“Honor of Kings had its biggest year yet”: As HoK grows outside of China, the PC vs. mobile MOBA clash is heating up
It’s easy to know that League of Legends, with its immense history and popularity, is...
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The latest mobile esports news. Including Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, PUBG: Mobile, Free Fire, Honor of Kings and many more.
“I think we can close the gap”: The Honor of Kings World Cup showed China that some countries are not far behind
Every region has a game that dominates its gaming ecosystem. Korea has League of Legends....
“I want to be known as a winner”: Top MLBB pros like Ashlay are dying to compete, but there are no tournaments in North America
The benefit of winning matches comes with the glory of playing more high-stakes matches and...
“Our preparation was pretty intense”: How Team Vitality’s MLBB roster breaks stereotypes about mobile gaming and women’s esports
France-based esports organization Team Vitality fields one of the most successful rosters in the history...
Moonton’s Ray Ng on MLBB at the Esports World Cup, growing mobile in the West, and AI coaching tools
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang is not the first game that slips off the tongue when...
“Keep fighting for your dream”: Team Vitality MLBB pro Vivian on overcoming challenges and judgement to become a top esports pro
Team Vitality Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) player Vivi "Vivian" Indrawaty changed her life and...
2026 Honor of Kings Major League Spring loses three teams due to travel issues
The Honor of Kings Major League Committee has announced that it will be making changes...
PUBG Mobile brings back Jujutsu Kaisen collaboration
PUBG Mobile developer KRAFTON has announced the return of its partnership with hit anime series...
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OPPO sponsors MPL and Wild Rift tournament in the Philippines
Mobile device brand OPPO has sponsored the Philippines leg of 2021’s League of Legends: Wild Rift SEA Icon...
ESL Gaming renews long-term paysafecard partnership
Event organiser and production company ESL Gaming has extended its partnership with prepaid payment service paysafecard. As a result of the...
Santander partners with LBFF and launches sweepstakes for fans
Financial institution Santander has become the official bank and partner of Liga Brasileira de Free Fire (LBFF), offering promotions for...
Talon Esports announces Carnival renewal
Hong Kong-based organisation Talon Esports has renewed its partnership with Thailand-based streetwear boutique Carnival. The agreement will see...
JOIDATA enters data-focused partnership with Moonton
Esports data service provider JOIDATA has entered into a partnership with Chinese video game developer and publisher Moonton. The three-year deal...
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