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THE ESPORTS AWARDS PRESENTED BY LEXUS NAMES RIOT GAMES, 100 THIEVES, AND DISCORD AS WINNERS

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4 years ago

November 22, 2021

THE ESPORTS AWARDS PRESENTED BY LEXUS NAMES RIOT GAMES, 100 THIEVES, AND DISCORD AS WINNERS

The Esports Awards presented by Lexus, the most prestigious night in the esports calendar, is excited to share the full list of winners from this year’s star-studded event which saw a return to a live ceremony after 735 days at the Esports Stadium in Arlington, Texas. As the perfect backdrop to celebrate and honour the accomplishments of 2021, the Esports Awards played host to some of the biggest brands, organisations, and influencers from the esports industry and beyond.

Hosted by Eefje ‘sjokz’ Depoortere, James ‘Dash’ Patterson, Alex ‘Goldenboy’ Mendez, Soe Gschwind, Nyvi Estephan and Thom ‘F.’ Badinger, the Esports Awards provided an evening of excellence, celebration and prestige. Key moments from the evening included Lexus showcasing the Gamers’ IS, a one-of-a-kind vehicle designed by and for gamers, and digital appearances from Jürgen Klopp, Luke Combs and Steve Aoki. As well as this, money was raised across the event for Make-A-Wish, with the Truman Factory announcing they were donating $10,000 towards the great cause.

Amongst the biggest winners of the night was Riot Games, picking up awards for both Esports Broadcast/Production Team of The Year and Esports Publisher of The Year, with its FPS title VALORANT taking home Esports Game of The Year In Association With The Koyo Store. 100 Thieves was named winners for both Esports Apparel of The Year and Esports Organisation of The Year Presented by Lexus.

In the Pro and On-Air categories, Marc Robert “Caedrel” Lamont was named Esports Analyst of The Year, Zhu “paraboy” Bocheng took home the Esports Mobile Player of The Year Presented By Verizon trophy and recent PGL CS:GO Major winner Oleksandr “s1mple” Kostyliev was named Esports PC Player of The Year.

The full list of Esports Awards presented by Lexus winners are:

ESPORTS APPAREL OF THE YEAR

100 Thieves – WINNER
Team Liquid
G2 Esports
Cloud9
FaZe Clan
Ateyo
Fnatic
Spacestation Gaming
Fallen Store
Team Vitality

ESPORTS CONTENT CREATOR OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY ARLINGTON.ORG

HECZ
LS
Ashley Kang – WINNER
Thorin
Macie Jay
UpUpDownDown
BananaSlamJamma (BSJ)
Musty
Sunless Khan
iFerg
Coconut Brah
NadeKing

ESPORTS MOBILE GAME OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY VERIZON

Stake - Best Online Casino & Sports Betting Platform

PUBG Mobile
Free Fire – WINNER
Brawl Stars
Clash Royale
LoL Wild Rift
CoD Mobile
Arena of Valor
Mobile Legends

ESPORTS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY COCA-COLA

HECZ
Ocelote
Sjokz
Nobru – WINNER
Nadeshot
FalleN
Interro
Perkz
Goldenboy
Baiano
JohnnyBoi_i

STREAMER OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY LEXUS

Valkyrae
XQC
MortaL
Ludwig
Nickmercs
TheGrefg
LOUD Coringa
Summit1G
Dr Disrespect
Ibai – WINNER
Shroud
CouRage

ESPORTS CONTENT SERIES OF THE YEAR

The Process – OpTic Gaming
G2 Voicecomms
TSM: LEGENDS
LORE // VALORANT
Metagame Documentary – WINNER
The Eavesdrop Podcast
Fight for First: EXCEL ESPORTS
DOTA: Dragon’s Blood
Liquid Origins | Driven by Honda

ESPORTS COSPLAY OF THE YEAR

Sneaky
Glory Lamothe
Peyton Cosplay – WINNER
Willow Creative
Kinpatsu Cosplay
LittleJem
Skydaddi
FusRoFran

ESPORTS CREATIVE OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY ROLAND

Thorsten Denk – WINNER
LIQUID Enigma
Aaron Create
SesoHQ
Euller Araujo
Gabriel Ruiz
Karina Ziminaite
Caroline Parker-Stark
Danny Lopez
Robert Rogers

