Faker (Lee Sang-hyeok) has become the first South Korean esports athlete to receive the Cheongnyong Medal (1st Class) of the Order of Sport Merit. On January 2, Lee attended the New Year's reception h
Riot Games says it has conducted an ethics and professional conduct education program for players and coaching staff competing in League of Legends Champions Korea (LCK) ahead of the 2026 season and t
Hong “Karsa” Hao-xuan, the legendary jungler who dominated both the LMS (Taiwan–Hong Kong–Macau) and China's LPL and earned a reputation as an “LCK killer,” has off
Naver's CHZZK streaming service is teaming up with professional esports organizations as it moves proactively to strengthen its competitiveness as a streaming platform. Naver Corp. (CEO Choi Soo-yeon)
HLTV has announced the finalists for its 2025 HLTV Awards presented by 1xBet, narrowing a field of nominees to a select group of contenders recognized for their performances and contributions across t
T1 has announced a two-year contract extension with Mun “Oner” Hyeon-jun. On the 24th, T1 shared via its official social media channels that it has extended Mun “Oner” Hyeon-ju
Some years announce themselves as turning points. For South Asian gaming, 2025 appeared to be one of them from the start. Across India and neighboring countries, competitive gaming felt increasingly v
WEMADE announced plans to host an international esports tournament for Legend of YMIR in early 2026, partnering with gaming hardware company Razer for what the publisher describes as a foundational st
The second episode of Prime Minister's Interview, a talk series hosted by Prime Minister Kim Min-seok, was released on the 20th. The interview—recorded on the 18th—featured “Faker&rd
HLTV has unveiled the nominee list for the 2025 HLTV Awards presented by 1xBet, setting the stage for what organizers describe as the largest edition of the Counter-Strike awards show to date. The ann
KT Rolster mid laner Gwak Bo-seong, known in-game as Bdd, has been named the 2025 Player of the Year, earning the first such honor of his career after a season-defining run in Korea's top League of Le
Riot Games has announced a large-scale update plan to redesign the technical foundations of League of Legends (LoL) as the game enters its 17th year of live service. The announcement was originally sc
Dplus Kia has signed a partnership agreement with the streaming platform SOOP. Through this partnership, Dplus Kia has selected SOOP as its official streaming partner for domestic fans and plans to sh
Netmarble has announced that Seven Knights Re:BIRTH now has an official page on the Epic Games Store, allowing players to add the collectible RPG to their wishlists ahead of its planned launch in Janu
The Korea e-Sports Association (KeSPA) announced on Thursday the 18th that it held an equipment donation ceremony for participating schools in its “On-campus eSports Tournament,” aimed at
Riot Games said it distributed more than $100 million to teams competing in the VALORANT Champions Tour in 2025, marking a significant year for the publisher's global esports strategy and underscoring
Ahead of the 2025 season, Choi “Zeus” Woo-je transferred to Hanwha Life Esports and got off to a strong start by winning the LCK Cup and the First Stand Tournament in quick succession. But
Riot Games announced Tuesday that it has signed a five-year strategic partnership with Naver and SOOP covering the Korean professional League of Legends esports league, LCK, beginning in 2026 and runn
KRAFTON has released a new teaser trailer for PUBG: Black Budget, offering the clearest look yet at its upcoming extraction shooter ahead of a scheduled Closed Alpha test later this week. The trailer
Released in 2002, Metroid Prime sent a shock through the gaming industry and its players. It was praised for translating Metroidvania-style navigation and exploration into a first-person action-advent
