Lawrence "Malystryx" Phillips
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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.
Apex Legends Creator Tournament Series: EA wants your wildest ideas
EA is calling on Apex Legends creators to pitch their wildest tournament ideas. From melee-only brawls to TTRPG mashups, the new Creator Tournament Series promises fresh, community-driven fun with direct support from Respawn.
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Sophie Rain shares $82.9M earnings: “I almost made more than LeBron”
Sophie Rain stunned fans by revealing she made $82.9M in just one year. It marks an explosive leap after claiming she nearly out-earned LeBron James last season.
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IShowSpeed goes global: Rolling Stone’s Most Influential Creator of 2025
IShowSpeed has been crowned Rolling Stone’s Most Influential Creator of 2025, capping off a wild year of global tours, viral stunts, and record-breaking streams. He’s joined in the top 25 by fellow streaming heavyweights Kai Cenat, MrBeast, Ironmouse, and Duke Dennis, proof that gaming creators are driving culture worldwide.
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Elantil’s marketplace gets a power-up with Pateplay (90+ Slots)
Elantil expands its iGaming marketplace with 90+ Pateplay slots, including Mr. Money Bunny and Jester Bags. The new partnership strengthens Elantil’s aggregation platform and marks Pateplay’s third major platform deal.
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Sony sells EVO stake to NODWIN as Qiddiya invests in RTS
NODWIN Gaming has acquired Sony’s stake in EVO, becoming a majority shareholder alongside RTS as EVO expands globally with new investments.
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compLexity exits CS2, drops entire roster amid financial struggles
North American esports organization compLexity has exited Counter-Strike 2, releasing its roster amid financial struggle. The roster was ranked #20 in the world.
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WUCHANG version 1.5 update sparks “Easy Mode” debate among Soulslike fans
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Patch 1.5 fixes major flaws, but combat buffs spark debate over whether it’s now too easy for a Soulslike.
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HUNTR/X’s “Golden” hits No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, making K-pop history
HUNTR/X’s “Golden” claims the Hot 100’s top spot, marking a historic first for a female-led K-pop act and Netflix’s biggest animated hit yet.
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All Redeem Codes for Goddess of Victory: NIKKE (August 2025)
All active codes (CD Keys) for Goddess of Victory: NIKKE for August 2025. Make sure you claim them quickly as many have Gem rewards.
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Maximilian Dood on Marvel Tokon: Gorgeous, fun, but “not really a tag game”
At EVO 2025, Maximilian Dood praised Marvel Tokon’s style but questioned its tag mechanics, saying it plays more like a “spicy 1v1″.
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