ESPORTS CREATIVE PIECE OF THE YEAR

Introducing Team Liquid VALORANT
FaZe Clan Enters Rocket League
LEC Anime Teaser
No Clue | adidas Partners with G2 Esports – WINNER
Metagame Documentary
LEC: Reckless with my heart
Introducing Your LA THIEVES
LPL Spring Split 2021 | Break The Silence
Segue o Fluxo| Nobru and Cerol introduce the new LBFF Team

ESPORTS CREATIVE TEAM OF THE YEAR

WePlay
Paper Crowns
AOE Creative
100 Thieves
G2 Esports
1UP Studios
StreamSpell
Alex Productions – WINNER
GETREKT Labs

ESPORTS VIDEO PRODUCTION TEAM OF THE YEAR

G2 Esports – WINNER
100 Thieves
TSM FTX
YUNG ELDR
OpTic Gaming
1UP Studios
FaZe Clan
Metagame Documentary Team
LOUD
Fluxo

ESPORTS BROADCAST/PRODUCTION TEAM OF THE YEAR

Riot Games – WINNER
ESL Gaming
Nerd Street Gamers
Psyonix
Esports Engine
Activision Blizzard
Beyond the Summit
BLAST Premier
Garena
FACEIT

ESPORTS COMMERCIAL PARTNER OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY GRIND GAMING

Intel – WINNER
Red Bull
BMW
State Farm
Logitech G
Mountain Dew
HyperX
Alienware
Verizon
FTX
Cash App
KITKAT

ESPORTS COVERAGE PLATFORM OF THE YEAR IN ASSOCIATION WITH SIZZLE CREATIVE

Dexerto
The Esports Observer – WINNER
Esports Insider
Dot Esports
HLTV.org
Liquipedia
Esportmaníacos
Inven Global
SiegeGG
Upcomer

ESPORTS GAME OF THE YEAR IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE KOYO STORE

League of Legends
VALORANT – WINNER
Free Fire
CS:GO
Call of Duty
Rocket League
Rainbow Six Siege
Dota 2
PUBG Mobile
Overwatch

ESPORTS HARDWARE PROVIDER OF THE YEAR

Logitech G
Razer
Elgato
HyperX
NVIDIA
Intel
AMD
Alienware
Secretlab
Corsair – WINNER
SteelSeries
ASUS ROG

ESPORTS JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR

Jacob Wolf
Richard Lewis
Adam Fitch
Ashley Kang
FionnOnFire
Kevin Hitt – WINNER
Liz Richardson
Wasif Ahmed
Pablo ‘Bloop’ Suárez
H.B. Duran

ESPORTS PUBLISHER OF THE YEAR

Riot Games – WINNER
Tencent
Garena
Ubisoft
Psyonix
EA
Activision Blizzard
Epic Games
Valve

ESPORTS SUPPORTING SERVICE OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY UNION HOME MORTGAGE

ESG LAW
Paper Crowns
Aftershock Media Group
Hitmarker
Discord – WINNER
The Story Mob
ESEA
Creative Artists Agency
Character Select Agency
Prodigy Agency
Mobalytics

ESPORTS COLLEGIATE AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR

Dr. Chris “Doc” Haskell – WINNER
Adam Antor
Chris Turner
Ariane Lim
Ryan Johnson

ESPORTS COLLEGIATE PROGRAM OF THE YEAR

Northwood University
Boise State University
Maryville University – WINNER
Grand Canyon University
University of Hawai’i
Buckeye Gaming Collective – Ohio State University
Longhorn Gaming – University of Texas at Austin
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Illini Esports – University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Winthrop University

ESPORTS ANALYST OF THE YEAR

Anthony “NAMELESS” Wheeler
Emily Rand
Jacob “Pimp” Winneche
Jess ‘JessGOAT’ Bolden
Marc Robert “Caedrel” Lamont – WINNER
Kyle “melonzz” Freedman
Jonathan “Reinforce” Larsson
Sean “sgares” Gares
Jason “moses” O’Toole

ESPORTS COLOUR CASTER OF THE YEAR

Chad “SPUNJ” Burchill – WINNER
Mohan “launders” Govindasamy
Michael “KiXSTAr” Stockley
Josh “Sideshow” Wilkinson
Thomas “Chance” Ashworth
Andrew “Vedius” Day
Sam “Kobe” Hartman-Kenzler
John “Johnnyboi_i” MacDonald
Stephen “Sajam” Lyon

