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.
HSReplay launches major expansion with 19 Hearthstone creator partnerships
HSReplay has announced 19 long-term partnerships with top Hearthstone creators, including Thijs, RDU, and Dog.
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All Redeem Codes for Goddess of Victory: NIKKE (April 2025)
All active codes (CD Keys) for Goddess of Victory: NIKKE for April 2025. Make sure you claim them quickly as many have Gem rewards.
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Arslan Ash blocked by Tekken 8 Game Director Harada – but it was a mistake
Tekken 8’s Harada “accidentally” blocks Arslan Ash on Twitter, just weeks after Murray’s blocking of MrsPlayStuff stirred drama.
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Doja Cat’s Apex Legends Tweet sends the community into a frenzy
Doja Cat’s unexpected tweet about Apex Legends sent the community into a frenzy, with community icons ImperialHal and NiceWigg jumping in to respond.
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Tekken 8 Season 2 triggers record-low Steam numbers ahead of Emergency Patch
Tekken 8 Season 2 tanked the player base and sparked outrage. With Bandai Namco’s emergency patch looming, is there still hope for a comeback?
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Esports.gg partners with Diambra to integrate AI-Powered Agents
efuse and Diambra have announced a groundbreaking partnership to bring adaptive AI opponents to Esports.gg starting in Q3 2025. This innovative integration will let gamers compete against smart, evolving virtual rivals offering a new level of training and challenge in the world of esports.
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Tekken 8 Emergency Patch Notes – April 14 (Ver. 2.00.02) + Dev apology
Bandai Namco has announced an emergency patch for Tekken 8, set for April 17, addressing Season 2’s imbalance with key nerfs to offense and Heat mechanics. While no character-specific changes are included yet, the update signals a shift toward restoring gameplay balance.
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PS5 Price Increase 2025: What you’ll pay in UK, EU & more
Sony has raised the PS5’s price in several regions due to inflation and currency shifts. Meanwhile, the PS5 Disc Drive just got a sizable discount.
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“Sorry, that’s it”: m0NESY confirms G2 departure as trade to Falcons becomes official
After much speculation, Ilya “m0NESY” Osipov has officially left G2 Esports for Team Falcons, reuniting with NiKo. The move closes a trophy-laden chapter for G2, as the org begins to rebuild ahead of the next CS2 season.
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Knee breaks down everything wrong with Tekken 8 Season 2 in brutal feedback
Tekken legend DRX Knee has voiced major concerns over Season 2 of Tekken 8, breaking down 9 key issues from overpowered combos and homing mids to casual-friendly design. His insights have sparked agreement across Twitter and Reddit.
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