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HLTV AWARDS PRESENTED BY 1XBET ANNOUNCE FINALISTS FOR WOMEN’S PLAYER OF THE YEAR, TEAM OF THE YEAR AND MORE
HLTV is pleased to announce the remaining finalists for the HLTV Awards presented by 1XBET which include Team of the Year, Women’s Team of the Year, Rookie of the Year and Women’s Player of the Year. The elite of the competitive Counter-Strike industry will gather in Serbia, Belgrade on January 11th 2025 for an evening of celebration and recognition.
The final selection of awards, shortlisted by HLTV expert staff, celebrates the individuals and teams that have made a real impact on competitive Counter-Strike in 2024. Amongst the finalists are Team Spirit, champions of the Perfect World Shanghai Major, Imperial, winners of ESL Impact League Season 6 and Ana “ANa” Dumbravă who is vying for a third Women’s Player of the Year title.
Team of the Year
- G2
- Natus Vincere
- Team Spirit
Women’s Team of the Year
- FURIA
- Imperial
- NAVI Javelins
Rookie of the Year
- Danil “donk” Kryshkovets
- Mario “malbsMd” Samayoa
- Myroslav “zont1x” Plakhotia
Women’s Player of the Year
- Ana “ANa” Dumbravă
- Victoria “tory” Kazieva
- Zainab ‘zAAz’ Turkie
On December 25th, HLTV launched its official countdown for the coveted Player of the Year award. Each day, one of the top 20 players of 2024 is being unveiled, culminating in the announcement of the top three players on January 11th just ahead of the award ceremony. Fans can follow the countdown on the HLTV website and across social channels.
The announcement of the remaining finalists follows the unveiling of the community and panel finalists, featuring awards such as Skin of the Year, Closer of the Year, Highlight of the Year and Event of the Year. The panel awards are carefully selected by industry experts including top teams and broadcasters, while the community awards are determined through votes cast by fans on the HLTV website.
Community Award Finalists
Skin of The Year
- AK-47 | Inheritance (Endrit)
- M4A1-S | Black Lotus (moonfighter)
- Zeus x27 | Olympus (apel8)
Streamer of The Year
- Dima_wallhacks
- Erik “fl0m” Flom
- Mark “ohnePixel” Zimmermann
Creator of The Year
- 3kliksphilip
- NadeKing
- Virre CS2
Event of The Year
- IEM Katowice 2024
- PGL Major Copenhagen 2024
- Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024
Talent of The Year
- James “BanKs” Banks
- Conner “Scrawny” Girvan
- Chad “SPUNJ” Burchill
Panel Award Finalists
IGL of The Year
- Aleksi “Aleksib” Virolainen
- Leonid “chopper” Vishnyakov
- Finn “karrigan” Andersen
Awper of The Year
- Ilya “m0NESY” Osipov
- Dmitry “sh1ro” Sokolov
- Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut
Anchor of The Year
- Valeriy “b1t” Vakhovskiy
- Jimi “Jimpphat” Salo
- Myroslav “zont1x” Plakhotia
Closer of The Year
- Valeriy “b1t” Vakhovskiy
- Jimi “Jimpphat” Salo
- Justinas “jL” Lekavicius
Opener of The Year
- Danil “donk” Kryshkovets
- Jonathan “EliGE” Jablonowski
- Nikola “NiKo” Kovač
Coach of The Year
- Andrey “B1ad3” Gorodenskiy
- Sergey “hally” Shavaev
- Dennis “sycrone” Nielsen
Highlight of The Year
- Donk – AK-47 1v5
- jL – Deagle + AK-47 ACE
- NiKo – Deagle ACE
“We are just over a week till the big night and we are thrilled to share the remaining finalists for what promises to be a special night of unforgettable celebration. We can’t wait to showcase everything we prepared for both our attendees and fans watching at home. The countdown is on!” – Zvonimir Burazin, Head of Operations, HLTV.
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Season 2 of the Series in Development for 2026
Esports World Cup: Level Up, the five-part docuseries from Emmy-winning filmmaker R.J. Cutler (Billie Eilish: The World’s a Little Blurry, Elton John: Never Too Late, Martha), is now streaming for free on Prime Video’s official YouTube channel.
