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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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Fighting Game GOAT Justin Wong Joins BASILISK, Science’s Esports Team

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20 hours ago

August 14, 2025

Niji Narayan

BASILISK, the global esports organization built to champion science, announced the signing of legendary fighting game competitor Justin ‘Jwong’ Wong as captain of its newly formed Fighting Game Community (FGC) Division. Wong will lead BASILISK’s entry into the FGC by recruiting players, developing community events, and creating FGC – science crossover content.

“Justin isn’t just a competitive genius – he is a cultural icon and humble leader within the FGC. We are incredibly proud to have him leading our FGC division and support the amazing work he already does for the community,” said BASILISK co-founder Christopher Bothur.

A nine-time Evolution Championship Series (Evo) Champion and Guinness World Record holder, Wong brings unparalleled FGC credibility and expertise to BASILISK. His reach extends across the entire FGC fandom of millions, and he was immortalized in Evo Moment #37 which has over 100 million views.

As Captain of BASILISK FGC, Wong will leverage BASILISK’s data analytics to scout and train the next generation of FGC pros.

“Math is super important to fighting games. I’m excited to join science’s esports team. I’m passionate about finding promising players with a positive mentality and shaping them into the next big thing. I want to see somebody else in the spotlight after me and help them reach their potential. If we can discover the next world champion, that would be fantastic,” said Wong upon joining BASILISK.

The signing comes on the heels of BASILISK’s new partnerships with The Planetary Society and Caltech’s Institute for Quantum Information and Matter (IQIM), announced in July. These collaborations create a powerful bridge between renowned scientific institutions and gamers, which Wong will amplify to his millions of followers and fans.

“Justin is a dream addition to our organization. He exemplifies the dedication and analytical capacity required to be an esports champion or great scientist,” added BASILISK co-founder Hans Kassier.

Wong becomes the second “GOAT” (Greatest of All Time) to join BASILISK, alongside Finnish StarCraft 2 legend Joona “Serral” Sotala, who just captured the SC2 Esports World Cup Championship in July 2025. The signing also creates opportunities for cross-over content with BASILISK’s diverse roster, including chess Grandmaster Vincent Keymer and award-winning science communicator Kyle Hill, who brings over 2.5 million followers and a vast network of science enthusiasts to the organization.

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Fighting Game GOAT Justin Wong Joins BASILISK, Science’s Esports Team

Published

1 day ago

August 13, 2025

Peter Tolan

Nine-time Evo Champion and Guinness World Record Holder Brings Legendary Status to Captain New Team, Recruit Talent, and Advance Science’s Role in Competitive Gaming

BASILISK, the global esports organization built to champion science, today announced the signing of legendary fighting game competitor Justin ‘JWong’ Wong as captain of its newly formed Fighting Game Community (FGC) Division. Wong will lead BASILISK’s entry into the FGC by recruiting players, developing community events, and creating FGC – science crossover content.

“Justin isn’t just a competitive genius – he is a cultural icon and humble leader within the FGC,” said BASILISK co-founder Christopher Bothur. “We are incredibly proud to have him leading our FGC division and support the amazing work he already does for the community.”

As Captain of BASILISK FGC, Wong will leverage BASILISK’s data analytics to scout and train the next generation of FGC pros.

“Math is super important to fighting games. I’m excited to join science’s esports team,” said Wong upon joining BASILISK. “I’m passionate about finding promising players with a positive mentality and shaping them into the next big thing. I want to see somebody else in the spotlight after me and help them reach their potential. If we can discover the next world champion, that would be fantastic.”

“Justin is a dream addition to our organization,” added BASILISK co-founder Hans Kassier. “He exemplifies the dedication and analytical capacity required to be an esports champion or great scientist.”

Wong becomes the second “GOAT” (Greatest of All Time) to join BASILISK, alongside Finnish StarCraft 2 legend Joona ‘Serral’ Sotala, who just captured the SC2 Esports World Cup Championship in July 2025. The signing also creates opportunities for cross-over content with BASILISK’s diverse roster, including chess Grandmaster Vincent Keymer and award-winning science communicator Kyle Hill, who brings over 2.5 million followers and a vast network of science enthusiasts to the organization.

Compliance Updates

Oddin.gg Officially Registered with LOTBA as a Supplier in the City of Buenos Aires

Published

2 weeks ago

July 29, 2025

Niji Narayan

Oddin.gg has been officially registered as a supplier by the Lottery of the City of Buenos Aires (LOTBA). This authorization clears the way for Oddin.gg to provide its end-to-end esports betting ecosystem—including its Odds Feed, Risk Management, BetBuilder, Widgets, and more—to licensed operators in the City of Buenos Aires. The milestone reinforces Oddin.gg’s strategic focus on supporting partners across Latin America.

LOTBA, the regulatory authority for online gaming within the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, is well known for its rigorous compliance and technical standards. While the body manages licensing and enforcement, suppliers must undergo a formal registration process before providing services to local operators. Oddin.gg’s successful registration confirms that it has met all relevant technical, financial, and compliance requirements.

Juana Bischoff, Senior Business Development Manager LATAM at Oddin.gg, said: “Being officially registered with LOTBA marks an important step in Oddin.gg’s long-term commitment to the Latin American market. Esports is gaining real traction across the region, and we want operators in Buenos Aires—and beyond—to have the tools and insight to deliver a top-tier esports betting experience. We’re not just bringing leading technology—we’re bringing the local expertise and regulatory awareness needed to help our partners like Betsson and Jugadon grow.”