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Saudi Arabia is leading the of esports on the global stage

The ES TIMES — During a session titled "Driving Global Growth: Esports and Sports from a Vision 2030 Perspective," Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan spoke about the evolution of esports to become a key component of Saudi Arabia's development.Esports in Saudi Arabia is not just entertainment; it supports innovation, empowers youth, and adds long-term value to the gaming community in the region and globally.Saudi Arabia has taken bold steps. Launching the National Gaming and Esports Strategy, hosting the Esports World Cup Foundation, and investing in projects like Qiddiya, Prince Faisal said, "We're not waiting for the future, we're creating it." Through the Saudi Esports Federation (SEF), he has built a structured ecosystem that develops talent and...

May 27, 2025

Saudi Arabia is leading the of esports on the global stage

VCT EMEA Stage 1 postponed due to ongoing technical issues

The ES TIMES — Teams were only able to complete one map, which took over three hours due to the issues affecting nearly every round. In response to this frustrating experience, Riot announced that all ticket holders for the April 25 event will receive a full refund.A new schedule for the remaining matches has yet to be confirmed. Riot stated that it will share updated plans once they are finalized.Riot said in an official statement: "We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience this has caused to our fans, both in person and watching online."Prior to the postponement, Team Liquid had taken a 1-0 series lead against Karmine Corp. It remains unclear whether the match will resume from that point or be replayed in its entirety.Several professional players have already expressed...

May 20, 2025

VCT EMEA Stage 1 postponed due to ongoing technical issues

VALORANT players express frustration over poor conditions at VCT EMEA

The ES TIMES — Concerns are mounting within the VALORANT community as players continue to voice concerns about poor conditions during VCT EMEA Stage 1, which has been severely impacted by persistent technical issues and long downtime.The most detailed criticism came from esports veteran Nikita "Derke" Sirmitev, who highlighted the poor hardware quality and slow response times at Riot Games. Stage 1 has suffered from repeated technical outages over the past several weeks, impacting the flow of competition and increasing pressure on players and streamers.The problems culminated last week during the group stage match between Team Liquid and Movistar KOI, when a downtime of over 30 minutes forced officials to move the ongoing match on the Lotus map to a new server. In an attempt to...

May 20, 2025

VALORANT players express frustration over poor conditions at VCT EMEA

Games confirmed for the SNK World Championship 2025, SNK's global fighting game tournament!

The ES TIMES — City of the Wolves alone will feature a total prize pool of $2,500,000 (SR9,375,000), and the tournament winner will receive $1,500,000 (SR5,625,000)!SNK World Championship 2025 is an esports tournament where players from around the world compete to become the best in the world of SNK fighting games.Qualifying tournaments will be held in several regions around the world, culminating in the final tournament in the United States at the end of 2025.In addition to the qualifiers currently underway for THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV and SAMURAI SHODOWN, FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves will join this year as a headliner!The total prize pool for all City of the Wolves qualifying and final tournaments exceeds $2,500,000 (SR9,375,000), with the grand prize for the champion...

May 20, 2025

Games confirmed for the SNK World Championship 2025, SNK's global fighting game tournament!

EA SPORTS FC Series Asia presented by Visa: Qualifiers kick off in the world's leading mobile market

The ES TIMES — Celebrity competitors, global football icons, top influencers, and fans of EA SPORTS FC Mobile will converge on Asia as part of the new EA SPORTS FC Series Asia presented by Visa.The partnership between EA SPORTS and Visa will see the competition expand to four key markets over the next two years: Bangkok, Vietnam, Australia, and Singapore.Building on the success of last year's FC Pro Tour, the regional series offers expanded opportunities for EA SPORTS FC Mobile fans to compete on the virtual pitch for prizes and local glory, but in a broader entertainment festival.“With over 1.5 billion mobile gamers across Asia, EA SPORTS FC Mobile is at the heart of football’s intersection with gaming. We deliver authentic, competitive, and highly entertaining experiences. By...

