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Galaxy Racer’s esports caster and host Natasha ‘Tashbunny’ Hashim wins ‘Rising Talent Award’ in Season 4 PUBG Mobile Pro League Awards
Galaxy Racer and Malaysia-based content creator Natasha ‘Tashbunny’ Hashim, who is signed under esports, gaming and lifestyle organisation Galaxy Racer has won the Rising Talent Golden Bullet Award for the Season 4 PUBG Mobile Pro League Awards at yesterday’s ceremony. This award comes shortly after Tashbunny’s re-entry into professional esports sportscasting and analysis and was decided by fan votes.
- Natasha ‘Tashbunny’ Hashim commented, “Winning this award came as a surprise as I’m very new in the PMPL Malaysia and Singapore community. It has been a very humbling journey especially since it’s my first time doing professional analysis for PUBGM. My first step into the esports world started off as an esports host with limited knowledge of some of the games I hosted. I was more of a casual gamer and only knew of one esports game which was League of Legends. Someone once told me that my path to being a caster and analyst isn’t a path taken by many but I feel that is definitely the best path for me. It’s surprising how much you learn just by watching tournaments after so many years!
- “I started off in esports when I was 26, and honestly, I didn’t really feel like I achieved much till I was 29 years old. Prior to that, I remembered feeling so lost and there were times where I felt like a failure to the point that I actually left the esports industry for a year. I’m so thankful for the people around me that gave me the confidence to return to esports. While many are already successful and ahead, I’m glad that I trusted my instincts that everyone blooms at their own pace. Mine just so happened to be slightly later than I expected. I’m more than excited to embark on this new journey with Galaxy Racer’s expansion into the MY/SG market. I look forward to creating next-level content for the fans and the gaming community!”
- Melvyn Lim, Galaxy Racer’s Country Manager for Malaysia & Singapore comments: “Tash has a charismatic personality and a relatable and engaging persona that has created a wonderful community around her. I have been watching her progress as a content creator since her eGG Network days and when the opportunity came to get her onboard with Galaxy Racer in October, we jumped at it. Her winning this award is a further reinforcement to everyone that her hard work and perseverance to be a successful gaming personality is starting to pay off.”
- Founded in 2019, Galaxy Racer is one of the fastest-growing esports, gaming and lifestyle organisations in the world, with over 100 content creators, over 500 million followers and over 2.5 billion monthly views.
- Nigma Galaxy, the esports team competitive division of Galaxy Racer, hosts an impressive roster of teams in Dota 2, League of Legends, CS:GO, Fortnite, Valorant, Wild Rift, PUBG Mobile, BGMI and Free Fire.
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Thunderpick Partners with Oddin.gg and Introduces BetPeek, First Fully Interactive Esports Viewing Platform
Thunderpick, the leading esports betting platform, in partnership with Oddin.gg, a provider of end-to-end esports betting solutions, today announced the exclusive launch of BetPeek, a first-of-its-kind interactive esports viewing experience available only on Thunderpick.io.
While most esports streams today limit fans to static broadcast feeds and pre-selected camera angles, BetPeek flips the script. For the first time, viewers can control how they watch the action—transforming every match into a personalized, immersive event.
BetPeek’s key features include:
- Follow Any Player – Switch instantly to the POV of any competitor on the server.
- Dynamic Camera Control – Place the camera anywhere on the map for a unique vantage point.
- X-Ray Vision – Unlock strategic insights by seeing what players can’t.
- Play, Pause & Rewind – Revisit every clutch play with DVR-style controls.
- Integrated Betting Tools – Access deeper context and analysis to inform smarter wagers.
“Traditional esports streams have barely evolved; they’re often one-size-fits-all broadcasts that leave fans wishing for more control,” said Kelly Sanders, Head of Strategy at Thunderpick. “BetPeek completely changes that. By putting fans in the driver’s seat, we’re delivering an esports experience that’s not just more engaging, but truly revolutionary for bettors and spectators alike.”
Why It Matters
Until now, esports fans had little choice beyond passively watching standard tournament streams or fragmented co-streams. BetPeek represents the next era: an interactive, on-demand, and bet-integrated platform unlike anything else in the industry. For bettors, this means unprecedented visibility into momentum shifts, rotations, and player form. For fans, it’s a chance to experience the match exactly how they want.
Exclusive to Thunderpick
BetPeek is available only on Thunderpick.io, reinforcing Thunderpick’s position as the most innovative esports betting destination worldwide. In partnership with Oddin.gg, a global leader in esports betting solutions, Thunderpick continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible in live, fan-first esports engagement.
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Esports Charts, the leading esports viewership analytics provider, is partnering with GeoGuessr, the world’s favourite geography‑guessing game, to deliver detailed analytics for its esports tournaments. The collaboration will give organizers clear insights into audience engagement and viewership patterns across events.
As part of the partnership, Esports Charts provides tournament dashboard data for the GeoGuessr competitions. Organizers can track engagement trends, compare performance across regions, and make data-driven decisions for future events.
“Esports Charts is thrilled to support GeoGuessr’s esports events. Our team even enjoys the game together during team activities, so it’s fun to combine that passion with our analytics expertise. By providing clear insights into viewership and engagement, we hope to help the organizers nurture and grow GeoGuessr’s competitive scene globally.” – Sergii Rudenko, CSO at Esports Charts
The recent GeoGuessr World Championship 2025 set new viewership records, reflecting the game’s growing presence in esports. In recent years, GeoGuessr has expanded its competitive offerings with larger prize pools, longer seasons, and more events.
“This year’s World Championship has been an incredible journey across four countries. We extend our gratitude to the passionate GeoGuessr community, talented players, and all of our partners who made this possible. Our partnership with Esports Charts plays a key role in helping us gain valuable audience insights, allowing us to continuously grow and elevate the GeoGuessr esports scene. – Mikael Falgard, Head of GeoGuessr Esports
The collaboration marks another step in the development of GeoGuessr’s esports scene and strengthens Esports Charts’ role as a leading provider of competitive gaming analytics.
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The Global Esports Federation at its 16th Board Meeting approved the draft program for the Los Angeles 2026 Global Esports Games, to be held in December 2026. This follows the earlier announcement of Los Angeles as host city at a major ceremony hosted by Los Angeles Times Media Group Executive Chairman & CEO Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, and El Segundo Mayor Chris Pimentel—now marking a significant milestone on the road to GEF’s flagship event in the United States.
The GEF Board also unanimously elected Paul J. Foster as President of the Global Esports Federation. Paul, who is GEF Chief Executive Officer, was appointed President ad interim following the resignation of founding President Chris Chan in July, and now assumes the role of President & CEO through December 2027.
In addition, the GEF Board approved the establishment of frameworks to develop the esports ecosystem in the United States, anchored in Los Angeles. This initiative will strengthen the GEF’s connections with stakeholders worldwide and reinforce its mission to elevate esports for all.
The outcomes of GEF 16th Board Meeting reaffirm the GEF’s role as a convening platform, uniting athletes, publishers, Member Federations, and partners to power the future of esports globally.
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