Japan and Dota 2 featuring Hokutora

Japan has virtually no presence at all in Dota 2 but will that change? Compare that to say,China, with a 147 billion yuan (approximately $23billion USD). And interest and investment are starting to improve. In 2019 the Tokyo Game Show organized a small Dota tournament and streamed the event on Twitch. In January 2022, it wasreportedthat Japan would be opening a video gaming/esports high school this coming April. One of their teammates is participating in the program remotely from Japan....

April 26, 2025 · 2 min · 407 words · Michael Schultz

JD Gaming are your Mid-Season Invitational 2023 champions

JD Gaming obliterates Bilibili Gaming once more to lift its first-ever MSI trophy. China’s dominance over the two international tournaments shows just how far the region has come. Game one saw both teams start off on the front foot, exchanging kills from the get-go. Both Knight and Park “Ruler” Jae-Hyuk also ended game one with zero deaths to their names.

April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 60 words · Theresa Maldonado

JD Gaming come out on top in a thrilling 3-2 series over T1 at MSI 2023

T1 and JD Gaming go the distance in the upper bracket final of MSI 2023. JDG started game one on the offensive, aggressively pushing T1 and forcing them into making mistakes. That teamfight alone was enough for T1 to even the series. Gumayusi would go off once more in game three, even with JDG putting up another impressive fight. This led to another deathball push that saw T1 take advantage in the match-up....

April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 162 words · Allison Martinez

JD Gaming first team through to Knockout Stage of Worlds 2023

But today’s match-up could go down as one of the closest series between the two teams. It was an overall impressive performance from LNG, who also managed to teamwipe JDG in response.

April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 32 words · Sean Lynch

JD Gaming is the third LPL team in Worlds 2023 semifinals

The LPL are now 2-0 in its quarter-final showdown series afterJD GamingdefeatedKT RolsteratWorlds 2023. Gen.G almost came through with areverse-sweep comeback against BLG yesterdaybut could not finish the job in the end. KT even started the series on the front foot but alas, it was not meant to be. JDG has always been seen as an immaculate team-fighting squad with impeccable timing and reflexes. Lee Cuzz Woo-jin was the third player to get a perfect KDA as he ended the match at 2/0/10....

April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 173 words · Rhonda Jackson

JD Gaming miss out on the Mid-Season Invitational

There will also be theEsports World Cupto look forward to later this year as well. LPL Spring Split- Grand Final

April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 20 words · Linda Daniels

JD Sports rallies MLBB gamers to "UP YOUR GAME" for MPL MYSG

The MLBB community can look forward to some exciting activations this season!" With ‘UP YOUR GAME’, we hope to provide them the right opportunities to do just that." MPL Malaysia is Malaysia’s most popular and longest-running esports league. The league is the home of Selangor Red Giants, champion of MSC 2024. The MPL Singapore is the home of NIP Flash, which performed admirably in the MSC 2024. However, Rift Esports acquired the Asteris lineup, making them eligible to play in the league....

April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 82 words · Jennifer Lopez

Jinggg set for competitive return with Paper Rex

Coming from Singapore, Jinggg was supposed to attend compulsory military service after the conclusion of the 2023 season. However, there have been new developments since then that has allowed Jinggg to make a comeback. We were always prepared for the time that Jing Jie would have to register for his military service. Plans to keep our VALORANT rosters competitive edge began as early as the start of 2023. However, we consider ourselves extremely fortunate that recent developments allow Jing Jie to continue competing on our team....

April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 88 words · John Banks

Jinx officially rejoins the 2XKO roster

Her gameplay sneak peek was posted on social media on Tuesday (12 November). This follows the premiere of Act I Season 2 of Arcane, the League of Legends animated Netflix series. Compared to her appearance in Project L, Jinxs facial expressions and movements now feel closer to her character. In 2XKO however, Jinx also has a few surprises of her own. Some tricks featured in the Sneak Peak also heavily reference Powder and Jinx from Arcane....

April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 159 words · Eric Parker

Jinx's rocket launcher from League of Legends is now a $170 Nerf gun

Image: Nerf Jinx is getting Nerfed, but not in the way you think. Nerf andLeague of Legendsare teaming up to bring Jinxs shark-themed rocket launcher to life. While the blaster may look like a rocket launcher, its really more of a pump-action rifle in practice.

April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 45 words · Barbara Walter

John Williams returns to Star Wars to score Obi-Wan Kenobi theme

Even at the age of 90, John Williams is not leaving the Star Wars universe behind. According toVariety,the composer is scoring a theme for Disney+s Obi-Wan Kenobi series. It sounds like Lucasfilm wanted to keep the composers return under wraps for now. Williams work on the Star Wars franchise has earned wide acclaim and for good reason, too. That makes the rest of this series soundtrack something of a mystery....

April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 149 words · Kimberly Hogan

Jojo's Bizarre Adventure producer Hiroyuki Oomori has passed away

No other details were disclosed. However, Oomoris biggest success was withJojos Bizarre Adventure, which he produced all 5 seasons of. Oomori also acted as executive producer toGainaxs final anime,Wish Upon the Pleiades. The series will air its first episode on 27 June.

April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 42 words · Beth Shepherd

Junji Ito to collaborate with Sanrio for some adorably creepy merch

Mind-bending horror meets…the unbearably cute? This isnt the first time Ito has collaborated with much-loved franchises. In 2014, he released crossover artworks featuringPokemons ghost throw in pokemon Bannette and Gengar. The pieces were released alongside the Kowapoke(Scary Pokemon) Halloween promotional event onPokemonsofficial website.

April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 43 words · Linda Robertson