May 20, 2025

EA SPORTS FC Series Asia presented by Visa: Qualifiers kick off in the world's leading mobile market

PUBG Nations Cup 2025 sees major expansion with 24 national teams

The ES TIMES — KRAFTON has officially revealed the return of the PUBG Nations Cup (PNC) 2025. This year, the tournament will see a significant expansion, with 24 national teams participating, up from the previous edition's 16, reflecting a clear ambition to deliver a more intense and competitive edition.The fifth edition of this international event will be held in late July at the Olympic Handball Gymnasium in Seoul, South Korea, marking a significant development for one of the most popular tournaments in PUBG history.Last year's edition was held at the KyungHee Grand Peace Hall, also in Seoul, where South Korea won the title after defeating the United States, taking home the largest share of a total prize pool of $548,932 (DZD 72,769,719.51, equivalent to SR 2,059,722.96). This...

May 19, 2025

PUBG Nations Cup 2025 sees major expansion with 24 national teams

Twisted Minds returns to Apex Legends

The ES TIMES — Twisted Minds has officially announced its return to the competitive Apex Legends scene, signing with Stallions, one of the most prominent freestyle teams in North America.This announcement represents the Saudi organization's full commitment to Apex Legends, ahead of the start of the ALGS Open and the continuation of the ALGS Pro League.Although Stallions finished 39th at the ALGS Championship in Sapporo, they have made significant improvements during the offseason.They have added Haris "hodsic" Hodzic, a veteran coach known for his strategic thinking, and Alexander "Enemy" Rodriguez, a controller fragger with extensive LAN tournament experience from his previous appearances with Disguised and Complexity.These additions have elevated Stallions to...

May 19, 2025

Twisted Minds returns to Apex Legends

League of Legends to reveal 2025 Hall of Legends inductee in May

The ES TIMES — Riot Games has confirmed that the next Hall of Legends inductee will be announced in May 2025, marking the second professional player to receive this prestigious honor.The news was shared during the League of Legends Season 2 Developer Update, which concluded with a teaser trailer for what's to come.Andrei van Roon, Head of League Studio at Riot Games, said: "In May, we'll celebrate another professional player who has made their mark in League. This player will be inducted into the Hall of Legends. They've inspired the next generation of players, and we look forward to giving them the recognition they deserve."Introduced in 2024 in partnership with Mercedes-Benz, the Hall of Legends is an annual initiative to celebrate the most influential and iconic...

May 19, 2025

League of Legends to reveal 2025 Hall of Legends inductee in May

Esports World Cup 2025 reveals full schedule

The ES TIMES — The Esports World Cup 2025 has officially revealed its full schedule, confirming 25 tournaments across 24 different eSports disciplines.The competition will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, over seven weeks from July 7 to August 24, 2025, with a record prize pool of $70 million (262,656,590.00 Saudi Riyals), making it one of the largest tournaments in the history of eSports.This year, more than 2,000 players from 200 teams will participate, competing in a wide variety of games. Here's the breakdown of events by week:Week 1: VALORANT, Apex Legends, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, Rennsport, Dota 2Week 2: League of Legends, Dota 2, MLBB Women's Invitational, Honor of Kings, Free FireWeek 3: Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, StarCraft II, MLBB Mid-Season Cup, PUBG Mobile,...

May 19, 2025

Esports World Cup 2025 reveals full schedule

Crazy Raccoon's victory at OWCS Champions Clash 2025

The ES TIMES — Crazy Raccoon claimed the OWCS Champions Clash 2025 title, securing their place in the Midseason Championship and achieving long-awaited revenge.The tournament, held at the Hangzhou Esports Center, brought together some of the strongest teams in the Overwatch Champions Series.Crazy Raccoon began their campaign with a solid 2-0 victory over Spacestation Gaming in the Upper Bracket quarterfinals, but their journey was temporarily halted after a 3-1 loss to NTMR in the semifinals, sending them to the Lower Bracket.Despite the setback, the team bounced back with great determination, defeating Virtus.pro 3-1 and then sweeping Once Again 3-0. In an anticipated revenge match, they defeated NTMR 3-0 to secure their place in the Grand Final.In the final, Crazy Raccoon faced Team...

May 19, 2025

Crazy Raccoon's victory at OWCS Champions Clash 2025

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