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Razer Viper V4 Pro Esports Green Edition Launches for Competitive Gamers | Invision Game Community
Razer has launched the Viper V4 Pro Esports Green Edition, a new variant of its competitive gaming mouse. This edition features the company's signature Esports Green color and is exclusively available through Razer's official channels. The mouse is designed for professional gamers, boasting an ultra-lightweight 52g design, 8000 Hz polling rate, a 50K DPI optical sensor, and up to 180 hours of battery life.
Faker becomes an honorary Korean police officer to help discourage online gambling
Esports legend Faker, also known as Lee Sang-hyeok, has been appointed an honorary police officer and ambassador for cyber-gambling prevention by the Korean National Police Agency. He will participate in promotional activities to discourage youth online gambling and encourage reporting through a new voluntary system.
THE ESPORTS AWARDS AND ESPORTS FOUNDATION LAUNCH PLAYER-VOTED EWC PLAYERS’ CHOICE AWARD AS PART OF EXTENDED GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP
The Esports Awards and Esports Foundation have extended their partnership through 2028, introducing the new EWC Players' Choice Award voted on by professional players. The Esports Awards ceremony will rotate host cities starting in 2026, with the next event scheduled for the United States. The Esports World Cup 2026 will be held in Paris, France, featuring over 2,000 players competing across 24 games.
League of Legends patch 26.13 is finally dealing with its Senna problem
League of Legends patch 26.13 introduces significant nerfs to the champion Senna, addressing her problematic synergy with items like Doran's Helm and Stattik Shiv, and reducing her soul drop rate. These changes aim to rebalance Senna's effectiveness as both a damage dealer and a support. The patch also includes buffs for Aphelios, Kindred, LeBlanc, and Qiyana, and nerfs for Bard, Brand, Cassiopeia, and Rek'Sai, alongside a buff to the Imperial Mandate item.
What would happen if League of Legends' Faker and aespa's Karina met? The best K-drama of the year, apparently
League of Legends star Faker and K-pop idol Karina have teamed up for a humorous advertising campaign for Google Play Korea. The series playfully imagines a K-drama scenario where the two celebrities repeatedly cross paths, incorporating numerous references to Faker's career and aespa's music. This campaign effectively blends the worlds of esports, K-pop, and advertising, creating an enjoyable experience for fans of both celebrities and casual viewers.
T1's League of Legends Academy team now has a Faker doppelganger
T1's League of Legends academy team has signed Na 'Midir' Heyon-jun, a 19-year-old toplaner who bears a striking resemblance to the professional player Faker. Midir, who shares a birthday with Faker and wears similar glasses and haircut, has an impressive winrate in the LCK Academy Series. While he looks the part, he still has a way to go to match Faker's professional career statistics.
Evening Esports and Competitions
League of Legends player Faker has become the first esports athlete to be featured on Korean postage stamps. This recognition highlights the growing mainstream acceptance and cultural impact of professional esports.
Yes, eSports Are Real Sports, Deal With It
This article argues that eSports are indeed real sports, drawing parallels to historical resistance against new technologies like cars. It defines sports based on physical exertion, skill, competition, and entertainment, asserting that eSports meet these criteria. Despite lower current earnings compared to traditional athletes, the article suggests eSports' growing popularity and market will lead to comparable financial success in the future.
