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Lawrence "Malystryx" Phillips

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Malystryx is Head of Esports.gg. and a veteran esports journalist, content creator and personality. He has been involved in the esports scene since 2004 and has worked with many different organizers and portals, including SK Gaming, ESL, Dexerto, GINXTV, Razer and Monster Energy. Malystryx was also a broadcast talent on Valve's Dota 2 Pro Circuit over the last few years, creating on-site video content for PGL and Starladder. In his spare time he sometimes streams on Twitch as MalyPlays.

What does Speed do in Honkai Star Rail? (Breakpoints & AV)

What does Speed do in Honkai Star Rail? An often misunderstood stat, Speed (SPD) determines action order and action interval. We also explain Breakpoints.

Lawrence "Malystryx" Phillips

Lawrence "Malystryx" Phillips

esports.gg Honkai: Star Rail Game Page

Florescent protests alt account ban, VALORANT community says it’s fair

Two-time Game Changers champion Ava “florescent” Eugene has pleaded with Riot Games to unban her alt VALORANT account, but the community isn’t on her side. Riot’s suspension cites unfair play, but florescent disagrees.

Lawrence "Malystryx" Phillips

Lawrence "Malystryx" Phillips

esports.gg Valorant Game Page

SOTEN rise, SBI e-Sports fall: APAC North Split 2 turns upside down

SOTEN surge from #14 to #1 in APAC North Split 2 while SBI e-Sports collapse to the brink. With UNLIMIT, Enter Force.36, and DOSUKOI Impact chasing, it’s going to be a sprint to the end.

Lawrence "Malystryx" Phillips

Lawrence "Malystryx" Phillips

esports.gg Apex Legends Game Page

Gen.G dominate APAC South Split 2 as VK falter ahead of ALGS 2026

A look back at APAC South Split 2 so far. Gen.G dominate, VK Gaming decline, and Wolves, Five Fears, BearClaw, and Tom Yum Kung battle for position before the last weekend.

Lawrence "Malystryx" Phillips

Lawrence "Malystryx" Phillips

esports.gg Apex Legends Game Page

VALORANT Champions 2025 winners to receive 22-carat gold Champions Necklace

From cube to chain – VALORANT Champions 2025 winners will now rock a sterling silver necklace crowned with a 22-carat gold pendant.

Lawrence "Malystryx" Phillips

Lawrence "Malystryx" Phillips

esports.gg Valorant Game Page

VALORANT Champions: DRX survive G2’s surge and eliminate NA’s top seed

DRX silenced G2 Esports with a resilient 2-1 win in the VALORANT Champions lower bracket. After dropping Map 1, the Koreans held firm through a G2 surge on Map 2 and closed the series convincingly on Bind.

Lawrence "Malystryx" Phillips

Lawrence "Malystryx" Phillips

esports.gg Valorant Game Page

Atelier Resleriana (2025): 9 Beginner’s tips and tricks for free

Learn how to master the early game in Atelier Resleriana (2025). From gathering and shop upgrades to fairy recruitment and skill unlocks, here’s how to stay ahead.

Lawrence "Malystryx" Phillips

Lawrence "Malystryx" Phillips

esports.gg Atelier Game Page

Best PC Optimizers for Gaming in 2025 (Free & Paid)

Low FPS, lag spikes, and stuttering can ruin your matches. This guide breaks down the top PC gaming optimizers of 2025 to help you boost performance without expensive upgrades.

Lawrence "Malystryx" Phillips

Lawrence "Malystryx" Phillips

esports.gg Gaming Game Page