an Alpha Lab session on the console, you would need to use Riot Client on the PC for Beta access. Apart from it, do not forget to stay tuned to 2XKO's official channels for further updates. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Leaders
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Leaders
Russian Team Spirit Clinches Dota 2 Title at 2025 Esports World Cup
Russian esports team Team Spirit secured the Dota 2 championship at the 2025 Esports World Cup after 12 days of intense competition at the Amazon Arena in Riyadh City Boulevard. The event, which featured 16 of the world's top teams, competed for a total prize pool of $3 million. Team Spirit took home the trophy and the $1 million cash prize for first place, defeating Saudi Arabian team Team Falcons 3-0 in the grand final. Throughout the tournament, Miposhka, rue, Collapse, Larl, and Yatoro delivered stellar performances, suffering only one loss in the group stages before sweeping their way to the title. Following the victory, Yatoro, one of the team's standout players, stated, 'I believe we are the best Dota 2 team in history.' Miposhka, Team Spirit's captain, commended his teammates, calling them 'the best professional elite players.' He added, 'We had a great time at the 2025 Esports World Cup. There were so many fans, and we are extremely grateful to everyone who supported us in winning this title.' Team Falcons earned $500,000 for their second-place finish, while PARIVISION claimed third, taking home $300,000 after defeating Tundra Esports, who finished fourth and won $200,000. With the win, Team Spirit earned 1,000 points for the World Club Championship, placing them at the top of the global rankings alongside other recent champions. The Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Women's Invitational (MWI) championship also concluded today, alongside the Dota 2 tournament. As Gen.G emerges as a top contender in the League of Legends competition, and Team Falcons continues to perform across multiple events this week, the rankings may see significant changes by the end of the weekend. Several other clubs still have opportunities to improve their positions. The final stages of the League of Legends and Free Fire competitions will take place tomorrow, marking the conclusion of the second week of the largest esports and gaming event in history. Part of the Esports World Cup Festival, the event has transformed Riyadh into a vibrant summer destination for families and gaming enthusiasts, offering cutting-edge gaming technology, live music, cultural events, creative performances, diverse dining options, and entertainment activities for all ages. The festival showcases the region's thriving and diverse culture. For more information about the 2025 Esports World Cup, visit: Short link : Post Views: 41
