Simon Hayes

Simon Hayes

iGaming.org Writer Gaming
Simon is a freelance writer who since a young age has been passionate about nothing but gaming. His favorite games are League of Legends and Counter Strike. Simon holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism and is now working remotely while traveling the world.

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Esports World Cup 2025 Expands with Riot Games Titles, Including VALORANT’s Debut

Riot Games has signed a three-year deal with the Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF), bringing three of its most popular esports titles to the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2025 in Riyadh: League of Legends, VALORANT, and Teamfight Tactics (TFT) Along with League of Legends and TFT, which will be returning for another year, VALORANT makes its eagerly..
1 year ago

Team Vitality Triumphs at VALORANT EMEA KICKOFF 2025 with Historic Victory

At the Riot Games Arena in Berlin, Team Vitality created history by winning the VALORANT EMEA KICKOFF 2025 title The triumph concluded an exciting playoff run that included a spectacular Grand Final comeback against Team Liquid The French derby versus Karmine Corp and a strong challenge from FUT Esports were only two of the difficult challenges..
1 year ago

FATAL FURY Returns to Esports with Historic Partnership at Esports World Cup 2025

The Esports World Cup Foundation ("EWCF") and SNK Corporation have signed a three-year partnership, bringing the eagerly anticipated FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves to the 2025 Esports World Cup This is a significant step for the esports community After 26 years, the renowned fighting game franchise is making a comeback with this new edition, which..
1 year ago

UNIVERSITY Esports Returns for Spring 2025 With Exciting Tournaments and Prize Pool

With five exciting competitions spread over six weeks, university students from all around the UK and Ireland are invited to participate in the UNIVERSITY Esports Spring 2025 Season In Overwatch 2, League of Legends, Teamfight Tactics, and VALORANT, players will compete against one another, fostering the spirit of rivalry and teamwork that..
1 year ago

Emirates Esports Federation Invites Global Bids for EGL Franchises, Driving Industry Growth

An Invitation to Tender (ITT) for franchises in the future E-Gaming League (EGL) has been released by the Emirates Esports Federation (EEF) in collaboration with ITW Universe Global investors, esports organizations, sports teams, and high-net-worth people now have an exciting opportunity to join the rapidly growing esports industry thanks to this..
1 year ago

Red Bull Kumite Paris 2025 Celebrates 10 Years of Epic Street Fighter Battles

This year, Red Bull Kumite, the renowned fighting game championship, celebrates its tenth anniversary with an exciting return to Paris, where it began The tournament, which is scheduled for April 5–6, 2025, at the historic La Maison de la Mutualité, offers two exciting days of Street Fighter 6 competition in which 16 of the most skilled players..
1 year ago

Moonray Studios Expands Web3 Game Reach to Xbox Series X

In anticipation of the Xbox Series X release, Moonray Studios has revealed a daring new addition for its blockbuster web3 game, Moonray The studio's move beyond PC gaming is indicated by this development, which comes after its anticipated PlayStation 5 debut later this year Since its July 2024 launch on the Epic Games Store, Moonray has drawn more..
1 year ago

Regnum Carya Esports Partners with Esports Charts for Data-Driven Growth

In an exciting collaboration, Regnum Carya Esports has joined forces with Esports Charts to gain powerful insights that will elevate their esports performance This partnership aims to enhance the club’s strategies, boost audience engagement, and drive monetization through advanced analytics Leveraging Data for Strategic Growth Esports Charts..
1 year ago

India Becomes Key Destination for Global Esports Tour 2025 with SOGF and GEF Partnership

In a groundbreaking step for India’s esports industry, the Skillhub Online Games Federation (SOGF) has announced its collaboration with the Global Esports Federation (GEF) to host the Global Esports Tour (GET) 2025 in Mumbai This marks India’s debut as the host nation for a prestigious Global Esports Tournament, positioning the country as a..
1 year ago

