eSports
WeSave! Charity Play – play to save the world!
We are hosting a charity Dota 2 tournament.
Why we decided to host this tournament
Everyone feels the pressure caused by the coronavirus pandemic: people are isolated, limited in mobility, and some literally are not allowed to leave their homes without a permit. The situation continues to change drastically, and the future feels frightening. To fight the fear and anxiety, we are calling for everyone to join us, the fan-favorite talents, and the teams to do what we all love so much — let’s play to save the world!
During WeSave! Charity Play, each region will be represented by four teams. A $20,000 prize pool is pledged to each region. The cumulative fund of $120,000 plus all the donations and revenues gathered throughout the event will be used to help aid efforts to battle COVID-19.
“The idea to host a charity marathon emerged on its own when it became clear that all the primary events would be canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic one after another. The whole team just started to discuss the notion of a tournament, that could bring together the esports community and people beyond it.” – WePlay! Esports Chief Business Development Officer and Managing Partner Yuriy Lazebnikov.
“The preparation process for WePlay! Charity Play is unusual even for our team. We have many people working from homes and across various time zones. Still, we try to achieve as much as possible through text chats and conference calls. These are also the primary means of communication with the talents and teams, as well as sponsors and partners, who have been eager to support our initiative to host a charity marathon. The desire to help others is universal, and we are inspired by the amount of caring and selfless people inside the esports community.” – WePlay! Esports CEO and Managing Partner Oleg Krot.
Confirmed Teams
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Invictus Gaming;
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EHOME;
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Geek Fam;
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BOOM Esports;
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TNC Predator;
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HellRaisers;
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Virtus.pro;
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Team Liquid;
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Team Nigma;
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Team Secret;
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Северная Америка
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Южная Америка
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No Ping Esports;
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Thunder Predator;
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beastcoast;
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business associates.
Talents
The hosts, commentators, and analysts volunteered to work at WeSave! Charity Play pro bono.
English-speaking talent crew:
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Jorien “Sheever” van der Heijden;
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Owen “ODPixel” Davies;
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Kyle “Kyle” Freedman;
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Admir “lizZard” Salkanović;
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Dominik “Lacoste” Stipić;
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Troels Lyngholt “syndereN” Nielsen;
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Darren “KillerPigeon” Elmy;
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Jared “Nomad” Bajina;
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Michelle “Moxxi” Song;
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Robson “TeaGuvnor” Merritt;
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Nikola ”hairy_freak” Babic;
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Matt “Danog” Joyce;
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Luke “Fluke” Pate;
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Gabriel “Lyrical” Cruz;
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Trent “Trent” MacKenzie;
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Shannon “SUNSfan” Scotten;
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Muriëlle “Kips” Huisman.
Russian-speaking talent crew:
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Yurii “Strike” Tereshchenko;
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Oleksii “yXo” Maletskyi;
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Yaroslav “Tekcac” Petrushyn;
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Anton “4liver” Pavliukovets;
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Alexander “DkPhobos” Kucheria;
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Danylo “Dendi” Ishutin;
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Ilia “Lil” Iliuk;
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Andrey “Mag” Chipenko;
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Yana “b2ru” Khymchenko;
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Vladislav “KVYZEE” Kovalchuk;
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Andrey “Ghostik” Kadyk.
Ukrainian-speaking talent crew:
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Andrii “violinUA” Yatsiuk;
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Roman “DoubleEspresso” Hubin;
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Pakholiuk “TaiTake” Yevhenii;
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Roman “Telpecarne” Shevchuk;
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Bohdan “Aelnis” Zaverukha;
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Vladyslav “JUSTICE” Bahan.
A detailed schedule, format team roster, and talent crew will be announced soon.
We will have a press release this week explaining the algorithm of the collection and transfer of funds to an independent fund that aids efforts to battle COVID-19.
Source: WePlay! Esports Press Office
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Thunderpick, the leading esports betting platform delivering fans cutting-edge tools and experiences, announced that FURIA has emerged victorious at the Thunderpick World Championship 2025 — one of the tournament’s most competitive editions yet, featuring four of the world’s top 10 ranked teams. FURIA takes home the $500,000 first-place prize, with KSCERATO earning his first Grand Final MVP.
FURIA’s steady performance and relentless focus were on full display throughout the tournament, culminating in a Finals victory over Natus Vincere. After NAVI went up two maps to zero, FURIA did what many thought was impossible and completed a dominant reverse sweep with a 13:1 on the decisive map.
Natus Vincere finished second place, earning $150,000. The MongolZ, who won the Thunderpick World Championship last year, finished third after defeating Aurora earlier in the day, receiving $70,000 and $50,000, respectively. Venom, 9z, Imperial and OG all placed fifth through eighth, taking home $20,000 each.
“It is a privilege to congratulate FURIA as the Thunderpick World Champions! This tournament was thrilling, featuring exceptional gameplay. The success of our World Championship is thanks to the incredible teams, streamers, partners, staff, and everyone behind the scenes who made it possible, as well as the passionate fans who make this event so special,” said Kelly Sanders, Head of Strategy at Thunderpick.
This year marks the third consecutive Thunderpick World Championship. Last year, The MongolZ stunned HEROIC to claim their third international title of the season, cementing their status on the global CS2 stage. In 2023, FaZe Clan took the crown after defeating Virtus.pro, with Robin “ropz” Kool earning the MVP title. The TWC 2025 Finals are presented in collaboration with Hotspawn, a leading hub for esports news and analysis.
The post FURIA Pulls Off the Reverse Sweep to Win Thunderpick World Championship 2025 appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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LEON Esports is excited to announce a new partnership with GamerLegion’s Counter-Strike 2 team — a leading German esports organization ranked among the top 15 teams in the world, renowned for its consistent top-tier performances.
This collaboration marks a new chapter for LEON Esports, as the brand continues to expand its presence in competitive gaming. Over the years, LEON has become an active force in esports — supporting professional teams and hosting its own tournaments across titles like CS2, Dota, Free Fire and Deadlock.
Together with GamerLegion, LEON Esports aims to bring even more action and engagement to fans — with exclusive offers, special markets, social media giveaways, and more challenges made for true esports and betting enthusiasts.
This partnership follows LEON’s successful collaborations with other major esports organizations such as SAW (Portugal), FlyQuest (Australia), and NFA (Brazil) — strengthening its position as one of the key players in the global esports scene.
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HAVIT, a leading global consumer tech brand, announced a strategic partnership with Galatasaray Esports, one of Turkey’s most iconic and influential esports teams. This collaboration aims to energise the rapidly growing Turkish gaming ecosystem with cutting-edge gear.
Galatasaray, a symbol of pride, passion and excellence with over a century of sporting heritage, has extended its winning spirit into the digital arena through Galatasaray Esports, now a powerhouse in competitive gaming. By partnering with Galatasaray Esports, HAVIT is not only equipping the team with cutting-edge gaming gear to enhance professional performance but also bringing more high-performance gaming gear to redefine the esports experience in Turkey.
With this partnership, HAVIT and Galatasaray Esports will work together to open a new chapter for Turkish esports. In upcoming competitions, Galatasaray Esports will continue to showcase its strength and team spirit, representing Turkey with pride on the international stage. Meanwhile, HAVIT will provide full support with its outstanding gaming gear, empowering the team to reach new heights.
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