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5 Players to Watch Out for in Split 2 of OMEN VCSA 2025
Velocity Gaming stormed through the competition undefeated, Revenant Xspark showed grit and star power, and every match felt like a final. The level of gameplay? Unmatched . The hunger? Insatiable .
But now comes Split 2 — the real proving ground.
With Challenger Points more critical than ever and the road to VCT Ascension Pacific getting narrower, the margin for error has vanished. The top six are back, upgraded, and reloaded — joined soon by two fresh challengers from the promotion-relegation brawl. Every map is a fight. Every duel could tilt the tournament.
And at the heart of this battlefield are five players who are playing to dominate.
1. Damara ‘Damaraa’ Danuardi — Velocity Gaming
505 kills | 123 first kills (League Leader) | 1.36 K/D | 🏆 Split 1 MVP
Velocity came in through open qualifiers. Damaraa? He came in swinging like a wrecking ball. The Indonesian entry fragger is an absolute menace on the server, leading the league in opening kills and racking up 505 frags since the open qualifiers. With ice in his veins and a crosshair that doesn’t miss, Damaraa is Velocity’s X-factor heading into Split 2.
2. Azis ‘Azys’ Nandang — Revenant Xspark
329 kills | 71 first kills | 1.64 K/D | 183.6 ADR | 293.3 ACS Azys is the definition of a hard carry. From the Philippines to the OMEN VCSA, he’s become Revenant’s cornerstone, topping the leaderboard in ADR and ACS — and still managing a monstrous 1.64 K/D.
3. Ganesh ‘SkRossi’ Gangadhar — Velocity Gaming
454 kills | 77 first kills | 166.9 ADR | 111 assists
SkRossi is one of India’s most iconic VALORANT stars, and in Split 1, he proved why the legend still lives. With crisp mechanics, pixel-perfect AWP shots, and calm under pressure, he’s the glue holding Velocity’s chaos together. Now teamed up with Damaraa? Nightmare fuel.
4. Kiril ‘Moner’ Matsanov — Reckoning Esports
300 kills | 1.52 K/D | 259.8 ACS.
Moner may not have hogged the spotlight in Split 1, but his hyper-consistent performances and scary ACS make him one of the most reliable fraggers in the league. Quietly deadly, terrifyingly efficient — he’s Reckoning’s best-kept secret no more.
5. Venkatesh ‘Venka’ Sharma — Revenant Xspark
296 kills | 58 first kills | 265.9 ACS | 171.7 ADR
After helping Orangutan to a Top 3 finish, Venka’s mid-season move to Revenant Xspark has instantly made them the most stacked roster in Split 2. High-impact duels, intelligent lurks, and insane damage numbers — Venka is the missing piece Revenant needed to challenge for the crown.
Bonus Operators:
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Bryston ‘Miz’ Tan (S8UL) – Silent assassin with the clutch factor.
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Sabyasachi ‘Antidote’ Bose (RNT Xspark) – Anchor, IGL, legendary difference-maker.
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CDL Major II Announced at DreamHack Birmingham 2026
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Following the 2026 Call of Duty League (CDL) Season Announcement from Blizzard, we wanted to share details of the upcoming CDL Major II set for DreamHack Birmingham, taking place March 27-29, 2026.
- The Call of Duty League is heading back to DreamHack after an incredible turnout at the last festival – but this time, things are getting even bigger. The DreamHack Birmingham CDL Major II will feature a brand-new 10-team format, intensifying competition and ensuring only the very best squads make it to the main stage.
- The CDL Major II at DreamHack Birmingham will kick off with online qualifiers from February 13 to March 22, before culminating in a LAN Major tournament at DreamHack Birmingham from March 27–29, 2026. Fans can expect three days of non-stop action, high-stakes matchups, and an electric live atmosphere as the world’s top Call of Duty teams go head-to-head.
- DreamHack has a long-standing history of bringing the world’s biggest gaming communities together under one roof, and this next stop in the CDL calendar continues that legacy, uniting fans, creators, and players in one of esports’ most passionate arenas.
Tickets for DreamHack Birmingham, including access to CDL Major II, are available now.
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THE UNIT EXPANDS GLOBAL FOOTPRINT WITH NEW OFFICE IN GIBRALTAR
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The Unit, a leader in product design and development for sports betting and iGaming, has announced plans to open a new office in Gibraltar, further expanding its international footprint.
The new location, which will open in Q1 2026, will complement existing offices in Ireland, Moldova, and the U.S., reflecting The Unit’s continuing growth and commitment to supporting its clients across multiple regions.
The Gibraltar office will serve as a regional base for product strategy, management, and design, as well as a hub for commercial engagement with both new and existing partners.
Gibraltar is one of the world’s most established gaming jurisdictions and home to a significant number of global sportsbook and casino operators. Strategically, the move coalesces many convenient synergies and economies of scale for The Unit, since it already serves multiple clients in Gibraltar, while the wider local talent pool will provide an ideal base from which to generate further growth. The Unit’s presence in the Territory will organically strengthen its partnerships and enable greater collaboration with clients across Europe.
Paddy Casey, Co-Founder of The Unit, said: “We’ve experienced exceptional growth over the past two years, and our expansion into Gibraltar is a natural next step. Establishing a dedicated office here allows us to be closer to many of our key partners, build deeper relationships within the local ecosystem, and attract some of the best talent in the business.
“It’s a location that has long been a hub for gaming innovation and expertise, and having a local presence will help us continue to deliver the class-leading service and product quality for which The Unit is known.”
The Unit delivers custom-built digital products for the sports betting and gaming industries, partnering with operators and suppliers to accelerate product roadmaps and bring ideas to market with speed and precision.
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NEOWIZ and Kangwon Land Sign New Slot Software Agreement, Joined by Massive Gaming’s Expertise
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NEOWIZ and Kangwon Land, Inc. signed a new Slot Software Development Agreement, with NEOWIZ’s subsidiary Massive Gaming(MVG) supporting co-development under the partnership.
The agreement marks the next stage in the long-standing partnership between NEOWIZ and Kangwon Land, which began in August 2021.
The initial collaboration mainly focused on resource supply and functional division, but the new agreement expands NEOWIZ’s and MVG’s roles to jointly lead software development using Kangwon Land’s platform and infrastructure. The partners aim to accelerate innovation and strengthen their global competitiveness in the slot gaming market.
Having been formally signed by NEOWIZ and Kangwon Land, the new agreement establishes a development framework in which NEOWIZ and MVG jointly lead the software development process, while Kangwon Land focuses on hardware manufacturing and casino deployment.
This structure enables the three companies to build a tightly connected and efficient co-development ecosystem.
According to the agreement, Kangwon Land will own the offline slot machine software, while NEOWIZ and MVG will hold the intellectual property (IP) rights for the online slot game version.
“We are delighted to take our partnership with Kangwon Land to the next level, built on the deep trust we have established since 2021,” said George Cho, CEO & Director of MVG. “Through our integrated development partnership, we aim to introduce innovative slot content that will be recognised in the global market.”
Since their first collaboration agreement in 2021, NEOWIZ, MVG, and Kangwon Land have continuously expanded their partnership.
In 2022, NEOWIZ and MVG provided graphic and sound resources from their online slot title Shen Shou Wan Fu to Kangwon Land, which officially launched the game as a physical slot machine at its casino in 2024.
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