After Virtus Pro took down Team Secret 3-2 in a fierce best of five match-up in the winner’s bracket final of Kuala Lumpur Major, eight squads stand above the rest in Dota Pro Circuit (DPC) points for the 2018/2019 season.

Virtus Pro triumphs over Team Secret, seals 2018 Kuala Lumpur Major
While they did it tough against one of the best teams in the world, Virtus Pro (VP) demonstrated their superiority in the Grands Final of the Dota 2 Kuala Lumpur Major, bringing home $350,000 and 4,950 Dota Pro Circuit Points after vanquishing Team Secret.

Brendon Leigh clinches Formula 1 eSport title, Mercedes the top team
UK phenom Brendon Leigh has clinched the 2018 Formula 1 eSport title, helping Mercedes clinch the inaugural team title in the process.

Challengermode and Female Legends unveil Women’s Esports League
Challengermode and Female Legends have joined forces to create the Women’s Esports League, which is scheduled to launch in 2019.

USC Games establishes Esports Union college program
One of North America’s best game design programs, USC Games, has announced the USC Esports Union (ESU) — the first official collegiate esports program, to be held during the annual USC Conquest Event.

Overwatch named eSports game of the year at annual awards in London
Tuesday was a great night for game publisher Blizzard, as it scooped two huge prizes at the annual eSports Awards, held in London, thanks to the success of Overwatch.

US Army turns to eSports in an effort to lift flagging recruitment
As more and more teenagers around the USA find the prospect of serving its country in never-ending wars unappealing, the US Army has decided to change its recruitment tactics and is targeting the world of eSports.

Shanghai to host $500k StarSeries i-League CS:GO finals
Organisers of the StarSeries i-League have made a few changes for the seventh season of the CS:GO esports tournament, with China to host the event for the first time.

Toronto Esports drops out of Overwatch Contenders over naming dispute
IN what looks like a petty, childish development, Toronto Esports has dropped out of Overwatch’s Contenders minor league over a naming dispute.

FC Nantes takes final slot for inaugural eFootball.Pro League
French side FC Nantes has taken the sixth and final slot for the inaugural eFootball.Pro League season, which kicks off this December.