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How to pre-register for VALORANT Mobile
The ES TIMES — The highly anticipated VALORANT Mobile game is finally nearing launch, and players in select regions can now pre-register for early access. Pre-registration not only keeps you up to date with the latest official updates, but it also increases your chances of being among the first to experience Riot Games' tactical shooter on mobile.Regional Launch and Early AccessAs with many major mobile game launches, VALORANT Mobile will follow a regional launch strategy. This means that certain regions, starting with China, will receive access first. The first phase of testing has already begun in China, with Tencent-owned Lightspeed Studios handling development there.How to Pre-RegisterCurrently, pre-registration is only available through the official VALORANT Mobile website for...
June 04, 2025

How to pre-register for VALORANT Mobile

Marvel Rivals Ignite announced with a $3 million prize pool
The ES TIMES — NetEase Games has officially unveiled Marvel Rivals Ignite, the largest esports competition to date for the co-op hero-based shooter, with a whopping $3 million (SR11,250,000) prize pool.Of this amount, $1 million (SR3,750,000) will be allocated to the Grand Finals, setting a new standard for competitive gaming.This massive tournament spans five major regions - the Americas, EMEA, China, Asia, and Oceania - and represents a significant leap forward compared to previous Marvel Rivals events, which had a maximum prize pool of $500,000 (SR1,875,000) distributed across regional invitational tournaments.In its statement, NetEase described the event as a showcase of "glory, resilience, and absolute cinema," with hints at exciting confrontations between iconic heroes...
June 04, 2025

Marvel Rivals Ignite announced with a $3 million prize pool

Sonder announces retirement from VALORANT after Red Bull Instalock
The ES TIMES — Veteran Game Changers player Diana ‘sonder’ Zhang has officially announced her retirement from VALORANT competition, with Red Bull Instalock 2025 being her final appearance on the stage.The Chinese-American player, who currently represents FlyQuest RED, shared the news on social media, stating that she will be stepping away from professional esports to pursue new goals in her life.“I am grateful for all the amazing people I have met along the way,” Sonder wrote. “Thank you all for the support, love, and encouragement through every moment, whether it’s the ups or the downs. I hope I’ve made it clear that no matter what, always have fun.”“I’m not sad that it’s over, I’m happy that it happened. I love you all.”Despite her departure from the...
June 04, 2025

Sonder announces retirement from VALORANT after Red Bull Instalock

EDward Gaming fails to qualify for Masters Toronto
The ES TIMES — In a surprising development, EDward Gaming (EDG), the 2024 VALORANT Champions champion, failed to qualify for Masters Toronto, the second international stop of the VCT 2025 season.Despite a strong performance during the group stage at VCT China Stage 1, topping their group, their qualifying campaign fell short of expectations.A defeat to XLG Esports in the upper bracket semifinals relegated them to the lower bracket, where they defeated Dragon Ranger 2-1 but were eliminated after another 2-1 loss to Bilibili Gaming.This defeat ended EDG's hopes of reaching Masters Toronto and denied them the opportunity to improve on their third-place finish at Masters Bangkok earlier this year.With EDG absent from the event, Bilibili Gaming, Wolves Esports, and XLG Esports will carry...
June 04, 2025

EDward Gaming fails to qualify for Masters Toronto

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

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