ESPORTS HOST OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY ARLINGTON.ORG

Eefje ‘sjokz’ Depoortere – WINNER
Alex “Goldenboy” Mendez
Soe Gschwind
James “Dash” Patterson
Jorien “Sheever” van der Heijden
Ana Paula ‘Ana Xisdê’ Cardoso
Loviel “Velly” Cardwell
Tres “stunna” Saranthus
Brody “Liefx” Moore
Ghassan “MiloshTheMedic” Finge
Caleb “WavePunk” Simmons
Chris “Puckett” Puckett

ESPORTS PLAY BY PLAY CASTER OF THE YEAR

Parker “Interro” Mackay
Alex “Machine” Richardson
Miles Ross – WINNER
Trevor “Quickshot” Henry
Clayton “CaptainFlowers” Raines
Mitch “Uber” Leslie
Callum “Shogun” Keir
Owen “ODPixel” Davies
Lauren “Pansy” Scott
BrunoClash

ESPORTS COACH OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY EXPEDIA

James “Crowder” Crowder
James “Mac” MacCormack
Bok “Reapered” Han-gyu
Andrii “B1ad3” Gorodenskyi
Dyjair “Mity” Soares
Kim “kkOma” Jeong-gyun
Arthur “TchubZ” Martins
Emiliano “Sizz” Benny
Andrey “Engh” Sholokhov
Byung-chul “Moon” Moon – WINNER
Mark “MarkyB” Bryceland

ESPORTS CONTROLLER PLAYER OF THE YEAR IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SCUF

Chris “Simp” Lehr – WINNER
Justin “jstn.” Morales
Eric “Snip3down” Wrona
Tyler “aBeZy” Pharris
Joseph “Mang0” Marquez
Evan “M0nkey M00n” Rogez
Jack “JBM” Mascone
Dominique “SonicFox” McLean
Gavin “Tweek” Dempsey
Victor “Fairy Peak!” Locquet

ESPORTS CONTROLLER ROOKIE OF THE YEAR IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SCUF

Jamie “Insight” Craven
Evan “M0nkey M00n” Rogez – WINNER
Raúl “DmentZa” Palazuelos
Eli “Standy” Bentz
Paco “HyDra” Rusiewiez
Marc “MaRc_By_8.” Domingo
Andres “dreaz” Jordan

ESPORTS MOBILE PLAYER OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY VERIZON

Zhu “paraboy” Bocheng – WINNER
Mohamed “Mohamed Light” Tarek
Gabriel “Syaz” Vasconcelos
Mustafa “SkYRiiKZz” Ibrahim
Karl Gabriel “KarlTzy” Nepomuceno
Jash “Learn” Shah
Piyapon “TheCruz” Boonchuay
Brian “Tectonic” Michel
Lucas “LucasXGamer” Vinícius Batista Rocha
Cauan “Cauan7” da Silva

ESPORTS ORGANISATION OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY LEXUS

LOUD
100 Thieves – WINNER
G2 Esports
Team Liquid
FaZe Clan
NRG
TSM FTX
Fnatic
Cloud9
T1
Envy
OverActive Media

ESPORTS PC PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Oleksandr “s1mple” Kostyliev – WINNER
Luccas “Paluh” Vinicius Molina
Tyson “TenZ” Ngo
Heo “ShowMaker” Su
Wang “Ame” Chunyu
Kim “Doinb” Tae-sang
Dmitry “sh1ro” Sokolov
Ayaz “nAts” Akhmetshin
Jae-Won “LIP” Lee

ESPORTS PC ROOKIE OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY INDEED

Kyle “Danny” Sakamaki
Javier “Elyoya” Prades Batalla
Tyson “TenZ” Ngo
Ayaz “nAts” Akhmetshin
Adam “Adam” Maanane
Valeriy “B1T” Vakhovskiy – WINNER
Dmitry “sh1ro” Sokolov
Se-hyun “Pelican” Oh
Robin “Robinsongz” Sung

