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Lawrence "Malystryx" Phillips

Administrator | Twitter @MalystryxGDS

Malystryx is Head of Esports.gg. and a veteran esports journalist, content creator and personality. He has been involved in the esports scene since 2004 and has worked with many different organizers and portals, including SK Gaming, ESL, Dexerto, GINXTV, Razer and Monster Energy. Malystryx was also a broadcast talent on Valve's Dota 2 Pro Circuit over the last few years, creating on-site video content for PGL and Starladder. In his spare time he sometimes streams on Twitch as MalyPlays.

Doja Cat’s Apex Legends Tweet sends the community into a frenzy

Doja Cat’s unexpected tweet about Apex Legends sent the community into a frenzy, with community icons ImperialHal and NiceWigg jumping in to respond.

Lawrence "Malystryx" Phillips

Lawrence "Malystryx" Phillips

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Tekken 8 Season 2 triggers record-low Steam numbers ahead of Emergency Patch

Tekken 8 Season 2 tanked the player base and sparked outrage. With Bandai Namco’s emergency patch looming, is there still hope for a comeback?

Lawrence "Malystryx" Phillips

Lawrence "Malystryx" Phillips

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Esports.gg partners with Diambra to integrate AI-Powered Agents

efuse and Diambra have announced a groundbreaking partnership to bring adaptive AI opponents to Esports.gg starting in Q3 2025. This innovative integration will let gamers compete against smart, evolving virtual rivals offering a new level of training and challenge in the world of esports.

Lawrence "Malystryx" Phillips

Lawrence "Malystryx" Phillips

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Tekken 8 Emergency Patch Notes – April 14 (Ver. 2.00.02) + Dev apology

Bandai Namco has announced an emergency patch for Tekken 8, set for April 17, addressing Season 2’s imbalance with key nerfs to offense and Heat mechanics. While no character-specific changes are included yet, the update signals a shift toward restoring gameplay balance.

Lawrence "Malystryx" Phillips

Lawrence "Malystryx" Phillips

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PS5 Price Increase 2025: What you’ll pay in UK, EU & more

Sony has raised the PS5’s price in several regions due to inflation and currency shifts. Meanwhile, the PS5 Disc Drive just got a sizable discount.

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Lawrence "Malystryx" Phillips

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“Sorry, that’s it”: m0NESY confirms G2 departure as trade to Falcons becomes official

After much speculation, Ilya “m0NESY” Osipov has officially left G2 Esports for Team Falcons, reuniting with NiKo. The move closes a trophy-laden chapter for G2, as the org begins to rebuild ahead of the next CS2 season.

Lawrence "Malystryx" Phillips

Lawrence "Malystryx" Phillips

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Knee breaks down everything wrong with Tekken 8 Season 2 in brutal feedback

Tekken legend DRX Knee has voiced major concerns over Season 2 of Tekken 8, breaking down 9 key issues from overpowered combos and homing mids to casual-friendly design. His insights have sparked agreement across Twitter and Reddit.

Lawrence "Malystryx" Phillips

Lawrence "Malystryx" Phillips

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How MrBeast and Feastables are fighting child labor in West Africa

MrBeast shares on social media how he is using his chocolate brand, Feastables, to fight child labor in West Africa’s cocoa farmshrough Fairtrade sourcing, education, and ethical pay.

Lawrence "Malystryx" Phillips

Lawrence "Malystryx" Phillips

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