The Level Up series, produced by This Machine (part of Sony Pictures Television) in partnership with the Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF), offers an unprecedented look behind the scenes of the world’s largest esports and gaming festival, redefining what it means to be a champion in the digital age. A second season is now confirmed, continuing the story of the EWC and the next generation of Clubs and players shaping the future of global esports.
In the first season, Level Up captures human stories of the competition. From Oakland’s Soka of Team Falcons, a swaggering extrovert who defies gamer stereotypes while carrying the weight of a tough past, to FAKER of T1, a South Korean icon battling the loneliness of his own legend, each player’s journey reveals the person behind the avatar.
In the Philippines, 19-year-old Sanford of Team Liquid fights for his family after tragedy strikes, while Drazah of Atlanta FaZe traces his rise from a small shed in Alaska to the global stage. Indonesian sisters Chel and Cinny of Team Vitality lead a dominant women’s team even as personal loss tests their resolve.
Beyond the players, Yevhen Zolotarov of NAVI competes to support a war-torn Ukraine, and Mossad Aldossary, the 24-year-old CEO of Team Falcons, shoulders the hopes of a nation as he strives to keep the championship at home in Riyadh.
Together, their stories reveal what truly drives esports’ greatest figures, not just victory, but purpose, pride, and resilience.
Stay tuned for more information about Season 2 of Esports World Cup: Level Up.
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Innovecs Games Hosts Expert-Led Webinar: “From Crisis to Clarity — A New Blueprint for AAA Game Development”
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Innovecs Games, a leading game development studio under the Innovecs brand, announces its upcoming live webinar: From Crisis to Clarity: A New Blueprint for AAA Game Development!
Following two years of widespread studio closures and layoffs, the webinar will focus on how forward-thinking teams are reimagining workflows and talent structures to sustain creativity, efficiency, and innovation.
Confirmed speakers include:
- Nader Alikhani, VP of Games at Innovecs
- Chris Rowe, Business Development Director at Innovecs Games
- Amir Satvat, Founder of Amir Satvat’s Games Community
- Sam Carlisle, Co-Founder of XDS Spark
“These conversations are crucial as we collectively reimagine how the AAA ecosystem can thrive,” said Nader Alikhani, VP of Games at Innovecs. “Our goal is to share not just insights — but real frameworks for sustainable growth and creative resilience.”
The event will take place on November 19, 2025, at 9:30 AM PDT / 6:30 PM CET, and will include a live Q&A session. Participation is free and open to all professionals in game development and production.
Register here: innovecsgames.com/online-webinar-future-of-aaa-development/
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Softquo Holding to showcase integrated content strategy for Caribbean market at GAT Expo Santo Domingo
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Softquo Holding, the international technology group driving innovation across the global igaming sector, announced its participation at GAT Expo Santo Domingo 2025 (12th–13th November). The group will present the unified strength of its ecosystem, featuring industry leaders GoldenRace and Spinmatic, at Stand B3, highlighting a complete content and technology strategy for the burgeoning Dominican and Caribbean markets.
Softquo Holding’s focused presence in Santo Domingo acknowledges the region’s rapidly ascending market status. The Dominican Republic is emerging as a crucial igaming hub, bolstered by the imminent regulation of online gaming and a strong commitment to transparency and prevention of money laundering. GAT Expo Santo Domingo represents the essential meeting point for operators seeking secure, scalable and high-performance solutions in this high-potential region.
At Stand B3, Softquo Holding is dedicated to demonstrating how the combined expertise of its brands delivers holistic, integrated solutions for every betting and content vertical:
- GoldenRace: Highlighting the global market’s leading Virtual Sports, including the high-revenue Multiplier feature on horse and dog races and the dedicated LatAm solution, Baseball2Win, designed for unparalleled player engagement.
- Spinmatic: Showcasing a premium portfolio of slots and casino games, engineered for immersive gameplay and deep resonance with Caribbean and global audiences, driving increased Lifetime Value.
- Novusbet: Available for strategic discussions regarding its next-generation sportsbook and omnichannel platform technology, essential for rapid customisation and market entry.
Meet the Softquo Holding team at Stand B3 on 12th and 13th November to discuss how this unified content, platform and technology approach can immediately elevate your strategic growth in the Caribbean and LatAm markets.
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