AFK Gaming’s Latest Report Highlights India’s Gaming & Esports Outlook for 2025

AFK Gaming, a leading media platform in the gaming and esports sector, has recently published its comprehensive report titled India’s Gaming & Esports Landscape 2025 The report provides a detailed analysis of the industry's growth trajectory, key trends, and potential challenges, offering valuable insights for both existing and new..
1 year ago

Reign of Titans Lands in India, Sparking Fresh Esports Opportunities

The exhilarating online PvP battle game, Reign of Titans, is now available on Google Play Store and iOS App Store This strategy card-based game aims to lower entry barriers for aspiring esports stars with its free-to-play model, minimal technical requirements, and international competitions Making a Mark in India "Reign of Titans is here to make..
1 year ago

ICE 2025 Invitational Set to Feature Top Counter-Strike 2 Teams Competing for $25,000 Prize

ICE Esports Arena is once again elevating its status as a premier esports event, with the announcement of three highly-ranked Counter-Strike 2 teams competing in the inaugural ICE 2025 Invitational The event, scheduled for January 20th and 21st, will feature top-tier international teams—M80, Sashi, 500, and Nexus—all vying for a share of the..
1 year ago

Coliseum Introduces $2M Fund for Web3 Game Projects

Coliseum, a leading French esports platform, has introduced a $2 million investment fund aimed at supporting blockchain gaming developers This initiative seeks to address common hurdles in the sector, such as securing funding, reaching audiences, and implementing effective marketing strategies Support for Blockchain Gaming Developers The fund is..
1 year ago

Free Fire Esports 2025 Roadmap Unveiled, Exciting Tournaments Ahead

The much awaited Free Fire Esports 2025 roadmap has been unveiled by Garena, and it looks to be an exciting season with lots of regional and international competitions The program for this year is similar to that of 2024 and includes elite events like the Free Fire World Series (FFWS) Global Finals and the renowned Esports World Cup The..
1 year ago

VALORANT Set to Join the 2025 Esports World Cup

The 2025 edition of the Esports World Cup is poised to introduce one of the most popular first-person shooters to the tournament roster—VALORANT According to an internal report by Mikhail Klimentov, VALORANT will make its debut in the prestigious event, which has traditionally featured titles such as League of Legends and Teamfight Tactics This..
1 year ago

Illuvium Plans Strategic Focus on Overworld for 2025

In 2025, Illuvium, a once-promising blockchain game project, is currently facing significant obstacles Since the project's inception in 2021, the ILV token has experienced significant increases, although it is currently 98% lower than its peak It is currently trading below its $50 launch price, indicating that the project is facing difficult..
1 year ago

Immortal Game Launches $2 Million Fund for eSports Platform Coliseum

Immortal Game, known for its blockchain chess platform, has shifted its focus to an ambitious new project: Coliseum, an eSports tournament platform that integrates blockchain elements To fuel the growth of this platform, the company has announced a $2 million investment fund designed to support promising gaming projects Investing in the Future of..
1 year ago

Hytopia Parts Ways with Minecraft to Launch Standalone UGC Platform

Web3 user-generated content (UGC) platform Hytopia is making a significant pivot, ending its development of a Minecraft-compatible client to focus entirely on its independent platform, Hytopia Proper This transition marks a new chapter for the company, which originally launched as NFT Worlds in 2021 with the goal of integrating blockchain into..
1 year ago

Epic Games Cracks Down on Misleading Fortnite XP Map Videos

By banning films that overpromise prizes or take advantage of predatory tactics, Epic Games has demonstrated its strong opposition to deceptive Fortnite XP map videos Although this action removes time-wasting clickbait, some game enthusiasts may find it more difficult to earn XP as a result The XP Controversy XP in Fortnite has been a..
1 year ago

Lisk Partners with Creo Engine to Bring Web3 Gaming to the APAC Region

Ethereum's Layer 2 network Lisk's partnership with Indonesian Web3 game developer Creo Engine represents a major step forward in the company's expansion aspirations The goal of this partnership is to provide the first game to the Lisk network, which is scheduled to debut in the first quarter of 2025 Although the exact game has not yet been made..
1 year ago