ESPORTS TEAM OF THE YEAR IN ASSOCIATION WITH SECRETLAB

Atlanta FaZe (CDL) – WINNER
The General NRG (Rocket League)
Natus Vincere (NAVI) (CS:GO)
Ninjas in Pyjamas (Rainbow 6)
DWG KIA (League of Legends)
PSG.LGD (Dota 2)
MAD Lions (LoL)
Gambit Esports (VALORANT)
Shanghai Dragons (Overwatch)
Sentinels (VALORANT)

PANEL’S CHOICE AWARD

Jas “Fizzi” Laferriere – WINNER

ESPORTS PHOTO OF THE YEAR

Eric Ananmalay – WINNER

ESPORTS PLAY OF THE YEAR

Virtue – WINNER

“As we conclude our sixth year I think it’s important to sit back and recognise just how far the esports industry has grown and the increased innovation and dedication we see year after year. I am so thrilled that we were able to return to a live event and give our winners the opportunity to be celebrated in true style. At the Esports Awards we pride ourselves on creating a lasting legacy and this year’s event has certainly been one for the history books,” said Michael Ashford, CEO, Esports Awards

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Mirage Digital Announces Partnership with Team Liquid

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2 days ago

July 24, 2025

Niji Narayan

Mirage Digital, the next-generation content studio shaping the future of digital entertainment, announced a groundbreaking partnership with global eSports organization Team Liquid. With over 35 million social media followers across platforms, 100+ championship titles with its over 120+ players and content creators worldwide, Team Liquid is the highest earning eSports team in the world to launch a 24/7 live-streaming programming experience surrounding the fan-favorite World of Warcraft: Race to World First event.

Mirage has created a new content monetization model for creators and enterprising entities, unlocking previously untapped non-traditional revenue streams. The company helps its clients with repurposing, redistributing, licensing, and selling content across numerous platforms and territories. Resulting in over a million dollars for its eclectic roster of over 300 creators, the company leverages its extensive creator network and expertise in original content development, to redefine digital content syndication. Mirage Digital is bridging the gap between creators and enterprise opportunities by sourcing high-quality content from creators and repurposing it for expanded deal flow and pipeline of distribution across OTT and FAST platforms.

Team Liquid, coming off a championship win in March, is set to make history with its most ambitious Race to World First campaign yet, with live coverage kicking off in July. For the first time, the tournament and its surrounding content will be broadcast beyond Twitch to OTT and FAST audiences, expanding access for new and longtime fans alike.

“This launch marks a huge moment not just for Team Liquid, but for the future of all eSports and creator content. We’re unlocking a format that merges always-on content with world-class competitive play, giving fans a reason to tune in every hour of every day. This is a monumental moment for both television networks and eSports to recognize the boundaries they are breaking in both parallels,” said Griffin Haddrill, Founder of Mirage Digital.

The multi-day broadcast includes full tournament coverage alongside exclusive behind-the-scenes content, player profiles, real-time strategy breakdowns, and each day’s highlights – providing an unprecedented level of access to Team Liquid’s journey and personalities within the event.

Team Liquid will bring its world-renowned Race to World First event to new audiences with a livestream on The Roku Channel in late August. Widely regarded as one of the most thrilling competitions in MMORPG gaming, Race to World First draws millions of global viewers eager to watch elite teams battle for supremacy in World of Warcraft. Known for pushing the boundaries of eSports entertainment, Team Liquid is once again innovating – this marks the first time the iconic event will be available via a dedicated OTT streaming platform, giving fans an even more immersive viewing experience.

“This collaboration is the result of our mission to re-imagine where and how gaming and creator content lives. All parties saw an opportunity to take one of the most anticipated eSports events of the year and expand its reach to new audiences through OTT and FAST distribution. This is about creating long-term value for teams, fans, and platforms alike—and Race to World First is just the beginning,” said Robin Bigge, Co-CEO of Mirage Digital.

“This is a historic evolution in how we bring eSports to the world. We’ve built a legacy on competitive excellence, and this partnership lets us showcase the heart, hustle, and humanity of our players in a way we’ve never done before—24/7, across every screen,” said Claire Hungate, President & COO of Team Liquid.

This moment also marks the first time Team Liquid has programmed content specifically for a FAST Channel, a move that speaks to the maturation and crossover appeal of eSports for general audiences.

