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Arab News
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Arab News
Pakistan's Arslan Ash clinches sixth EVO Tekken title in Las Vegas
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's renowned Tekken player Arslan 'Ash' Siddique has added another title to his name by winning the Tekken 8 tournament at the Evolution Championship Series (EVO) 2025, according to digital platform Red Bull Gaming. Siddique defeated fellow Pakistani player Atif Butt at the premier global esports event held in Las Vegas, United States, which featured over 2,500 players as part of the Tekken World Tour and Esports World Cup qualifiers. Red Bull Gaming shared a video of the final round won by Siddique, captioning it: 'SIX. TIME. EVO. CHAMPION.' SIX. TIME. EVO. CHAMPION. — Red Bull Gaming (@redbullgaming) August 4, 2025 The winning moment was also posted by EVO on their social media platforms. Siddique hails from Pakistan's eastern city of Lahore and has won international Tekken competitions after learning to play as an eight-year-old in gaming arcades in Pakistan. He was already a well-known name in local gaming circles by his teenage years. Pakistan has recently taken strides in the gaming arena, particularly in Tekken. In March, a Pakistani team delivered a historic victory in Seoul during a special Tekken 8 event, ending South Korea's long-standing dominance in competitive Tekken esports. For years, South Korea had been the leading force in the scene until Siddique began rising to prominence by winning major international tournaments. In July 2023, he was part of the Pakistani trio that clinched the Nations Cup in Riyadh, the first-ever country-based Tekken tournament, where Pakistan remained unbeaten throughout. In August 2023, Siddique became the first professional gamer to win the Tekken 7 title four times, and also triumphed at the Uprising Korea 2023 tournament in Seoul. Over the years, Siddique has secured multiple EVO titles, including EVO Las Vegas (2019, 2023, 2024) and EVO Japan (2019, 2023), cementing his legacy as one of the greatest in Tekken history.
Business Mayor
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Mayor
Red Bull Gaming signs deal with Fortnite star Ali ‘SypherPK' Hassan
Red Bull Gaming has signed a deal with Fortnite star Ali 'SypherPK' Hassan. With more than 26.4 million followers across platforms, SypherPK's decade-long streaming career took off alongside the rise of Fortnite in 2018. His educational content and tips and tricks earned him his very own Fortnite skin in 2022 as well as a spot among the top 25 most subscribed-to streamers on Twitch. Beyond streaming, he's made a name for himself as an entrepreneur and fitness advocate, bringing that same discipline and drive to the studio and gym. Whether helping players level up in-game or motivating fans to push themselves IRL, SypherPK continues to inspire a global community with his ambition and relentless work ethic, aligning closely with Red Bull's values. Beginning with this weekend's $500,000 FNCS Pro-Am tournament in Los Angeles, the pair will find opportunities to create unique and engaging experiences around SypherPK and his Fortnite community. The Fortnite Championship Series Pro-Am tournament at the Galen Center in Los Angeles, California. His rise to prominence in 2018 was tied to the explosive growth of Fortnite and earned him his first 1 million subscribers on both Twitch and YouTube that year. His growth has continued since, crossing the 10 million subscriber threshold in late 2024 and cementing himself as one of the top 25 most subscribed-to streamers on Twitch. SypherPK's signing stems from a long-standing admiration for Red Bull. Not only was he already a consumer, but also a fan of the brand's contributions to the gaming creator space, including early support for Fortnite talent like Ninja. As with all Red Bull Gaming player signings, authenticity and connection are key, and SypherPK exemplifies both. Read More GAM3 reveals shortlist for Web3 gaming awards with $2M prize pool Beyond gaming, SypherPK is known for his inspirational approach to content. He is a strong advocate for wellness and fitness, having lost 75 pounds over the course of a year—a journey he openly shares with his community to encourage healthy lifestyle habits. SypherPK joins a growing roster of Red Bull Fortnite creators and competitors, including 'Lachlan' Ross Power, Kyle 'Mongraal' Jackson, Amar 'Amar' Al-Naimi, and Martin 'MrSavage' Foss Andersen. Most recently, Red Bull Gaming and MrSavage collaborated to set a Guinness World Record for the longest-range elimination in Fortnite with over 1,161.31 meters between the creator and his monitor.