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Esportes da Sorte celebrates Brazilian culture with Parintins and São João Sponsorships

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4 weeks ago

June 27, 2025

George Miller

Esportes da Sorte celebrates Brazilian culture with Parintins and São João Sponsorships

Esportes Gaming Brasil, the owner of Onabet and Esportes da Sorte, is making its debut at the 58th Parintins Folklore Festival with an interactive project that blends cultural promotion, economic development, and social responsibility.

The brand becomes the first regulated betting operator to offer institutional support to the event, which welcomes around 120,000 visitors and generates BRL 184 million in local economic activity, according to the Amazonas State Government.

This cultural commitment comes on the back of Esportes Gaming Brasil sponsoring 31 São João festivals during June in 27 cities across the Northeast and Southeast regions. This initiative strengthens the brand’s strategy of connecting with the public through the appreciation of Brazilian cultural expressions.

Esportes da Sorte’s focus was creating memorable experiences as each event featured scenography by Pernambucan artist Perron Ramos. Another notable element was the Vila Junina (June Village), a themed area blending traditional elements with interactive experiences. Classic games such as Pescaria da Sorte (Fishing of Fortune), Barraca do Beijo (Kissing Booth), and Argola da Sorte (Ring Toss) bring nostalgia to the festivities.

For the three-day Parintins Folklore Festival starting today, the brand will be energising Parintins with a series of experiences celebrating local culture. These include a panoramic lounge with a special view of the Bumbódromo, the Truck da Sorte — a space combining karaoke and free hydration — as well as a Social Arena installed in the Garantido and Caprichoso neighborhoods, featuring artistic performances, rest areas, free water distribution, and Instagram-worthy spots. Festivalgoers will also be able to get their hands on custom giveaways throughout the festival. All elements of the visual project are inspired by Amazonian art. The graphics feature illustrations by Curumiz, a Parintins-based duo formed by Alziney Pereira and Kemerson Freitas.

Sofia Aldin, CMO of Esportes Gaming Brasil, the group behind the brand commented: “Esportes Gaming Brasil cares passionately about regional values and strengthening Brazilian popular culture. It’s more than simply showcasing our brand, we want to create value for the people who live for events like the Parintins Folklore Festival and the São João festivals. Being part of these events backs our strategy of supporting traditions that drive local economies and celebrate regional identities.”

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BETBY EXPANDS LATAM FOOTPRINT WITH MOBADOO ESPORTS PARTNERSHIP

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4 weeks ago

June 26, 2025

George Miller

BETBY EXPANDS LATAM FOOTPRINT WITH MOBADOO ESPORTS PARTNERSHIP

BETBY, a leading sportsbook supplier, has announced a new partnership with prominent LATAM-focused esports provider Mobadoo, in a move that will see its Betby.Games portfolio fully integrated into Mobadoo’s product lineup.

This collaboration enables Mobadoo — which has an established presence and deep market understanding across Latin America — to incorporate BETBY’s proprietary and award-winning esports offering, delivering dynamic and fast-paced betting content to its growing user base. Among Betby.Games’ titles are eSoccer, eBasketball, eFighting, eCricket, eShooter, eHorse Racing, eTennis, and the Brazil-relevant eVaquejada.

As one of the most comprehensive and high-frequency esports betting solutions in the industry, Betby.Games offers access to more than 70 tournaments, over 350 betting markets, and more than 300,000 live matches each month. This collaboration will not only enhance Mobadoo’s offering but also reinforce BETBY’s position as a leading esports supplier in the LATAM region, a key pillar in the supplier’s global expansion strategy.

“Mobadoo has an excellent reputation and strong regional expertise, making them an ideal partner for us. Their commitment to innovation in esports and the rapid growth of this vertical in the region made our partnership only a matter of time,” commented Kirill Nekrasov, BETBY’s Head of Sportsbook Product. “This agreement not only expands the reach of our unique Betby.Games content, but also aligns perfectly with our global strategy of delivering flexible, high-performance esports solutions to next-generation operators. Together, we’re set to further strengthen our leading position in the LATAM region.”

José Aníbal Aguirre, Chief Marketing Officer at Mobadoo, added: “We’re thrilled to integrate Betby.Games into our offering. The depth and quality of their esports content is unmatched, and this partnership gives us a powerful new edge in catering to LATAM’s passionate esports fanbase. With BETBY’s support, we’re confident we can elevate the player experience and unlock new growth opportunities across the region.”